Thigpen reacts to Fulmer news
Four-star athlete Damien Thigpen received the news earlier today that Tennessee head coach Phillip Fulmer would not be back next season. Rivals.com caught up with the 5-foot-8, 170-pounder for his reaction to the departure.
"Well, when I first heard of it, it wasn't the best news," he said. "I thank Coach Fulmer for giving me a scholarship and treating me so well. The program is going to move forward and move better. I'm still committed to Tennessee."
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Thigpen reiterated what made him select the Volunteers in the first place.
"When I visited there I loved the campus and football tradition," he said. "Even though they haven't been doing so good they are going to get better with a great recruiting class. I also like the academics and track program. They have everything that will fit me and the type of person I am."
Thigpen intends to take an official to Tennessee later this month on November 28th.
In the meantime, the No. 12 prospect in Virginia has played well through an injury-marred season.
"I missed the first five games due to a torn ligament," he said. "We ended up losing all five and are now 2-7 on the year.
"I've played well since coming back. I have 530-yards rushing and 10 touchdowns in four games. My vision is a lot better."
Thigpen will wrap up his season Friday against Culpeper.