Official Jon Gruden Thread XXIX

[Lovesomebigorange]

I still find Atlantavol’s silence interesting IMO.

I was going to say the same thing. He hasn't posted since prior to that "meeting", is that right? Speaks volumes that he has been silent for that long with so much info being thrown out. Did he ever mention Ergen by name? I can't remember...

 

[BearCat204]

My thing is if it’s not Gruden negotiations that’s holding the firing of Butch Jones up then what is it?? I mean really what else could hold up firing a guy that’s done all this bogus crap, and is having an historically bad season? If there weren’t things going on behind the scenes he’d be gone already in my opinion!! Either that or John Currie is a completely inept waste of space, and Tennessee will never be relevant again. Why approve a 340 million dollar stadium renovation if you aren’t dedicated to winning football?? Fans are not going to show up if you are an inept waste of space!! So obviously something is going on, and I think the reports of offers to Gruden are legit! I believe that, and if you disagree fine! Don’t sit here and tell me I’m wrong though trolls when you don’t know jacksh** either!!

 

[chatt.vol]

Me either. I would agree with Anderson. Ergen's money seems to be heavily tied to stock so he's not very liquid. Also agree about donations not telling the whole story. He's a unique character for sure...

The real question is does Anderson play golf at the Honors and drink scotch?

 

[thistime]

I do not post much at all but here is one thing that I can add. I do not have any confirmation on Gruden yet but I can confirm the power struggle that is being reported by Beaver and others. It is 100% that the Haslems are being overthrown. My son who is very heavily involved in Tn politics is my source. I can't tell his position. With this being true I would hope Gruden comes along with the deal.

The old guard hates to give up what they have had so long. The Pilot trouble has hurt the Haslams in more ways than people realize not only politically ( Why do you think Bill is not running for the Senate, they were setting him up the run for the highest office !!!! ) but in the also business wise as well.

 

[OSVolFan]

The odds are so low right now because of the bets from Tennessee fans.

BetOnline was on serious saying they have received so many bets that Gruden is next coach.

That means they have lowered the odds to minimize their risk.

Maybe, but how do you know BetOnline was being sirius about it?

 

[UT_King]

So show me where he did not say the line would move and by how much. Go ahead, I'll wait.

He did say the line would move, not disputing that. Could be the second coming of nostradamus? Or maybe a good guess? Or maybe he simply promised Gruden is a done deal and watched the bets being placed?

 

[HorusHawk]

I believe it's possible Gruden comes to coach at UT but we need to hear something from someone other than anonymous posters claiming special knowledge. We've been burned by Grude expectations in the past. At this point if he doesn't come this time I will be mad at HIM...for not stopping all this speculation when he easily could have.

I'm afraid at this point in time, we'll get no information other than "Anonymous" insiders. To reveal themselves at this point in time would destroy any relationship (if it exists) with the university that they currently have. This info is here. Read it, and decide if you buy into it. Some do, some don't. It is what it is.

 

[Lovesomebigorange]

I do not post much at all but here is one thing that I can add. I do not have any confirmation on Gruden yet but I can confirm the power struggle that is being reported by Beaver and others. It is 100% that the Haslems are being overthrown. My son who is very heavily involved in Tn politics is my source. I can't tell his position. With this being true I would hope Gruden comes along with the deal.

Thanks for your info! Can you tell us if Ergen is heavily involved as we have all thought?

 

[Squints]

You meet at the Olive Garden? Just checking your stats.

Waffle House. It's a BYOB event. Then, the azz whoopings commence in the parking lot when we're good and lit.

 

[WhiteRhino]

He did say the line would move, not disputing that. Could be the second coming of nostradamus? Or maybe a good guess? Or maybe he simply promised Gruden is a done deal and watched the bets being placed?

The guy that started the argument said Beav had said nothing true or could be proven. Thank you for helping me with proof.

 

[UT_King]

The odds are so low right now because of the bets from Tennessee fans.

BetOnline was on serious saying they have received so many bets that Gruden is next coach.

That means they have lowered the odds to minimize their risk.

Yes :good!:

 

[esarmstrong]

I believe it's possible Gruden comes to coach at UT but we need to hear something from someone other than anonymous posters claiming special knowledge. We've been burned by Grude expectations in the past. At this point if he doesn't come this time I will be mad at HIM...for not stopping all this speculation when he easily could have.

Expectation is a prison. You have no one to blame but yourself for your expectations.

 

[WhiteRhino]

Beaver is a troll. Nothing he has said has come true.

So the line statement didn't come to fruition? Admit you are wrong.

 

[tha truth]

And you listen to Nickleback.....

Got'em

 

[ChiefTKE]

The real question is does Anderson play golf at the Honors and drink scotch?

Anderson, morgan, lupton, thornton... any if that areas boosters could have been seen there.

 

[VolInNorthCack]

Gruden to the Hill

And it IS a Grude morning now!

 

[The Comb]

#SargeForMod

 

[InVOLuntary]

Not important if we get Gruden... but was just a question I had...... But I lean more to Anderson than I do Ergen

I think Ergen is involved. Hubbs was asked that exact question and he said he was more involved in this search than ever before.

 

[chatt.vol]

Anderson, morgan, lupton... any if that areas boosters could have been seen there.

Right so maybe the Beave is in that camp and Bubba is in the camp of Ergen coming in with the VC side.

 

[UT_King]

My thing is if it’s not Gruden negotiations that’s holding the firing of Butch Jones up then what is it?? I mean really what else could hold up firing a guy that’s done all this bogus crap, and is having an historically bad season? If there weren’t things going on behind the scenes he’d be gone already in my opinion!! Either that or John Currie is a completely inept waste of space, and Tennessee will never be relevant again. Why approve a 340 million dollar stadium renovation if you aren’t dedicated to winning football?? Fans are not going to show up if you are an inept waste of space!! So obviously something is going on, and I think the reports of offers to Gruden are legit! I believe that, and if you disagree fine! Don’t sit here and tell me I’m wrong though trolls when you don’t know jacksh** either!!

 

[The Comb]

I need some beaver

 

[lateknight]

Expectation is a prison. You have no one to blame but yourself for your expectations.

Or it's the fuel that drives you to help instill changes. This is what hopefully is happening behind the scenes right now.

 

[StillStanding]

Gruden morning! I’m ready for another rollercoaster day!

 

[VFLnSFD]

Right so maybe the Beave is in that camp and Bubba is in the camp of Ergen coming in with the VC side.

I wouldn't read too terribly much into connections with the Honors. That was simply the Beav's entree intro into validity.

 

[Boca Vol]

Waffle House. It's a BYOB event. Then, the azz whoopings commence in the parking lot when we're good and lit.

Billionaires Fight Club! Like it! :good!: