Official Jon Gruden Thread III

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orange parmejohn said:
lol the silence cant be considered a good things. false rumors die and go away.
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I understand that we have to take the "insiders" at their word, and that's a gamble. However, quite a few keep scoffing simply because media members keep refuting the Gruden to UT deal. Even if it's true and they're aware of it, it's not like they can report on it yet. The AD is their lifeblood; it provides them with the info they need to sustain their publications/websites/etc. and their jobs. Report it now, and the AD will cut them off.

Anyhow, I'm not saying it's a done deal. I don't know either. What I am saying though is that the silence is not as bad as it may seem, especially if the reports from yesterday are relatively accurate.
 
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ericberry4heisman said:
Just reading the last few pages to catch up, it seems nobody is so sure anymore.

Are the insiders still staying with their story or have they changed course?
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If you go back Gruden Thread I nothing has changed from the OG's. The timeline is still just as it was and a few have chimed in later with corroborating stories and others with grand stories of contracts being signed. Recently an influx of vollyannas and nega-grudes have attempted to derail the happy thread but nothing has changed and the OG's with insight have not changed what they said weeks ago. The OG founding fathers have been very consistent with info.
 
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My inside sources tell me that Gruden is recruiting Blue Ticks across America due to the current Smokey not being able to cut well. His recovery from surgery has not gone as plan. It seems he has been skipping out on rehab for his leg fwiw
 
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ericberry4heisman said:
Just reading the last few pages to catch up, it seems nobody is so sure anymore.

Are the insiders still staying with their story or have they changed course?
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I did not join this group to wavier because I don't hear news each day, if that is what people think, well I don't know what to say.

This is going to be a long haul with many misleading stories, news articles and ideas from everwhere. I believe what some good insiders have posted and untill they retrack their statements I am looking for King Gruden
 
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volprof said:
I understand that we have to take the "insiders" at their word, and that's a gamble. However, quite a few keep scoffing simply because media members keep refuting the Gruden to UT deal. Even if it's true and they're aware of it, it's not like they can report on it yet. The AD is their lifeblood; it provides them with the info they need to sustain their publications/websites/etc. and their jobs. Report it now, and the AD will cut them off.

Anyhow, I'm not saying it's a done deal. I don't know either. What I am saying though is that the silence is not as bad as it may seem, especially if the reports from yesterday are relatively accurate.
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point taken. if they know their is some merit to these rumors why publicly deny them?
 
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volprof said:
I understand that we have to take the "insiders" at their word, and that's a gamble. However, quite a few keep scoffing simply because media members keep refuting the Gruden to UT deal. Even if it's true and they're aware of it, it's not like they can report on it yet. The AD is their lifeblood; it provides them with the info they need to sustain their publications/websites/etc. and their jobs. Report it now, and the AD will cut them off.

Anyhow, I'm not saying it's a done deal. I don't know either. What I am saying though is that the silence is not as bad as it may seem, especially if the reports from yesterday are relatively accurate.
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Speaking as a journalist, you're just flat out wrong about that. If anyone in the media had news this big with the potential to break this story, they would do it. Without hesitation. It would be the story of their lives and there's no way they would sit on it. If they had the information they would be reporting it because it would be their big break. It would basically be like hitting the lottery.
 
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smyrnavol said:
Speaking as a journalist, you're just flat out wrong about that. If anyone in the media had news this big with the potential to break this story, they would do it. Without hesitation. It would be the story of their lives and there's no way they would sit on it. If they had the information they would be reporting it because it would be their big break. It would basically be like hitting the lottery.
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No. Nobody directly involved in the situation is going to directly tell anyone in the media that this is happening. That is what it would take for anybody in the media to report this, and leverage their credibility on it.

Media members know if they reported every third hand source they heard, their careers would be a joke.

Doesn't mean I believe the rumors, though.
 
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I feel like a native American and the football forum came over here like the Magna Carta. Us Gruds need to sign no agreements.
 
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I'm an OG, I've wanted Gruden for the past three coaching searches. I've been in this thread non stop since the first post of thread one, and no disrespect to anyone who has heard differently but skeeter says no body within the AD has even mentioned Gruden, and that if a deal is in place, Hart is the only person within the AD that knows about it. I trust skeeter over everyone on this board, it is apparent to me that he KNOWS. He has a proven track record, one that I can't ignore. I think Dooley is done, but in no way do I believe that a deal with Gruden is done. I hope by all accounts that I am wrong, but I just don't see how that is plausible right now.
 
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smyrnavol said:
Speaking as a journalist, you're just flat out wrong about that. If anyone in the media had news this big with the potential to break this story, they would do it. Without hesitation. It would be the story of their lives and there's no way they would sit on it. If they had the information they would be reporting it because it would be their big break. It would basically be like hitting the lottery.
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As a journalist, would you break the story at the cost of alienating yourself from the AD and the coaching staff about to take the helm?

I ask because some believe that journalists, not counting the ones completely in the dark, are holding off until certain things are finalized, ex. Dooley formally let go/step down. Not saying that's the case just that it has been thrown out there.
 
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Coastypop said:
Wow ... had me worried for a minute there
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I honestly think there are a ton of people jumping on a chance to get e-cred here. I believe a select few (only those calling this for a few weeks). The rest are full of shat. I'm way less confident than yesterday, but I knew this was going to be a roller coaster ride. Hopefully more good news soon, and alot of these noobs in here leave soon too.
 
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Volgrad98 said:
As a journalist, would you break the story at the cost of alienating yourself from the AD and the coaching staff about to take the helm?

I ask because some believe that journalists, not counting the ones completely in the dark, are holding off until certain things are finalized, ex. Dooley formally let go/step down. Not saying that's the case just that it has been thrown out there.
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I'm a journalist as well, and it depends. The other poster is correct as this story would be HUGE for anyone who reported it but it is possible that the AD could deny them access in the future if they break without permission. If it was me though, I'd break this story in a second and not think twice.
 
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VOLout8 said:
I feel like a native American and the football forum came over here like the Magna Carta. Us Gruds need to sign no agreements.
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The butt-hurt and down-trodden want to believe and if this happens they will all be Grudenites. They vent and spew their vitriol due to the hopelessness of thinking Dooley could turn it around.
 
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wU-Tang Vol said:
My inside sources tell me that Gruden is recruiting Blue Ticks across America due to the current Smokey not being able to cut well. His recovery from surgery has not gone as plan. It seems he has been skipping out on rehab for his leg fwiw
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Here's mine.. his name is Neyland though..
 

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ericberry4heisman said:
I'm an OG, I've wanted Gruden for the past three coaching searches. I've been in this thread non stop since the first post of thread one, and no disrespect to anyone who has heard differently but skeeter says no body within the AD has even mentioned Gruden, and that if a deal is in place, Hart is the only person within the AD that knows about it. I trust skeeter over everyone on this board, it is apparent to me that he KNOWS. He has a proven track record, one that I can't ignore. I think Dooley is done, but in no way do I believe that a deal with Gruden is done. I hope by all accounts that I am wrong, but I just don't see how that is plausible right now.
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This. Skeeter has a PROVEN track record. Most of his info has been in recruiting in the past, but he's been dead on, unlike so many that say whatever they want and then backtrack later.
 
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