Official Jon Gruden Thread 30

[EZE]

Contradicts what you said a week ago.

I know for sure Gruden wants back into coaching and wants back in NOW. He also wants the UT job first. He will pursue NFL jobs if he can't get what he wants here. He isn't going to come here and not have enough control to not have to deal with petty stupid s*** that a head coach at a top tier football program should not have to deal with. Ergen has put together a package that gets Gruden what he wants and gets the AA what they want. If we don't get Gruden this time it will never happen because we would have to hire him from and NFL team and that won't happen. Its now a p****** match between billionaires and has been for a few weeks.

I don't know how much I buy this narrative. Everybody involved has to understand that they have to improve the product or the fans are going to stop buying it. So, what would it benefit the Haslams or anybody else to insist on a bottom-of-the-keg hire? Control or access? Who wants control over or access to a losing coach?

If Gruden--or another grand slam hire--is out there to be had, I have a hard time thinking anybody on the booster side would get in the way.

On the academic side, I would think that they see that they need to live with it because they love the financial benefit.

 

[Chatt Vol]

I can’t wait to see Tennessee Florida and Georgia playing tough again. SEC East will be strong again

 

[CNeagleVolFan]

My dad said he would do some crazy stuff if we got Jon Gruden. He may be doing the crazy things he said he would do lol😂

 

[ASamWitch]

I don't know the name..but I have some friends that have been there 20 years that probably do.

He retired and stayed on as a civilian. Flew in Korea and Vietnam. He was there as long as I could remember. Crossed over not long back

 

[TenUhSee]

 

[rocytop2624]

Trey Wallace:

"If JG wanted to put this to rest, he would have put it down over the past 4-5 weeks."

"Butch Jones is not coming back in 2018."

"They have a couple of coaches in their back pocket if they need them. Mullen is one of them."

"The rest of the list is: Gundy, Mullen, Brohm, Petrino"

I wonder if this information was leaked because of Mays decomit . I mean if it's a done deal and you just can't make it official yet have it leaked by someone with a reputation lately and bring back in the 5 star.

 

[VOL_Lyfe]

Well we did like you.....

*You're

Veggie Tales reference always gets a like!

 

[Vfl83]

Wallace is pretty solid. He is putting his credibility out there with this and that's something in his line of work is EVERYTHING

 

[ForkedDeerVol]

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My son called me a Little while ago to tell me that JG had signed earlier this morning.
He heard Warner Agee (out of Trenton TN) call into 101.5 this morning and say it was a done deal
Evidently Mr Agee has a Highly placed source.
Just throwing it out there...broadcasted this morning
and it is to be announced Sunday...

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Warner Agee writes the Big Orange Report for a paper in West Tn. He does have sources but who knows if his information is legit.

 

[VolPenn]

IF it's $10 mill...

Whatever Gruden wants for assistants.

Why does anyone care what the spend is? UT could pay the coach $50mil and I wouldn't bat an eye. It'll in all likelihood be the boosters' money.

 

[LittleDTO]

Boro, it’s good to see some media members actually get caught up with what we know.

 

[Godfatha]

There's no comparing the level of smoke in 2012 to this year. This is really going to happen

 

[Silky_Johnson]

Quiet possible. I hate it for the players too. The seniors deserved better this year. They were the legacy class they helped us gain some relevancy.

Have you ever seen a more conservative coach than CBJ? He was born 5 mph below the speed limit.

 

[Grand Vol]

Oh that is so unfair...

 

[Dudleys87]

Off Topic but please let them hire Strong
Report: Florida has approached three candidates to fill coaching vacancy

Click bait


While I’d say Kelly is a choice it’s Frost job and everyone else if he says no.

 

[VolGee4]

Contradicts what you said a week ago.

I know for sure Gruden wants back into coaching and wants back in NOW. He also wants the UT job first. He will pursue NFL jobs if he can't get what he wants here. He isn't going to come here and not have enough control to not have to deal with petty stupid s*** that a head coach at a top tier football program should not have to deal with. Ergen has put together a package that gets Gruden what he wants and gets the AA what they want. If we don't get Gruden this time it will never happen because we would have to hire him from and NFL team and that won't happen. Its now a p****** match between billionaires and has been for a few weeks.

I guess I am missing it. That wasn't a contradiction. We obviously gave him what he wanted.

 

[VOL_Lyfe]

It has begun

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[Bluegrass Vol]

Well I've got some good news for you: We are going to get blown out by Mizzou.

Why can't we just announce "CBJ" will not be back next season but will finish out the year. Then all Vol fans can pull hard for us to win these last games, make a bowl and then wait for Gruden!

 

[revjayp]

I don’t mean to reiterate this again, but Trey Wallace being on the midday 180, a major city sports station, dispelling Grumors and staying them as facts is huge! To date, no one has even come close to saying Gruden has been offered, only that he’s a likely target and then proceed to blow it off. I would expect this to gain some national attention. It will at least be discussed on other shows and even other stations throughout the state.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

 

[SeanJean]

Quiet possible. I hate it for the players too. The seniors deserved better this year. They were the legacy class that helped us gain some relevancy.

Totally agree.

 

[gordonr24]

Jon Gruden makes first comments since being fired by Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Fitting for this thread. Stated that he'd like a chance to coach college level players.

 

[Harry Vols]

Means we don't have an opening? Harry, does that seem about right?

I would say it means a lot of things.

 

[Halph66]

You forgot his middle name; F-in!

 

[Dudleys87]

If true the Tennessee Florida gets instant buzz back no matter who they sign. That’ll be a damn good change