Official Jon Gruden Thread XXVII

[VolForLife83]

As I was walking to class this morning I saw this.

That's not obvious. You should work for Hollywood

 

[HollowaytoSeivers]

Next...

 

[volfan1631]

The Gruden thread is the only place to talk about beaver and no one get offended.

 

[Boca Vol]

Ridge view bbq or GTFO

Could you imagine not believing Gruden is coming AND you don't care for Ridge View BBQ?

That's a DOUBLE GTFO!

 

[VFL1010]

I longed for a more entertaining Friday here.

 

[RWB427]

Awesome! I just bought a house behind the racetrack. Small world!

It is indeed!

 

[CNeagleVolFan]

what has haynesworth said positive this morning. i must've missed that. a little help?

Not this morning just in the past week. Says things like, “Haslem going to make Tennessee great again.” Then Swain is giddy on his show. I think they know something

 

[preacherwebb]

That's not gonna work for me.

nor I.

 

[rkvdg]

Just no...

At least he can coach a Qb and win some big games.

 

[Giveem6]

Normally I'd laugh at this but after everything this season, this just makes you a lame a$$hole.

 

[SergeantVol]

Ridge view bbq or GTFO

There’s a BBQ joint down here (Hattiesburg) that has the best pull pork I have ever eaten in my life. The joint is owned by a Cajun family and is called Three Little Pigs.

 

[DuckRiverVol]

I think it does come down to the control issue. Gruden wants full control and I don’t blame him.

The difference between UT and Alabama—they gave Saban control.

And people in power don’t like to give up control (see Univ of Tenn).

You are definitely on to something...

 

[preacherwebb]

I’m convinced Larry doesn’t know nearly as much as everyone gives him credit for. It’s like listening to Corso on gameday minus the obvious stroke repercussions. Larry was connected at one time and still may be to an extent but his connections aren’t as connected either.

not my point for making the post.
i agree with you.

 

[HARTUPM]

As I was walking to class this morning I saw this.

All that means is someone is lousy at photoshopping

 

[Orange&whitelover]

can't turn down a job that isn't available, at least not publicly anyway

The article is from 2012.

 

[CoachClick]

Over-rated

Gratz. You are the very first on my ignore list!










Jk

 

[emzeeee]

Saw this on the way to class this morning.

That's not even a good photoshop. lol

 

[CoachClick]

That the one near bluff city?

Yup

 

[revjayp]

Doubt the power of social media influence? Look how many people are having BBQ for lunch. All it takes is a few people to start talking and minds can be altered.

 

[volforlife98]

I could be off on this, I'm certainly not as self-assured as the contrarians seem to be. But I recall his camp saying he was not a candidate, or interested, or contacted...something before the official firing.

I'm certainly not invested enough to argue with the haters.

Bob Lamont, his agent, released a statement saying he was never even contacted and was never interested.

 

[JoAllan]

Lol so funny

The colors aren't the same, the angle of the pic is off as you can see the older type pic in the corners.

So bad of a job.......it's ok for it to be funny, but not even close to try and pas off as real.

 

[jpope9]

I cannot wait until the current Coach's likeness is removed from the place of honor next to the General. I believe that's actually how he sees himself.

well he did do the General kneel after the georgia game lol

 

[wesleydmartin]

smh......

 

[DuckRiverVol]

I think the Haslams got cold feet in 2012 about the loss of influence in the AD after negotiations with Coach Gruden. They made a last minute decision to bail (See Browns/McCarron as example)

Fast forward to 2017 and the Haslams already know what they’re going to have to give up in power pre-negotiation. They knew the writing was on the wall with Butch. They installed Currie behind everyone’s back to shore up their position against hiring Coach Gruden and his demands for control (see boosters vs. Bryant Jr. at Alabama). But Ergen’s side was ready this time. Currie’s approach to another coach may actually be an attempt to call Ergen’s bluff (see how serious he really is). Ergen, et al, is ready for just such a move and has a little help from a furry friend to gain support from the fan base. A little help from a venture capital firm to gain support from the Chancellor (see her decision to keep facilities management in-house). And, possibly, Peyton Manning with his rumored outside support for something???? Now, Mr. Haslam and Jr., are you on-board or not? (See once again Alabama vs. Bryant, Jr.).....

This!

Thank You for typing that all out...

 

[VFLCodyGBO]

Wow the butthurt is strong on VN, good joke OP, I laughed. Folks getting their panties in a wad are the same people who actually believe Gruden is coming here to coach.