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@WillWestWNML: It makes zero sense so yes Twitter (3minutes ago)
This is in response to will west being asked if for clarity....he's been told Gru is happening by multiple boosters but doesn't believe it because timelines don't add up...
FIRST DRIP.
 
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#2,681
#2,681
Grand Vol said:
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My favorite gif of the day. Under-stated, elegant, and oddly threatening.
 
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For those of you who use the ignore feature.....Have you looked to see how long your list is? I looked for the first time today, it's pretty extensive.
 
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CPVOL said:
"Coach Gruden, now that you're the HFC at UT, I have 2 questions. A) Were you ever contacted by Derek Dooley re; Orange pants? B) Do you or your immediate family get 25% off at participating Hooters? (For clarification, I am not referring to deserts)"
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"Also can I dance with Cindy?"
 
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CPVOL said:
"Coach Gruden, now that you're the HFC at UT, I have 2 questions. A) Were you ever contacted by Derek Dooley re; Orange pants? B) Do you or your immediate family get 25% off at participating Hooters? (For clarification, I am not referring to deserts)"
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" and C) Please let our listeners know once and for all that you have not been contacted by the University of Tennessee about a coaching position."

:eek:lol:
 
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#2,688
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Repost of my deleted post from Saturday.

Buyout:
  • Buyout terms were agreed upon prior to the Tampa meeting.
  • Don't know the exact terms, but was told that it is "very open on both ends" allowing both sides an easy exit.
  • Gruden's agent initially wanted them to have a liquidated-damages clause of 0 and Tennessee wanted a mutual buyout. This was the eventual compromise.

Endorsements:
  • Since first contact a major source of contention has been Gruden's current and future endorsements.
  • Frankly I don't think my two sources know how this ended up turning out and they acted like it may still be an issue.
  • As best as I understand it, Gruden does not want Tennessee meddling in his endorsements, while Tennessee is adamant that he will need to drop endorsements.
  • I got the feeling money wasn't the issue, but it was more of an issue of principle with Gruden.

Additional contract info I picked up:
  • Gruden has an out-clause on his ESPN contract. No buyout.
  • Was told a contract length of 4 years by one person, other did not know.
  • 3 leased vehicles.
  • "Around 25" season tickets.
  • Bonus of 1m.
  • Not as heavily incentivized as rumors have said. Base salary is pretty close to total salary.
  • Around 9m with around 1.5m in bonuses.
  • I wasn't given exact numbers on the salary so I would take that number with a grain of salt.

Staff:
  • Most of the staff-related issues I referenced two days ago I found out centered around Tee Martin.
  • Gruden has placed a great deal of importance on Tee due to his recruiting prowess.
  • Gruden has made it clear that he does not want to be on the road recruiting every single free night, and he feels (whether right or wrong), that having Tee on staff will take a lot of that pressure off of him.
  • When Tee was contacted 2 weeks ago it appeared as if there would be little to no resistance on either side if Gruden was hired. Things became complicated late last week when Tee was contacted by Georgia Southern.
  • Another source I talked to said he's also been contacted by UTEP, but I'm not as confident in that source.
  • Tee is currently in limbo and no one I talked to knows who a potential replacement would be.

Timing:
  • Gruden has no interest in coaching this year.
  • He will not coach vs. Vanderbilt regardless of when an announcement is made.
  • If we somehow win the next 2 games he would be involved in the bowl preparation.
  • Due to that he prefers an official announcement on 11/28, with controlled leaks beginning on 11/26.
  • As of 2 days ago the AD had pushed for an announcement on 11/21 with controlled leaks beginning on 11/20.
  • Not sure what they've agreed on to be honest.


Source Confidence that deal is done:
  • I was able to talk to 2 of my 3 sources face-to-face yesterday and they both say that the deal is done.
  • Last time I talked to my main source they seemed confident as well.
  • I have no reason to doubt them. EDIT: I now have a bit of doubt.
 
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#2,691
#2,691
.01% chance Gruden says anything on MNF, that sounds like fairytale stuff. I wouldn't even think it would professional to mention while broadcasting like that??
 
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#2,692
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Currie - "Big, Expensive, Explosive"

the only thing "explosive" about M*llen is the week after he had a real bad burrito at

The Taco Shack in Starkville.
 
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VFLnSFD said:
Oh geez. I never considered that I might ought to vet the things people say.

Wow. I'm really going to have to think about this.
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Despite your condescending, snarky response realize im a fellow grudenite and im not referring to just some of the trolls but suggesting the number of them being a lot higher than most think...including the ones so many are vouching for.
 
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#2,698
#2,698
Whether we have Gruden or not, he absolutely will not be mentioning this on MNF. I don't know where this idea is coming from.
Not being nega, I want Gruden, but this ain't happenin'.
 
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OrangePill said:
Repost of my deleted post from Saturday.

Buyout:
  • Buyout terms were agreed upon prior to the Tampa meeting.
  • Don't know the exact terms, but was told that it is "very open on both ends" allowing both sides an easy exit.
  • Gruden's agent initially wanted them to have a liquidated-damages clause of 0 and Tennessee wanted a mutual buyout. This was the eventual compromise.

Endorsements:
  • Since first contact a major source of contention has been Gruden's current and future endorsements.
  • Frankly I don't think my two sources know how this ended up turning out and they acted like it may still be an issue.
  • As best as I understand it, Gruden does not want Tennessee meddling in his endorsements, while Tennessee is adamant that he will need to drop endorsements.
  • I got the feeling money wasn't the issue, but it was more of an issue of principle with Gruden.

Additional contract info I picked up:
  • Gruden has an out-clause on his ESPN contract. No buyout.
  • Was told a contract length of 4 years by one person, other did not know.
  • 3 leased vehicles.
  • "Around 25" season tickets.
  • Bonus of 1m.
  • Not as heavily incentivized as rumors have said. Base salary is pretty close to total salary.
  • Around 9m with around 1.5m in bonuses.
  • I wasn't given exact numbers on the salary so I would take that number with a grain of salt.

Staff:
  • Most of the staff-related issues I referenced two days ago I found out centered around Tee Martin.
  • Gruden has placed a great deal of importance on Tee due to his recruiting prowess.
  • Gruden has made it clear that he does not want to be on the road recruiting every single free night, and he feels (whether right or wrong), that having Tee on staff will take a lot of that pressure off of him.
  • When Tee was contacted 2 weeks ago it appeared as if there would be little to no resistance on either side if Gruden was hired. Things became complicated late last week when Tee was contacted by Georgia Southern.
  • Another source I talked to said he's also been contacted by UTEP, but I'm not as confident in that source.
  • Tee is currently in limbo and no one I talked to knows who a potential replacement would be.

Timing:
  • Gruden has no interest in coaching this year.
  • He will not coach vs. Vanderbilt regardless of when an announcement is made.
  • If we somehow win the next 2 games he would be involved in the bowl preparation.
  • Due to that he prefers an official announcement on 11/28, with controlled leaks beginning on 11/26.
  • As of 2 days ago the AD had pushed for an announcement on 11/21 with controlled leaks beginning on 11/20.
  • Not sure what they've agreed on to be honest.


Source Confidence that deal is done:
  • I was able to talk to 2 of my 3 sources face-to-face yesterday and they both say that the deal is done.
  • Last time I talked to my main source they seemed confident as well.
  • I have no reason to doubt them. EDIT: I now have a bit of doubt.
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What is the bit of doubt?
 
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