Official Jon Gruden Thread XVI

[2EastTnVols]

So yay4bray says 24 hours.

Hmmmm

A caller called in to tsr today and said he worked in the catering dept and was told they are on alert.

Catering a big announcement for UT Friday or Monday.

As the vol world turns.

Were they told to have Krispy Kreme donuts?

 

[OddBallVol]

Hargis may have wrote the TFP article but I believe another well respected man was involved. Larry Fleming. Many from Chattanooga know Larry. Should be interesting.

TFP update 12 pm.

TFP update tomorrow at 12pm or tonight as 12am?

 

[SmokeyX]

i wish all the grudenites would go ahead and drink the poison and do us all a favor

And you post this in the Gruden thread, why?

 

[kohlrums]

To put the Raiders rumors to rest:

Raiders deny interest in Gruden return - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN

So you take this at face value, but not the reports of Gruden not being interested in Tennessee?

 

[chipperVol]

How are Grider and Gruden connected?

I've been searching for the same info and haven't found a thing.

I did notice the TFP article on Grider was written by Hargis which is interesting South Pittsburg's Grider resigns as Pirates coach | timesfreepress.com

 

[Jake]

To put the Raiders rumors to rest:

Raiders deny interest in Gruden return - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN

From what I hear, ok, what I hear...this is a big piece of this virtual puzzle actually.

 

[perico]

there is only one option if it isn't gruden.

















Mangino!!!!

fyp

 

[cutnitclose]

I used to live right across the road in one of those two three-story brick apartment buildings ... 1539 Highland. My windows overlooked the intersection of 16th and Highland. Oh the things I saw! Glory day, oh glory days.

And soon.

You aren't talking about beer bottles and golf balls are you...


Sorry I couldn't resist....:hi:

 

[RockCityVol]

Slice:
You get the goods from the MAN on the side of the hill.

 

[Volholic]

How are Grider and Gruden connected?

Coached together in college

 

[photovol]

How I understand all this was planned out and is working miraculously

KGB is highly underrated and less expensive than CIA

 

[tastycar]

Why do these guys keep coming in here

 

[midtnvol2]

Anything is possible but I think that ship has sailed. I'm not sure where we go now to be honest. Most I know are absolutely floored about Strong.

Swain made a statement today that got my attention, he said that the admissions standards were a sticking point with Strong. Has that hurdle not been eliminated?? If it hasn't I could see that being a deal breaker with just about every coach.

 

[iterator]

follow up by babyvol on TOS (SIAP)

Posted: Today 9:34 PM
Re: Hmmm a coincidence Grider was at TN same time as Gruden
I'll explain... Vic Grider was Hargis source for his times free press srticle about Gruden having a contract in hand.....why? Because Hargis was with him when he got a phone call. Gruden and Vic were at TN at same time.....good friends. I think Gruden wants him to be his high school liaison for recruiting. Can't say for 100% certainty. Anyway....you can connect the dots.....I know more about the story but not sure I should post here.

 

[Coastypop]

I have an idea....let's all go over to the Strong thread and asak them "Why is this thread still here" and "Did you really expect Hart would get Strong" etc.











NOT

 

[volsforever27]

To those asking:

The idea is he would act as a liason to the coaches in the area. Not saying this is true, just what's being discussed on the interwebs.

 

[cutnitclose]

Were they told to have Krispy Kreme donuts?

That was just wrong...

 

[perico]

I've been searching for the same info and haven't found a thing.

I did notice the TFP article on Grider was written by Hargis which is interesting South Pittsburg's Grider resigns as Pirates coach | timesfreepress.com

As Volholic mentioned, Grider and Gruden were GAs at Tennessee together and still friends.

 

[XIVolNinjaIX]

I say Fulmer - Chavis - Chaney... No one left any better than that... If we crap out.

 

[SmokeyX]

So you take this at face value, but not the reports of Gruden not being interested in Tennessee?

Hey Mr., you have a pretty sweet avatar.

:good!:

 

[Seattle Hillbilly]

Hart offered him yesterday.

Carter, I've enjoyed reading many of your previous posts but since you've left the band wagon you are sounding more and more like a bitter, jilted lover. You say confidently that Hart offered him. Unless you saw the paper it's still no better than the plane tracking info. Rumor, just like all the rest of this stuff.

 

[Los-Osis]

and we are doing an exceptional job.....

Evening Los..... Got your Gruden on??? :rock:

Throbing..sort of like VN tonight . can't stay on keeps getting knocked off. lol

 

[MarkVols]

who is grider?

South Pittsburg head football coach Vic Grider.
Photo by Dan Henry.
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Vic Grider by the numbers
• Won 81-percent of his games (162-43 overall)

• Won 3 state championships (1999, 2007, 2010) as head coach, one other as defensive coordinator (1994)

• Won 10 district or region titles

• Coached 14 Mr. Football finalists; 46 all-state players

• Has an 11-5 overall record against rival Marion County, including having won 7 straight, the longest in the series.

• 354 combined wins for Don and Vic Grider are the most for any father-son coaching tandem in state history.

SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. — Vic Grider built a successful career by knowing when to make the right call. Even when it wasn’t the one most people expected.

Grider surprised the gathering for South Pittsburg’s postseason awards banquet Wednesday evening by announcing his resignation after 16 seasons as football coach at his alma mater.

“I’m a planner and I knew two years ago that this would be my last year,” said Grider, whose team finished 8-4 this season with a one-point loss at eventual state champion Gordonsville in the second round.

That marked the 14th time the Pirates had won at least 8 games under Grider.

“I always said that if I felt like I needed to do something else I wouldn’t be stubborn,” Grider continued. “Basically I just knew it’s time. I know I’ll miss it because it’s not easy to just give up something you’ve been around your whole life, but I’m also tired of the non-stop grind that comes with this job.”

The 46-year old Grider steps down after compiling one of the most accomplished prep coaching careers in Chattanooga-area history. He won 81-percent of his games, averaging 11 wins per season, and compiled a 162-43 overall record with three state championships and two runner-up finishes.

 

[RockCityVol]

TFP update tomorrow at 12pm or tonight as 12am?

Sorry. As in 2:20 minutes from now. 12am.

 

[Orangeslice13]

Slice:
You get the goods from the MAN on the side of the hill.

Nope. He's busy. Word came from the artist.