Official Jon Gruden Thread XXVI

[CopperHead_Vol]

Will someone please explain to me why you think Gruden is such a sure fire winning coach?

His record is just a little above mediocre. And it's all NFL. You have to recruit in college, and it needs to be a passion. He is an NFL guy.

So why Gruden?

You are spot on... it is about passion. He is one of the most dedicated, driven, competitive individuals you would ever meet. I have sat close by him at arena league games watching his brother's team play. He was a blast. Heckling the refs, giving them the Chucky stare and could not sit still the entire game.

I worked for PWC in Tampa during the time frame that he was the Bucs coach. I passed One Buc Place every morning around 4:45 to 5:15am. His and Monte's vehicles were there most of the time. Would see Monte jogging around that time each day. Heard CJG speak a number of times, he talked about not having a life and sleeping on the couch in his office sometimes during the week of a big game to prepare.

Quick story and you most likely can find this on the web. After the Bucs went to play the regular season game against the Eagles during the Buc's Superbowl year. They lost with CJG's offense getting manhandled by the Eagles defense. On the bus/plane ride back CJG was breaking down film. Warren Sapp tells the story of CJG coming to him on the ride back, giving him a Chucky stare and a profanity laced statement saying,"I got them, I got those SOB's bitz packages and tendencies". He told Sapp, "you guys get us to the playoff and we meet the Eagles again, we got their ass". He was true to his word and the Bucs beat the Eagles in Philly to make the Super bowl.

I know, cool story bro.... but you take that passion and understand that with football, "Gruden is the smartest person in the room". That has the makings of a winning coach in my eyes and most anyone with any real knowledge of the game. This includes all of the NFL who would love to have him on the sidelines.

Later,

CH_V

 

[Hawkpilot]

I do believe there is some truth to the statement that the NFL is his first love..... However there is a lot to be said for what his wife wants.... form what we hear (true or not I am unsure) she wants to live in or near Knoxville.

The UT job will be open about the time she wants to move home, also the possible loss of Grudens present position.... He can take another NFL job for sure... but that means Cindy does not get what she wants..

You know the old story.... If momma is not happy, no body is happy....

I hope I am right and you are wrong

Charlie Garner who has been a family friend and more since 95 insinuated the same thing in twitter days ago..I'm catching up but think Gruden is signed already with contingencies other things happen...as Preacher and another poster said..multiple contracts could be in play.

My wife's a realtor and there is tons of contingcies and other targets in a contract

 

[Coastypop]

Exactly. What does this even mean or how is it intended? Most folks with common sense knows thats how it works so no need for the concussion protocol without denying at least that the coaching staff knew. He must have been taught by Jones to beat around the bush

Having been in the position to need to do a press release, it says a couple of things.... There is some smoke, and it may be true ... you are told by lawyers to never admit or deny...... I thing he knows that Butch is guilty and he is trying to slow down the rumor

 

[Volsfaninva917]

Basilio not on show today.... At presser maybe?

He's doing a fund raiser today

 

[Orange_Crush]

Explains why I haven't seen Doyle this morning.

He's playing cards with JD Shellnut.

 

[Hawkpilot]

My boss is leaving town again in 35 minutes. Thank goodness.

That makes you happy...or happy happy?

 

[tnvols72]

2nd time I'm asking for prayers. Preacher, you're up..in the waiting room at the hospital while the Mrs. is having a small biopsy done (think pink ribbon) to verify it isn't cancerous. It's precautionary and we were told not to worry but there is power in prayer.

.

Prayers going out

 

[Coastypop]

Charlie Garner who has been a family friend and more since 95 insinuated the same thing in twitter days ago..I'm catching up but think Gruden is signed already with contingencies other things happen...as Preacher and another poster said..multiple contracts could be in play.

My wife's a realtor and there is tons of contingcies and other targets in a contract

I agree with what you are saying, it is my thoughts as well

 

[crparker21]

2nd time I'm asking for prayers. Preacher, you're up..in the waiting room at the hospital while the Mrs. is having a small biopsy done (think pink ribbon) to verify it isn't cancerous. It's precautionary and we were told not to worry but there is power in prayer.

Prayers my friend!

 

[Hawkpilot]

Oh Beaver...heros don't wear capes..guys in cammies have tons of heros..you sir or ma'am are mine. Regardless

 

[andydukey]

How about all you Grudenites create your own message board devoted to this fantasy and stop emabarassing the rest of us

Nah. I do what I want.

 

[Voltrapnbama]

Having been in the position to need to do a press release, it says a couple of things.... There is some smoke, and it may be true ... you are told by lawyers to never admit or deny...... I thing he knows that Butch is guilty and he is trying to slow down the rumor

I mean toward the trying to slow it down or still investigating because why not let Butch address the issue directly to open the PC.

 

[InVOLuntary]

Bassillio is playing today at 12 noon est with his band.

I was joking, but thanks. I feel honored you chose to respond to me with your first post. Welcome to the conversation. Have a Gruden. :hi:

 

[rkvdg]

I want to be like this.


SOON

 

[Hawkpilot]

possible firing at noon-ish.

So, basically like every other day.

😂

 

[Silky_Johnson]

liked for AS400 reference

We still use As400. Sad as ****. I asked when we gonna scrap it. Their response was “soon”

 

[jasonvol18]

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This will go down as greatest troll job ever.
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Nah..he hasn't been the only one saying this. Guys who have been known insiders have said the same.

 

[Harry Vols]

Fade is kinda like your drunk uncle Harry. He's a good guy when you get to know and understand him a little better. But on first glance, he comes off as a bitter, old a-hole.

He's provocative with his statements, but he's a good dude.

Or maybe just bitter sweet? lol:

 

[Keyser Soze]

So if we are on thread 26 how many total post would that be?

 

[Paukotajs]

Know a guy on AD staff. As of yesterday, they were getting word that Gruden is in. Up to that point,he was not getting any information. He said that the staff is pretty confident.

Just icing on the cake at this point since everyone already knew this. Just made me happy to hear it from someone that isn't anonymous to me.

 

[preacherwebb]

It is not always praying hands. Could be any number of emojis.

as i suspected.
thanks.

 

[All Vol in Ohio]

Mike and Mike on ESPN this morning......no Gruden. He has come on every Wednesday morning since the season started....interesting.

 

[griffdog14]

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This will go down as greatest troll job ever.
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Real talk. it's incredible how many people hang on his every word while he continues to come up with all this stuff. Having other accounts "verify" him was masterful.

 

[Coastypop]

You are spot on... it is about passion. He is one of the most dedicated, driven, competitive individuals you would ever meet. I have sat close by him at arena league games watching his brother's team play. He was a blast. Heckling the refs, giving them the Chucky stare and could not sit still the entire game.

I worked for PWC in Tampa during the time frame that he was the Bucs coach. I passed One Buc Place every morning around 4:45 to 5:15am. His and Monte's vehicles were there most of the time. Would see Monte jogging around that time each day. Heard CJG speak a number of times, he talked about not having a life and sleeping on the couch in his office sometimes during the week of a big game to prepare.

Quick story and you most likely can find this on the web. After the Bucs went to play the regular season game against the Eagles during the Buc's Superbowl year. They lost with CJG's offense getting manhandled by the Eagles defense. On the bus/plane ride back CJG was breaking down film. Warren Sapp tells the story of CJG coming to him on the ride back, giving him a Chucky stare and a profanity laced statement saying,"I got them, I got those SOB's bitz packages and tendencies". He told Sapp, "you guys get us to the playoff and we meet the Eagles again, we got their ass". He was true to his word and the Bucs beat the Eagles in Philly to make the Super bowl.

I know, cool story bro.... but you take that passion and understand that with football, "Gruden is the smartest person in the room". That has the makings of a winning coach in my eyes and most anyone with any real knowledge of the game. This includes all of the NFL who would love to have him on the sidelines.

Later,

CH_V

... love this post

SOON!

 

[FleeceItOut]

This will be all of us watching yet another generic press conference later.

“Southern Miss is a really really good football team.”