Official Jon Gruden Thread XI

[phowell23]

That's very good news IMO.

Yes, a change of heart on his end. He has been saying up to now that Gruden is basically a pipe dream. I suppose he's no longer 10% anymore?

 

[angrypug]

Interesting note from Rucker:

"We hesitate to even mention this because of the questions that could follow it — questions we can’t answer at this point, unfortunately — but we’ve heard now from multiple sources that UT athletic director Dave Hart has told several high-level boosters that they “won’t have to wait long” after Saturday’s win over Kentucky to have a replacement named.
"

This is Rucker saying he knows nothing.

 

[bcartervol98]

so ur not confident we get Gruden now?

Good lord that's not at all what I said. Pointing out the ridiculousness of thinking Golden is possible.

 

[tastycar]

I just can't wrap my head around the whole Golden lovefest. Fisher is semi-acceptable.
There are way too many factors involved in this just to hand the reigns of the program to another Dooley. And that's how I see Golden.

... and the Dykes rumors... Please no more coaches from LA Tech

 

[WildAsAMink]

I do NOT want another coach that I've never heard of.

Google should never be necessary for the fan base at UT when making a HC announcement.

Here's hoping Hart pulls through.

 

[UTBasketball2]

LWS-you left off some big whys this thing is still in progress and not done (and it is not done IMO), is that there are still items that Tennessee cannot accept. nothing will get done until those items are addressed. JMO

 

[Velo Vol]

https://twitter.com/wesrucker247/status/272871888752095233

Tennessee would be fortunate to get an Al Golden. Y'all are nuts. RT @Hazmatter1: @wesrucker247 No Golden to UT. PERIOD....

 

[JCP201]

lws said its still in progress and ut is gonna have to fix some stuff he wants!! for you guys that listen to his every word!

Now, that is good.

 

[BruinVol]

What else did LWS say?

I saw the post I quoted. That's all I saw

 

[Volunteer forever]

I had a horrible dream last night that UT hired Mike Munchak. Talk about a nightmare. :no:

I had a dream last night that my wife was pregnant again! hmy:

 

[angrypug]

I wonder if Swain actually likes Rucker.

Lol. Rucker likes himself enough to make up for no one else liking him.

 

[brookfieldvol]

Here comes the first Gruden smokescreen reply of the night..

 

[golfballs]

I'm naturally skeptical of "insiders" who claim to be close to Haslam but can't even spell his name correctly

 

[Int'lVOLofMystery]

I just can't wrap my head around the whole Golden lovefest. Fisher is semi-acceptable.
There are way too many factors involved in this just to hand the reigns of the program to another Dooley. And that's how I see Golden.

That's why a lot of posters think that the media, AD or whoever is saying that Golden is a strong consideration, is for lack of a better term "FOS."

The mere consideration of such a hire for UT at this crucial juncture makes no sense to even the casual observer.

 

[I_Bleed_Orange77]

Good lord that's not at all what I said. Pointing out the ridiculousness of thinking Golden is possible.

guess i misunderstood what you said then

 

[tnvols72]

im hearing Jim Donnon from my source...not serious just would be our luck

 

[lilesrt]

https://twitter.com/wesrucker247/status/272871888752095233

Are you smoking crack? What has the guy done? Unbelievable. Sometimes I tend to think that fans just don't have a clue of what we're up against year in and year out. Please explain to me what ties Al Golden has to the SEC? The Big 10 maybe, but not the SEC. He would be an average, at best, hire in my opinion. Hell, I'd take Dan Mullen over Al Golden.

 

[TnAngler]

Thanks for the friend request Jackson. When I got it I thought to myself BOOM!

As did I

 

[bcartervol98]

I'm naturally skeptical of "insiders" who claim to be close to Haslam but can't even spell his name correctly

Lol true. You hear Hyams talk about the email from "Jahn Grutens" family member?

 

[brookfieldvol]

That's why a lot of posters think that the media, AD or whoever is saying that Golden is a strong consideration, is for lack of a better term "FOS."

The mere consideration of such a hire for UT at this crucial juncture makes no sense to even the casual observer.

Low just said "figured prominently" about Golden..I just threw up a little in my mouth.

 

[bluetickhound16]

im hearing Jim Donnon from my source...not serious just would be our luck

Is he bringing Joe Lee Dunn with him?

 

[VolMaster14]

https://twitter.com/wesrucker247/status/272871888752095233

ok that tweet proves this bearded clown knows zero about football!

 

[MWR]

Either hubbs is as lost as last years Easter egg...or he is saying what he is told to say!!! He's all over the place!! I am beginning to think him and babyavi are the same person......hmmmm

Do you mean they're not the same???????????

Prediction for tonight: Jake is going to get flamed.

I like Jake.

All I can say is, y'all ROCK!!

I'm humbled by your friendships!

That's a tough spot to be in, and I can handle the heat...but i don't like being accused of lying. I'm as honest as the day is long....I can assure you that.

Jake has brought some good stuff to these threads. I say keep posting, Jake.

 

[Escape Goat]

I still feel it.

You stick to your guns!

 

[angrypug]

Do you guys remember something about the University making TSR drop the usage of "Big Orange" on their commercials. If that was the case how much info do you think they would leak to TSR?

Yea. They had made a big deal out of it for like two or three days then just dropped it. Wondered if they stopped talking about it for legal reasons or because they needed to be on somewhat good terms with school for info.