Official Jon Gruden Thread IX

[WallyBalls]

Gruden, like most in the top of the coaching profession, is a fierce competitor and as such has an internal need that will not be met in a commentary booth.
Coaches of his caliber or perceived caliber are very seldomly hired to maintain the status quo nor do they pursue those types of jobs with limited challenges. If you think Gruden is "happy" with his current assignment, then I am glad to know others are helping to make this hire.
This guy is driven by competition. Money is important but being at the top is what motivates this guy. I don't want this to come off the wrong way but ego goes beyond what is being discussed here. Healthy respect of his ability to motivate others.

In addition to that, the hours the guy puts in are legendary.

Perhaps he sees college football as a new mountain to climb.

Where he used to spend hours breaking down film of the Falcons 3rd and long defense or other NFL things he's picked apart for years and rarely undergo any major changes, he could now devote that time to studying the constantly shifting trends in college football or mountains of tape on upcoming recruits.

Not all that farfetched that it would interest him greatly.

Sometimes guys are just wired differently.

 

[VolMaster14]

Purposely haven't posted here for awhile. Didn't want to come in and say "told ya so." BUT...... Told ya so.

Just got off the phone with Boro and he knows all about it and several others have heard now too.

Glad to have all the rest of the folks join the original Grudenites. OV, Jay, Beecher, Boro, and bcarter.

I think I love you! :cray: Also the above post should have a million likes!

 

[Coastypop]

Lol, Brent Hubbs just said that nothing his holding Gruden back. He could get out tomorrow and become the coach if he wanted.

Lets look at the similarities. Meyer called one game a week for ESPN, Gruden calls one game a week for ESPN. Yet Meyer got out when he wanted, but Gruden can't?

Tampa Bay is not restricting Gruden from becoming the coach tomorrow either.

Of course they are not restricting him... he draws a check from them... If he accepts a coaching position he will no longer recieve the money...geeeeeee

 

[bcartervol98]

Purposely haven't posted here for awhile. Didn't want to come in and say "told ya so." BUT...... Told ya so.

Just got off the phone with Boro and he knows all about it and several others have heard now too.

Glad to have all the rest of the folks join the original Grudenites. OV, Jay, Beecher, Boro, and bcarter.

DTO in tha hizzy! What's up, eh? Drink any LaBatts?

 

[btrotter]

Got a phone call in the last hour confirming. The story will break very soon. Deal is done and ESPN has contacted Dilfer about replacing Gruden.

If you had to estimate, how soon is soon?

 

[Jake]

When all this breaks the outside world, officially...I think it's important to maintain respect and lead those that are disrespectful to people that hve been accurate in the past on many many topics in VN.

They are really good sources of information and I for one appreciate any and everything they have brought to VN...and hopefully will in the future.

If any morons out there start flaming...think before you speak and start trashing the only people you'll ever know that have the scoop!!

Just sayin...respect!!

 

[tastycar]

Rumor that Al Golden is leaving Miami. How good would it be for Arkansas to land that POS? Enjoy obscurity, whoever lands that turd

 

[Donvolson]

That was excellent

 

[Escape Goat]

Not to disrespect Skeeter because I have followed him in the recruiting forum, but why in the heck does anyone think Jim Mora Jr would want to leave Ucla? That just makes no sense to me. 2ndly, that would really push recruiting back. Just my thoughts because we're getting a Gruden.

He makes 1.5 million there. That's why. Also they are notorious for underpaying their coaches.

 

[LittleDTO]

Good to see you back DTO

Thanks. This is done. I won't post for a year if I'm wrong. I'll gladly come in for 1 week and take my lumps from people too.

 

[StlCardinals2618]

He had a buy out that he draws from... will be completed this month

The Tampa Bay contract isn't stopping him from coaching anywhere if he decided to coach. The reason he didn't coach the past 2 years was because he didn't want to move because his son was still in high school. That came directly from Gruden.

Gruden interviewed for the Miami job 2 years ago FWIW

 

[Escape Goat]

At least if he were here for just one season, he'd shatter Dooley's conference wins in 1 season.

lol: Without a doubt

 

[JayVols]

If anyone sees slice, please pass this along. Also saved in the photo album named AVI's under my profile.

Thanks.

I may get you to do some avi work for me if you would allow me the honor. You do good work. Coasty will have to update his rock picture tho....ha.

 

[Voltrapnbama]

The Tampa Bay contract isn't stopping him from coaching anywhere if he decided to coach. The reason he didn't coach the past 2 years was because he didn't want to move because his son was still in high school. That came directly from Gruden.

Gruden interviewed for the Miami job 2 years ago FWIW

So you dont think it wilk happen. Got it

 

[jos3ywales]

The Longer this goes on the more worried I get that somethings gonna fall apart or that Hyams or Cheeks is gonna urinate Gruden off. I just wish they would get it over with and announce it. The pressure is killing me.

 

[StlCardinals2618]

Of course they are not restricting him... he draws a check from them... If he accepts a coaching position he will no longer recieve the money...geeeeeee

If he gets a new contract will he need that money? Does he even need that money now? No he doesn't. Many many coaches take a new job despite losing their buyout. That buyout money is just a bonus for him.

 

[LittleDTO]

DTO in tha hizzy! What's up, eh? Drink any LaBatts?

Drank a ton of wine. 22 wineries in 3 days. Probably consumed 4-5 bottles a day throughout the day.

 

[AllVolinGA]

Mora makes very little at ucla and they cant afford to pay him what UT or just about any other school can.

Thanks for the reply.

 

[TOP]

Rumor that Al Golden is leaving Miami. How good would it be for Arkansas to land that POS? Enjoy obscurity, whoever lands that turd

lol

 

[chvy1986]

how long after fulmers firing was kiffin hired?? i don't remember the timeline

 

[tastycar]

The Longer this goes on the more worried I get that somethings gonna fall apart or that Hyams or Cheeks is gonna urinate Gruden off. I just wish they would get it over with and announce it. The pressure is killing me.

urinate gruden off----an instant classic

 

[Jake]

Drank a ton of wine. 22 wineries in 3 days. Probably consumed 4-5 bottles a day throughout the day.

You into kraft beers? You need to hit Colorado up!

 

[Escape Goat]

Dude is having an amazing first season! If anyone thinks Mora can't coach, they don't know da foosball!

I think it's Gruden, but he would be a great backup plan!

 

[MWR]

Purposely haven't posted here for awhile. Didn't want to come in and say "told ya so." BUT...... Told ya so.

Just got off the phone with Boro and he knows all about it and several others have heard now too.

Glad to have all the rest of the folks join the original Grudenites. OV, Jay, Beecher, Boro, and bcarter.

Thanks. This is done. I won't post for a year if I'm wrong. I'll gladly come in for 1 week and take my lumps from people too.

How was Canada?

 

[VOLnMiami]

Jon Gruden 'committed to ESPN' amid Tennessee, Arkansas coaching rumors - SBNation.com