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If Gruden announced today, we’d be clamoring for him to start wooing Kirby’s recruits tomorrow. But that seems foolish given the fact that Gruden has fostered more good will from fellow coaches than perhaps anyone else in football. Imagine the cover story of AJC reading:

“Legendary coach, Jon Gruden, introduces himself to the SEC by stealing last-minute recruit from Kirby.”

That might work for Kiffin, but not Gruden. He’ll handle his introduction with the utmost respect for his future rivals. No sh%t-talking. No late-hour living room visits. To do this, the announcement will need to be as late as possible, but not so late that he loses recruits. My guess is that around December 11th we’ll get the first solid reports that he’s been hired, followed by an announcement on the 18th.
 
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Ibracadabra said:
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straferockefeller said:
If Gruden announced today, we’d be clamoring for him to start wooing Kirby’s recruits tomorrow. But that seems foolish given the fact that Gruden has fostered more good will from fellow coaches than perhaps anyone else in football. Imagine the cover story of AJC reading:

“Legendary coach, Jon Gruden, introduces himself to the SEC by stealing last-minute recruit from Kirby.”

That might work for Kiffin, but not Gruden. He’ll handle his introduction with the utmost respect for his future rivals. No sh%t-talking. No late-hour living room visits. To do this, the announcement will need to be as late as possible, but not so late that he loses recruits. My guess is that around December 11th we’ll get the first solid reports that he’s been hired, followed by an announcement on the 18th.
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No way it takes this long. It will be either tomorrow or after Vandy (Sunday/Monday).
 
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At this point it's Gruden, a miracle on the river (Peterson, Patterson level hire) or a complete and total failure by Currie. No more options are left. I'd put Kelly to Florida at 90 percent. It was generally reported that we didn't even entertain him because he's quirky or whatever. Meanwhile we're looking at Urban part 2 at UF while we go to war with a Google State coach, if we don't land a monster hire.

Currie being picked over Blackburn may be the decision that finally puts the program so deeply in the grave that it can't crawl out.
 
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cncchris33 said:
Franklin, James

Would you take him as head coach?
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heres what most people do not get....

this hire is 'make or break' for the Vols football program, so Tennessee needs NOT just a good coach, we need the RIGHT coach.....savvy ?

neither M*llen, Franklin, etc, etc, ad nauseum would be the RiGHT fit for Tennessee.

Gruden has all the RIGHT stuff
(explosive hire, proven champion, name, experience, history with UT) an instant program changer --- others DO NOT.......sorry.
 
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HearForGrumors said:
I miss the Updates. Understandably, the threads move much faster than before and doing them would be incredibly difficult. But, I miss them nonetheless.

Being nostalgic for a moment, I miss the old days. The vibe in here was quite different then. Less other coaches, far more wonder and mystery.

I can't help but feel that we are coming to the end of our journey. There's a certain sadness that comes with the end.
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You are making me tear up a little. :)
It was much more interesting and intimate before! But all good things must pass.
 
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HearForGrumors said:
I miss the Updates. Understandably, the threads move much faster than before and doing them would be incredibly difficult. But, I miss them nonetheless.

Being nostalgic for a moment, I miss the old days. The vibe in here was quite different then. Less other coaches, far more wonder and mystery.

I can't help but feel that we are coming to the end of our journey. There's a certain sadness that comes with the end.
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Very bittersweet.
 
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VolArmy74 said:
At this point it's Gruden, a miracle on the river (Peterson, Patterson level hire) or a complete and total failure by Currie. No more options are left. I'd put Kelly to Florida at 90 percent. It was generally reported that we didn't even entertain him because he's quirky or whatever. Meanwhile we're looking at Urban part 2 at UF while we go to war with a Google State coach, if we don't land a monster hire.

Currie being picked over Blackburn may be the decision that finally puts the program so deeply in the grave that it can't crawl out.
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If Gruden says no, you can't put that on Currie! Based on what we believe, he has backed up the truck and given it his best shot!

I trust what AV has told us.
 
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straferockefeller said:
If Gruden announced today, we’d be clamoring for him to start wooing Kirby’s recruits tomorrow. But that seems foolish given the fact that Gruden has fostered more good will from fellow coaches than perhaps anyone else in football. Imagine the cover story of AJC reading:

“Legendary coach, Jon Gruden, introduces himself to the SEC by stealing last-minute recruit from Kirby.”

That might work for Kiffin, but not Gruden. He’ll handle his introduction with the utmost respect for his future rivals. No sh%t-talking. No late-hour living room visits. To do this, the announcement will need to be as late as possible, but not so late that he loses recruits. My guess is that around December 11th we’ll get the first solid reports that he’s been hired, followed by an announcement on the 18th.
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That's really naive. Gruden would do whatever be has to do, just like Kirby or any other coach.
 
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HearForGrumors said:
I miss the Updates. Understandably, the threads move much faster than before and doing them would be incredibly difficult. But, I miss them nonetheless.

Being nostalgic for a moment, I miss the old days. The vibe in here was quite different then. Less other coaches, far more wonder and mystery.

I can't help but feel that we are coming to the end of our journey. There's a certain sadness that comes with the end.
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I'm working on the evening news as we speak...
 
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BearCat204 said:
Kinduv like your "AD contact" that says Gruden is gonna "clear the air" on MNF tonight?
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If you read correctly, I apologize if reading comprehension isn't your strong point, it says that Gruden wanted to clear the air tonight but Currie wishes he not make an official declaration that he has turned down the job. This makes it seem like Currie doesn't have to go to 2nd, 3rd, 4th options. Clearly a power move.
 
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