Official Jon Gruden Thread 34

[iamadoc]

Don’t jobs in Tennessee have to be posted for 10 days or something like that?

Technically if Jon Gruden said he was in talks with Tennessee only 2 days after Butch was fired, couldn’t that get Tennessee in trouble or something like that?

Seems like I read that once.

Plenty of posts stating it does not apply to certain positions including head coach at UT. Don't know for sure.

 

[RagingOrange]

In his/her defense, one could ask:

"Why the hostility toward differing opinions and refusal to allow dissenting discussion, on a messageboard platform that's built on the concept of discussion?

Wouldn't the "bubble" claim be proven out by those in here that literally say, "Don't disagree. Agree or GT_O"?

You may need to turn that chastising attitude on your fellow countrymen in the Grumors threads.

Its the Gruden thread. We come here to stay away from idiots like that. Is it too much to ask that we be left the **** alone? If we wanted to debate it, we would hang out in the main forum.

Pretty simple.

 

['Boro-vol]

The Grude News, the morning edition. For those just joining us...

Ladies and gentlemen...and Gator fans lurking. This is a public advisory this update will go to 11. I repeat, hide yo kids, hide yo wife, we all getting Gruden up in here.

What an interesting 24 hours it's been. Highs, lows and everything in between. We have been invaded by the trolls out there drumming for attention and some have been giving it to them. Just ignore them, press on and they go away. Chances are, they don't even check what's been posted and just say stuff to get a rise out of folks. Otherwise, plenty of confidence out there and plenty of "SOON!" and "GRUDEN TO THE HILL!" to amuse us in the meantime.

Babyavi dropped another complete "all in, 100%, announcement to be made soon" post on TOS. He's going way out there with support.

Swain, love ya guy, but you flip flop more than a coeds shoes on spring break. All in until you're all out, bud.

Boro continues to be confident, but guarded. Not that, again, we blame him.

It was reported today from an alleged friend of Gruden's that he has never entertained the Tennessee job and he allegedly heard it straight from the Grude Man himself. Not sure I believe that since there is far, far, far more smoke this time than I ever saw in 2012. And allegedly, Gruden was on campus as reported by more than a few folks today, including...Catbone?

Can someone check this fact? Catbone? Really? He's trolling, right? Confirmed through others? No way it was Catbone. He had to have been hacked or something...

And we got a visit from Atlanta Vol.

<silence>

Who gave free tickets to the LSU game to veterans and their families. Didn't say much else except he's been busy and he has to respect the "process" that's going on in the AD at the moment. His silence speaks far more than he intended as well as that little quip. Also, ClearWaterVol and Sara chipped in their tickets as well. To the both of you, as a veteran, my hat is off to you, good sirs and ma'am. I'm proud you're a part of this family of Vols.

I believe Wikipedia hates Vol fans any time we do a coaching search. For the 284,453rd time, Gruden has been named our head coach on his page. And for the 284, 544th time, someone changed it back. But it's always good for a laugh thinking of the poor person who sighs seeing the change made yet again.

I don't know who MCBM is on TOS, but he seems to be bringing a lot, I mean a LOT of info on this hire. Basically stated Gruden has agreed in principle to be the coach and has been interviewing prospective staff. Including allegedly Randy Sanders and David Blackburn for compliance.

Poster checkthetape posted a bomb last night. Kind of apologetic in nature, but stated without a doubt Gruden to the Hill. And apologized to Beaver whom he had stated in the past was not worthy of attention. To be that public in an apology is a big deal.

Even DTO weighed in and said the next week would be "fun" and he thought the announcement would come Vandy week. However, said a lot of misinformation would come out in the time in between.

I typically try to toss a bit more humor into these things, but a lot of nuggets out there in the past 24 hours. And the thread is moving so fast, even NASA is trying to figure out how to contain it for a new form of propulsion. Shoot, even Freak took time from his busy schedule of counting clicks and grinning like Currie at a press conference to visit us last night.

Good grief, the hits just keep on coming. Poster OrangePill stated he had a conversation with a BOT member who stated the deal was all but done except a few things here and there. No specific names, but an MOU was signed in Asheville (cue Beaver grinning) and the fine print is being worked out. Also said Patterson is our backup plan.

That announcement promptly removed a few hundred sets of pants and set an unofficial streaking record for Vol fans.

And Atlanta made a return appearance which caused every other set of pants to be removed by saying: "Tomorrow will prove to be a pivotal day in the hunt for red October." Exact meaning unknown, but hell, I feel it was made with some great intentions. And the streaking record was broken a mere hours after it had been set once before. As a fan base, we do not disappoint.

And why has this coaching search brought some seriously long time registered, but zero time posting posters out of hiding? Bubba and Orange Appeal being two obvious choices. Beaver seems to be the new kid on the block, but still registered a long time ago.

Boro chimed in with his "relax" comment once again. I feel like Frankie is subtly telling us something that I so wildly don't want to take out of context...

I'm probably missing a whole hoop of stuff, but dang, I've given enough in this update to give a complete and massive Grude on to even the most ardent Gruden opposition out there.

No "in other news today" just strictly business.

From the entire Volnation News Team, I'm Grand Vol and I'm exhausted.







(All information herein is specifically parody unless otherwise indicated by real posters or events)

 

[SmokeyLives]

The Gruden interview on Mike and Mike

Twitter

 

[Sstterry]

Do we have the analysis from the voice expert yet?

Just in, and the Voice Expert Report is:

Soon

 

[Orange_Crush]

JG said he hadn’t talked to anyone; doesn’t mean his agent/team hasn’t talked to people on his behalf.

I agree completely. The answer still doesn't open the door for "So, who'll be on the staff [you're not putting together]?"

 

[Doyle Hargraves]

1. There was absolutely no way Gruden was going to announce anything at 7am on a radio show.

2. There was no way Gruden was going to acknowledge any negotiations with any team if there is a time line in place for a hiring with any team.

3. Gruden could have easily shut down any and all speculation on taking any job with a simple statement saying his lack of desire or interest in the Tennessee job. He did not do this.

 

[VolnJC]

Did Mike and Mike really troll Vols fans by telling them to start printing the shirts?

 

[10ecVol]

Sad little blind sheep. How do you know? Blind faith is all you have

How did you know I had their albums? Scaary

 

[VFL-82-JP]

Yep, he kicked the can down the road.

Vols should call Chip Kelly today, make him an offer that he can't refuse!

Man, Gunner, that's sure not what I meant by 'kicked the can down the road'. Heh.

I only meant today was not the appropriate day, or Mike and Mike the appropriate venue, for Gruden to announce his future job.

There's a time and place for everything. And since ESPN2 by telephone at 7:00 am isn't the time and place for that, he deflected.

That's all I meant, man.

He coming. He almost definitely coming. Kelly can go to hell or Florida, whichever he thinks is a little less painful. :good!:

 

[Oldvol75]

Patience

 

[RagingOrange]

Twitter

You notice that said "one last visit" as if he is going somewhere...

 

[VFLnSFD]

1. There was absolutely no way Gruden was going to announce anything at 7am on a radio show.

2. There was no way Gruden was going to acknowledge any negotiations with any team if there is a time line in place for a hiring in place with any team.

3. Gruden could have easily shut down any and all speculation on taking any job with a simple statement saying his lack of desire or interest in the Tennessee job. He did not do this.

Where is your meter today?

 

[bigmac]

Can we put this thread on audiobooks please....I have replaced my F5 button 3 times. They are now on backorder on amazon (JK)

 

[VolFan32]

JG is still either undecided, or it’s a done deal. There was NO denial.

Twitter

Edit. Just remembered they are going off air.

 

[VolForLife83]

You’rreeeeeee

Innnnnnnnn

Theeeeeeee

Offfiiccciiaallllll

Gruddeennnnnn

Thrreeaadddd

Tellllinnggggggg

Peoopplllleeee

Theyyyyyy

Arreeeeeeeee

Sttupppidddddd

Forrrrrr

Thiinnkkinngggg

Grrudddeennnn

Isssssss

Comminggggg


My God. Dense as oak.

I'm not calling anyone stupid. That's your words. When I see the official Jon Gruden thread, I see it as a source for speculation. Not blind believers. Maybe y'all need a new thread called Grudens bubble

 

[jp1]

I think we should go about this a little differently. Instead of the GTFO's and such I think we should just smile at them. Gonna make this even sweeter when it happens.

 

[Volbrando]

for those late arriving this morning... here's a possible gruden nugget some of the early risers found on twitter

JJ McCleskey (@JJMcCleskey) on Twitter

 

[tvolsfan]

Its a celebration *****es

Let’s wait until it’s official.

 

[VolnJC]

You notice that said "one last visit" as if he is going somewhere...

This is last week for Mike and Mike show

 

[jp1]

i'm not calling anyone stupid. That's your words. When i see the official jon gruden thread, i see it as a source for speculation. Not blind believers. Maybe y'all need a new thread called grudens bubble

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[VolAllen]

You notice that said "one last visit" as if he is going somewhere...

They’re going off the air..

 

[steve328]

1. There was absolutely no way Gruden was going to announce anything at 7am on a radio show.

2. There was no way Gruden was going to acknowledge any negotiations with any team if there is a time line in place for a hiring in place with any team.

3. Gruden could have easily shut down any and all speculation on taking any job with a simple statement saying his lack of desire or interest in the Tennessee job. He did not do this.

100% this.

 

[OrangeInKy]

Plenty of posts stating it does not apply to certain positions including head coach at UT. Don't know for sure.

Didn't wait 10 for Fulmer, Dooley, Tyndall, Warlick, right?

 

[NAILS]

Any conformation on Gruden meeting on campus last night?