Official Jon Gruden Thread XLIX

[ATPVol]

Exactly!! Probably an important number to watch. How much did we spend.

What happened to Les, Brohm, Leach.

Sad thing is watch Kiffin wherever he ends up.

Well llikely pay 4.5mil/yr for Pruitt, why Kiffin signs for 3mill a year somewhere.

 

['Boro-vol]

I agree with you completely about what is needed. But my issue is the simple fact, the TN coaching tree is about the size of Charlie Browns Christmas tree... other than Steele and Tee there aren’t any candidates who fit your desires. Marion Hobby isn’t leaving Jacksonville, Terry Fair isn’t anywhere near ready and Casey Clausen is coaching high school. Who? I hate the fact a born and bred bammer is the front runner and I can’t fathom him singing that he doesn’t give a damn about the whole State of Alabama. Unfortunately, we have to win that game to sing it so he’s probably safe.

Then your list of criteria is different than mine. And that's ok. You're golden.

 

[MarkVols]

Where is OrangePill🍊..

 

[chetsteadman87]

Well today is the day that I respectfully bow out of the thread. I hope I don’t see you all again in four years...but...I will see you all again in four years.

 

[SmokeyLives]

I don't know. Just the impression I got from someone I spoke to.

Could be as simple as we decided not to pay, JG decided to look at anither opportunity, or is staying put.

Don't know....likely never will.

Kevin Steele work for you? Tee?

I for one prefer that situation over Pruitt.

 

[Hawkpilot]

If you're asking where I am, it's East Tennessee. If you are asking me about coaches, me and my son, who posts here frequently are Gruden all the way. Having said that, I will accept what Phil decides and still be all Vol forever.

On the coaching search mainly. Thx

 

[Devo182]

If Phil trots Pruitt out over Miles, the pirate or Brohm he's no better then the rat currie. That's a fact.

Honestly I like it over Les. Would take Leach slightly. Would certainly take Brohm.

I have a feeling Pruitt would do well here. Good connections for assistants, strong coaching effect, recruiter, tough, runs strong s&c.

 

[Godfatha]

Been keeping the faith since about 1979...'bout out'a faith.

I don't need Gruden. I don't need National Championships. I need for the people in charge, to value this program as much as I have since I was a child.

All I wanted was for them to reach a little bit, to try and put us on equal footing with the teams I think we should be competing with. I wanted the Orange Pride re-instilled into the program.....not sure a Bama DC will be able to adequately communicate our history and the Maxim's to new recruits. All of that has been extracted from the program. We put the one guy in charge that I thought would emphasize doing that, and he seems completely disinterested in doing so.

Signed. It didn't have to be Gruden, but it did need to be a hire that says Tennessee is serious about winning again.

 

[avolation]

hope you don't mind, made it bigger :good!:

 

[VFL97]

Guys, why are we doing this to ourselves..? Can we not try and be positive? It sucks, I agree, but instead of us all coming in here and adding to the misery we’re all feeling, why don’t we lean on our brothers and sisters for comfort? Let’s try and make this fun! Let’s get the positive energy back up! If one of your family members are hurting, do you just shat on them to make it worse or do you try and lift them up?

No matter what, I’m a Tennessee Vol! VFL for life!

You must like losing.

Sorry, no offense meant and I'm sure you don't. I appreciate the sentiment. It's just hard to be excited when we continue to accept failure instead of demanding excellence. I'm tired of egos and personalities and greed getting in the way of doing what's right.

Last night at the end of Peyton's speech he talked about the history, legacy and tradition of the Vols that brought greatness to Neyland Stadium. I fear - as the leadership at this university whether employees or boosters - that we continue to drift further and further away from the characteristics that has defined UT for more than 100 years.

 

[Volontario]

Where is OrangePill🍊..

Where are a lot of people?

 

[rkvdg]

Twitter says Pruit backed out. Sort fake acct

 

[shocka2430]

That’s opinion,not a fact.

No it's a fact. They are already head coaches and we don't need to go the coord route. You just like bama boy and have been against anybody who doesn't like him. If you can say that we shouldn't go get a proven coach over a coord that has no experience then you aren't any better then the AD who like to live with mediocre hires.

 

[SHOWOFF]

People that would know this result that I do know, aren't talking. Why, I have no idea.

Only ones talking are the VFLs that are close to Fulmer. One thing of note of why I haven't given up and I have been MIA. One player said that Tee was coming for sure because he was excited about the coach they had. That he decided last Friday/Saturday. So, if that's the case, Phil already had his guy. I don't think Tee comes on a whim of who the coach may be. That's what I am holding on to.

I am with Boro. I want a TN guy to re-instill the TN pride and maxums program. I will be disappointed if its anything less than a homerun.

I didn't give my all to UT to continue to have a worthless AD and football program. Get this right Phillip.

 

[DownTheField]

Where is OrangePill🍊..

literally...and i'll take several other colored pills while we're at it

 

[BurninOrange]

Twitter says Pruit backed out.

It is a fake twitter account

 

[iamadoc]

anyone seen OrangePill around?

We have been abandoned by him and a number of posters it seems

 

[BigOrange865]

Didn't AtlVol say he would post when and if the gruden deal fell through?

 

[Headvol]

Not what I said....they apparently met/talked again yesterday. Answer was no.

That’s the other thing what was the purpose of meeting if we had already met his requirements then only for him to turn around & say no

 

[MarkVols]

Twitter says Pruit backed out.

Link.

 

[Devo182]

People that would know this result that I do know, aren't talking. Why, I have no idea.

Only ones talking are the VFLs that are close to Fulmer. One thing of note of why I haven't given up and I have been MIA. One player said that Tee was coming for sure because he was excited about the coach they had. That he decided last Friday/Saturday. So, if that's the case, Phil already had his guy. I don't think Tee comes on a whim of who the coach may be. That's what I am holding on to.

I am with Boro. I want a TN guy to re-instill the TN pride and maxums program. I will be if its anything less than a homerun.

Sounds like a
Brohm HC
Tee OC
Pruitt DC

 

[Orange4Prez]

No it's a fact. They are already head coaches and we don't need to go the coord route. You just like bama boy and have been against anybody who doesn't like him. If you can say that we shouldn't go get a proven coach over a coord that has no experience then you aren't any better then the AD who like to live with mediocre hires.

We’ve tried. It’s not as simple as you like to believe.

 

[VFL97]

When I read somewhere that Fulmer was working with a $5 million AAV salary for the next head coach I knew then what was about to happen but in the back of mind held out hope that Fulmer wouldn't allow it to happen. The back of my mind was unfortunately wrong.

When Texas A&M is guaranteeing someone $75 million and Tennessee says $20 to $25 million will suffice here you know that we have no interest in being relevant in the SEC much less on the national stage.

 

[mrmax86]

Watch out for fake Ruckers and Hyamses

 

[revjayp]

Then your list of criteria is different than mine. And that's ok. You're golden.

I’m just searching for answers. I want someone who wants to be here and value what we value. A Tennessean either by birth or by choice. So Grudens a no. As well as Miles. Who’s your top 3? I don’t even know if I have one... I knew who I didn’t want but never really compiled a list of others.