Official Jon Gruden Thread XLIV

[LittleDTO]

Like I’ve said many, many times now, Currie’s not going anywhere anytime soon. He will be responsible for hiring the next HC. I’m not saying I agree with it, I’m just stating the obvious. It’s a lot harder to fire people than I feel most believe.

Besides overseeing the athletics of Tennessee, Currie’s other task is to raise funds. Right now, there is zero chance he can get massive funds donated.

 

[thebjd]

Bobby Petrino could bring his own AD... just saying.

BP

 

[HeadVol77]

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Lots of pressure on John Currie to resign today from many big time boosters. Bunch of turmoil in Athletic Department. #Tennessee

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Am told there's increasing pressure now from big-money #Vols boosters to force #Tennessee AD John Currie out in the wake of Sunday's news. UT source told me: "This is such a hot mess. Just when you think they’ve gotten out of the ditch. They’ve fallen into a much bigger one.“

 

[Ibracadabra]

Email sent!

Same

 

[2EastTnVols]

Love that pic

Where is he??

 

[Smokeytom]

Brohm is a stand up guy, and his family is very nice. I know this FIRST HAND. If he is hired, we SHOULD NOT treat them with anything but respect.

Edit: I will post this every ten posts if we hire him, as this is 100% true, and everyone needs to know it.

We will give anybody a chance, but that's not the point!

We had the #1 job opening in all of football and our AD just reignited a 10 year old dumpster fire!!

We should be looking at a proven P5 coach. Instead we never even offered Chip Kelly who could reek havoc with our current talent!

 

[crparker21]

Brohm is a stand up guy, and his family is very nice. I know this FIRST HAND. If he is hired, we SHOULD NOT treat them with anything but respect.

Edit: I will post this every ten posts if we hire him, as this is 100% true, and everyone needs to know it.

Very True, If hired(although not my choice) he is coming into a hostile situation by no fault of his own. I will give him respect and a chance. It will be from my living room though unless Currie is gone.

 

[iamadoc]

Brohm is a stand up guy, and his family is very nice. I know this FIRST HAND. If he is hired, we SHOULD NOT treat them with anything but respect.

Edit: I will post this every ten posts if we hire him, as this is 100% true, and everyone needs to know it.

I agree 100%. No way the Schiano anger should spill over nor disappointment over JG. Whoever the coach is, he and the recruits need support.

 

[Squints]

Chancellor Davenport,



When will this dog and pony show end? Neither you nor Currie have quelled the madness that transpired on 11/26/17.



As a lifelong Vol, alumnus and supporter of this great institution, I demand answers, but most of all, I demand the best from our leadership. What occurred yesterday is beyond despicable and is widely regarded as reprehensible. There is no way in hell anyone involved could justifiably agree that this was the most viable option to rectify and rejuvenate an already depleted, beleaguered team and fan base. I am physically sick that my alma mater has disregarded what's been screaming in their ear for years - the voice of the fans. We showed up and showed out yesterday, and this is far from over.



To believe John Currie during his press conference on the dismissal of Lyle Allen Jones, Jr., one would have to be completely disassociated with reality or mentally ill. We were promised a coach who will put Tennessee on the path to competing for championships, not an enabler for despicable, heinous acts who just happens to be a bad coach. If UT believes this is apathy, you've seen nothing. Imagine, if you will, a cavernous stadium filled to half capacity (and this is a stretch), a drastic down-turn in apparel and licensed merchandise sales, a tentatively approved $340M stadium renovation and other lavish dreams on the academic and athletic fronts, has UT considered where the funds will come from? It will not come from this fan base. Will the Haslams foot the bill to maintain their death grip on power? This may be the only option left if this is mishandled any worse than it already has been. Further, I believe UT's allegiance to anything Haslam will alienate other well-endowed athletic and academic boosters. It only takes open eyes and ears to realize the contentious battles within the UTAD. It is a well-known truth that no one outside of the Haslams and their puppets cares for the control and power wielded from Jim Haslam. The marionette stopped dancing yesterday because the strings were cut.



The king is one move away from checkmate. It's your turn.



Thank you,
_________________________________________

Thoughts anyone?

 

[andywilson001]

we will give anybody a chance (except schiano), but that's not the point!

We had the #1 job opening in all of football and our ad just reignited a 10 year old dumpster fire!!

We should be looking at a proven p5 coach. Instead we never even offered chip kelly who could reek havoc with our current talent!

fyp

 

[mrmax86]

We will give anybody a chance, but that's not the point!

We had the #1 job opening in all of football and our AD just reignited a 10 year old dumpster fire!!

We should be looking at a proven P5 coach. Instead we never even offered Chip Kelly who could reek havoc with our current talent!

I agree, just trying to get out ahead of it, since it looks more likely lately that we may get him.

 

[Yellowstone]

Brohm is a stand up guy, and his family is very nice. I know this FIRST HAND. If he is hired, we SHOULD NOT treat them with anything but respect.

Edit: I will post this every ten posts if we hire him, as this is 100% true, and everyone needs to know it.

Yea, don't blame the next guy! He is stepping into a bad situation that may not get any better!

 

[Coastypop]

I agree with you coasty. Hope you can see this post. You might have put me on ignore during the Hyams jokes era. We are all on the same team brother.

No... I still got you brother.... I actually placed very few on ignore, easier for me to choose to ignore ..lol

We are all Vols my friend

 

[BubbaWms]

someone with the right words needs to help with some of our letters....

Dear Mother F’er is not going do me no good....help me please....Thanks

edit: Thanks Squints, that’ll work for me for a draft if nothing else

 

[volgr]

Brohm is a stand up guy, and his family is very nice. I know this FIRST HAND. If he is hired, we SHOULD NOT treat them with anything but respect.

Edit: I will post this every ten posts if we hire him, as this is 100% true, and everyone needs to know it.

Brohm may be a great guy, but I'm out with that hire combined with everything yesterday. Until Haslam is out, I'm out.

 

[MaTaLa]

My biggest disappointment would be if the changing of the power structure doesn't happen.

"These people don't miss" is ringing a little hollow

 

[revjayp]

Brohm is a stand up guy, and his family is very nice. I know this FIRST HAND. If he is hired, we SHOULD NOT treat them with anything but respect.

Edit: I will post this every ten posts if we hire him, as this is 100% true, and everyone needs to know it.

Bro, this has nothing to do with Brohm. I’m sure he is and you apparently know him. This is bigger than a football coach now. This is a total disregard for a fan base that gives its all to support the university. It won’t matter if Gruden is coach, we should be pissed at how we’re being viewed and treated. 👊

 

[0nelilreb]

ummmmm, well guess I won't be going to Casual Pint anymore:realmad:

Everyone should stop in there and tell them why his business in about to take a dive . Seems he forgot that it’s not buckeye fans buying his stuff in Knoxville

 

[93TNVol]

Chancellor Davenport,



When will this dog and pony show end? Neither you nor Currie have quelled the madness that transpired on 11/26/17.



As a lifelong Vol, alumnus and supporter of this great institution, I demand answers, but most of all, I demand the best from our leadership. What occurred yesterday is beyond despicable and is widely regarded as reprehensible. There is no way in hell anyone involved could justifiably agree that this was the most viable option to rectify and rejuvenate an already depleted, beleaguered team and fan base. I am physically sick that my alma mater has disregarded what's been screaming in their ear for years - the voice of the fans. We showed up and showed out yesterday, and this is far from over.



To believe John Currie during his press conference on the dismissal of Lyle Allen Jones, Jr., one would have to be completely disassociated with reality or mentally ill. We were promised a coach who will put Tennessee on the path to competing for championships, not an enabler for despicable, heinous acts who just happens to be a bad coach. If UT believes this is apathy, you've seen nothing. Imagine, if you will, a cavernous stadium filled to half capacity (and this is a stretch), a drastic down-turn in apparel and licensed merchandise sales, a tentatively approved $340M stadium renovation and other lavish dreams on the academic and athletic fronts, has UT considered where the funds will come from? It will not come from this fan base. Will the Haslams foot the bill to maintain their death grip on power? This may be the only option left if this is mishandled any worse than it already has been. Further, I believe UT's allegiance to anything Haslam will alienate other well-endowed athletic and academic boosters. It only takes open eyes and ears to realize the contentious battles within the UTAD. It is a well-known truth that no one outside of the Haslams and their puppets cares for the control and power wielded from Jim Haslam. The marionette stopped dancing yesterday because the strings were cut.



The king is one move away from checkmate. It's your turn.



Thank you,
_________________________________________

Thoughts anyone?

I demand orange blood in charge. Hire BLACKBURN!

 

[mrmax86]

Yea, don't blame the next guy! He is stepping into a bad situation that may not get any better!

He's a program builder, for sure, so I think he can improve us. Not worried about that part.

Plus his public image is good, clean history, winning attitude, family man.

Fun bonus, QB'd in the XFL.

 

[EastTNVol6240]

I retweeted that picture and tagged northshore casual pint, him, basilio, and swain. I suggest everyone else do it too.

Good. We shouldn't be judged for what we took a stand for. We should be proud of it.

 

[mrmax86]

Bro, this has nothing to do with Brohm. I’m sure he is and you apparently know him. This is bigger than a football coach now. This is a total disregard for a fan base that gives its all to support the university. It won’t matter if Gruden is coach, we should be pissed at how we’re being viewed and treated. 👊

Agreed. Again, just trying to get out ahead of things. I want Currie and Haslam gone too. Don't take my comment as denial of the facts you presented.

 

[andywilson001]

someone with the right words needs to help with some of our letters....

Dear Mother F’er is not going do me no good....help me please....Thanks

Dear Bev,

I wrote you, but you still ain't callin.

I left my cell, my pager and my home phone at the bottom.

I sent 2 letters back in Autumn, you must not have got em.

There probably was a problem at the post office or somethin.

 

[mrmax86]

Bro, this has nothing to do with Brohm. I’m sure he is and you apparently know him. This is bigger than a football coach now. This is a total disregard for a fan base that gives its all to support the university. It won’t matter if Gruden is coach, we should be pissed at how we’re being viewed and treated. 👊

I don't "know" him, just interacted with him multiple times, and know his family somewhat.

 

[vols1221]

Brohm is a stand up guy, and his family is very nice. I know this FIRST HAND. If he is hired, we SHOULD NOT treat them with anything but respect.

Edit: I will post this every ten posts if we hire him, as this is 100% true, and everyone needs to know it.

We as a fan base NEED to get behind whatever google coach is hired! Whoever it is will be risking a lot to try, and fix this dumpster fire.