Official Jon Gruden Thread IX

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VOLtownUSA said:
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I am not one to get all fanatical about a coach that hasn't even been named yet. However, Jason La Confora, who is a credible source, seems to think it's a possibility. I really had two questions that were bugging me about this. The first was why would UT want him? Yes he is a big name hire but signing him does not guarantee victories. It may guarantee you a great signing class, filling the stadium next year, and national exposure. But that is about all you can hang your hat on for a coach that has never been successful at the college level. Keep in mind, he hasn't managed a game or a team since 2008. His record over his last 6 years of coaching was very sub par. He only made it to the playoffs twice and both of those were wild card match ups that the Bucs lost. In comparison, that's an awful lot like Fulmer's digression from the time he won his NC. The Gruden appeal comes more from his TV personality and not his coaching dominance. Dooley has a great TV personality but that didn't make him a great coach. Just something to think about.

My second question was, why would Jon Gruden come to Tennessee. Well that makes more sense than the latter. First off, Gruden obviously likes working with college students. You can see that in the ESPN interviews he has conducted with all the young QBs that are heading to the draft. You can't help but think that he feels confident in his ability to motivate and coach up young athletes. He knows that they respect and admire him which is quite a bit different from coaching the older players who tend to be spoiled and more vocal. Because of this, he probably believes he could be more successful coaching college which is why he is maybe considering coming to UT. The other reason I have is simply this... he has a sour taste in his mouth! For a man like Gruden who takes a lot of pride in his work, don't think for a second that he is ok with his legacy as a football coach. Even though he won a Superbowl, no coach wants to go out being asked to leave! They all want to go out winners. He may see the college game as more winnable. In the pro's, every fan expects getting to the playoffs. Right now at Tennessee, most would be happy with a couple SEC wins and a bowl win of some kind in the next 2-3 years. That alone would guarantee him some measure of success in his return to football. Now if he was taking over for a winning program, that might be a different story. That said, Gruden to Tennessee makes some sense. :good!:
 
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Bam Bam said:
I am not one to get all fanatical about a coach that hasn't even been named yet. However, Jason La Confora, who is a credible source, seems to think it's a possibility. I really had two questions that were bugging me about this. The first was why would UT want him? Yes he is a big name hire but signing him does not guarantee victories. It may guarantee you a great signing class, filling the stadium next year, and national exposure. But that is about all you can hang your hat on for a coach that has never been successful at the college level. Keep in mind, he hasn't managed a game or a team since 2008. His record over his last 6 years of coaching was very sub par. He only made it to the playoffs twice and both of those were wild card match ups that the Bucs lost. In comparison, that's an awful lot like Fulmer's digression from the time he won his NC. The Gruden appeal comes more from his TV personality and not his coaching dominance. Dooley has a great TV personality but that didn't make him a great coach. Just something to think about.

My second question was, why would Jon Gruden come to Tennessee. Well that makes more sense than the latter. First off, Gruden obviously likes working with college students. You can see that in the ESPN interviews he has conducted with all the young QBs that are heading to the draft. You can't help but think that he feels confident in his ability to motivate and coach up young athletes. He knows that they respect and admire him which is quite a bit different from coaching the older players who tend to be spoiled and more vocal. Because of this, he probably believes he could be more successful coaching college which is why he is maybe considering coming to UT. The other reason I have is simply this... he has a sour taste in his mouth! For a man like Gruden who takes a lot of pride in his work, don't think for a second that he is ok with his legacy as a football coach. Even though he won a Superbowl, no coach wants to go out being asked to leave! They all want to go out winners. He may see the college game as more winnable. In the pro's, every fan expects getting to the playoffs. Right now at Tennessee, most would be happy with a couple SEC wins and a bowl win of some kind in the next 2-3 years. That alone would guarantee him some measure of success in his return to football. Now if he was taking over for a winning program, that might be a different story. That said, Gruden to Tennessee makes some :good!:sense.
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Tl;dr. But yes. Much smoke for Gruden to the Vols. Will be epic when he is announced.


Bam Bam said:
I am not one to get all fanatical about a coach that hasn't even been named yet. However, Jason La Confora, who is a credible source, seems to think it's a possibility. I really had two questions that were bugging me about this. The first was why would UT want him? Yes he is a big name hire but signing him does not guarantee victories. It may guarantee you a great signing class, filling the stadium next year, and national exposure. But that is about all you can hang your hat on for a coach that has never been successful at the college level. Keep in mind, he hasn't managed a game or a team since 2008. His record over his last 6 years of coaching was very sub par. He only made it to the playoffs twice and both of those were wild card match ups that the Bucs lost. In comparison, that's an awful lot like Fulmer's digression from the time he won his NC. The Gruden appeal comes more from his TV personality and not his coaching dominance. Dooley has a great TV personality but that didn't make him a great coach. Just something to think about.

My second question was, why would Jon Gruden come to Tennessee. Well that makes more sense than the latter. First off, Gruden obviously likes working with college students. You can see that in the ESPN interviews he has conducted with all the young QBs that are heading to the draft. You can't help but think that he feels confident in his ability to motivate and coach up young athletes. He knows that they respect and admire him which is quite a bit different from coaching the older players who tend to be spoiled and more vocal. Because of this, he probably believes he could be more successful coaching college which is why he is maybe considering coming to UT. The other reason I have is simply this... he has a sour taste in his mouth! For a man like Gruden who takes a lot of pride in his work, don't think for a second that he is ok with his legacy as a football coach. Even though he won a Superbowl, no coach wants to go out being asked to leave! They all want to go out winners. He may see the college game as more winnable. In the pro's, every fan expects getting to the playoffs. Right now at Tennessee, most would be happy with a couple SEC wins and a bowl win of some kind in the next 2-3 years. That alone would guarantee him some measure of success in his return to football. Now if he was taking over for a winning program, that might be a different story. That said, Gruden to Tennessee makes some :good!:sense.
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TEX_VOLFAN said:
I feel sorry for man, I really do! I've been where you are and I hate it for you! Seel professional help. These herbs and shiz only make it worse!
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You feel sorry for man???? Seel professional help? Whats a seel? Did you mean a seal? I don't seek out animals for intellectual help. Herbs? I despise drugs. It took you ten mins to type out that ineligible horse crap. Why did it take you 10 mins. to type out that gibberish? Seems your feelings are a tad bit misplaced. Jmo tifwiw?
 
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Escape Goat said:
You feel sorry for man???? Seel professional help? Whats a seel? Did you mean a seal? I don't seek out animals for intellectual help. Herbs? I despise drugs. It took you ten mins to type out that ineligible horse crap. Why did it take you 10 mins. to type out that gibberish? Seems your feelings are a tad bit misplaced. Jmo tifwiw?
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I feels better doesn't it? You'll sleep better trust me!
 
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TEX_VOLFAN said:
I feels better doesn't it? You'll sleep better trust me!
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You feels better? Thats nice to see. I like VN. Let's stop this while we are sorta ahead. You started a "fight" (unprovoked mibd you) with me, and you got majorly outclassed by my humor. It's ok. Not like anyone will see this tomorrow. I promise you voltown won't quote these posts to show everyone how owned you got today.
 
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