Official Jon Gruden Thread V

[Oldvol75]

Yeah, and he makes more where he is at (with endorsements) than he will EVER make at UT. Do you really think it's about the money? NFL will pay more than UT. Do you really think Gruden is about the money?

Gruden IS NOT where that comment was intended to go. Think donations.

 

[Oldvol75]

If the BOT don't agree to this change on Friday, we are screwed.

yep

 

[LifeisO&W]

If the BOT don't agree to this change on Friday, we are screwed.

yes, yes, yes. Not just with Gruden either but with becoming a football power again period, no matter who is the coach.

 

[LittleDTO]

It's being overblown. The amendment of the UT-UTFI affiliation and services agreement to change the reporting line for athletics departments personnel at UT Knoxville will resolve most of the athletic concerns because it will provide the UTAD the funds/power needed to make its own decisions.

Yes. But making that change or convincing the BOT members is harder than you think.

Haslam has to nut up.

 

[volatil]

yes, yes, yes. Not just with Gruden either but with becoming a football power again period, no matter who is the coach.

Derek Dooley sucks

 

[pattiycake]

Now this is true, but I do not think you need to worry about that. The votes are in place to get this done.

We will all breathe a sigh of relief when that is done.

 

[Doyle Hargraves]

Now this is true, but I do not think you need to worry about that. The votes are in place to get this done.

So, you think if/when the vote goes through, Gruden is in?

 

[vol4eva]

yep

Are you optimistic the change will occur?

 

[hohenfelsvol]

Tick tock

 

[1world1love]

As it stands now, the AD is under the University. What is supposed to happen at the board meeting is taking the AD out from under the University.

As it stands now the SEC money we get goes to Cheek, then he gives Hart what he wants him to have from it. That has to change. It should be the opposite. That is one of the items on the agenda for the meeting that will be addressed.

As for Gurden, I still stand where I have always stood. Money Talks.

I wonder if this is one of the issues that was brought to Gruden's attention when he was talking to other coaches. It seems like some esoteric type of thing that only existing coaches would know or care about.

I know a lot of coaches are friends and I am sure that the differences between how the various universities operate comes up now and then, and almost surely does when there is an opening.

 

[Oldvol75]

Are you optimistic the change will occur?

Yes

 

[phowell23]

Now this is true, but I do not think you need to worry about that. The votes are in place to get this done.

This is the best post I've seen today. Seems all is not lost :dance2:

 

[voldawgforever]

Gruden IS NOT where that comment was intended to go. Think donations.

That makes more sense OV. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[LittleDTO]

Now this is true, but I do not think you need to worry about that. The votes are in place to get this done.

The non UTK members don't want the change because they will lose money.

 

[Doyle Hargraves]

Im afraid DD will be the HC if this fails.

Freak, can we add a dislike button?

 

[DD4ME]

After this week, the meeting, and mizzou, it's highly possible you'll simply have more question marks and no answers. For recruits, fans, coaches, et al.

If Gruden does not work out we could be too far down the river before we start asking for a paddle to really make a good choice. It's possible signing day, and coaching candidates moving elsewhere will be impending like the rapids.

just 2 cents as I really hope Gruden works out but if he were that far in the bag (as was rumored) we wouldn't be holding out hope for a meeting to go just so, etc.

 

[patrick]

Now this is true, but I do not think you need to worry about that. The votes are in place to get this done.

Question to OCI?

If there is conflict between Athletic Dept and Cheek why doesn't the Ath Dept push back as use their annual multi million $$$ donation to the University as leverage against the academic community - namely Cheek? Or is this card being played?

 

[volatil]

Freak, can we add a dislike button?

I am afraid of this but will edit my post for everyone's sanity.

 

[kohlrums]

Yes. But making that change or convincing the BOT members is harder than you think.

Haslam has to nut up.

Well, either we have the votes or not, right?

 

[Doyle Hargraves]

I am afraid of this but will edit my post for everyone's sanity.

It wasn't directed at you personally.
The thought of that fool back next year...
Don't get me started.

 

[vol4eva]

Yes

You think this is the only holdup in the Gruden negotiations?

 

[voldawgforever]

Off topic a little...If DD did stay, I wonder how many assistants would walk away at the end of the year this year?

 

[LifeisO&W]

The non UTK members don't want the change because they will lose money.

Yeah but thankfully, the UTK people are the ones who can really swing a big stick (money wise)

I can't see the Haslams letting this go over their heads though

 

[Oldvol75]

After this week, the meeting, and mizzou, it's highly possible you'll simply have more question marks and no answers. For recruits, fans, coaches, et al.

If Gruden does not work out we could be too far down the river before we start asking for a paddle to really make a good choice. It's possible signing day, and coaching candidates moving elsewhere will be impending like the rapids.

just 2 cents as I really hope Gruden works out but if he were that far in the bag (as was rumored) we wouldn't be holding out hope for a meeting to go just so, etc.

Only thing I can say to that is look at the financials.

 

[volatil]

Off topic a little...If DD did stay, I wonder how many assistants would walk away at the end of the year this year?

Cheney would jump ship for sure.