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Trey Wallace just said on periscope that we’re waiting for an answer from Gruden and we’re moving along with the coaching search in case he says no. Trey’s at 60% we get him. SIAP
 
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There was a meeting with Currie and a lot of the big boosters on Saturday evening. The same Saturday evening that saw #grumors grow to absurd levels (looking at you, Calhouns). On Sunday, we started getting a lot of bad news (not all - but a lot of it not great).

It's not farfetched to assume that an action item discussed was to get all parties to deflect as much as possible over the next few days to allow Currie to do this on his/Jon's time.

1) AD starts leaking information about upcoming coaching interviews (all the while Currie is traveling to the Bahamas)
2) Gruden has one of his ESPN buddies pieces put out a piece saying he didn't think he would coach in Knoxville
3) Boosters start leaking information that there are more problems that haven't been sewn up yet

With the exception of a few steadfast posters, a lot of the #grumor frenzy has died down this week to at least a low murmur. If they're operating on a timeline (say, 11/28) and need to keep the distractions to a minimum until the time comes, this seems like the perfect execution of that plan.

Of course very few know exactly what's going on (including myself), but you don't even get to this point "in negotiations" for a second time in 5 years without knowing what Jon needs to accept the position and having all of the legwork already done including the academics portion. That doesn't pass the smell test imo.
 
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DougVol said:
Rolls Royce Griffon 12 cylinder spitfire. Jesus what a sound!!!
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Napier Sabre on the Tempest V. A 24 cylinder monster. I think it made 3000hp (maybe it was 4?). Anyway, more powerful than even the P&W R2800.

What did the Griffin make? 1500-1700hp? I know the Merlin was close to 1250.

Edit: not so fun fact. The reason the Merlin was license built by Packard and not Ford was because Rolls Royce knew that Henry Ford actually used to send Hitler birthday presents before the war, and the Brits weren’t too keen on that.
 
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Interesting tidbit:
@JohnDBrice1: Can confirm the 3rd-quarter meeting involving Peyton, Currie & boosters per first-person eye-witness account from suites ... good, responsible work here from Grant ... Twitter
 
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tidybowlchamps said:
i take reddit with a grain of salt and i'm sorry for this so siap and tire is.

A statement was made about currie picking up a new lexus today and was dealer confirmed that it was for the school and also that a plane was purchased from west tn exclusively for the new coaches recruiting trips.

Please don't shoot the messenger.
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bcartervol98 said:
I get it. I just enjoy the activity level in this thread and active discussion lol.
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Stay in the thread. It will be much more enjoyable to see and hear your reaction when Gruden is announced if you are here for the duration. (fingers crossed) I was a 2012 Gruden lurker and firm believer. It's been comforting to find out over time that it actually did almost happen and that we were not just delusional and gullible.
 
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Ive enjoyed it boys.

Im staying whether we get him or not because of this thread.

Im still awful sceptical but I still havent lost hope.

This will end...soon.
 
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