Official Jon Gruden thread XLI

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Grand_Vol - daannnggg! I like you. I really, really like you.


FYI~ I don't know who is playing me in the voice over, but you can read this in the voice of your choice:)
 
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GV..Happy Thanksgiving

Excellent synopsis. The 2015 piece is awesome. The "Dobbs" factor was definitely unpredictable.

How does Blackburn play into everything? Why isn't he the current AD? It seems like this would have been an easier sell with him as AD. I know here was a vote, but if enough boosters wanted the Gruden agenda why not go with David? Maybe Pill has some insight on this. Also, was Jones going to be fired after KY but the KB situation caused the delay?

Just trying to fill in a few holes.
 
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OrangePill said:
  • Gruden 100% was not at Calhouns last Saturday.
  • No press conference on Monday. As long as nothing has changed, leaks will start late Sunday and a press conference would be on Tuesday.
  • I have not been told that Gruden is no longer a done deal, and I feel like I would have.
  • Early Friday afternoon you will hear about an interview. I'm not sure if it will actually occur or if we are just scratching Sexton's back.
  • Was told that Mullen is not interested in the Florida job even if he is offered it. He has shown some interest in our job. Was told that his wife more or less will decide what he does.
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Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, OP. :)
 
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Hawkpilot said:
GV..Happy Thanksgiving

Excellent synopsis. The 2015 piece is awesome. The "Dobbs" factor was definitely unpredictable.

How does Blackburn play into everything? Why isn't he the current AD? It seems like his would have been an easier sell with him as AD. I know here was a vote, but if enough boosters wanted the Gruden agenda why not go with David? Maybe Pill has soke insight on this. Also, was Jones going to be fired after KY but the KB situation caused the delay?

Just trying to fill in a few holes.
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It's my opinion that Blackburn wasn't the first choice as AD because he already had too many "contacts" in the media and was seen as someone who might go rogue and do his own thing. Currie was a "clean slate" so to speak and one of the new breed of Athletic Directors. He had the right UT connections, but was far enough removed from the current leadership he was seen as a safe hire that was pragmatic. I have a contact that worked for him at K State and, again, he said "smooth talker and money making machine" (paraphrased) but Reid Sigmon was the one that was the one to keep an eye on.

For me, I think there was some baggage with Blackburn that only select few knew of. As to what, I won't even guess. But for some reason, the obvious choice as AD would have been him. However, someone blocked that from within and only a few knew why. Don't forget, he resigned from UTC this year without much of an explanation given. One doesn't get out of the game in their prime and after being mentioned for several top level positions other than UT for kicks.

There was something in the background we will never know with him not being selected. My opinion only.
 
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OrangePill said:
  • Gruden 100% was not at Calhouns last Saturday.
  • No press conference on Monday. As long as nothing has changed, leaks will start late Sunday and a press conference would be on Tuesday.
  • I have not been told that Gruden is no longer a done deal, and I feel like I would have.
  • Early Friday afternoon you will hear about an interview. I'm not sure if it will actually occur or if we are just scratching Sexton's back.
  • Was told that Mullen is not interested in the Florida job even if he is offered it. He has shown some interest in our job. Was told that his wife more or less will decide what he does.
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Happy Thanksgiving Pill

Not at Calhoun's...but was he in Knox?
 
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Hawkpilot said:
GV..Happy Thanksgiving

Excellent synopsis. The 2015 piece is awesome. The "Dobbs" factor was definitely unpredictable.

How does Blackburn play into everything? Why isn't he the current AD? It seems like this would have been an easier sell with him as AD. I know here was a vote, but if enough boosters wanted the Gruden agenda why not go with David? Maybe Pill has some insight on this. Also, was Jones going to be fired after KY but the KB situation caused the delay?

Just trying to fill in a few holes.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but Dobbs being here did delay this inevitable set of circumstances, and I'm glad he was here, but just goes to show how much difference a good QB can make, and as we all know FCBJ was the world champion at developing QB's. Grude at least knows where the QB lines up in the set, FCBJ apparently didn't. Go Vols !
 
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kiddiedoc said:
Too complicated. Brined, made my own herb butter and rubbed under the skin, stuffed with veggies. I may add some of the pan drippings to the gravy.
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I usually brine, set up the egg appropriately, and do a modified version. Key is to not let the drippings scorch.
 
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