Official Jon Gruden Thread 33

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From Hubbs

"Waufle is an old coaching colleague of his who might be his DL if Gruden decides to take a job either in the NFL or in college. Again, I still think the percentages are low that Gruden is the Vols next coach."
 
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ACvol3 said:
Whatever happened to the bender avi guy? The old gruden threads reminded me of him and I haven't seen him post in forever. What was his sn?
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Yeah I used to talk to that dude a lot, he was negative as hell but a fun guy lol his name is slipping my mind.
 
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golfballs said:
Anything happen on the broadcast tonight? Has Gruden said anything about VN? Pocket presents? Anything?
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The fact that there has been zero mention of UT, makes me feel like this proves he's at least entertaining the idea. It's not like EVERYONE at this point hasn't heard about the Grumors so for none of the analysts to make mention of it, makes me believe he's asked them not to.

And, the only reason he would ask them not to, is if there was a deal in play.

If there wasn't, I don't see why they wouldn't at least make mention of it so he could shoot it down or, at the least, talk about it.
 
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Hawkpilot said:
Dish is on a tight timeline to get their spectrum (quantity) of wireless service to the market. The quickest way is on someone else's equipment, then build your own 5g service on your own time or not at all.

If you can partner with someone who has brand familiarity in the wireless world it is easier to sell your service (tv package). ATT/Directv sell TV/internet together but this would be a cell service streaming tv package. This isn't traditional home internet we're talking about..if it is then i completely misunderstand it.


Again, obtaining ESPN and the rights to stream it when you hold the ability to market it is amazing. If the only way to stream ESPN is to say be a T mobile customer (who would be partnered with Ergen) that would probably generate huge revenue.

ESPN needing to reduce costs to make the sale is what Concep alluded to.

So the question, is Gruden the byproduct or the prize? If any of this is true.
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It's certainly an interesting angle. Truly, I always enjoy your posts. :hi: My thoughts on this is that Ergen's folks know they have to cut Gruden's ESPN contract, and hence are helping him land his next gig (at Tennessee) because he's a byproduct of the downsizing.

The reason Bubba/MIT know Gruden is gone from ESPN is because he has to be. They work for the consulting firm evaluating the strategic nature of this deal. As part, they have used this board as an informal vetting process to evaluate whether they could put all their eggs in the UT basket (the stalking horse), and this thread seemed to validate that opinion.
 
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ChiefTKE said:
Pretty sure they wouldnt do a Sunday presser.
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Lots of stuff needs to happen between now and officially announcing the hire; namely navigating the logistics of bringing together the staff/assistants and ensuring everyone is on the same page. I'm more confident right now than I was in 2012, and that's saying a lot.
 
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Volnbeers said:
lol why does hubbs feel the need to to sign off with "still don't think itll happen" on all his posts?

i mean, we get it. youre at 10%
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I think it's hilarious that he even qualified his 10% post by saying "but it's a longshot" lol like we didn't know what 10% meant
 
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gramey123 said:
Get pass your fixation on Gruden. It's not going to happen. What part of that you don't understand? Move on and let's hire a better candidate...
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Let me help you

Trolling 101.

1) dont use a handle with a local reporter’s name
2) dont show how quickly you set up troll handle by having 123 in name
3) spell corectly
4) GTFO
 
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