Clay Travis' Article

[1985Vols]

All you Hart worshipers need to wake up and smell the coffee. We could have had Gruden if not for Hart. Go ahead and believe the propaganda that the UTAD is going to spew about Gruden not wanting the UT job. You are the same idiots that re-elected a freakin president that has our country in the worst shape it has been in decades because you believed everything the liberal media fed you.

 

[WillisWG]

All you Hart worshipers need to wake up and smell the coffee. We could have had Gruden if not for Hart. Go ahead and believe the propaganda that the UTAD is going to spew about Gruden not wanting the UT job. You are the same idiots that re-elected a freakin president that has our country in the worst shape it has been in decades because you believed everything the liberal media fed you.

wth, no sheeple :crazy:

 

[Mathwiz]

All you Hart worshipers need to wake up and smell the coffee. We could have had Gruden if not for Hart. Go ahead and believe the propaganda that the UTAD is going to spew about Gruden not wanting the UT job. You are the same idiots that re-elected a freakin president that has our country in the worst shape it has been in decades because you believed everything the liberal media fed you.

Gruden could end all speculation and conspiracy theories with one simple public statement.

 

[SteelerVol]

The reason He is not is because He does not want to be here.

This ^ Gruden is wanting another shot at the NFL. Maybe he'll do better than the way he finished going out last time.

 

[Mullet Vol]

I think everyone here knows that Hyams has been pretty much right about everything up to this point. So let me ask everyone a few questions.

First, Hyams said about 10 days ago that there were snags in the negotiations with Gruden. So am I to interprete this as Gruden's agent wasn't involved in these negotiations? Even though Gruden's agent said there wasn't contact? No. A lie by the UTAD to cover their tracks.

Secondly, people are saying that Gruden had no interest in the UT job. Yet, Hyams and Hubbs said there was a cancelled meeting. So, Gruden had enough interest in the job to schedule a meeting, but yet he wasn't interested? Makes no sense. Another cover up by the UTAD.

Third, Hyams and Hubbs said about 3 weeks ago that Gruden was making contacts to potential members. Hyams said he wasn't sure if they were for the NFL or college. Hubbs even went as far as to say the staff would have a UT feel to it. So, I guess it is safe to assume if Gruden does not take a NFL job or college job this year then UT was the only job he was interested in taking?

All this stinks to high heaven and points to a cover up by Hart and the UTAD.

 

[EezyE]

And that guy sounded pretty convincing to me. Also said he worked at the paper for 23 years.

Hargis has been a fine reporter for years. He is very respected. Anyone who says anything derogatory about him does not know what they are talking about. He is not a butt sniffer like the Knoxville media apparently is.

 

[Crazy Ivan]

Anyone else read his article? Did it sound as if Hart personally didn't want Gruden here because of his potential power so he intentionally botched it?
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[LexVolGBO]

maybe, just maybe, Gruden - the guy whose head coaching experience is in the NFL, where they pay their coaches on average $2 million more a year than the highest paid college coaches, and where multiple jobs are opening up with his name already linked to them - decided to pursue the more lucrative job he was better suited for? The one where he could hoard veterans rather than the rookies he was known to abhor? The one where he didn't have to go on recruiting trips?

Maybe, just maybe, the conversations between UT and Gruden did not happen (or were limited) because of all that?

Maybe the agent said "fantasy land" because he is a jerk agent, a breed known for hyperbole and dramatic statements where none are required?

Maybe, just maybe, this all works out for the better, given Gruden's lack of experience in college, a preference for a system that does not work at this level, and a distaste for players under 30?

I think that several good hires are out there, ones with more college experience than Gruden, and it appears that Hart is interviewing (or at least trying to interview) all of them. I think the UT job is once again a bit of a rebuild, but it has everything it needs to be great and will attract some of the best coaches. And until I see otherwise, I think Hart will land one of them. It's not Mike Hamilton in there anymore (hallelujah), and we need to give Hart his chance.

Go Big Orange.

 

[jsnbrn]

Important to remember that Clay Travis' "source" also said Peyton Manning to the Titans was a done deal and to "expect the press conference on Tuesday."

Still waiting for that announcement.

Travis is nothing more than a Finebaum wannabe.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

Because you know this for a fact... lol:

It is more of a fact than the carp posted to head the subject. Just more non vol fans trying to stir up more controversy. The posters on this board are the most anti Tennessee posters I have ever seen. It is time for Volnation to eliminate those posters from the board so Tennessee fans can read information instead of lies and fantasy rumors. This is suppose to be a board for Tennessee fans; not one for our foes to rip the University and our Athletic Program, coaches and players. It is past time to clean up this crap. It sometimes appears that the monitors don't really care about the life of out sports programs. It is difficult to believe they continue to be non-responsive to those posters who berate our beloved University.

 

[madbamahater]

Apparently Travis doesn't listen very well. Agent told Hart that Gruden wasn't interested. Gruden is an NFL coach, if he even coaches again. Travis likely doesn't know how to throw a football. So why waste time ready his senseless waste of space opinions about football? Which he knows nothing of. Travis is a small man on a local nashville radio show who thinks he's big time. Travis is a douche and isn't very good to his own wife so why listen to anything he says. He's a piece of ****.

 

[Weezer]

It is more of a fact than the carp posted to head the subject. Just more non vol fans trying to stir up more controversy. The posters on this board are the most anti Tennessee posters I have ever seen. It is time for Volnation to eliminate those posters from the board so Tennessee fans can read information instead of lies and fantasy rumors. This is suppose to be a board for Tennessee fans; not one for our foes to rip the University and our Athletic Program, coaches and players. It is past time to clean up this crap. It sometimes appears that the monitors don't really care about the life of out sports programs. It is difficult to believe they continue to be non-responsive to those posters who berate our beloved University.

No one forces you to read this board. It's entirely free. If you don't like what you find here, try one of the pay sites. Maybe they'll be more to your liking.

 

[vol24/7/365]

"I haven't said anything (about the on going rumors) because there's been nothing to say," said Bob LaMonte, the Reno, Nev.-based representative for Gruden. "This, to me, is just a fantasy world."

LaMonte said he spoke to Tennessee athletic director Dave Hart for the first time Friday morning.

"He just said there had been a lot of rumors and he just wanted to clear the air," LaMonte said. "I said, 'Thank you for the call. I appreciate it.' He said thank you and that was it."

According to LaMonte, Gruden has no plans to leave ESPN, where he is in his fourth season as a commentator for Monday Night Football.

"Jon has made it clear he's committed to ESPN," LaMonte said.

The chances of Gruden coming to Tennessee had dwindled until a report by the Chattanooga Times Free Press late Thursday reviv

 

[VOLINVONORE]

No one forces you to read this board. It's entirely free. If you don't like what you find here, try one of the pay sites. Maybe they'll be more to your liking.

Did not say i was forced to read the board. However, it becomes more difficult to find anything of substance or actual information. It is a shame that one has to strain through so many childish posts to find a few posts by thoughtful intelligent posters.

 

[BanditVol]

Hart not making a real attempt could explain why grudens agent took a shot at us

LOL! And in that shot, he said it was "a fantasy" that Gruden was ever interested. Not "a fantasy" that Hart ever contacted him, "a fantasy" that he was interested!

Did you not read that? Grudenites are, and always have been, delusional.

I thought it would be great if we got him, however temporarily, but did not consider it likely when I learned he made $4.4 million a year for Monday Night Football and his QB show. On top of that, he has many endorsements that he would have to give up (Madden football game and Hooters are the two I have heard) that likely boost his salary well over $5 million, maybe even over $6 million.

By contrast, Saban is the college leader at $5.6 million (though I think Miles just got a raise).

Now ask yourself....is Gruden really coming to UT when to satisfy an almost unpleasable fanbase, or is he going to keep making easy money where he is?

Once again...his agent said it was A FANTASY that he was ever INTERESTED! Get it yet?

 

[BanditVol]

All you Hart worshipers need to wake up and smell the coffee. We could have had Gruden if not for Hart. Go ahead and believe the propaganda that the UTAD is going to spew about Gruden not wanting the UT job. You are the same idiots that re-elected a freakin president that has our country in the worst shape it has been in decades because you believed everything the liberal media fed you.

The UTAD is not spewing the propaganda, Gruden's AGENT is. You guys crack me up. :lolabove:

 

[BanditVol]

Hart not making a real attempt could explain why grudens agent took a shot at us

And...sorry to harp on this, but I can't resist. I didn't actually think the agent "took a shot". He just cleared the air. If he did "take a shot" it wasn't at "us" it was at you and the others who actually thought Gruden would take a pay cut to satisfy one of the most demanding fanbases in college football.

 

[governmentmule]

i didn't read any of the post in this thread,it started with Clay Travis

 

[terrypedigo]

Let it go people...

GRUDEN never intented to coach here or any other college The fans is what got the GRUDEN rumors going if he ever coaches again it will be in the NFL, we need to go after proven college coach that has won, there is nothing to get over with Gruden this is one big joke to him, probably making fun of VOL fans this is the second chance and he wont even talk about it more less come here we dont need a coach like that anyway, the heck with Chuckie lets go get a coach that loves TENNESSEE AND THE HELL WITH THE OTHERS ONES THAT DONT WANT TO COME HERE. :rock:

 

[BJSforVols]

Anyone else read his article? Did it sound as if Hart personally didn't want Gruden here because of his potential power so he intentionally botched it?
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Clay is for some and not for others. I personally don't care for him. He often reports his opinion in a manner that seems to be fact.

 

[Escape Goat]

Anyone else read his article? Did it sound as if Hart personally didn't want Gruden here because of his potential power so he intentionally botched it?
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Don't care. Bring on Gundy, or Strong