Official Jon Gruden Thread 30

[rgvol]

My wife is an Ole Miss grad and is beyond annoyed by my refreshing these threads. She doesn't do message boards and simply doesn't understand. In fact she believes it is more likely I have a girlfriend (which is actually flattering considering what I look at in the mirror each morning).

Enough background; last night she said, "Why can't you be more like an Ole Miss fan and wait and accept whatever happens?" I replied, "You shut your wore mouth and GTFO." I'm hoping the judge is a Vol.

Lmao I totally understand my ex wife is a LSU grad.😭😝

 

[rocytop2624]

Most people on here had no idea who Ergen was before this coaching search.

I have doubts that a person worth $15-20 Billion is concerned over E-cred. He seems to be the quite billionaire...not Richard Branson.

I guess if Gruden takes the job he will take the credit but if something happens and he don't take the job maybe Ergen being the smart business guy he is thinks it could hurt his business.

 

[UTVolinExile]

I keep seeing people talking about DP, and saying stuff like "well, he was just a dick to the rest of us."

Yeah, he was, but what no one is really saying, and I'm not sure why, is that DP got called out for inconsistent information. There were internally inconsistent assertions in his post here, as well as inconsistencies with previous posts of his.

Lots of people are dicks, and that doesn't mean their info is bad. DP was bringing flawed content, and THAT'S why he was called out so harshly here.

 

[eVOLve]

Siap: I was listening to AZ on Twitter and they were saying that Trey Wallace, a guy in the know, believes Tennessee has offered Gruden $10.2 a year.

 

[VFLnSFD]

I keep seeing people talking about DP, and saying stuff like "well, he was just a dick to the rest of us."

Yeah, he was, but what no one is really saying, and I'm not sure why, is that DP got called out for inconsistent information. There were internally inconsistent assertions in his post here, as well as inconsistencies with previous posts of his.

Lots of people are dicks, and that doesn't mean their info is bad. DP was bringing flawed content, and THAT'S why he was called out so harshly here.

Homie.

 

[NickZ4UT]

So did the reddit dude post the damn picture?

Yes and it was underwhelming, people are saying it was from when he visited a few weeks back. No idea how accurate that is but the photo is at least a unique one, doesn't show up on google images search.

 

[UTK]

Frost: Fl
Kelly: UCLA

Let’s hope Frost doesn’t go to UF, will absolutely kill it there.

 

[Coastypop]

As far as the quote about getting into trouble, it was in reponse to the question what would be the biggest drawback of your coaching in college? And his answer was pretty much in jest, like well I guess I might get someone put on probation. He didn't answer it with seriousness, he was just giving them a answer. You could tell it was said in jest more than anything. But people can read into it what they want to.:lolabove::rock:SOON JUST SOON! GRUDEN ON THE HILL!!!!!!!

And you base that on what fact..... Look before you go there.. I am an OG from 2012... started in thread number 1 and still here five and one half years later... most of my post count is in the Gruden thread.... I even continued to post pro Gruden in the continued thread located in the pub for the past five years... So I am NOT a NEGA-Grude...

But just because I want him and hope we get him does NOT mean I shut my brain off when I click into this thread....

You better look at this with an open mind is all I can say.. PS/ I was answering someones honest question in the above quote

 

[Halph66]

I have not seen this little nugget talked about. A friend pointed out that Warren Buffett purchased a stake in Pilot Flying J in October. She couldn't figure out why, but yesterday's Trey Wallace information makes her think that it is for cash for a coaches buy out.

This may be one of the behind the scenes things that had to happen.

Warren Buffett'''s Berkshire Hathaway buys Pilot Flying J

 

[LazhilUT]

Yes and it was underwhelming, people are saying it was from when he visited a few weeks back. No idea how accurate that is but the photo is at least a unique one, doesn't show up on google images search.

Can you post it or link it?

 

[Boca Vol]

I keep seeing people talking about DP, and saying stuff like "well, he was just a dick to the rest of us."

Yeah, he was, but what no one is really saying, and I'm not sure why, is that DP got called out for inconsistent information. There were internally inconsistent assertions in his post here, as well as inconsistencies with previous posts of his.

Lots of people are dicks, and that doesn't mean their info is bad. DP was bringing flawed content, and THAT'S why he was called out so harshly here.

If everyone was called out for bringing inconsistent information this thread would look like

 

[volinSmyrna]

I wish I could get business cards with the link to this thread printed up. Every time I talk to people (even UT fans) about the coaching search and they say "Who do you want?" and I mention Gruden...they look like I have an arm growing out of the top of my head. Then you know the following statements about not wanting to coach college etc. I just don't have the energy to paraphrase over 100,000 posts from the last month anymore.

This needs to happen and SOOOOOON so I can strut around saying I told you so!!!

 

[LazhilUT]

I have not seen this little nugget talked about. A friend pointed out that Warren Buffett purchased a stake in Pilot Flying J in October. She couldn't figure out why, but yesterday's Trey Wallace information makes her think that it is for cash for a coaches buy out.

This may be one of the behind the scenes things that had to happen.

Warren Buffett'''s Berkshire Hathaway buys Pilot Flying J

LOL! Come on, the Haslams don’t need to let Buffet make them his ***** just so they can pay the Butch, Jones that is, his $9M buyout.

 

[Kurtastrophe]

I keep seeing people talking about DP, and saying stuff like "well, he was just a dick to the rest of us."

Yeah, he was, but what no one is really saying, and I'm not sure why, is that DP got called out for inconsistent information. There were internally inconsistent assertions in his post here, as well as inconsistencies with previous posts of his.

Lots of people are dicks, and that doesn't mean their info is bad. DP was bringing flawed content, and THAT'S why he was called out so harshly here.

He really stuck his neck out there when he was so adamant that UT would never go Nike.

His attitude about that was pretty similar to his attitude about Gruden.

 

[butchna]

I remember when I heard Pete Carroll was leaving for the Seahawks, I had a bad feeling USC was gonna come after Kiffin.

Mike Riley screwed us by turning them down to stay at Oregon State.

 

[UTVolinExile]

If everyone was called out for bringing inconsistent information this thread would look like

When someone with DPs reputation gets called out for flawed info, that's a bigger deal.

 

[steve328]

Maybe I lied about him having a daughter that goes to school in Missouri or the restaurant they went to last night.

Sounds good. But you might want to check with him before posting anything he tells you on a message board. Just sayin'

 

[jacket4256]

Siap: I was listening to AZ on Twitter and they were saying that Trey Wallace, a guy in the know, believes Tennessee has offered Gruden $10.2 a year.

heard that as well, they also said that they wanted to have him on soon so hopefully that happens. I turned them off when they started to argue like little kids.

 

[Volzonya]

Let’s hope Frost doesn’t go to UF, will absolutely kill it there.

I hope fl gets frost. I hope he kills it. He will have to deal with a lengthy losing streak to the Gruvols.

 

[Boca Vol]

I wish I could get business cards with the link to this thread printed up. Every time I talk to people (even UT fans) about the coaching search and they say "Who do you want?" and I mention Gruden...they look like I have an arm growing out of the top of my head. Then you know the following statements about not wanting to coach college etc. I just don't have the energy to paraphrase over 100,000 posts from the last month anymore.

This needs to happen and SOOOOOON so I can strut around saying I told you so!!!

Have some printed with GTFO printed on them.

 

[meanbass123]

There certainly is a consistent (nearly 0-5%) viewpoint between Ainge & his buddies (Brian Rice & BCarter). I get some people not committing to 90+%, but to be 0% when there is at least some smoke speaks of some other agenda or even info that they're not sharing.

Trey Wallace did say that the local media wouldn't buy into it because of what happened with the Grumors last time...
Soon!

 

[buckfama]

I keep seeing people talking about DP, and saying stuff like "well, he was just a dick to the rest of us."

Yeah, he was, but what no one is really saying, and I'm not sure why, is that DP got called out for inconsistent information. There were internally inconsistent assertions in his post here, as well as inconsistencies with previous posts of his.

Lots of people are dicks, and that doesn't mean their info is bad. DP was bringing flawed content, and THAT'S why he was called out so harshly here.

Exactly, that's why I think he isn't as well connected as he thinks he is.

 

[ASamWitch]

The Grude News, the morning edition. For those just joining us and especially you new folks...

So, kind of a recap and kind of a bare bones "A-Z Guide" for those just tuning in. Read each portion carefully and completely before answering. There will be a test at the end.

As soon as I said the normal info sources were quiet yesterday, Boro pops in with an awesome gif. Still my favorite sports announcer of all time. Which led many of us to believe in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy (Sasquatch is still just a maybe) and Gruden coming to Tennessee.

And follows it up with a silly grin and "can't wait for others to eat crow" (paraphrased and probably taken out of context) post.

Which was topped by a DTO post dropping a bomb of his continued all in commitment to the Gruden cause.

Boro just can't be outdone and stated the plane Gruden was apparently using was for recruiting staff members. Basically an "eff yo couch!" to DTO. To which they broke even I'd say. No Unity Ring imprints though, so it was civil.

Lots of chatter about the plane. I felt like Tattoo was running around the thread today notifying everyone. (yeah, that just dated more than a few people that got that reference)

OV just had a smile. Nothing more, nothing less.

And MattS, who I am actually unfamiliar with, came in with a "Soon..." that drove everyone nuts. Said his number was 70%.

Whole lot of boomage today from multiple folks. Some legit, others...questionable. As I mentioned back some time ago, be wary of people that suddenly pop up and have "inside" sources and "heard this info!" Some folks will turn out to be legit, others are looking for e-cred and striving for those likes. Here's a hint, new folks; just tell SFD she's sharp and you're going to get a like. She's a nice (and sharp) lady like that.

Remind Volly of how young she truly is and you might even get two likes. Remind Ape of his drinking and... well, you might get punched.

The above statements are two-thirds true. SFD is a sharp lady and Volly is a nice mid 30s woman. I have no idea about Ape punching anyone, but you can ask Racist Joe if he ever turns back up after insulting Ape.

LWS posted on TOS that nobody on the UT side is opposed to a Gruden hire. If he declines, it will all be on him. Kind of gave himself an out, but overall, I love the message.

Harry Vols bringing rumors and whispers that Gruden is all but done.

And Trey Wallace bringing the heat on the Grumors not being Grumors but more like Gru...facts on talk radio. I didn't know him until earlier, but apparently he's the real deal.

Apparently, KiddieDoc or Freak don't do Roman Numerals that well since 30 is three X's and some Nanny Filters tend to blank it out. But somehow we skipped to 31. Understandable with work filters and all, but don't cheat us out of a perfectly good number!

And someone fixed the mistake not long after they saw the pitchforks and torches outside their house.

But great news, Doyle's Grudometer was saved! No apart time, no foster home arrangements and no feeling left out. It's proudly waiting for that time to chime in with the Spice Girls to alert him of the impending announcement.

Also, there seems to be a massive shortage of Windex in Doyle's hometown. Mrs. Doyle is most unhappy with the stench of garbage truck and ammonia in her home.

As a reminder, we were informed (educated maybe?) by SFD some time back that we would be invaded by the unwashed masses clamoring for their time in the spotlight after the announcement. They shunned us before, but suddenly our best friends and "knew it all along." No big deal, our tent is large enough to welcome everyone and bring them into the family. Bygones are bygones. We'll all look back and chuckle at this eventually while basking in the glow of beating Alabama's ass like a red headed stepchild. (this is a combination of B Roll and follow up reporting, folks)

But I swear, if any of you new folks show up with "If Gruden doesn't come, what do you think about Mullen..." consider yourself warned it's been discussed, analyzed, beaten within an inch of it's life and the same answer will follow as from all the other times before. You will feel the wrath of the Gruden threads. Just take it elsewhere.

But I will comment that it was a wild ride today. And while we all do love our "soon!" posts, I do believe we are closer than ever to that magical "soon!" moment. I came on board just as the last Grudenmania was in full swing and I don't recall it being quite this lively. One minor blip on the radar about an alleged meeting of the entire AD with Currie and Big Jim Haslam in attendance telling everyone to get behind Jones or GTFO...okay, I added that last part for dramatic effect. Anyway, that caused emotions to slightly drop, but went right back up almost immediately. So much so, even Coasty was impressed and put his pants back on.

From the entire Volnation News Team, I'm Grand Vol and I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time like tears in rain.








(All information herein is specifically parody unless otherwise indicated by real posters or events)

Ricardo Montalban, Hervé Villechaize!

 

[volinSmyrna]

Have some printed with GTFO printed on them.

 

[Boca Vol]

Mike Riley screwed us by turning them down to stay at Oregon State.

I didn't know he was their top target. Makes sense, though. What a strange turn of events that was.