Bad news from the game today

[Volstate]

Spoke to a booster at the game and they are saying the Gruden deal fell through because Gruden was asking for total control of football operations and that Hart doesn't want to give it. He also said Hart was going to New York in a few weeks to interview coaching candidates. I hope this guy has no idea what he's talking about because I want Gruden BAD but that's what I was told

 

[InfiniteVol]

Spoke to a booster at the game and they are saying the Gruden deal fell through because Gruden was asking for total control of football operations and that Hart doesn't want to give it. He also said Hart was going to New York in a few weeks to interview coaching candidates. I hope this guy has no idea what he's talking about because I want Gruden BAD but that's what I was told

If this is true and it is found out by the Vol faithful, I would NOT want to be Dave Hart!

 

[ZombVol]

You are a liar.

 

[hixsonvol]

I don't see Hart waiting two weeks to interview. Not trying to be an ass but I don't buy it.

 

[ochocinco]

Spoke to a booster at the game and they are saying the Gruden deal fell through because Gruden was asking for total control of football operations and that Hart doesn't want to give it. He also said Hart was going to New York in a few weeks to interview coaching candidates. I hope this guy has no idea what he's talking about because I want Gruden BAD but that's what I was told

impossible to believe for several reasons

 

[LexingtonVol]

Spoke to a booster at the game and they are saying the Gruden deal fell through because Gruden was asking for total control of football operations and that Hart doesn't want to give it. He also said Hart was going to New York in a few weeks to interview coaching candidates. I hope this guy has no idea what he's talking about because I want Gruden BAD but that's what I was told

Take this with a grain of salt. The whole "gruden wants total control" has been a speculated problem from the get go. Unless the boosters last name was Haslam or Thornton, he knows nothing more than we do.

 

[VolReporter]

total control of operations? this isn't pro football. There is no General Manager. This is not accurate and I see why many don't believe these type of reports.

I do know for sure that Gruden wanted certain powers of delegation within the UT athletic department. But never heard of any resistance.

 

[chumleypm]

If he wants control, give it to him. If this is true, and it has been reported everywhere for a few days, It doesn't matter who Hart hires. The fans will not be happy knowing Hart blocked our HR hire, but did we really expect anything different? We are doomed to bieng average unless Hart gets a great coach, and I am doubting he will.

 

[Volholic]

Bad news from the game... We have the worst defense of all time.

 

[7thgroupvolfan]

There's gonna be some people looking like jackasses when Gruden walks through the door.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

You obviously don't know the secet handshake; you were given the smokescreen.

 

[Volstate]

total control of operations? this isn't pro football. There is no General Manager. This is not accurate and I see why many don't believe these type of reports.

I do know for sure that Gruden wanted certain powers of delegation within the UT athletic department. But never heard of any resistance.

Well I certainly hope you are correct and the gentleman I spoke with is wrong. This news was told to quite a few people and that's what concerns me. I realize rumors are flying all over the place. I was also told Hyams reported on his pregame show that Hart was going to New York to interview candidates...can anyone else confirm? I didn't listen to his show in Vol Village..

 

[Vol Karma]

This sounds like the so-called booster gets his information from the Sports Animal. Also the 2 week thing before looking is a dead giveaway of not knowing what they are taking about. Not saying I know if Gruden is coming, but this guy doesn't either.

 

[Slydell]

Spoke to a booster at the game and they are saying the Gruden deal fell through because Gruden was asking for total control of football operations and that Hart doesn't want to give it. He also said Hart was going to New York in a few weeks to interview coaching candidates. I hope this guy has no idea what he's talking about because I want Gruden BAD but that's what I was told

Said booster's name?

 

[GBO18]

Said booster's name?

Now now he is sworn to secrecy.

 

[bigorange1963]

Well I certainly hope you are correct and the gentleman I spoke with is wrong. This news was told to quite a few people and that's what concerns me. I realize rumors are flying all over the place. I was also told Hyams reported on his pregame show that Hart was going to New York to interview candidates...can anyone else confirm? I didn't listen to his show in Vol Village..

THATS WHAT I HEARD HIM SAY!!:banghead2:

 

[jarhead]

You are a liar.

Don't sugarcoat it man...tell him what you really think.
:crazy:

 

[Volstate]

Now now he is sworn to secrecy.

Actually, I wasn't sworn to secrecy but I'm also not going to plaster his name on a message board. You can take the information for what it is that's up to you. No matter what anyone says or believes nobody will know for sure until someone is introduced at the podium....which i hope is Gruden.

 

[AshG]

Someone needs to spell out what total control entails. And before some jackass says "it is exactly what it sounds like," let's get it spelled out in layman's terms. Academic, financial, hiring and firing, etc.

 

[Brooks_Orpik]

what possible reason is there to go to new york to interview candidates?

 

[Volstate]

THATS WHAT I HEARD HIM SAY!!:banghead2:

Thank you for confirmation

 

[gordonr24]

No way Hart will wait two weeks to interview more candidates. Hart is acting now. He's not waiting. OP is wrong.

 

[dyer_maker]

I don't believe that control would jeopardize the deal. Something else might, but not control.

 

[Tennessee_JED]

what possible reason is there to go to new york to interview candidates?

Oh no Hart is going after Rex Ryan!!!

 

[BearCat204]

This "booster" is either FOS, or you just made up a fantastic story. Program control is a non issue