Official Jon Gruden Thread XIV

[Face]

LaMonte was one of the sources. That's no conspiracy theory, but fact.

Whoa, hold on now. Did I miss that? Where was that said as a fact? Not doubting, just wanting to know. Thanks in advance.

 

[phowell23]

OLDVOL do you know if its fact gru gets his last check 12-1? some r saying the 15th

I'm interested in this answer too.

 

[247VOL365]

I'm a big NFL guy, so in the winter I dig all their NFL guests.

fair enough

 

[Sheath Huler]

There's our girl....

Janet?

 

[SamRebel35]

So, with Skeet saying Strong could be the coach before Mora is even talked to, can we all call him a troll and bash his credibility if Strong isn't announced by Monday? And if he isn't announced as HC by Monday, does that make people feel better about Gruden?

 

[Vol2424]

Can someone please pull a Cousin Eddie and get Hart delivered to one of the OGs homes to get this s@#t straightened out? And I want the bow on his head. I have been following since Gruden I and think the OGs deserve a large showing of respect, gratitude and continued support. Do not let these johnny come latelys bring you down. Full steam ahead, and I am all in til the OGs are out!

I could see someone walking Hart to Haslam's front door , kicking him in the ass , as he walks up the steps.

 

[Regulator]

So....were there any developments today? :frown:

 

[vol66]

Quote:
Originally Posted by skeeter33418 View Post
I think after Gruden looked into what college football coaching is all about, he decided it wasnt for him. I think the reason he gave it a look was for his wife and because of his friendship with Peyton. Not sure he would want to be out on the road recruiting hs kids and their families, dealing with the ncaa, 20 hour rules and everything else that comes along with it. I dont know that for sure, just hearing bits here and there and trying to put them together. I do not believe Gruden ever had a contract in front of him from Tennessee, im sure boosters talked money with him though.


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I get it...I really do understand if he truly feels that way.

Hell if I were in his position I might feel the same...

The problem I have with this is the way it has been left (i.e., "fantasy land"). If I had close personal ties to this football community (which he does), there's no way in HELL I would leave it that way, especially knowing how much we BLEED orange here.

Hmmmm, interesting...so it would appear that our AD thinks Gruden is scared. Scared as in, not cut out for the college game, scared he can't beat Saban, scared he can't assemble a staff to out recruit Saban, scared he can't practice as much, or scared he can't practice efficiently enough to beat Saban. SCARED. Hmmmmm.

 

[Ron Swanson]

from a poster on VQ...

Gruden is Haslem's #1 Target...Know for a fact if Hart wins this battle he will be going against the Haslem's. Just received a call back from a good friend that just got off the phone with Gov. Haslem's right hand man. He said he goes wherever Gov. Haslem goes and is with him religiously. He said the Haslem's are swinging for the fence with Gruden. He says they were pursuing Gruden hard and negotiations were not over. He says that all the negative vibes from the TN camp and the Gruden camp was formality and bs. His story was very consistent with Hargis' about money for assistants. Just reading between the lines, the Memphis story and the Chattanooga story's have big time sources. I am not saying this deal is going to happen, but I feel Haslem and Co. are pursing him hard. I can't see Hart winning this battle if Gruden indeed wants this extra money.

Thought it was worth sharing....TIFWIW

 

[Cdgrey]

Definitely a brown bagger.

possibliy a double!!

 

[3rdDown4What?]

For Gruden to love and respect our University SOOOOO MUCH his agents choice of words and the way he hasnt gave a statement as to why he said know is mind boggling. That's why i think its a smoke screen.

 

[patrick]

After listening to Ainge and Basilio today, I felt they were very level-headed and agreed with Hargis for the most part.

Hyams and Hubbs...different story.

In short, I gained alot of respect for Ainge, Basilio, and especially Stephen Hargis after today.

Let me just add that Adams was a total smart ass!!! And Hyams and Company were unbearable, they were almost gleeful. Even Swain's show was full of smart ass comments. Seemed like 98% of media was talking smack about Hargis.

 

[tenn8179]

Where is the term fantasy land coming from?

Id say from thousands of fans thinking there was a chance we would get a good Head coach.

 

[peelwonder]

I find it odd that ya'll are assuming that's a girl. Looks like a trans-gender type of situation to me.

Are u drunk?

 

[Sgt_Nick_Fury]

4) This is not dead until UT hires a coach. There is a pattern of misdirection like we have seen in every major coaching hire - most notably Saban and Meyer. While this feels like a longshot at this point, what we have experienced this week is normal when compared to those two hirings.

Just went back to that.. I dunno if I'd say "normal"...

 

[Liper]

The "Blood Bath" occurred on Wednesday between AD and BTB (Big Time Boosters). I'm not sure that they can be repaired. It will be interesting so see how much financial support will be offered to the next candidate.

Now we're talking. So perhaps my info last night was the inevitable result of said blood bath?

Did this have anything to do with leaks on Wednesday coming from UTAD about a meeting gone awry?

 

[Dust10]

OLDVOL do you know if its fact gru gets his last check 12-1? some r saying the 15th

And some said the end of Nov. No one knows for sure if he is still even owed money from Tampa. Just grasping at straws trying to explain things IMO.

 

[CoachClick]

Yes, but that came from LaMonte, not Gruden.

Lamonte = Gruden=Lamonte

 

[knoxswim890]

This is why it was critical to Hart to get the $18M from Cheek. At that point he could do what he wanted, Boosters be damned.

Which never occurred to me before now. If that is the motive behind this move, Hart will most certainly be out of a job next year (if not way sooner). You don't tell big $ to essentially go F themselves.

 

[fatmacks]

Why would JG allow his agent to say such things? Does he not review or talk to his agent before he opens his mouth to the press?? I mean talk about image damaging. :dunno:

Unless Hart pissed him off and he thought "I'll show that mother f&$@?r!"

 

[vol66]

So, with Skeet saying Strong could be the coach before Mora is even talked to, can we all call him a troll and bash his credibility if Strong isn't announced by Monday? And if he isn't announced as HC by Monday, does that make people feel better about Gruden?

Who is this Strong you speak of? Big East? ACC? GRUDEN.

 

[Godfatha]

possibliy a double!!

Or a flagger.

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

I could see someone walking Hart to Haslam's front door , kicking him in the ass , as he walks up the steps.

:birgits_giggle:

I will volunteer for that!

 

[WriterVol]

Whoever the next coach is, I feel sorry for him. A lot of people thought fans weren't patient enough with Dooley. The next guy isn't going to even get that much benefit of the doubt.

 

[OddBallVol]

How does everyone on here know, run into, sleep with, or kin to an NFL assistant coach?

You don't, haven't, won't, or are?