Finally...Hyams speaks

#77
#77
papatomany said:
Well, of course it'd be better than what we've had; however, you're right that NFL and college aren't the same, which adds a lot of unknown to Gruden. Not necessarily a sure fire competing for championships every year hire. Might be; might not be.
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  • Gruden is an admitted workaholic.
  • Recruiting slam dunk.
  • Through NFL and MNF he is known by every HS football player in USA.
  • Respected and well liked.
  • Tennessee ties - he understands what Tennessee football is all about.


Who exactly would be a better hire?
 
#78
#78
On Petrino...I don't know about you guys but I'm about ready to sign a deal with devil to get back to the SECCG. The guy can coach...a sleezbag yes...but he can win.

PS...and he's cheap...
 
#79
#79
WoodsmanVol said:
Mark it well, if the UT hires Gruden, we will be stuck with late Fulmer 2.0. You people talking up Gruden and Peyton as coaches are overlooking Gruden's ineptitude on the field and Peyton's zero coaching experience.

But Peyton is smart, he won't coach college and said so. he comes to the UT and falter as coach and you folks will treat him as bad or worse than Dooley. He's smart to not coach here but support the UT in all other ways.

Gruden is not the answer, who agree to be on his staff anyway? Be warned you Grudenites, the man is all show and no go.
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Look at the facts. He is well Known liked and respected by most young recruits for his quarterback clinics and as MNF announcer. His name alone would bring in the 4&5 star recruits that we need. He has a Super Bowl ring. He is proven. No one else has the potential to turn this program around as quickly as Gtuden. He is our man.
 
#80
#80
You are all mistaken. You left out the first name...
Jimmy's List:

Josh gruden
Alex Petrino
Bobby Golden
Jim Strong
Manny Stoops
Fred Mora, Jr.
Louis Fisher
 
#81
#81
These are all in our price range and truth is, should all be better than Dooley. I hear that Manny guy is unbeaten w the Vols on NCAA Football PS3.
 
#86
#86
I pucker in my bung hole in anticipation of the Sports Animal commercial with Jimmy Hyams "breaking" the news "before all others" with the announcement of our new coach! :eek:
 
#87
#87
TomahawkVol said:
How long do y'all think it will be before we hear?
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Depends on who they hire. Gruden or Davis would be a quick mention. Any coach that's still coaching college that is going to a bowl game won't want to mention changing schools until afterwards. Someone like Strong could be a while to announce. Fisher may be exception if he's really anxious to leave FS.
 
#88
#88
Coaches won't leave before the end of the regular season. They leave before bowl games all the time. Gotta get on recruiting at the new school.
 
#91
#91
Hyams just said he thinks these 3 coaches are the highest on Hart's list in this order.

  1. Bob Stoops
  2. Jim Mora Jr
  3. Al Golden

Said Patrino is the most qualified as far as getting UT to bounce back the fastest.

Of all those, Golden may make the most sense. Stoops and Mora probably won't leave. Their schools are big enough they could probably match UT's offer. Hart is looking for a coach with integrity and Patrino doesn't fit that criteria.
 
#92
#92
Bam Bam said:
Hyams just said he thinks these 3 coaches are the highest on Hart's list in this order.

  1. Bob Stoops
  2. Jim Mora Jr
  3. Al Golden

Said Patrino is the most qualified as far as getting UT to bounce back the fastest.

Of all those, Golden may make the most sense. Stoops and Mora won't leave. Hart is looking for a coach with integrity and Patrino doesn't fit that criteria.
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OMG.....NO GOLDEN...how does he fit in the 'proven head coach' category.....two decent years at Temple? I don't think so.......jeez.....stop with the Golden talk puhleeze
 
#93
#93
It's looking like Al might be the guy! I thought it after I looked at all the possibilities and 1045 seems to think it too
 

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#94
#94
tastycar said:
OMG.....NO GOLDEN...how does he fit in the 'proven head coach' category.....two decent years at Temple? I don't think so.......jeez.....stop with the Golden talk puhleeze
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I'm not rooting for Golden, but Hyams said he was told that a lot of people in the administration like him and think he would be a good fit. When you look at it from a realistic stand point, what successful coaches of big schools would leave where they are to coach at UT? Maybe Jimbo Fisher. Maybe Charlie Strong. Names like Stoops, Mora, Peterson, Kelly, and Shaw are all great coaches but probably won't leave where they are. Gruden is a big time long shot. So who does that leave?
 
#95
#95
Bam Bam said:
I'm not rooting for Golden, but Hyams said he was told that a lot of people in the administration like him and think he would be a good fit. When you look at it from a realistic stand point, what successful coaches of big schools would leave where they are to coach at UT? Maybe Jimbo Fisher. Maybe Charlie Strong. Names like Stoops, Mora, Peterson, Kelly, and Shaw are all great coaches but probably won't leave where they are. Gruden is a big time long shot. So who does that leave?
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If Hart and Co. ends up going that route, then expect the program to continue in the current state....
 
#96
#96
tastycar said:
If Hart and Co. ends up going that route, then expect the program to continue in the current state....
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Based on what I've heard, Butch Davis and Bobby Patrino are the only two big name coaches that would be willing to come to UT that could turn the program around immediately. Don't see Hart going that route. So who does that leave? Strong, Fisher and Golden
 
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#98
DeansRedHalo said:
If it's Golden, I can find out quick. I have sources on his staff and also through work.
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At this point, I would be surprised if it wasn't. Who has successful experience as a HC in a major conference, has great integrity, has been successful at recruiting, and would be willing to leave where they are now? What names can you think of that meet all four of those things that Hart mentioned in his press conference?
 
#99
#99
Bam Bam said:
At this point, I would be surprised if it wasn't. Who has successful experience as a HC in a major conference, has great integrity, has been successful at recruiting, and would be willing to leave where they are now? What names can you think of that meet all four of those things that Hart mentioned in his press conference?
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:yuck:
 
#100
#100
Post this in another thread but thought it fit here as well. Just heard Jimmy "clueless" Hyams on the sports monster here in the tricities. He said to keep a watch on Stoops. He said he's not happy at Oklahoma, would be interested in coaching in the SEC and UT could get him for the same amount he's being paid now. He said the fans are not happy with him just getting to a BCS bowl and not winning and only winning 10 or 11 games a year. Apparently Stoops got into a 12 minute heated discussion with a fan on his call in show which clearly showed he's frustrated. He said Stoops has been there around 13 years now and that's a long time for a coach. That I'll agree with. Guess dumb Jimmy makes some good points but I'd have to see this one to believe it. I'd take Stoops in a heartbeat, don't get me wrong, but I would be shocked.
 
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