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I have a question, everyone want a coach that is proven but Gruden is unproven at the college level. So what makes him so attractive for the job at UT? I've seen what he had done at Tampa but college is different from pro. Is he willing to get out there and travel the country recruiting?
 
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#10,379
Wikipedia knows whats up.

Job speculation

Gruden has been the center of job speculation at the collegiate level. In April 2009, Gruden turned down an offer to become the offensive coordinator for the University of Oregon Ducks.[11] In October of the same year, rumors circulated that Gruden would be the next head coach at University of Louisville.[12] In 2010, Gruden spoke with the University of Miami about their head coaching job.[13] On December 2, 2010, Gruden said that he had met with University of Miami athletic director Kirby Hocutt about the position, but that he remained committed to his affiliation with ESPN.[14] In an interview in April 2012 at a University of Tennessee coaching clinic, he was asked about various coaching opportunities, and he remained ambiguous about future plans. However, it has been reported that on October 13, 2012, Gruden was in serious talks with Tennessee Athletic Director, Dave Hart. It is believed that Gruden has been Tennessee's top target for their soon to be vacant head coach position. Current coach Derek Dooley has a career losing record and has continued that trend at Tennessee. Sources have indicated that Derek Dooley will be relieved of his coaching duties at the end of the 2012 season. It is believed that Gruden has legitimate interest in returning to coaching and doing that coaching at The University of Tennessee. Tennessee insiders say that the contract that would be offered to Gruden would be something along the lines of 6 years at 5 million dollars per year. Gruden would be considered a big time hire for Tennessee. He has a super bowl ring and is on TV doing football commentary every week. Gruden would be a top notch recruiter. In addition to Gruden's recruiting prowess, he would bring an immense knowledge of football and how to win football games to a Tennessee program that has been through a winning drought as of late.

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If you say it enough Vawl fans, it will become true. FYI, no, I wasn't the one who did it. I wish it was a little more realistic, would last longer.
 
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'Boro-vol said:
I've been around. Today is my birthday, and I've had family obligations that superceded my Grudenite duties.

I posted some words of encouragement this.morning, and have monitored activities throughout the day. You guys had things well in hand. As a Charter 2008 Grudenite, you guys have done me proud.

Better times are ahead!

Gruden 2013
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I wanted Gruden to come here in 2008 too. I think we would have had a better shot if he wasn't having such a good year. Then the Bucs flopped once they got the news about Monte. Not blaming all of it on that , but I think it was a distraction. Can't say I blame him for passing in 2010. The job was a dumpster fire.


By the way , Happy Birthday!
 
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Coach Grizz said:
I have a question, everyone want a coach that is proven but Gruden is unproven at the college level. So what makes him so attractive for the job at UT? I've seen what he had done at Tampa but college is different from pro. Is he willing to get out there and travel the country recruiting?
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I know what you are saying and to me it's the same as any CEO or president. He would surround himself with the right people to succeed
 
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smokeyhuntsgators said:
These are the one's I came up with:

JayVol
Boro-Vol
Oldvol
LittleDTO
Montrell
Blackmarket
BJD
BigOrangeFanatic
Vol2424
Burger
Doyle
VolInMiami
bcarter
pattiycake(have to add her b/c she is helping me w/Operation Gruden Kidnap):naughty:
mdtnvol2
TNFan3
volfanforever
Obsessed
volatil


Apologize if I left out anyone.
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Bjweeks
Gruden 2013
 
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#10,384
Coach Grizz said:
I have a question, everyone want a coach that is proven but Gruden is unproven at the college level. So what makes him so attractive for the job at UT? I've seen what he had done at Tampa but college is different from pro. Is he willing to get out there and travel the country recruiting?
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That is the main reason he didn't go to the U. He wanted more support $$$ for recruiting and access to a plane. We got everything he needs. He is willing to recruit and knows he has to if he takes a college job.
 
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Vol2424 said:
I wanted Gruden to come here in 2008 too. I think we would have had a better shot if he wasn't having such a good year. Then the Bucs flopped once they got the news about Monte. Not blaming all of it on that , but I think it was a distraction. Can't say I blame him for passing in 2010. The job was a dumpster fire.

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By the way , Happy Birthday!
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Thanks so much.

Gruden 2013
 
#10,396
#10,396
All of the Grudenites should have a party if/when Gruden is hired and celebrate the good times ahead..

You all are like my second family.

:baloon:
 
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#10,398
smokeyhuntsgators said:
These are the one's I came up with:

JayVol
Boro-Vol
Oldvol
LittleDTO
Montrell
Blackmarket
BJD
BigOrangeFanatic
Vol2424
Burger
Doyle
VolInMiami
bcarter
pattiycake(have to add her b/c she is helping me w/Operation Gruden Kidnap):naughty:
mdtnvol2
TNFan3
volfanforever
Obsessed
volatil

Apologize if I left out anyone.
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I don't post in this thread often, but count me in.
 
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#10,399
'Boro-vol said:
I've been around. Today is my birthday, and I've had family obligations that superceded my Grudenite duties.

I posted some words of encouragement this.morning, and have monitored activities throughout the day. You guys had things well in hand. As a Charter 2008 Grudenite, you guys have done me proud.

Better times are ahead!

Gruden 2013
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knucklehead_vol said:
Well happy birthday...

Mine was the 10th. Had the party last night.
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Happy Birthday, young Grudenite whippersnappers.
 
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