Official Jon Gruden Thread 35

[Grand Vol]

Even some of the OK sports radio shows are talking about Gruden lol

Was listening on my way to work and they were talking about coaching vacancies for this year and the possible ones going into the off season. When "what do you think of the rumors of Gruden to Tennessee?" came up, the response was funny.

"I don't think that happens, but I believe it's the part of me that doesn't want it to happen that's overriding my brain. Nobody wants Gruden at Tennessee...except Vol fans. He's the kind of coach that can, and probably would, reset the SEC power base."

The other guy mentioned "yeah, but he's never been in college, never recruited, blah, blah, blah." To which:

"The guy won't have to recruit. You think Nick Saban worries about recruiting? No, he says 'hi, I'm Coach Saban and are you interested in playing football for me?' and gets a staff member a sit down with a recruit. Gruden could do the same thing on his name alone."

Dey scurred out here in Okiehoma.

 

[DougVol]

Is it time for a Troll pole?

 

[#1ManningFan]

Because most of this thread hangs on every word and needs an update every 15 seconds instead of reading and forming their own opinion.

Exactly. Everyone needs to be patient. I believe these "insiders" because the OG's in here have respect for them. So I will as well. Just don't understand the logic of flipping out like a fish because one beat writer says something you don't like hearing.

 

[JohnsCreekVol]

One more thing on the trolling issue...if I was planning on trolling, I never would have posted easily verifiable information about my son playing football, his progress with the team, or his health. Ive never hidden it...in fact many are aware of Ainge calling my son and myself out on the radio a couple of weeks back. I'm probably one of the easiest people to figure out my identity on here. I hope that doesn't happen, but if it does I'll simply be proud that you know who my son is.

Take that from what it's worth, and apply it to WHY somebody would pour cold water on all of this.

Thank you Boro! I was literally about to say that you would be the easiest person to identify based on info you've provided. I appreciate your attitude and the way you share information. And after 2012, I appreciate your willingness to stick around with us this time.

Maybe we will all show up for that tailgate next season. Maryville won't know what hit them 😊

 

[griffdog14]

Just received a text from same person who told me Butch was fired at 3:00am at Missouri that absolutey Currie was on plane, in Tampa putting on full court press. Only negative they’ve told me is Gruden is moving the goal post a bit.

oh boy here we go

 

[volsfor4life]

Today is Thursday and it’s supposed to be a good day.

 

[VolNotInNorthCack]

Boro, I don't believe anyone on this thread thinks you are a troll. Never heard a bad word about you (except behind your back)

Seriously, you are not a troll and we appreciate what you bring to us and also what you can't divulge! Thank you

Hear hear!

 

['Boro-vol]

Thank you Boro! I was literally about to say that you would be the easiest person to identify based on info you've provided. I appreciate your attitude and the way you share information. And after 2012, I appreciate your willingness to stick around with us this time.

Maybe we will all show up for that tailgate next season. Maryville won't know what hit them 😊

We could easily double the attendance.

 

[Vol_atile]

Did y?all see the Dead End BBQ pic on Twitter? On my cell or would copy.

 

[LakeMaryFLVol]

We need a vindictive SOB in this thread to compile screen shots, quotes from these threads, stories from the web, etc so when they day comes and he's announced as our coach, ALL of the non-believers can be called to the mat.

What a glorious f'in day that will be.

I dub thee Sir VolGrude Schadenfreude

 

[EricC1717]

Yes, I sent a tweet asking when was the picture taken. Probably won't hear anything, but my guess is it's an old picture. He's hoping people will scurry in for lunch thinking the Grud would be there.

I saw your response and hit the follow button.

 

[rocketskates]

Man, the national media are being pricks about this.

Gotta ask yourself, if there werent some truth to it would they be so up in arms? I mean, if people were going around saying we wanted Bellichick they would just laugh and dismiss it, but even they can't let the Grumors go.

 

[Behr]

Probably because everyone feels like they need to be reassured every 5 minutes due to what happened in 2012.

It's a little extreme sometimes. Everyone needs to calm down an smoke a doobie or something.

Ya think? Lol.

I just put my boots on.

#Molly

 

[preacherwebb]

Just received a text from same person who told me Butch was fired at 3:00am at Missouri that absolutey Currie was on plane, in Tampa putting on full court press. Only negative they’ve told me is Gruden is moving the goal post a bit.

please elaborate.
:hi:

 

[superdave1984]

Is it time for a Troll pole?

 

[tastycar]

You need to work from home. :birgits_giggle:

Tried that. Knuck and Sara didn't deliver

 

[Vol4ever]

So is Gruden a star or not?

You tell me. If Jon is hired and doesnt win big right away they media will be all over running negative stories, on the other hand if he comes and wins big in the first year there will be positive national stories. Either way it will be a circus.

 

[Grand Vol]

One more thing on the trolling issue...if I was planning on trolling, I never would have posted easily verifiable information about my son playing football, his progress with the team, or his health. Ive never hidden it...in fact many are aware of Ainge calling my son and myself out on the radio a couple of weeks back. I'm probably one of the easiest people to figure out my identity on here. I hope that doesn't happen, but if it does I'll simply be proud that you know who my son is.

Take that from what it's worth, and apply it to WHY somebody would pour cold water on all of this.

Because some people just aren't happy unless others are miserable along with them.

 

[VEKZY]

Is it time for a Troll pole?

You have to pay the troll toll, if you want inside that boy’s soul.

 

[tastycar]

Because some people just aren't happy unless others are miserable along with them.

This is so true. Misery IS happiness to some people.

 

[The Comb]

 

[knucklehead_vol]

You see why people do not share honest opinions and info sometime? I didn't call anyone out by name and will not. Just not my style. I am not a huge regular poster on here but for my 2 cents I will say the ONLY people I 100% trust as "insiders" are LWS, Deerpark and Skeeter when posted and he still worked at UT (oops I meant when he still had contacts at UT lol).

Maybe "compiling" would have been a better word than trolling. I know some people on here have solid info based on what boosters have told them then others that take what some have posted, put a spin on it and then start to make prognostications that are based on what other people posted on the board.

I never want or wanted to douse the Gruden flame with water as I hope as much as anyone it happens. I am just cautioning everyone, based on the 2012 experience, to be careful about hanging on the every word of message board posters not names LWS or Deerpark.

Well you need to re-examine your deepark stance. I felt the sameway in 2012 and that is why i spoke up more this go around. I am no insider. I am an outsider.

 

[andywilson001]

you have to pay the troll toll, if you want inside that boy’s soul.

day man!!

 

[Jake]

Actually, you may have a bigger backyard....but it's "intimate".

Does Maryville play Sewanee in football?

 

[bigmac]

So if Gruden says no...Does his son remain a student at UT?