UNTIL I SEE SOMEONE ELSE on that podium, i believe gruden is coming. The manning and the haslams did not pursue this for months to back out of a deal because of one bad seed. If that bad seed will not concede to there wishes, he will be gone. Money talks, remember that.
Not worried about any credit but my financial one. Never did, and have been honest to be blasted by both sides. I myself discredit a lot of info I brought to the board regarding Gruden specifically. I believed it, and was told it by people I trust(ed), and it was wrong.
I still haven't heard a negagrude give a legitimate answer to this question:
Let's assume it is fact that Gruden is 110% interested, but for one reason or another can't technically commit until after December 6th.
What would have happened differently last week than what actually transpired?
Don't know about Haslam but Manning has other stuff to occupy him right now. I'm not buying that he ever had a lot of involvment in this at all...
I don't have much hope for it to be Gruden anymore....but I will sure be rooting for it until I hear an official name.
As a Tennessee fan...it seems this team has brought me a lot of sorry along with a lot of joy...if this is not Gruden it will be one of the saddest days I have had as a UT fan
First let me say that I'm NOT trying to start an argument about UT vs Vandy, but here's my point. If UT doesn't make the right hire and turn things around pretty quickly I think they could be headed down a slippery slope that may take a generation or more to recover from. As it is today's recruits don't remember the 1998 NC and most don't even remember when TN was competitive. If this continues how long will it take for the same dynamics to apply to the fan base? Another "less than perfect" hire that can't create buzz and pull the recruits then the slide continues. How eager will the boosters be to continue pouring money into a sinking ship / company hemorrhaging cash and headed for bankruptcy? Things can't stay on the current trajectory or the Vols will become the Miss State, Kentucky, Old S.C. or Old Vandy of the SEC East. THIS HAS TO BE FIXED AND IT HAS TO BE FIXED NOW.
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Manning is the driving force behind this along with the haslams. U are crazy if dont think that. They are all friends. Thats the only reason i think this might still get done. . One thing i find interesting is the reporter from ctp who swears there a deal in the works. He has had alot of contact with tennessee recruits in years past. I think his source that he swears by is Peyton Manning. That is why he.is.so sure of it.
Not worried about any credit but my financial one. Never did, and have been honest to be blasted by both sides. I myself discredit a lot of info I brought to the board regarding Gruden specifically. I believed it, and was told it by people I trust(ed), and it was wrong.
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Manning is the driving force behind this along with the haslams. U are crazy if dont think that. They are all friends. Thats the only reason i think this might still get done. . One thing i find interesting is the reporter from ctp who swears there a deal in the works. He has had alot of contact with tennessee recruits in years past. I think his source that he swears by is Peyton Manning. That is why he.is.so sure of it.
We hear you loud and clear bcartervol. You don't need to repeat yourself 1000x. How about you wait until the new coach is announced before apologizing about sharing info from sources you believe wereincorrect? Let it play out. We're almost at the finish line.
Morning Coasty!
We ran Battle out of town on a rail and hired Majors
We slung Majors to the side for Fulmer
We put Fulmer out to pasture and brought in Kiffin
Kiffin bolts and we bring in Dooley
It is about time to get the right guy hired and get this train back on the tracks.
Morning Coasty!
We ran Battle out of town on a rail and hired Majors
We slung Majors to the side for Fulmer
We put Fulmer out to pasture and brought in Kiffin
Kiffin bolts and we bring in Dooley
It is about time to get the right guy hired and get this train back on the tracks.
I want Gruden...always have and always will...you posting that I should not will not change my mind on this or any other person on here that wants him.
I think most of us believe there is not much chance it will be(as for me I still think it will be Strong) but if you destroy a person's hope...sometimes he has nothing left.
I believe it will be Strong...but I hope for a Miracle