From Babyvol:
Here's the deal. I've had more "sources" on this than anything else I've ever brought to the board. I've been within one phone call of 6 major boosters and Two of them are of the major 5 boosters that supposedly have brokered this deal. All are saying it's a done deal. Absolutely zero info is coming from athletic department except what they are leaking to media. As you have heard, the media is downplaying the possibility of Gruden. Some have asked me....don't you think the media knows some of these boosters? Yes, I believe they do....but I also believe these people know who are members of the media. I tend yo trust what they are telling their friends more. Could I be getting played? It's possible which is why I've kinda went quiet on the subject. I truly believe we will know this week one way or the other on Gruden. I've said from beginning I will believe it's him until Hart or Gruden say it's not. I also would think meetings with other coaches would be getting leaked soon. The names being leaked lately make zero sense. We are willing to make our next coach the highest paid coach and staff in country but you see names like Mora and Shaw and Koettner???? We aren't taking another west coast guy as you saw how that played out. Need a cultural fit. If u are willing to pay more than anyone else you start with the best in business and work your way down. If it's not Gruden I know I'll take alot of heat and that's fine dish it out. Just trying to bring what I hear. If its not gruden i'll never believe anyone outside athletic department again so don't look at me for info. If u knew who I was hearing this info from u would know why I believe it.......but like Stud says don't bet on it, anything can happen. Hopefully the negative info out there is smokescreen.