I am suggesting that there hasn't been a "no" said yet. I haven't heard anything come from the Gruden camp in terms of any "leaks". My source(s) are comprised of an AD contact, boosters, and past VFLs close to the program and those in charge.
I am not saying it is Gruden or it isn't. Its been oddly quiet this morning from everyone. I did have one former RB text me and say he thought Les with Steele and Tee. I asked if Gruden said no, and he said no. I asked why he thought Les and said him and Fulmer have always been close.
My assumption, I think Gruden hasn't answered yet (as I don't know the time frame of his deadline) or, he has accepted and they have kept it totally quiet.
That is my knowledge up to this point and my assumptions. Just trying to pass along what I have heard and am told. I am wanting to know just like you guys. I have nothing to gain in this..... other than bragging that UT football is back to my childhood friends.
Let me add this to reasons why I now believe Miles. I was as high as 80% Gruden. I am down 0.5% (never say never to nothin). My heart keeps saying Gruden but the mind says it's Miles.
1. Fulmer isn't going to make a risky hire.
2. Miles is sellable to the fan base (due to his credentials)
3. Fulmer and Miles are close friends.
4. Fulmer knows what he's getting with Miles (whereas he doesn't with Gruden).
5. Miles checks all the boxes that Fulmer wants in terms of offensive and defensive philosophies, a desire to be here, willing to allow Fulmer to dictate assistant coach hires, a championship pedigree and he won't break the bank. Miles will take the job for probably half what Gruden wants.
Bonus: We really don't even know if Gruden really wants to coach and if he does if college interests him at all.
Though I'm Gruden til it ain't, it pains me to say that the signs are all point to Miles.