Official Jon Gruden Thread VII

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'Boro-vol said:
There is a really good reason this info is starting to come out like this. A big step was made on Tuesday that these media guys are hearing about. It was the one step that would make them stick their necks out.
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and that step would be?

I know you can't/won't say...but had to ask :thumbsup:

edit: nevermind...you did say it:clapping:
 
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'Boro-vol said:
I apologize for the wrong acronym....again I've heard it referred to both ways.
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I can only speak from a business perspective in buying and selling companies. I have no experience with personal services contracts of this type or the accepted practices when hiring coaches.

That said, they generally document an agreement that has been reached and the important points. They are then used by the lawyers to draft the actual binding agreement. I used them to try to limit the time and expense of "lawyering" the deal and due diligence.

Just my business experience and I have no idea if coaching hires are handled the same way but I suspect they are very similar.
 
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bcartervol98 said:
Its like leaving a deposit to hold a "big ticket item". What it means is there is a commitment between two parties as a precursor to a final contract. It is usually the final step before it becomes a fully binding legal agreement.

Thing is if you decide to not "buy" that big ticket item, you get your deposit back and no harm no foul. Kind of the same way, either party could back out with no ramifications, but usually they do not since it would be unprofessional to do so.
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It also shows that each side was serious enough to negotiate the material terms to a conclusion. In my experience, there is a significant emotional hurdle that is cleared at this point and both sides are fully "vested" in the deal. The deal can still fall apart, but most make it to conclusion.

As for Dooley coaching out, I don't see why this changes anything. We are to close to the finish line to change course now. They might announce next week that he will not be retained beyond this season but still coach the last game.

This would clear the way for a Gruden announcement the week after Thanksgiving.
 
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ILVFL said:
Just got done reading the last few pages. Boro bringing the boom worthy info. Thanks man. Add to that the media starting to report stuff and things are getting even more exciting!
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I didn't really bring it.....I just clarified. Several other OG's brought it to you a couple of days ago.
 
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Good afternoon Grudenites. Am I to understand. That a major move has taken place today? I just got home from teaching all day. And yes I know about reading the cliff notes.
 
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1world1love said:
Right on. Absolutely huge if true.

I wonder if they can prohibit discussions for other jobs while the MOU is in effect? I seem to remember hearing that Saban originally wouldn't sign one because it prevented him from discussing other positions.

Any legal beagles know if that is possible?
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He could, but unless the MOU contemplates that, it would be bad form on his part IMO.
 
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Hogville...


I was in Tampa a few weeks back and had 1040AM on the dial. They spent about an hour discussing the possibility of Gruden going to Tenn. Basically saying if Gruden goes the college route, it has to be Tenn. Had a few Tenn reporters and bloggers on talking about the pros/cons. Never mentioned Arkansas or any NFL team as a potential landing spot for Gruden services.
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'Boro-vol said:
I didn't really bring it.....I just clarified. Several other OG's brought it to you a couple of days ago.
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Well thanks anyways. I always haven't been able to read through here properly. The cliff notes do help though. But there are little nuggets in these threads that often don't get mentioned there. So thanks to all who provide info and clear things up for the rest of us Grudes!
 
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TOP said:
Duckman is really trolling Grudenville.

Tony Basilio
Clay Travis
Chris Mortensen
Jason La Canfora
HTTR
Mr.SEC

These are the guys that have said Tennessee. Most of them have said it today and Duckman is talking about how the Gruden stuff has gone public for Arkansas today. Really? Sure doesn't look like it.

It's like he's using everything said about Tennessee and saying it's Arkansas.


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Good Lord..:jpshakehead:
 
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EZE said:
He could, but unless the MOU contemplates that, it would be bad form on his part IMO.
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Every one I ever had in business absolutely had no shop and confidentiality provisions for a period of time. Just my opinion but the agreement wouldn't be worth much if both sides can enter into negotiations with other parties while the agreement is in effect.

Again, this might night be an accepted practice in coaching hires.
 
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EZE said:
I think you are the first to mention a signed MOU.
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The other OG's hinted at it Tuesday night. It's in the cliff notes.

I just wanted to clarify why the media.was starting to run with this story. They've gotten wind of this development.
 
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'Boro-vol said:
The other OG's hinted at it Tuesday night. It's in the cliff notes.
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This will be huge for the program.. I miss the games being so loud while playing FL or bama .. that you cannothear a thing.. and the other team has to take a time out because the oline cannot hear.. if this happens.. Knoxville will go back to normal :) then the LK and the DD days will be well worth it.. without their failures.. Gruden probably would have never made it here. Go Vols!
 
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golf said:
Every one I ever had in business absolutely had no shop and confidentiality provisions for a period of time. Just my opinion but the agreement wouldn't be worth much if both sides can enter into negotiations with other parties while the agreement is in effect.

Again, this might night be an accepted practice in coaching hires.
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I don't deal with coaching contracts either. It absolutely could have those provisions in there, we'll just never know. I can see why UT would want them, though, because it is potentially harmed by passing on other candidates by thinking a deal is in place.
 
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golf said:
Every one I ever had in business absolutely had no shop and confidentiality provisions for a period of time. Just my opinion but the agreement wouldn't be worth much if both sides can enter into negotiations with other parties while the agreement is in effect.

Again, this might night be an accepted practice in coaching hires.
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Agree with this and would assume it applies to coaching as well. Don't want the other party to be able to leverage your offer in other negotiations.
 
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Ulysees E. McGill said:
God I love Jackson Hole. Most beautiful place on earth.:hi:
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I lived there for a year and Alaska for 10. Jackson hole wins as the most beautiful but the tourists engulf the place in the summer its brutal. A town of 5,000 people getting one million visitors in 3 months is no bueno.
 
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golf said:
Every one I ever had in business absolutely had no shop and confidentiality provisions for a period of time. Just my opinion but the agreement wouldn't be worth much if both sides can enter into negotiations with other parties while the agreement is in effect.

Again, this might night be an accepted practice in coaching hires.
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Thanks.

That is what I thought, but I wasn't sure.
 
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