Official Jon Gruden Thread XI

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#2,876
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Other than the "how cool would it be to have him in Knoxville" factor, why is Gruden your number 1 guy? Have you stopped to consider that there ARE risks involved in hiring him that may not be there with other current successful college coaches?

1.) He's been out of coaching if any kind for 4 years. Who's to say that he would be able to hit the ground running and immediately pick up where he left off?

2.) He's never been a college head coach. He's never had to deal with 18 year old kids. He's never had to deal with being responsible for player's personal behavior. He's only coached professionals. How would he deal with being able to relate to 18-20 year olds?

3.) He's never had to deal with NCAA regulations like the 20 hour rule, recruiting rules, etc. He's never had to deal with all the promotional and public appearance obligations that come with being a college head coach. We say that Tennessee is not a "learn on the job" program but in a way, that's exactly what Gruden would be doing.

4.) If what has been said about Gruden is true...that his dream is to get back to the Superbowl...then wouldn't only be a matter of time before he bolts for the NFL again?

5.) We're going to have to pay a king's ransom to get Gruden. Just how much money would be available for a quality staff?


Having Gruden in Knoxville would certainly create excitement. It would put butts in the seats and probably help move a lot of merchandise. However I don't see why so many people think that Gruden is THE answer to getting us back on the winning path. As if it's a sure thing.
 
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Wilson27 said:
Regarding the OG's. These guys have tried to share info with us and have received a lot of hate in return by trolls and just negative people in general. I will say again I don't know who they know but I believe that they believe what they are being told as fact. They have been right several times during this process which leads me to believe they have good info. If you disagree with them fine but if you are here just to rag on them get the hell out.
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Put the trolls on ignore and it makes reading these threads a lot easier. Like the old Gruden threads before they invaded.
 
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Jeffco said:
Gruden has asked that .38 Special play live immediately following his announcement, followed by Charlie Daniels and the Marshall Tucker Band. At that point, there will be a helicopter cash drop of 5 star recruits onto Neyland Stadium and a 10 year reign of peace will abide in Tennessee.
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If we get Gruden, I'll suffer through that line up.
 
#2,879
#2,879
Dear lord. I feel like an "it's just football" comment is in order. IGBOK. Pray all is well Boro.
 
#2,880
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Wilson27 said:
Regarding the OG's. These guys have tried to share info with us and have received a lot of hate in return by trolls and just negative people in general. I will say again I don't know who they know but I believe that they believe what they are being told as fact. They have been right several times during this process which leads me to believe they have good info. If you disagree with them fine but if you are here just to rag on them get the hell out.
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There you go,Wilson!:clapping:
 
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Reynvol5 said:
Did Dooley "decide himself" not to coach KY game. I read an ESPN article that quoted him to that effect. The way the article sounded was that Dooley had known he was gone anyway and just decided not to be a distraction anymore. Anyone else read that...Think it was Chris Low
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Hart said as much in the Sunday press conference after the Vandy debacle.
 
#2,884
#2,884
Hope all improves BORO.

Can't blame people for losing confidence especially when some of you guys are the only "sources" most of us have. So after posting none stop for a month and then disappearing when stuff starts looking slim its understandable.

Go Vols, Get Gruden....if not Davis would be a home run hire IMO, not Grand Slam but HR for sure.
 
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1world1love said:
its not that you disagree, it is the way you disagree.

If you want to be here and say that you don't think it is gruden and you want to discuss why you don't think it is gruden, then that is fine.

If you want to come in here questioning other people about their info, expect to get pummeled.

It is a rumors and speculation thread, not a "bash those with rumors and speculation thread"

how is that so hard for people to understand.
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this^^^^^
 
#2,890
#2,890
My issue (and others have said it before) is that why move $18 mil from academic gifting and have your greatest sports alum toss in an additional $15 mil to hire Al Golden or Charlie Strong.
 
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Contradictions in the media:

Since everyone is going crazy about Ainge this am, and wants to take a part the OG's info then let's look at the media's contradictions:

Ainge:
- Full Gruden, killing guys on the radio for saying he isn't a possibility.
- No chance, get over it. Gruden isn't an option. Hire Cutcliff.
- 3-4 days later he is full Gruden again claiming he just had to give his buddy support.
- He heard no Gruden, and a short list with Golden, Davis, Gundy, and Fisher.
- Spends 5-10 min explaining Gundy wouldn't leave.

Hyams (He is terrible but we will list)
- No chance at Gruden.
- I hear people tell me it is done, and others say it isn't.
- Well not no chance but 5%.

Hubbs (I haven't followed him much)
- Peyton has talked to Gruden about more than Spider... Tee has been contacted. Biasacca has been contacted.
- He claimed he didn't say that about Peyton.

LWS
- Not happening. 5% chance at most.
- Negotiations have taken place, and there are some things that have to happen for him to come. He doesn't believe they are done.

Basilio (Where to begin)
- Full Gruden
- No Gruden, got to get Mora Jr.
- Jim, James, or something like that calls in. He is back on the Gruden train.
- University is backing off Gruden now. This is what he maintains now.

Wes (I think he is a dbag)
- Has consistently said there is interest. IMO he has yet to contradict what he has said. But to be fair he has said nothing in essence.
- 247 did list Butch Jones on their list for us, and he is heading to KY. No way he was on our list, and went to KY this quick.

Not knocking any of these guys. Just pointing out that no one knows what is going on.
 
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#2,893
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<------ Met Boro Saturday, seems like a stand up guy to me. Why would someone that some on here thinks is trolling people agree to meet and exchange cell numbers with. All I can say is there are some fans in this thread that are quick to judge and their judgement is off.
 
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GmanTN said:
<------ Met Boro Saturday, seems like a stand up guy to me. Why would someone that some on here thinks is trolling people agree to meet and exchange cell numbers with. All I can say is there are some fans in this thread that are quick to judge and their judgement is off.
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Boro is as stand up and legit a human being as there is. Proud to call him my friend.
 
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Elvis68Vol said:
Unfortunately, Al Golden's 9-4 record in 2009 was the result of victories over:

Buffalo
Eastern Michigan
Ball State
Army
Toledo
Miami (Ohio)
Akron
Kent State

Even Dooley beat some of these teams.
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If that doesnt put Golden to rest nothing will
 
#2,900
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smokeyhuntsgators said:
No, you ain't going nowhere..Like Wilson said, if they don't like they can get the hell out.
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Yeah, they constantly are needling the regulars of this thread. No one forces them to come here. It's ok to disagree but the constant trolling is ridiculous. I let my temper get the best of me, just need to ignore them and move on.
 
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