Official Jon Gruden Thread XLVIII

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BERRYINT4TD said:
Does anyone think that Gruden or UT would have said something by now if he truly wasn't an option? I can't see them letting this continue unless there is hope or negotiations on both sides. Basically not saying anything in hopes or in case they work out a deal or someone changes their mind? IMO they haven't said anything because he is a possibility and there hasn't been a firm NO from either side and by being able to keep quiet even during the episode last week has been the best thing to happen. He may have been a no with Currie but by not confirming a NO they kept the door open on both sides in case they could work it out and neither parties would have to backtrack and look weak if they changed their minds.

I do hope it's Gruden!! I want the excitement I truly believe he would bring.
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Have you ever considered that they have been telling us for 5 years. Every media person says no chance. Maybe this IS coming from the AD. Hope not
 
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Someone mentioned the odd back and forth with Gruden at the end of the game about the "we'll see you next week in Miami" thing, anyone got a video? Or is it really nothing??
 
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Ten_Titans said:
Got a call from the third base coach from Phil's grandsons baseball team, and he told me they have hired a coach and who it was.

Once it is announced I'll let everyone know if I have accurate inside information.

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Don't forget to like this post.
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Third base umpire says you're out
 
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SHOWOFF said:
I don't need to make more money off peeps in here. I was just trying to get us all shirts and for as cheap as I can. :) I'm in a good mood today!
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LOL, the mood is so depressed today...you're trying to drop nuggets are getting ignored.
 
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Dudleys87 said:
Sry Boro, I just hate the let’s beg Brohm crap.

Why beg someone who won’t live up to his end of the deal

If he was that good wouldn’t it be feesable that he should be better than 12-6 at Purdue?
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You really make it sound like you don't understand football that much or at least don't see anything but UT football.

No one wants Gruden more than I do, but when I look around the country there are only a handful of A listers (in terms of name recognition) that are currently coaching that I believe we could get.

Meyer isn't leaving Ohio State. Saban isn't leaving Bama.

Petersen is A. I would love to have him if no Gruden. Patterson is an A lister. There aren't many more. Gundy? Maybe an A-. Probably same for Leach or he's a B+. Is Miles an A or A-? Probably somewhere in that hood just because he's won a natty.

On the B listers, Brohm is at the top of the list IMO. Way higher than someone like Morris or any of the other of the names we've seen thrown around. He's far more accomplished than Tee. In terms of coaching ability, Brohm is A and will be the next Stoops, Meyer, Dabo, etc. He is cut from the same cloth.
 
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preacherwebb said:
To my volnation family,
I came home from the whole thing with my mom passing (coroner's and funeral home loading her body and trying to find all the pertinent info to take to the FH this morning) and sat down with my laptop, just to get on the board for a little distraction.

I was absolutely overwhelmed with the outpouring of support i received in this thread. absolutely stunned. i cried reading your posts, but it was a different sort of tears than i'd been shedding. i don't know what to say. thank you seems so feeble.

well, gotta go take care of business. dread it. gonna be a long week. we will have some arrangements in SC, then transported to hometown TN for service and burial.

please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

preacherwebb
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Preacherwebb, our life in VolNation is just a distraction that feeds our thirst for information. That part of social media can consume us.

However, the good part of social media shows itself when a fellow friend and VolNation comrade is in need of a pick me up. I helps put all of this in perspective.

I too received bad news yesterday from my best friend. Having just turned 50 he found out that he has prostate cancer. It is beyond treatment other than surgery. I'm still processing the news. I'm not looking for likes, but I will say, cancer SUCKS!
 
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fourcat said:
Here is my final two cents before the announcement that is presumed to be in the next 24 hours or so:

I feel like the reason a lot of people want Gruden is not because he was ever necessarily a coaching wunderkind, but that he could be a top tier college coach. This is largely due to the fact that the name recognition and clout he enjoys would presumably lead to high level recruiting and the assembly of a top shelf staff to help Gruden transition from his lengthy time out of coaching/NFL focus to college. Add to this his UT connections and the fact that, if you believe he's in the same ballpark as a Saban/Dabo/Petersen, but is obviously more available (assuming he wants to coach), then it's low-hanging fruit.

The problem for me is, I never once considered Gruden to be a realistic get. I don't believe in smokescreens, and I don't accept any "insider" information from anyone I can't look up and see their name and contact information (meaning if it isn't reported by a reputable sports journalist, it's fake until done so).
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You pretty much lost me right there when you said 'reputable sports journalist' .... never heard of that species and probably wouldn't listen to one if I ran across one in the wild ...
 
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