Official Jon Gruden thread 32.

[BearCat204]

I mean I hope you’re right, but it took this AD, what, 5 weeks to fire a coach that was supposedly already fired (if you believe the info shared here). I’m not expecting quick, not in terms of hours, or days.

Two totally different timelines IMO

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

Phase 1: Fire Butch, Phase 2: Hire Lane Kiffin, Phase 3: Win National Championship

fify

 

[Squints]

Obviously John Currie is not going to be announcing a new coach today. That would be completely ridiculous I have not been paying as close attention to this thread because it was causing me blood pressure problems. If he does have someone already in place he would never come out and announce the new hire on the same day that he announced the firing of the previous coach. The “search“ has to go on for a period of time to give the appearance that people were interviewed and that he did his due diligence on finding the best candidate. I am guessing one week.

Most of what you posted does not apply to this circumstance. For highly specialized positions, multiple candidates do not have to be interviewed. If the appropriate documentation has been agreed to (think MOU here), nothing would preclude Currie from moving forward at this point. With that said, I don't anticipate an announcement tonight. When that time will come doesn't matter at this point, at least not to me. I'm more concerned with the candidate than the timing.

 

[TrapVol]

Sorry guys. My mistake. I got trolled. Have mercy.

 

[BearCat204]

I’m just curious what people think. Pointing to a very rare exception as a possibility is not a terribly smart way to govern expectations.

I know of people who have been struck by lightning, but that doesn’t keep me from going outside.

Noone is expecting it today and I don't think anyone but you suggested as much.

 

[Boston Vol]

Not saying they announce anything today, but expect this to be quick.

If it is happening, I wouldn’t be surprised if the news broke Tuesday morning and there’s a press conference on Wednesday or Thursday.

 

[VOL_Lyfe]

This thread is awesome.

This is the forum Fun-Vee. All other threads are the Hum-Drum-Vee. :good!:

 

[Coastypop]

If Gruden does not become the next coach it will not be because of anything on the Tennessee side. It will be because he doesn’t want to do it.

That is what I believe but am not sold that Gruden wants to do it... but hope I am wrong


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[peerless98]

Oh I’m sorry, how about intellectually and developmentally disabled.

That would be much better.

 

[SDV]

This was taken by a family friend at McGhee Tyson about 15 minutes ago:

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So he’s leaving Knoxville?

 

[Dudleys87]

If true, still insane. No way are they paying that. And I don't know anybody in their right mind who would want us to pay that for Jimbo.

It’s probably not that high but I know it’s a lot and he’d be foolish to leave and someone would be foolish to pay.

Swain said he has heard other recruits have been called with the same pitch also. tifwiw

I don’t doubt it knowing the other story has been confirmned. All I meant was anyone who’s had an unpleasant experience with Butch is gonna spin it however they see fit.

It’s bad yes but probably not as bad as some will portray it

 

[onevol74]

If Gruden was announced today, then I'm calling in sick tomorrow.

I am retired but will do the same.

 

[gordonr24]

This was taken by a family friend at McGhee Tyson about 15 minutes ago:

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Nice try

 

[revjayp]

What I hate most about firing Jones today (I wanted it and am glad, not my point) is the probable 2 weeks of speculation and crappy choices we have to hear about. We need a program changer that can develop players and get them into the league. Not a motivational speaker or a slightly better version of Butch. Listening to Aaron Hayden yesterday, I agree completely that we need a TN man. Not just somebody that wants a better job.

 

[daj2576]

Two totally different timelines IMO

But all based on information, or extrapolation therefrom, from the same “sources”.

 

[VFL92]

This was taken by a family friend at McGhee Tyson about 15 minutes ago:

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Makes sense. Checks out of Charlotte hotel an hour ago. Now flying commercial OUT of Knoxville.

 

[peyton4heisman]

If Gruden was announced today, then I'm calling in sick tomorrow.

If Gruden was announced today, I'm signing up for every Voluntary Overtime shift available and taking complete advantage of the inexhaustible energy I will no doubt have for the next 2 months

 

[IN Jed]

Lot of Mullen smoke in the media.

His agent driving up what florida will have to pay him.

 

[Sioux_Billy540]

Wow- testimony from the witnesses said Jimmy knew. Amazing. Still need to distance from him. He's breaking down.

One of my old professors went to school with Jimmy. He said it wouldn't be hard for him to believe that Jimmy didn't know just because the guy just isn't that smart. Bill, smarty guy. His dad, smart guy. Jimmy, though? A completely different story. If his managing sense is anything like his football sense, I could believe it.

 

[BearCat204]

This was taken by a family friend at McGhee Tyson about 15 minutes ago:

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Do not believe and doesn't make a bit of sense lol. He supposedly has full use of the Haslam jet so why woild he be sitting at the airport. Come on

 

[Boston Vol]

My Grudometer has gone from about 95% to 40% post-Butch firing. Several national media outlets reporting now that we have had serious discussions about Mullen and that Greg Schiano is under serious consideration as well. UGH. Not exciting or encouraging at all....

That doesn’t mean anything. Remember during the 2008 coaching search everyone talked about Butch Davis being the number one target and we never even talked to him about the job.

 

[goinuponatuesday]

This was taken by a family friend at McGhee Tyson about 15 minutes ago:

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He has been using haslam plane so why is he waiting for a southwest flight?

 

[volforlife98]

I’m just curious what people think. Pointing to a very rare exception as a possibility is not a terribly smart way to govern expectations.

I know of people who have been struck by lightning, but that doesn’t keep me from going outside.

Governing expectations? What? I think you're taking my comment a bit too seriously.

 

[daj2576]

Noone is expecting it today and I don't think anyone but you suggested as much.

I haven’t suggested anything. I simply asked if someone who pointed out that Texas fired and hired in the same day was common.

 

[Dudleys87]

If Gruden does not become the next coach it will not be because of anything on the Tennessee side. It will be because he doesn’t want to do it.

This eludes to what others have also posted.