Official Jon Gruden Thread XII

[Vol'n'beers]

It's streaming, you just cant get in.

twss!

 

[SmokyFive-O]

Who on here thinks Strong would be a fit? Could he turn this ship around? This isn't Louisville.

 

[Olive Branch Vol]

Sorry if speculation has already occurred on this subject, but does anyone think Fisher could possibly be in the fold? Both of his coordinators are gone, correct? The way Hart is handling this leads me to believe that he has his coach. Based on the info that's been confirmed, it logically appears to be Gruden or Fisher. Just wondering if anyone else had this thought. SN: I believe it's Gruden, but considering all of the circumstances, Fisher wouldn't be a complete shock to me.

A few minutes ago the media guy who used to co-host The Jon Gruden Show in Tampa speculated as much on Sports 56 in Memphis. He doesn't believe Gruden will coach TN or any other college. He predicted we get Jimbo Fisher.

 

[Virgil Cain]

Jon Gruden says Tennessee Volunteers have not offered him job to replace Derek Dooley - ESPN

by the sound of it all he was denying was the Browns part ... didn't say anything about the UT job.

Interesting language from ESPN. Didn't Gruden say he didn't have a "DEAL" in hand? Very different things.

 

[smittysmitt3434]

I'm listening right now (and no, I'm not giving up my spot)

I will give up my spot in about 27 minutes. Get ready!!

 

[MBVolFan]

They just took head coaching jobs, nothing more, nothing less.

Thanks OV.

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

Is it just me or does it feel like the Jon Gruden hype is killing to excitement of even getting him. I mean don't get me wrong I want him here but I want to be open minded about the new coach and not try to set him on a pedastal next to Gruden. Hire a proven winner here and i'll stand behind you Hart, but please tell the fans something give us your plan, something, anything...

Not really. As long as you believe it is going to happen, you can comfortably kick back and watch it all unfold with assurance that...

1. Gruden is coming
2. Tennessee football is back
3. Its great to be a TN VOL!

 

[JCP201]

No

This is good news for me. I know we could end up with a real dud, much worse than Fisher, but I hope Hart has a clue how important this hire is.

 

[hohenfelsvol]

Drip Drip
Tick Tock

 

[MBVolFan]

A few minutes ago the media guy who used to co-host The Jon Gruden Show in Tampa speculated as much on Sports 56 in Memphis. He doesn't believe Gruden will coach TN or any other college. He predicted we get Jimbo Fisher.

See OV's & Boro's post on this.

 

[Diceman]

They just took head coaching jobs, nothing more, nothing less.

Thanks, Oldvol. Stoops makes sense since that's a promotion, and I hadn't considered that Coley and Stoops could just be really good friends. Again, :hi:

 

[Volz80]

Louisville is still Louisville, and the acc is still second rate. That being said, I hope Strong does stay

 

[MFL]

Is the Gruden released story from ESPN a hoax or true

 

[SmokyFive-O]

:banghead2:

 

[BigOrangeD]

Is the Gruden released story from ESPN a hoax or true

True.

 

[jes]

Drip Drip
Tick Tock

OK ENOUGH! I am going to go kick one of the Oveido chickens.

 

[hohenfelsvol]

Is the Gruden released story from ESPN a hoax or true

If you are referring to the short write up on ESPN.com then no it's not made up. But it ain't the whole story either. TBD

 

[Elvis68Vol]

Who on here thinks Strong would be a fit? Could he turn this ship around? This isn't Louisville.

Q. 1: {crickets]

Q. 2: NO

 

[hohenfelsvol]

OK ENOUGH! I am going to go kick one of the Oveido chickens.

Funny part is they love hanging around the damn Popeyes. They are some cannibal mf'ers

 

[orangepeopleeater]

Who on here thinks Strong would be a fit? Could he turn this ship around? This isn't Louisville.

If you mean the ship being the "Titantic" and the 2013 schedule as the iceberg ... then I think he might be the right captain to run this ship.

 

[hohenfelsvol]

OK ENOUGH! I am going to go kick one of the Oveido chickens.

And welcome by the way. Glad I could get out of the shadows.

 

[Coastypop]

Morning Doll!

You still feeling confident?

The thing with Gruden on Mike and Mike only feeds the flame

100% it's Gruden

 

[MBVolFan]

Didn't I read on here yesterday that Gruden had an interview with RG III in Washington today? Not sure.

 

[WinginFlorida]

Thanks, MB. Has anyone speculated on why both of Fisher's coordinators have left? If it's likely he stays, it seems fishy both of his coordinators have left. Especially the OC going to Kentucky. I may very well be missing something here though. Just trying to wrap my head around it all while we kill time waiting to hear something definitive.

Stoops is the DC and he went to Kentucky. Not sure, but my initial guess is he went there to become Head Coach, not necessarily because the staff if coming apart. It it was a result of Fisher leaving, why wouldn't he consider going with Fisher or seeing if he is considered for the FSU job?

The OC for FSU is James Coley. He's been offered the same position by Stoops at Kentucky, but haven't seen if he has accepted. I'm guessing Fisher isn't too keen on the poaching of his staff, but he may have been thinking of replacing him anyway. Don't know, but it's a possibility.

None of the above moves necessarily indicate they are results of Fisher leaving to go to UT or Auburn. Sounds to me like it has more to do with Stoops going to Kentucky than anything.

The more I think about it, these sorts of moves indicate Fisher is staying more than anything.

 

[jes]

And welcome by the way. Glad I could get out of the shadows.

I noticed the Oveido location right away. I spend a lot of time in the Quadrangle.