Recruiting Forum Talk XL

[jspvol76]

So if Gruden does get hired and starts playing up UT on MNF... Is that a violation?

He won't get hired until end of MNF would be my guess. And because of that, he can talk up UT all night long and wear an orange checkerboard suit if he likes.

 

[DD4ME]

Can't be a coincidence that the people who told me in August that this team was going to compete for the East and get Butch an extension are the firmest believers of Grumors.

I think these types of debates are petty. Different people view support of coach or team differently. I will openly admit I hoped Butch would do well because i trusted the AD less than I trusted Butch. He had shown glimpses of getting us back. Butch failed miserably this year but most of it was several decisions coming home to roost.

Peyton being involved and Currie being better than expected has caused my 180.

 

[DD4ME]

He won't get hired until end of MNF would be my guess. And because of that, he can talk up UT all night long and wear an orange checkerboard suit if he likes.

I googled MNF season and it doesn't end until late December which really sucks. I do wonder since it is not a coaching job if he could reveal an agreement earlier. He does all sorts of stuff unrelated to mnf without issue already.

 

[Nash_Vol97]

He won't get hired until end of MNF would be my guess. And because of that, he can talk up UT all night long and wear an orange checkerboard suit if he likes.

Not if he’s in the layoffs this November. I do think his head could be on the chopping block. MNF is one of the better ratings for ESPN but Gruden is top dollar contract. They can take him out and bring in someone like Romo and save a fortune and probably still have good ratings.

 

[DD4ME]

So if Gruden does get hired and starts playing up UT on MNF... Is that a violation?

Good question. It is my understanding he could discuss our program like any other coach but not recruits. The issue in this case is his contract and conflicts of interest.

I have one for you because I think you know other things. How confident are you in Gruden coming?

 

[Nash_Vol97]

Good question. It is my understanding he could discuss our program like any other coach but not recruits. The issue in this case is his contract and conflicts of interest.

I have one for you because I think you know other things. How confident are you in Gruden coming?

1%

Always hold out hope for the Grude.

 

[jspvol76]

I googled MNF season and it doesn't end until late December which really sucks. I do wonder since it is not a coaching job if he could reveal an agreement earlier. He does all sorts of stuff unrelated to mnf without issue already.

He does, but not something that would involve another signed contract for a permanent position.

 

[jspvol76]

Not if he’s in the layoffs this November. I do think his head could be on the chopping block. MNF is one of the better ratings for ESPN but Gruden is top dollar contract. They can take him out and bring in someone like Romo and save a fortune and probably still have good ratings.

:good!:

 

[RiotVol]

I think these types of debates are petty. Different people view support of coach or team differently. I will openly admit I hoped Butch would do well because i trusted the AD less than I trusted Butch. He had shown glimpses of getting us back. Butch failed miserably this year but most of it was several decisions coming home to roost.

Peyton being involved and Currie being better than expected has caused my 180.

Agreed. On paper, we had the 12th ranked roster in the 24/7 composite. We were all hoping that the offensive staff was competent. I don't feel bad for thinking we had a shot at a 9 win season with this roster.

 

[Kingston Vol]

Not if he’s in the layoffs this November. I do think his head could be on the chopping block. MNF is one of the better ratings for ESPN but Gruden is top dollar contract. They can take him out and bring in someone like Romo and save a fortune and probably still have good ratings.

1) they wouldn't fire him in the middle of the season so I doubt we'd know if he's in the cuts. He's going to finish the MNF out.

2) Romo is under contract at CBS. I've seen people say ESPN is going to get him for MNF but it rarely works that way. They'd have to buy his contract from CBS then pay him the amount he'd demand. Not going to happen.

 

[vol2002]

I'm pretty much certain we are going to lose to Kentucky tomorrow. Everything is stacked against us. But even though I'm prepared for it mentally, I'm still going to be really disappointed. I continue to believe the team would have rebounded if we let Butch go a few weeks back.

I can't believe how quickly and how far Tennessee has fallen this year. There is literally no excuse for this.

 

[BleedorangeinGA]

I'm pretty much certain we are going to lose to Kentucky tomorrow. Everything is stacked against us. But even though I'm prepared for it mentally, I'm still going to be really disappointed. I continue to believe the team would have rebounded if we let Butch go a few weeks back.

I can't believe how quickly and how far Tennessee has fallen this year. There is literally no excuse for this.

We are going to win :good!:

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

If we lose tomorrow is Butch gone by Monday?

By Sunday

 

[DD4ME]

By Sunday

Agree

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

I'm pretty much certain we are going to lose to Kentucky tomorrow. Everything is stacked against us. But even though I'm prepared for it mentally, I'm still going to be really disappointed. I continue to believe the team would have rebounded if we let Butch go a few weeks back.

I can't believe how quickly and how far Tennessee has fallen this year. There is literally no excuse for this.

.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

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[BeecherVol]

Can't be a coincidence that the people who told me in August that this team was going to compete for the East and get Butch an extension are the firmest believers of Grumors.

Not sure who those are.

Most that I know that see Gruden as a possibility expected Jones to give Currie a decision to make after this year.

Jones said "Hold my beer". I 'll do it in half that time.

 

[Nash_Vol97]

1) they wouldn't fire him in the middle of the season so I doubt we'd know if he's in the cuts. He's going to finish the MNF out.

2) Romo is under contract at CBS. I've seen people say ESPN is going to get him for MNF but it rarely works that way. They'd have to buy his contract from CBS then pay him the amount he'd demand. Not going to happen.

1) If the cuts came in late Nov then ESPN firing someone with 3-4 more weeks on a season contract is nothing to them. He won’t last through his contract in 2021 regardless, IMO. ESPN could say okay you want to coach at UT? That’s perfect let’s start now and we get your contract off the books. Win-Win. (Like I said I’m at 1% chances so this is just for speculation alone)

2) Romo would be more difficult. What is his contract though? I can’t find it. ESPN could most likely pay him more money and Romo knows that MNF is the pinnacle of being an announcer. Not that hard to see. Just wouldn’t happen in the middle of a season.

Romo is just an option too. MNF could stick in any half way good color announcer in there and be fine and still keep ratings up.

 

[bignewt]

Why does that matter?

If you hit on the right guy he'll sell himself. For that matter Smart is a good example of that to date.

Fans wanted to run him out of town last year, remember?

 

[Rishvol]

Good question. It is my understanding he could discuss our program like any other coach but not recruits. The issue in this case is his contract and conflicts of interest.

I have one for you because I think you know other things. How confident are you in Gruden coming?

I know nothing in that regard

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Durkin
Morris
Venables
Moorehead

You might not like it but they are realistic.

Puke..

 

[UTProf]

At least we'll get to see Chandler tomorrow. I have a feeling he'll have a good day.

 

[DD4ME]

I know nothing in that regard

Ok. Those were not the droids i was looking for then.

 

[BeecherVol]

Fans wanted to run him out of town last year, remember?

Heard the same when Saban lost to Monroe. And he had a NC under his belt.

Was does that have to do with selling fans anything.

 

[DD4ME]

New post (tos) from the D1 coaches friend supposedly offered by Gruden saying his friend is shopping K town homes. Posted as a screenshot by involuntary or I would quote.