Official Jon Gruden Thread 36

[crparker21]

Where is swain at?

He will come out today with bad news. Then a couple hours later flip back, then flip again. Not sure why anybody is following what he says.

 

[Ibracadabra]

Apologies for the early morning ramblings: I’ve got a one-month-old Vol fan that’s keeping me and the Mrs. in zombie mode

I’ve lurked anonymously on the boards since 09 and been a VN guy since 12. In that time I’ve sorted through the trolls, Lovie Smith’s plane, Charlie Strong’s 100%, the elation of Kiffin’s hire, and the anarchy of The Night of the Burning Matresses (in fact I was on campus for the latter). Through all of that I’ve come to trust one poster above all others and thaf’s AV. Correct me if I’m wrong, but AV said if Gruden gives a hard no, he would be back to let us know, right? So until I hear it from him, I’m 100%.

Same here, man.

 

[LakeMaryFLVol]

Guy shakes his head, mutters "unh-unh."

What's that mean? "No"? "I'm not telling"? "Can't answer right now"? "Not going there with you"?

I think a lot of low-grade local and national media types are learning how to interpret English, the hard way, during this coaching search.

They think they heard their source say one thing, but he meant another. They look foolish for dragging their listeners, readers, or viewers down a blind alley, only to discover the truth days later.

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Another dynamic at work: waves in a kiddie pool. Wave starts in one place as a circular expansion, then hits the wall of the pool and starts reflecting back. Within seconds, there's this really complex pattern of peaks and troughs, almost impossible to believe it all started from one single pebble dropping into the water.

Like that, information in the local media, online chat rooms, and twitterverse is going out, reflecting off a wall, reflecting off another wall, and coming back to the source looking and sounding a little different. Seems like "corroborating evidence" to the original bit of news, when in fact is IS that original news, handled a few times..

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We're in the quiet period. Very little news is going to escape from sources in the know. An announcement date has been decided, but the media won't be invited until 24-48 hours out.

Pretty much everything you hear during this period is a reporter misunderstanding what he thought he heard, or "reflected" information circling back again from a different angle.

I don't even think there's any truth to the idea that the university puts out negative rumors to slow the roll of the crowd. I don't think they are putting out any info at all. It just seems that way because of the dynamics above.

Good morning everyone. He's coming, and all we can do is enjoy the wait until he arrives.

Go Vols!

Everyone should print this out and put it on your desk for next week...

 

[Volsfaninva917]

On another note, the Gus Malzhan to Arky talk is really heating up and the Chip Kelly to Florida talk hasn't slowed. If those 2 things come to light and we end up with a coach from Memphis State I will be pissed

 

[river rat]

Like that, information in the local media, online chat rooms, and twitterverse is going out, reflecting off a wall, reflecting off another wall, and coming back to the source looking and sounding a little different. Seems like "corroborating evidence" to the original bit of news, when in fact is IS that original news, handled a few times..

This exactly.

 

[SmokeyLives]

Give me Gruden. If not Gruden. Then I want Cooter. Cant I have my Gruden and my Cooter too? Now that would be Grutopia! Would make me Gruphoric. Would be Grudtastic. Leading to Grugasm.....

 

[aredfox28]

Where is swain at?

No clue, i sent a message on the text box and Facebook asking where they were...

 

[FLVOL_79]

My thought process is Sunday following LSU or Tuesday. Theoretically, we lose to LSU and our bowl chances are gone. Thats the only thing holding all of this back. There's nothing to worry about being overshadowed at that point. We have one last week of football and Gruden will recruit next week and be here for the big official visitor weekend. *hopefully.

Nothing theoretical about what is going to happen tomorrow at that game..

 

[Paukotajs]

heather said her and 4 others are the only ones in the know...

That's weird, I did not hear her say that this morning. Sounds like something she would say though. I love how Tyler was quoting Hyams as if he is the go to guy on the subject of gruden lore.

 

[Komodo7]

Yeah, I keep thinking no way he would let his son take the major flak for him. I mean, dude would probably have to leave school.

When does the semester end?? Announce after that?

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

On another note, the Gus Malzhan to Arky talk is really heating up and the Chip Kelly to Florida talk hasn't slowed. If those 2 things come to light and we end up with a coach from Memphis State I will be pissed

I dont understand Malzahan to Arkansas. Why would he trade a Porsche for a Gremlin? I could see it if were a lateral move but Arkansas is not in Auburns league.

 

[TN Outlaw]

On another note, the Gus Malzhan to Arky talk is really heating up and the Chip Kelly to Florida talk hasn't slowed. If those 2 things come to light and we end up with a coach from Memphis State I will be pissed

So with Gus leaving that would open a clear alley for CKS to come be Grudens D coach

 

[FLVOL_79]

If Gruden says no this time after all this and having the chance to put the stuff to bed I will be pissed at him. But with his son going to school there I can't see him doing that. That would just be cruel to do that to you're own son and put him through all the crap he would catch.

Kid can transfer..

 

[otis72]

That's weird, I did not hear her say that this morning. Sounds like something she would say though. I love how Tyler was quoting Hyams as if he is the go to guy on the subject of gruden lore.

she said her and jimmy and the rest of wmnl were in the know..

 

[Volsfaninva917]

I dont understand Malzahan to Arkansas. Why would he trade a Porsche for a Gremlin? I could see it if were a lateral move but Arkansas is not in Auburns league.

Auburn is crazy, Gus see's the writing on the wall there. They were talking about firing him if he didn't beat UGA, crazy talk.

 

[overseasorange2]

Lol

I was watching the PF show yesterday, and Peter Burns(Who I respect much more then PF) was saying that UT should end the Gruden rumor mill. It's not fair to the fans or players. Either they announce it's a done deal or Gruden says he is not interested. There is NO GOOD reason to keep it a secret. Hell, could it be any more distracting to the players or coaches than it already is? Basically, **** or get off the pot! For once, I agree with him.
Again UT administration fails:rock::rock:After being off here for 12 hours, I can't believe we are still were we were yesterday afternoon. GEEEEEZZZZZ.

 

[Orange_Vol1321]

Kid can transfer..

He would probably have to.

 

[Doyle Hargraves]

You don't have to. But you're welcome to if/when Gruden finally just comes out with a "No." or we announce Mullen as coach.

No offense but why are you in the Gruden thread?
You obviously want Mullen.
It just seems like you would be much happier in the Mullen thread or is it just lonely over there?

 

[SoonerVol]

I was watching the PF show yesterday, and Peter Burns(Who I respect much more then PF) was saying that UT should end the Gruden rumor mill. It's not fair to the fans or players. Either they announce it's a done deal or Gruden says he is not interested. There is NO GOOD reason to keep it a secret. Hell, could it be any more distracting to the players or coaches than it already is? Basically, **** or get off the pot! For once, I agree with him.
Again UT administration fails:rock::rock:After being off here for 12 hours, I can't believe we are still were we were yesterday afternoon. GEEEEEZZZZZ.

Agree. It benefits neither party by allowing this to linger.

 

[TNJOKER]

People just need to snap back to reality.

Gonna be hard after this ride. Best thrill ride I've been on since the American scream machine at six flags.

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[volinSmyrna]

I dont understand Malzahan to Arkansas. Why would he trade a Porsche for a Gremlin? I could see it if were a lateral move but Arkansas is not in Auburns league.

Auburn will always be 2nd fiddle in that state. Arkansas is the only show in that state. Plus, that is where he is from. Who knows, but it is intriguing.

 

[Give_All_Vol]

I was watching the PF show yesterday, and Peter Burns(Who I respect much more then PF) was saying that UT should end the Gruden rumor mill. It's not fair to the fans or players. Either they announce it's a done deal or Gruden says he is not interested. There is NO GOOD reason to keep it a secret. Hell, could it be any more distracting to the players or coaches than it already is? Basically, **** or get off the pot! For once, I agree with him.
Again UT administration fails:rock::rock:After being off here for 12 hours, I can't believe we are still were we were yesterday afternoon. GEEEEEZZZZZ.

I mean they weren't going to make an announcement in the middle of the night. Hang in there. I could see it being today but that's just me being hopeful probably

 

[bray2milton]

I was watching the PF show yesterday, and Peter Burns(Who I respect much more then PF) was saying that UT should end the Gruden rumor mill. It's not fair to the fans or players. Either they announce it's a done deal or Gruden says he is not interested. There is NO GOOD reason to keep it a secret. Hell, could it be any more distracting to the players or coaches than it already is? Basically, **** or get off the pot! For once, I agree with him.
Again UT administration fails:rock::rock:After being off here for 12 hours, I can't believe we are still were we were yesterday afternoon. GEEEEEZZZZZ.

That’s what I have been thinking for a while now.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Give me Gruden. If not Gruden. Then I want Cooter. Cant I have my Gruden and my Cooter too? Now that would be Grutopia! Would make me Gruphoric. Would be Grudtastic. Leading to Grugasm.....

Sounds Grudifying

 

[allvol]

I usually try to be circumspect, but I will try to be blunt.


Didn't Gruden say yesterday that he wanted to be respectful of the coaches? He didn't want his hiring to overshadow the game Saturday. But there's just been too much hype. The only way to keep the lid on is to slam it down hard. Ergo, "Gruden said no! It's looking like UT missed!"

Come on guys. You were told this would happen.

BuenosGrudos! Hope everyone has a Grude day! 😎