Rather have Gruden or Heupel?

[secking]

It’s funny how narratives change. I’m sure there would be some Vol fans who would rather have Gruden but I’d think the poll would be hugely in favor of Heupel. 80/20 Heupel? Before Pruitt it would be almost 100% Gruden, probably 75-80 Gruden when Heupel was hired.

Am I wrong thinking TN got a better coach than Gruden would have been?

Don’t think JG would have a better overall record than Heupel. Do you?

 

[WillisWG]

Stop, just stop

 

[volfan411]

WHY???

 

[Enigmatic_Vol]

Absurd, hypothetical post.

 

[EverythingOrange]

I know it's not the regular season, yet. But, how do these questions even get started?

I'd rather have the guy that is committed to the University (and it's traditions); Co-coaches; Players and Fan-base! -- Rather than someone who is most-likely only committed to a pay-check...

Say what you want about Gruden and his "connections" to Tennessee. But, I'm willing to bet that he has at least been approached before -- And he wasn't interested. (PERIOD)

Heupel has made us relevant again -- And THAT's who I'd rather have!

"Stick with the horse that got you there".

 

[Volle]

Grueden's time on Rocky Top has passed... he had a blank check in hand, but didn't cash it. Glad we got Hype.

 

[Peradox1K]

Heupel, I suggest you keep these questions in the endzone, because frankly i'm offended.

 

[BigBadVol]

Another thread on Gruden? Seriously? Some of you need an imagination.

 

[volbound1700]

Heupel. I am not sure Gruden has it in the college level.

 

[wmcovol]

Gruden is desperate to get his name out there. That’s all this is about.

 

[IndianaVol]

Didn't want Gruden when they hired Kiffin, didn't want Gruden when they hired Dooley, didn't want Gruden when they hired Jones, would have taken Gruden over Pruitt but it would have been just as big of a disaster, and didn't want Gruden when they hired Heupel.

 

[dduncan4163]

 

[dduncan4163]

Heupel. I am not sure Gruden has it in the college level.

I'm not sure he has it at all anymore

 

[volbound1700]

Gruden is desperate to get his name out there. That’s all this is about.

Likely right but there could be an SEC program desperate enough to give him a shot. I am banking on Arkansas (if they don't upgrade Bobby Petrino), Auburn, or Miss State.

 

[dduncan4163]

I'm more than happy with Heup. I did want Gruden once upon a time but if Heup did leave we could get a much better replacement. TN is a premiere destination once again.

 

[dduncan4163]

Likely right but there could be an SEC program desperate enough to give him a shot. I am banking on Arkansas (if they don't upgrade Bobby Petrino), Auburn, or Miss State.

I'm thinking Arkansas as well. It would be a good hire imo.

 

[Delmar]

Gruden is desperate to get his name out there. That’s all this is about.

Not even going to bother with the question. Like I said in the Grumor thread, he’s might have been a good coach at one point but he’s an attention whore now.

 

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

Gruden is desperate to get his name out there. That’s all this is about.

This is exactly what it is. If some NFL team is looking for a guy, Gruden just got his name mentioned.

As I said before, kids coming up now probably have little idea who Gruden is. He gives you zero recruiting points.

There should be a "seam ripper" tool for the mods for threads like this.

 

[volbound1700]

I'm thinking Arkansas as well. It would be a good hire imo.

Possibly or it could blow up in their face. The Belicheck at UNC still needs to play out as that one has been "interesting" so far. Solid NFL coaches haven't really done that well at the college level. The two exceptions where Jim Harbaugh and Pete Carroll. All of the others have struggled.

 

[Voltopia]

Stop, just stop

 

[Ernie McCracken]

Possibly or it could blow up in their face. The Belicheck at UNC still needs to play out as that one has been "interesting" so far. Solid NFL coaches haven't really done that well at the college level. The two exceptions where Jim Harbaugh and Pete Carroll. All of the others have struggled.

True friend and even those two cheated!!!

GBO

 

[chuckiepoo]

Not even going to bother with the question. Like I said in the Grumor thread, he’s might have been a good coach at one point but he’s an attention whore now.

…without cleavage or denim.

 

[TNHopeful505]

Stop it Rusty.

 

[Vols till I fall]

Gruden messed up badly. Probably an overhyped coach that would have made bank at Tennessee only to fail. He ruined his career by going back to the NFL.

I honestly can't see any major team hiring him as a HC. Even a team like Kentucky would be a stretch now imo

 

[Matt2496]

Heupel and it ain't even close.