Official Jon Gruden Thread XXIX

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Sara Clark said:
You folks realize you are on the Jon Gruden page? Please start your own thread based on who you think will be our next coach. We have regulars that come in and read every post. The time it would save would be greatly appreciated. Gruden soon!!
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I'm buying you a fishing bat so you can be the new enforcer.
 
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MaTaLa said:
That's seeing MSU and UT as being equal in recruiting, facilities and tradition??
FTR, I don't want Mullen, I want Gruden, but I don't get the NCCA math here
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many clamoring for mullen, saying he'd win big here because of the support, resources, tradition, yada yada ...

butch won conference championships before he came here, and none of what UT has to offer in terms of support has helped him here.

i just don't think mullen would do much better here than he has done at msu. he is who he is.

i don't think coming to UT will put mullen over the top.

just my opinion.
i would say take it for what it's worth, but it ain't worth anything.
 
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preacherwebb said:
Mullen vs SEC East and Bama (the closest we can get to how he may fare at UT):
15-15 (counting next game vs bama as a loss)
50%

Butch vs SEC East and Bama:
14-19 (with 2 East games left)
42%

so he's a minimal upgrade. to me, it's like saying butch is a 7-8 win coach, mullin is a 8-9 win coach.

just my opinion.

without prescott and dobbs, neither has accomplished much.
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Thanks
 
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Coastypop said:
I totally understand you reluctance and hope my statement was not inaccurate .... as I meant to disrespect to you of anyone from 2012...
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Not disrespectful at all. But it is a prime example of the 15 minute cycle roller coaster of emotions. 24 hour Cable News would have great difficulty satisfying the constant information deprivation suffered by this thread.

Stuff happens, info gets out, concerned parties address the leaks, new sources have to be found, or old sources have to be loosened up again. Then we may have a lull, a period where literally NOTHING is going on. All the while the needs of the board continues....and people freak out. They try to figure out what they don't know, and jump to conclusions that aren't there. Throw in the trolls this circus attracts, and you've got a complete ish-show.

R E L A X....seriously. it's a beautiful fall day in East Tennessee, and the future is bright.
 
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RagingOrange said:
Believe it was ATL who said that. Said if it was bad hed be back. If it was good hed post under a psuedo, and later his real name to celebrate.

Beav said he wouldnt be back because he was getting doxxed. But said hed be back to celebrate as well.

Hearforngrumors is silent. Bubba is silent. Beav is silent. Atl is silent.

Only ones kicking and screaming are the AD side of things.
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And those that lack patience and faith.
 
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preacherwebb said:
many clamoring for mullen, saying he'd win big here because of the support, resources, tradition, yada yada ...

butch won conference championships before he came here, and none of what UT has to offer in terms of support has helped him here.

i just don't think mullen would do much better here than he has done at msu. he is who he is.

i don't think coming to UT will put mullen over the top.

just my opinion.
i would say take it for what it's worth, but it ain't worth anything.
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Nah, its worth something. :good!:
I don't think it would put him over the top either but would have some effect. Enuff about him back to:

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Jon Reid is going to share his Gruden stuff next on fox sports radio, supposedly confirmed information. (disclaimer for the mouth breathers, I have no idea if this is true. I am simply passing along for others to hear and make their own determinations)
 
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RagingOrange said:
I understand busy! Not everyone lives on these boards.

I included you because while you may not be connected, youve certainly brought a ray of sunshine to the true faithful by explaining some inner workings.

Post when you can, your knowledge is uplofting and valuable.
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Aww, schucks.

I appreciate the compliment. I just hate misinformation, and do my best to counterpoint when I'm pretty confident in my knowledge.

FWIW, my belief hasn't changed. All the indicators seemed to indicate that Currie is handling this like a pro. People like to think that he's incompetent, but hiring a football coach at a major program is a big deal for any AD.

It's the equivalent of a baseball player stepping up to bat in the bottom of the ninth, one run down, two outs, and the winning run on second. They've dreamed of that moment for years, and programmed themselves to be ready for it. Currie is no different. He's developed a plan, and a mindset, for how to handle a football coach hire - and he's working that method.

Jones being in until the end of the season is not surprising. It is in line with everything we were told early in the process. It doesn't mean that Currie is sitting on his laurels, or that JG hasn't agreed to come. If anything, I am enthused by that fact. It gives Currie an opportunity to work in secret to lock everything up. As much as it drives us nuts to not know, our knowledge doesn't win championships. Great coaching hires win championships (through all the collateral benefits: recruiting, assistants, fan support, etc).

I'd honestly expect to not hear much for the next few weeks. The only possible news I'd expect would be JC or JG coming out to reject the rumors (which would be heart breaking).

Thus, no news is Grude news.

Enjoy your families, the fall, and each other.
 
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Volsfaninva917 said:
Jon Reid is going to share his Gruden stuff next on fox sports radio, supposedly confirmed information. (disclaimer for the mouth breathers, I have no idea if this is true. I am simply passing along for others to hear and make their own determinations)
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Is that a local Knoxville station? Is it 1180?
 
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I am listening to the drive which is 1340 am, 101.5 fm. In the next few minutes, they are allegedly going to talk about a brand new grumor. Fwiw
 
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Sara Clark said:
You folks realize you are on the Jon Gruden page? Please start your own thread based on who you think will be our next coach. We have regulars that come in and read every post. The time it would save would be greatly appreciated. Gruden soon!!
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'Boro-vol said:
Some of are choosing to remain quiet for our own good Coasty. There is no real upside to posting everything we hear, only to have one faction accuse us of being trolls or liars, and another latch on and get excited only to ride the roller coaster of emotions down to the pit of despair 15 minutes later.

I'd rather enjoy the thread and not stick my neck out at this point. That is why I've only ever spoken of the fact that the decision on Butch was made after Georgia, and the money was there for a big hire.

I'm certain others feel the same.
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MAN, I wish I was in your shoes.
 
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Volsfaninva917 said:
Jon Reid is going to share his Gruden stuff next on fox sports radio, supposedly confirmed information. (disclaimer for the mouth breathers, I have no idea if this is true. I am simply passing along for others to hear and make their own determinations)
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It's ridiculous you have to walk on eggshells around here when posting lol
 
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