Official Jon Gruden Thread XVII

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Good morning everyone.

Guys, y'all need to relax. No emotional rollercoaster. Tennessee is doing things the right way this time.
Unified large booster base.
Unified Athletic Department.
Influential power players who love UT and are working behind the scenes.
 
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Doyle Hargraves said:
Add me to that list, as well.
I would much rather have Kiffin than have another Google search guy.
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You're my boy, Blue. But I can't get behind a Kiffin hire. He may have grown up over the past few years, but I just don't trust a leopard to change its spots.

If they are looking at mid major hires, Frost and Norvell are the only names I would entertain.
 
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LakeMaryFLVol said:
On a great happy funny note Blazing Saddles is on Sundance channel. 👍😄
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Yet another golden oldie gif from another coaching search.

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LittleDTO said:
Good morning everyone.

Guys, y'all need to relax. No emotional rollercoaster. Tennessee is doing things the right way this time.
Unified large booster base.
Unified Athletic Department.
Influential power players who love UT and are working behind the scenes.
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This gives me hope.
 
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TheBigOne10 said:
More from JAV on 247.... TIFWIW: SOON

"I want to be clear that I am in the I'll believe it when I see it boat in regards to him being the HC here. What I do know is that there is a clear plan being put together that will make him seriously consider coming. If he doesn't, it won't be because UT didn't put forth their very best effort.

Chucky is meticulously organized, has his own idea of exactly how he would run a hybrid power spread, has a list of guys he wants as assistants if he ever were to make the leap into CFB. He already has a plan for how he would want to recruit. He's put all of those things together over time for a reason.

Any back channel communication has not been initiated by anyone in the AD. That would be disastrous. If/when Currie gets involved, alot will have already been laid out. This is where Hart failed the last time and any opportunity for a deal went south.

He still sees himself as a coach. He doesn't look at himself as a member of the media. His circumstances and priorities have changed and most importantly, our circumstances have changed since last time around. IMO, this is the first time in over a decade that there's a real opportunity to hire a program changer due to the popularity of the new AD with all who are involved. I want it to be Chucky but if it isn't him, I'm confident that we will still continue fishing in deep water."
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Grudmorning to all the faithful ...

Last night was a wild ride.... my source may have simply petered out or may be getting tired of all my badgering....

I hope you all have a great day and I look forward to hearing some Grudnews today but suspect the closest thing to any thing significant happening will not occur until Saturday at the earliest

Reality is that may even be to soon as well .... till then I will wait for any insight from others


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Grand Vol said:
You're my boy, Blue. But I can't get behind a Kiffin hire. He may have grown up over the past few years, but I just don't trust a leopard to change its spots.

If they are looking at mid major hires, Frost and Norvell are the only names I would entertain.
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I'm in the camp that believes he never would have left like he did if it hadn't been USC calling. It's been said that he even told Hamilton upfront before being hired that he would leave if that job were ever offered to him. Well, I don't think we would have to worry about that happening again. I could be wrong but I think after what he's been through since then and also working with Saban he may have done some growing up since his time here. I think he'd have more of an appreciation for the Tennessee job this go around and you won't find anyone else out there more driven and determined to beat bama right now. Kiffin is a great offensive mind, great recruiter, and is not too egotistical to hire solid assistants and allow them to run their defense.



None of this matters because it's going to be Gruden but it's a fun debate to have to pass the time until it happens.
 
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Doyle Hargraves said:
I'm in the camp that believes he never would have left like he did if it hadn't been USC calling. It's been said that he even told Hamilton upfront before being hired that he would leave if that job were ever offered to him. Well, I don't think we would have to worry about that happening again. I could be wrong but I think after what he's been through since then and also working with Saban he may have done some growing up since his time here. I think he'd have more of an appreciation for the Tennessee job this go around and you won't find anyone else out there more driven and determined to beat bama right now. Kiffin is a great offensive mind, great recruiter, and is not too egotistical to hire solid assistants and allow them to run their defense.



None of this matters because it's going to be Gruden but it's a fun debate to have to pass the time until it happens.
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he may be a better coach now but fans wouldn't want him back
 
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Doyle Hargraves said:
I'm in the camp that believes he never would have left like he did if it hadn't been USC calling. It's been said that he even told Hamilton upfront before being hired that he would leave if that job were ever offered to him. Well, I don't think we would have to worry about that happening again. I could be wrong but I think after what he's been through since then and also working with Saban he may have done some growing up since his time here. I think he'd have more of an appreciation for the Tennessee job this go around and you won't find anyone else out there more driven and determined to beat bama right now. Kiffin is a great offensive mind, great recruiter, and is not too egotistical to hire solid assistants and allow them to run their defense.

None of this matters because it's going to be Gruden but it's a fun debate to have to pass the time until it happens.
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Not buying it. Battered spouse syndrome.

"Honey, I know you ran off with the cabana boy and got us into all kinds of trouble on the way out. But I love you and will give you a second chance."

Can't get behind a Kiffin hire. Same rationale goes for Petrino to a more limited extent.
 
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