Official Jon Gruden Thread XI

[RagingOrange]

I don't think anyone is downbeat this morning. I feel as good as ever. Think maybe we are just getting tired of the wait. At least I am.

You said it...ready for positive change, not talk about it some more...

 

[Blackmarket803]

I think this is an interesting write-up:


"Tennessee offensive line commitment Brett Kendrick began to explore other options following coach Derek Dooley's firing, but he says he's no longer listening to other teams."


TOS

Honestly, Kendrick needs to be told to look elsewhere, he's not an SEC caliber player.

 

[bcartervol98]

That he has spoken to Raheem Morris about joining a coaching staff.

And Rich Bissacia and Tee Martin. Asked questions pertaining to recruiting, not NFL questions.

 

[WesternKyVol]

There are just all of these extremely flimsy stories floating around as to why we are not getting Gruden. Taken together they smell like a huge ball of lies.

If I were a Nashville, Chattanooga, or Memphis journalist who didn't depend on access to the University, I would write a half-page column making a very convincing case as to why it smells like Gruden is coming to Tennessee.

 

[gnm53108]

Good things come to those who wait

Look at what a hurry up hire got us the last two times

This.

The wrong hire now could put us back to the point when coach Dooley was hired.

 

[Vol Karma]

Both...the tracks have been built that way...the only options are to stay on or get off and wait for it to stop.

Put your hands in the air and scream either way.

 

[CountVolcula]

I agree with you. It's like being a kid at Christmas all over again. I just hope we get a Red Rider BB gun and not a bunny suit.

Hart worries me. He is the great unknown.

I want the blue bowling ball

As long as its not dropped on my nuts

 

[Lexvol]

There are just all of these extremely flimsy stories floating around as to why we are not getting Gruden. Taken together they smell like a huge ball of lies.

If I were a Nashville, Chattanooga, or Memphis journalist who didn't depend on access to the University, I would write a half-page column making a very convincing case as to why it smells like Gruden is coming to Tennessee.

That would be badass. Make somebody in the Gruden camp comment.

 

[InVOLuntary]

That he has spoken to Raheem Morris about joining a coaching staff.

Oh I thought you were talking about Gruden talking to NFL teams about him coaching. Since Gruden is not currently coaching an NFL team, I am not sure the tampering rules apply. Could be wrong though.

 

[BoColoco]

Hire slow .... fire fast. It's the only way to do it.

 

[VolMaster14]

Roller Coaster going up or down today?

Both and maybe even jump the tracks a time or two.

 

[RagingOrange]

Come on OGs give us some news. Its been way to quiet.

Go back and read Genesis 1 thru...oh wait...I mean Gruden I thru X, he will return...

 

[jasonvol18]

Patterson

Would be a great fallback if we dont get Gruden but the hype and excitement is an an unreal level I hate to see what happens if Hart hires Golden or Tubby. Would be epic.

 

[247VOL365]

Good things come to those who wait

Look at what a hurry up hire got us the last two times

Was Kiffin a "hurry-up" hire?

 

[jasonvol18]

LWS is just way out of the loop on this one as far as his sources go.
Flame away!!.

Agreed!

 

[Godfatha]

I want the blue bowling ball

As long as its not dropped on my nuts

Your nuts hang that low?

 

[Achilles]

Getting anxious, gonna have an opportunity today to talk to a member of the trustees today and you better believe I'm gonna try to get any and everything I can outta him. I'm not sure how much he knows or how much he will tell me (or giveaway) but I will definitely let y'all know whatever it may be! Should be able to post something by 12.

 

[WinginFlorida]

There are just all of these extremely flimsy stories floating around as to why we are not getting Gruden. Taken together they smell like a huge ball of lies.

If I were a Nashville, Chattanooga, or Memphis journalist who didn't depend on access to the University, I would write a half-page column making a very convincing case as to why it smells like Gruden is coming to Tennessee.

The big worry is if you stray from this message board, the silence is a bit deafening. It's easy to convince yourself that is a good thing, but the next moment, you can't help but wonder why the mainstream media is not talking more. It's one thing for the local writers to be confused, but this is a national story and you have to ask why the national media isn't on this.

 

[Air_Force_Vol27]

Oh I thought you were talking about Gruden talking to NFL teams about him coaching. Since Gruden is not currently coaching an NFL team, I am not sure the tampering rules apply. Could be wrong though.

Yea someone posted the actual rules yesterday and he can't talk to NFL coaches about a future NFL job until the offseason or it's tampering.

 

[Volholic]

I woke up with morning Grud... Solid. Done deal.

 

[Lexvol]

The big worry is if you stray from this message board, the silence is a bit deafening. It's easy to convince yourself that is a good thing, but the next moment, you can't help but wonder why the mainstream media is not talking more. It's one thing for the local writers to be confused, but this is a national story and you have to ask why the national media isn't on this.

More very good points to consider.

 

[vols555]

There is no news. It has not changed. We're all watching the show together, and some know how it ends.

Hope everything is good with the family BORO .

 

[Coastypop]

There is no news. It has not changed. We're all watching the show together, and some know how it ends.

Hope all is well Boro... i have been praying for you and family

 

[Harvester]

but this is a national story and you have to ask why the national media isn't on this.

From the article posted on the Chattanooga News Free Press:

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Like Michael Keaton's classic 1980s movie character "Beetlejuice," there is one name on the list of University of Tennessee football coaching candidates that very few journalists want to say aloud.

The idea of simply saying Jon Gruden's name, and the fear of looking foolish if he isn't the choice, prevents many in the mainstream media from even mentioning him.

 

[Emiddle]

Hey guys if no coach gets announced this week we should have Jon Gruden rally Saturday in front of the Neyland Statue at the main gate of the stadium.