Official Jon Gruden Thread IX

[GreatWhiteNorth]

OK, I'm working on a new avatar...what do you think?

 

[Voltrapnbama]

This:

Quick. And dang. Are we getting played or is Larry way off here?

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

Like this?

You do some great work,AJ.:good!:

 

[Dr H Lecter]

6 years 30 million was the first offer rumor offer, it may have changed.

Closer to 52 for 8.

 

[GoBigOrange86]

This:

Larry always knows how to take the wind out of my sails.

 

[Yay4Bray]

Larry is either trolling or just completely wrong. No need to worry guys. The deal is done and will be announced next week.

 

[Godfatha]

My friend just bet me 100/1 odds we don't get Gruden. I guess it's not that bad. I'll only owe a $1 if we don't get him

Bet $10

 

[BigOrangeD]

Yet the media is starting to believe it will happen.

Yeah. Can't wait for this to end.

 

[UTBasketball2]

Quick. And dang. Are we getting played or is Larry way off here?

Larry gets info from the AD, which apparently doesn't let things leak. Boosters do.

 

[Jake]

Oh and don't forget the Library and the Undergroung in the old city.

Oh man...I forgot about the Underground. I saw the Radiators there one time and it was jammin. The floors were bouncing!!

 

[Coastypop]

I now believe.

welcome home from the dark side..LOL

another Grudenite comes home

 

[UTBasketball2]

Larry is either trolling or just completely wrong. No need to worry guys. The deal is done and will be announced next week.

Weren't you and Doc_Vol the first to say November 30th?

 

[Fightmaker]

I remember the Lap. That place was the best. Their LIITs were the best!

I wish I knew of this Last Lap. I only know of the Final Lap in Mooresburg. You'll get cut in there.

 

[babyavi]

Using rational thoughts.

Gruden has gauged interest in UT ever since the last opening. He states it would be a great job. Multiple reputable NFL reporters say IF he leaves for college it will be to UT. His family ties are strong to the area. Hart fires Dooley before many expected. Peyton and gang are putting up big numbers to fix football. Cheek commits 18 million for the first 3 years to getting football back. Sounds like we are going for the biggest of hires. Again, why hasn't Gruden publicly denied this, certainly he isn't dumb enough to think we aren't in it, especially when its a fact that Arkansas has offered. There is no way Arkansas has offered and we haven't. Another thing I don't understand is how many would think it would be a so-so hire, especially Cheek. Recruiting runs all in the SEC, Montrell hit that one on the head and has constantly said we are not recruiting where we need to be to win championships. Gruden brings unbelievable coaching experience with a brand to give recruits. I just think when many sit down and lay the pro's and con's of this, it rationally becomes the "right" thing to do. It's a big hire or bust.

 

[yrock777]

8 years and $60 million from what I have been told.

Holy shat!:scare:

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

Larry is either trolling or just completely wrong. No need to worry guys. The deal is done and will be announced next week.

Excellent advice.

Gruden is ours.Period!:yes:

 

[BeecherVol]

Sure didn't start after the loss to KY last year...

That would qualify as not over nite, yes.

 

[Spartacavolus]

Wasn't Hawkeye's a bar?

One with an animal hour that led to some craziness a few times.

 

[JayVols]

If he got 7-8 wins a season at Vandy, in 3 years they would erect a statue for him.

Oh, and the rumor around Nashville is that he turned Arkansas down because he thinks he can get a bigger job.

Shame when you think about it, because Arkansas fans think they can get a bigger coach.

They are a match made in heaven.

Sources tell me that a model for said Franklin statue has been agreed upon. The committee that selected the model are posing in front:

 

[babyavi]

Will this one work for you?

Thats dope! I love Pig Howard. He will be a great one for UT, just wait!

 

[HausVol]

Ok guys and gals 4:00am comes early. I will catch up in the morning when I am getting paid for it lol.

 

[Orangeslice13]

anything else on it?

A #13 Jersey would be cool.

 

[MWR]

So Ainge somehow admitted or implied he was a smokescreen? Never saw confirmation of this claim after the post.

What else can he say?

It will be available as an e-book purchase when I finish writing my memoirs.



It will come out. Not sure one person could tell it all.

The idea is to sell the thing for profit.

 

[Godfatha]

LWS is killing my good mood....

Don't worry, mon. Let the Grude flow over you.

 

[UTBasketball2]

If Higgins is correct, the 8 years 60 million may be true. That would be a HUGE contract.