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#1,103
#1,103
Unfortunately we as a fan base have clamored and called for Gruden so much the mystique of Gruden is starting to wear off. I still have hopes he shows due to the fact he hasn't denied it but its wavering for me as well.
 
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#1,107
#1,107
I pretty much don't have the energy anymore to care who we get. Just like I don't have the energy left to care about this season. Whatever. Maybe I can recover during the offseason. I'm tired of having to defend my love for Tennessee.
 
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#1,108
#1,108
Legit laughing this morning.

People jumping off the Gruden train just because it's a new day. We haven't even had any negative media drop. Come on guys, at least wait for the next media downer to hit before you bail! :)
 
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vollygirl said:
I pretty much don't have the energy anymore to care who we get. Just like I don't have the energy left to care about this season. Whatever. Maybe I can recover during the offseason. I'm tired of having to defend my love for Tennessee.
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Volly, I will defend YOUR right to never have to defend your Tennessee fandom!
 
#1,118
#1,118
shew it is gloomy and depressing in here this morning.

we either need some good grumors or some closure on this
 
#1,119
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FacelessArya said:
It is confirmed. I heard him with my own ears.
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I've seen conflicting reports on this... one is he is going and the other his family is and he is staying behind... does anyone know for sure?

if he's going he has his man and nothing will be announced until he gets back for sure
 
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UTVolinExile said:
Legit laughing this morning.

People jumping off the Gruden train just because it's a new day. We haven't even had any negative media drop. Come on guys, at least wait for the next media downer to hit before you bail! :)
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I'm not jumping ship.
It's just all of this tea leaf reading and riddle talking has gotten beyond ridiculous and pointless.
It's time for the situation to be addressed plainly and to the point by the ones directly involved.
 
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Doyle Hargraves said:
I will also add that I am at the point of starting to think the longer this goes without either side commenting the less likely it's going to happen. There is really no good reason not to acknowledge it anymore. The job is open, recruiting class is in jeopardy, and with the results of Saturday night any real chance at a bowl is gone. Some have brought up holding off until after the season because some of the assistants are still coaching but that really doesn't hold water. Gruden doesn't have to announce his entire staff on the day he is hired. I am sure he has a good idea of who is coming even if they are currently employed at the time he signs a contract.

The only reason, imo, it's not made public is if he has turned us down. Tennessee probably wouldn't want it to be made public that they struck out going after their top choice.
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Doyle, the proof of the error in your thinking is this: expectation management.

The UT administration are not dumb, and they're not blind. They know that the fan base are excited about Gruden. And they know that disappointment from not getting Jon will be a powerful, and maybe destructive, reaction. Far, far better to dissipate that reaction early than late. Do not give it time to grow further. And especially do not allow it to come just when the announcement of the real coach is being made.

They know all that.

They haven't said a word.

That's as close as you can get to proof that Gruden is still in play. He may be a lock, or it may still be a negotiation, but it is certain that he's still in play.

No question about it.
 
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vollygirl said:
I pretty much don't have the energy anymore to care who we get. Just like I don't have the energy left to care about this season. Whatever. Maybe I can recover during the offseason. I'm tired of having to defend my love for Tennessee.
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What about your love for us? Are you tired of defending that?

Does Ape ever tire of defending his love for booze and hookers?

Don't get down. It's the home stretch. Welcome us all with open arms and get that party dress idea from Faceless.
 
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#1,125
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Why are we cursed. It shouldn’t be this hard to get a guy to that supposly loves UT to come coach here and be an instant legend.
 
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