I have lurked in the background for quite awhile. I do not have inside sources or anything that would give me an edge on information. I simply take the chatter from VN, VQ, and other social media sites to cross reference information. Weeding out trolls and bad information is difficult, but I disregard it if it only shows up from one person. With that being said I believe the following;
I find it hard to believe the University of Tennessee will take away from the current players and coaches (regardless how much we like the coaches) before the end of the season. Thus being said, I firmly believe UT will not announce prior to the Vanderbilt game any information regarding the coaching search.
Jon Gruden has had the chance four times to diminish, kill, or neutralize the rumors via his interviews. He chose to ignore or fan the flame. His son goes to UT, he would have killed the rumors immediately whenever he decided no. He has not.
I am a firm Gruden believer. 100% sold, all in. The only two people who can change my opinion is AD Currie and Gruden's words from their mouth. It would not phase me if Gruden's agent uncle's brother said Gruden was not interested. It did not come from them.
Take this as you will, but no action until after Vanderbilt and probably close to December 20th like Currie initially (allegedly) quoted to a recruit.