Atlanta Vol's reference to The Hunt for Red October is really intriguing.
And we'll probably never understand the reference, unless he comes back after the coaching hunt is over to explain it.
But just for fun, explore the hint a bit:
-- The Hunt for Red October was all about deception and communication. The most pivotal moments of the book (and movie) came when a deceptive act was revealed through a key bit of communication (the Soviet defense minister getting Captain Ramius' note explaining his intent to defect ... and the USS Dallas' captain (Bert something) communicating the deception plan for the Red October's capture to Marius via periscope-to-periscope morse code signalling.
So maybe Atlanta is warning us not to take the bait when something big (and probably negative) is released tomorrow, to stay steady and have faith in spite of a communication that seems disappointing?
-- The book was also about a really high-tech and innovative vessel, one with a propulsion system never before successfully deployed.
So maybe Jon Gruden's high-tech and innovative approach in his study of the game of football, along with his (supposed) red hair (more true of Chucky than him, I think) have given him the "Red October" nickname in some circles? If so, it seems very few people have heard of this nickname.
Or maybe Atlanta Vol just pulled the phrase out of his subconcious. Maybe the film was playing in the background in his den while he caught up on VolNation. Maybe it was nothing more than that. Whatever the case, I for one would love to find out, after the fact, what the deal was.
One thing's for sure: if we get "bad news" later today, like during the Mike and Mike show for instance, I'm going to immediately begin scrutinizing it as a possible deception plan.
Go Vols!
Oh, and p.s. Good morning, everyone. :good!: