Official Jon Gruden Thread XXVIII

[Sara Clark]

Randy Shannon getting blown out by 40 is another reason why CBJ finishes the season. Let’s just hope John Currie has already started the replacement process.

The replacement process is done! Just formalities at this point!!

 

[Silky_Johnson]

Randy Shannon getting blown out by 40 is another reason why CBJ finishes the season. Let’s just hope John Currie has already started the replacement process.

Lol, you think if CJM was still head coach the outcome would have been different? Gators are trash with or without CJM

 

[Power T-Rev]

They were 4 point dogs based on this crappy season.... and yes we should have beat them like a drum.... because we are NOT a CUSA team..... We are Tennessee... you celebrate what you want to.... that is up to you.... but I have seen enough to KNOW we no longer know how to win.... That is a disgrace... imho

You are the one that said I was a snowflake... I just wanted to make sure that you understand that I have been around this team sense 1964... and I never saw so many people accepting mediocracy as acceptable in all these years... by the way... I didn't start out as a Vol fan... so maybe that will give you hint to my age

O and thank you for the life advice... I will certainly take is as free and accept it at its value

Well said Coasty

 

[tastycar]

Tasty. Take it easy. Done

I'm now back to cautiously optimistic. Thanks.

 

[Coastypop]

What's the latest coasty?

A lot of clouds, much thunder.... but no rain

 

[Specks]

Not to put the cart before the horse but it’s hard not to with the info that’s recently came up.

What if we happen to win 5 games would we accept a bowl game? If we did and Butch is gone by December who would coach the game? To cut to the chase, would Gruden do it with the remaining staff, with coaches that are most certainly not be retained?

I’m way ahead of myself on this but it’s an interesting point to ponder.

 

[Vfl2407]

This is among the most creative posts I've ever read!

I have not seen it. I have heard from very trusted sources from many different sides of the equation (I recognize that there are only two sides to an equation, but still) that there is dry ink on an MOU.

Dilly dilly.
You do realize that should this happen that you will usurp Dolly Parton in the hearts of millions of Vol fans as the Queen of the Volunteer State for bringing us such joyous news. And, they will all bow before her and in her mighty presence.
I, for one, shall certainly puff out my chest in your honor (I’m working on a pretty good pair of moobs since the sight of CBJ makes me stress eat).

 

[0nelilreb]

Do we know if official visits are postponed ? Do we know why or why not ? I saw responses from the recruits we have that said they are committed to Tennessee were those recruits there at the game?

 

[secking]

UGA loses their entire defense, Chubb, Michel.

Lose 5 for sure including both safeties and OLB. Could lose Thompson and Smith if they enter draft tho. Lose both Chubb and Michel but will have 4 RB ranked in the top 3 coming out of HS.

Swift (#1 APB)
Holyfield #2 RB (rivals)

Then this year the #1 and #3 RB coming in with Zamir White and James Cook, Dalvin’s brother.

Biggest thing is losing Michel and Bellamy, be very hard to replace that leadership.

I think that is the biggest thing missing with UT this year. I think Kelly is a leader but you need 4-6 guys.

 

[VFLnSFD]

Dilly dilly.
You do realize that should this happen that you will usurp Dolly Parton in the hearts of millions of Vol fans as the Queen of the Volunteer State for bringing us such joyous news. And, they will all bow before her and in her mighty presence.
I, for one, shall certainly puff out my chest in your honor (I’m working on a pretty good pair of moobs since the sight of CBJ makes me stress eat).

Very funny.

But I will not participate in a Dolly coup.

 

[tastycar]

The replacement process is done! Just formalities at this point!!

You and SFD are the cheerleaders of this thread. Some days, you've got a tough job. This morning, for example...😁

 

[MAJOR_ORANGE]

I was in the Gruden thread back in 2012. I actually thought we would get him back then. I am still hoping we can succeed in getting him now. I never understood why the higher ups did not have the same passion for UT football as our fans. I have been following this thread since it started and I will not give up the dream of having a winning program once again. GBO

 

[37L1]

I believe we put up 440 yds on UK. JG is warming up, but yes ol sucks and is banged up. All is not lost. Mizzou and vandy very winnable. Not better than usc and uk thats for sure.

Mizzou just curb stomped Florida. The Tigers are playing good football right now, we aren't and we play at their stadium.

Missouri and Vandy should be winnable but there is not much that I see from our offense right now that shows we have what it takes to do so. How much will JG be hampered by that ankle? How much will McBride be able to execute if and when he's in there? How will our O line be able to open up running lanes and pass protect? How will our defense stop the Tigers offense for 4 full quarters? How much will CBJ screw it up with his play calling and strategery?

Too many questions going into a hostile environment to feel positive about the outcome.

But still: GO BIG ORANGE!

 

[VolNRaleighNC]

Do we know if official visits are postponed ? Do we know why or why not ? I saw responses from the recruits we have that said they are committed to Tennessee were those recruits there at the game?

Official visits, I believe, have all been suspended until the Vandy game.

 

[Silky_Johnson]

How much will JG be hampered by that ankle?

I think JG’s injury was serious. McBride will be the starter the rest of the season

 

[BubbaWms]

What if we happen to win 5 games would we accept a bowl game? If we did and Butch is gone by December who would coach the game? To cut to the chase, would Gruden do it with the remaining staff, with coaches that are most certainly not be retained?

IMHO, it does not matter if HTB is the coach given the Birmingham Bowl is probably the best We get !

Birmingham Bowl Legion Field
Birmingham, AL
SEC vs AAC
Dec. 22

 

[Coastypop]

I was in the Gruden thread back in 2012. I actually thought we would get him back then. I am still hoping we can succeed in getting him now. I never understood why the higher ups did not have the same passion for UT football as our fans. I have been following this thread since it started and I will not give up the dream of having a winning program once again. GBO

I agree ... you should post more often.....

I HOPE they can as well....:thumbsup:

 

[UTSuave’]

A lot of clouds, much thunder.... but no rain

No code talk now haha has MIT made a appearance yet?

 

[vols72]

Grude morning everyone

 

[Coastypop]

I think JG’s injury was serious. McBride will be the starter the rest of the season

I think that will be the case.... JG looked bad last night

 

[Coastypop]

No code talk now haha has MIT made a appearance yet?

It was a statement made by an old Indian Christian about the sermon a preacher gave.... It means there is a lot of talk but no action... that is how I see this

 

[BubbaWms]

No code talk now haha has MIT made a appearance yet?

he's waiting on the dust to settle

And yes I will be coming back to here to celebrate once the dust settles.

 

[Volsfaninva917]

Don't go to the main forum, there are some beating their chest over the win last night

 

[Face]

I’m going to speculate that butch steps down today (after a win) to give the appearance it was on his terms.

Pure speculation.

 

[VolFan32]

I like the way JG was playing. Too bad he’s behind a poor o line. That ball he threw to Calloway was pretty. Can’t wait for him to learn under gruden.