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Paukotajs said:
Alright guys, just one more week until the end of the season and most probably when we will hear our announcement. Let's power through this.
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I really think we’re going to hear before then, but that’s just my opinion.

The frenzy for Grude is growing to an almost uncontrollable fire. The video of Currie being chased by a fan is a good example. If Gruden hasn’t given an answer yet, then I have to think he will sooner rather than later. He understands that they would need to temper expectations and give Currie a chance for someone else. But I’m still holding out for Gruden till it ain’t.
 
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CladInOrange said:
Went to the game Saturday with my buddy in the AD. He confirmed that Gruden was contacted and that it was more of a formality. He said that he heard Currie wanted Gruden to not officially turn down the position, and that Gruden wanted to clear the air tonight on MNF. He said the AD knows that the Bucs are aiming Gruden and there is interest on both sides. That comment that Gruden made that he wanted to respect the coaches was geared towards Dirk Koetter.
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This is getting out of control.

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A sad reality in this situation is that if David Blackburn was the AD, then Gruden would likely already be signed, sealed, and delivered.
 
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reecetn said:
At the press conference Currie was asked if he was going to use a search firm.

He replied: "No, not at this time."

This was taken to mean he had someone (Gruden) in mind at that time. One would have to assume if said person was off the table Currie would hire a search firm?


Just thinking out load.
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It’s in his best interest to never say that out loud especially now
 
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CladInOrange said:
Went to the game Saturday with my buddy in the AD. He confirmed that Gruden was contacted and that it was more of a formality. He said that he heard Currie wanted Gruden to not officially turn down the position, and that Gruden wanted to clear the air tonight on MNF. He said the AD knows that the Bucs are aiming Gruden and there is interest on both sides. That comment that Gruden made that he wanted to respect the coaches was geared towards Dirk Koetter.
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I guess we'll see if your buddy is right tonight.
 
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LazhilUT said:
247 reported over the weekend on one of their posts that the plan is for Currie to go to the Bahamas with tha basketball team.
If he does he has his coach. No way around it.
BUT, a poster on there said that the Grudens apparently will also go to the Bahamas...

Just make this **** stop! One way or the other.
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Another Gruden family meeting? This time in the Bahamas. Beaver predicted this, didn't he?
 
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Just additional blush-age for you this morning Volly. One of my favorite songs.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBmNcLBaPUE[/youtube]
 
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VFL-82-JP said:
To summarize a logic train whose pieces have been mentioned several times here, just maybe not all together, a train that leads directly to Gruden on Rocky Top:

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1. Expectation Management. "Don't get your hopes up," every parent has said at some point. Why? Because hopes and dreams grow stronger and more powerful with time. If a dream has to be squashed, better that it be done early. Currie just had a fan barking "Gruden" at him, like a lunatic. Think he's not aware of the destructive potential of the fan base's mood? And yet not a peep from the UT administration about expectation management. No nipping it in the bud, no heading it off at the pass, they seem content to let the excitement grow and uncertainty fester. Would you do that with your children, if you didn't already know that the toy they really want is in the attic waiting to be wrapped, or at the very least that you intend to buy it soon? CONCLUSION: Jon Gruden is still in play. Maybe a done deal, maybe not...but he's in play.

2. Build the Hype: Not only is UT leadership not managing expectations, they are encouraging them. Big, exciting and explosive indeed. We think you are going to be very happy. Who says these kinds of things, unless they are confident of their ability to deliver the goods? CONCLUSION: Jon Gruden is not only in play, he's a lock.

3. Don't do Anything: What? We are in Day 7 of post-Butch Tennessee, and Jon Currie doesn't seem to be doing very much. In fact, he and his 4th floor compatriots seem not to have done much since Thursday. They've basically been sitting on their haunches for the past four days. Why would they be doing that? Isn't an intense hunt for a new coach under way? Didn't Currie say this was going to be his entire focus until we get our guy? And he's...wait, what? He's thinking about spending a day or two in the Bahamas for a basketball tournament? Okay.... CONCLUSION: You only stop working when there's no more work to be done...we got our guy. Some guy. Does it have to be Gruden, though? Yes. See points 1 and 2.

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So that's the logic train. You don't need "insider information" to see that train's path, or its destination. I respect Atlanta Vol and his insights, but you don't need them to reach a clear conclusion that Jon Gruden is a lock. Don't need Beav, don't need Bubba, don't need Tuesday, as much as I appreciate all these fellas. Don't need them.

Only need eyes and logic to see where we're going. Or more accurately, who's coming to Knoxville.

Remember the charts that show various ways people react to stress over time? The basket cases have long ago fled, unable to cope with the long Quiet Period. The freak-outs have recovered, and are now holding steady. It's the fade-out crowd's turn to have doubts, to begin falling apart. Continued stress without relief may be wearing them slowly down, until they lose hope.

Don't join them, and if you are one of them, fight it. Don't fade out on us.

Jon Gruden is coming. Logic proves it, and a press announcement within the next 7-8 days will confirm it. Just hold steady, friends.
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OK........7 or 8 days eah?
I'm counting:)
 
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I also very much doubt that “the ball is in Gruden’s court” and we are waiting for an answer. I’m fairly certain that we know the answer, one way or the other.
 
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It came to me in a dream last night that Gruden is coming. In my dream he told me that he was coming basically because his family wanted to be here and that he believed he could "do some good here". Then he told me that he's going to work his a$$ off and win a couple SEC titles. He said if he does well, he's a UT hero, if he doesn't, he resigns and has 66 million bucks in his pocket. He also mentioned something about Raleigh, NC but I have no idea what that means.
 
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CladInOrange said:
Went to the game Saturday with my buddy in the AD. He confirmed that Gruden was contacted and that it was more of a formality. He said that he heard Currie wanted Gruden to not officially turn down the position, and that Gruden wanted to clear the air tonight on MNF. He said the AD knows that the Bucs are aiming Gruden and there is interest on both sides. That comment that Gruden made that he wanted to respect the coaches was geared towards Dirk Koetter.
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Currie and boosters flew to tampa on a formality? No way.
 
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CladInOrange said:
Went to the game Saturday with my buddy in the AD. He confirmed that Gruden was contacted and that it was more of a formality. He said that he heard Currie wanted Gruden to not officially turn down the position, and that Gruden wanted to clear the air tonight on MNF. He said the AD knows that the Bucs are aiming Gruden and there is interest on both sides. That comment that Gruden made that he wanted to respect the coaches was geared towards Dirk Koetter.
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OrangeBlood4life said:
My prediction: gruden announces today that he's not interested in the job.

On Wednesday he's announced as our coach..
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I'll just bump this.
 
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CladInOrange said:
Went to the game Saturday with my buddy in the AD. He confirmed that Gruden was contacted and that it was more of a formality. He said that he heard Currie wanted Gruden to not officially turn down the position, and that Gruden wanted to clear the air tonight on MNF. He said the AD knows that the Bucs are aiming Gruden and there is interest on both sides. That comment that Gruden made that he wanted to respect the coaches was geared towards Dirk Koetter.
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If we let Gruden go to the Bucs, I’m done with this AD already. If we aren’t getting Gruden, nobody better get him.
 
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Hyams was on 104.5 this morning and said Currie will be in the Bahamas. He also stated that everything he is hearing points to around theSEC Championship (Dec 1st-5th) for an announcement. TIFWIW
 
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