Jon Gruden thread (merged)

[zjcvols]

Well, we will need $10 million to fire Dooley an hire Gruden. I love watching people spend other people's money.

It's a message board talking about coaching candidates. What do you expect? And I fully expect money not to be an issue for UT football.

 

[utmba93]

Hammy has been haning out at SC football practices. I'm not even joking.

You mean the Kiffin SC, not SCjr, right?

 

[Orange Blazer]

It's a message board talking about coaching candidates. What do you expect? And I fully expect money not to be an issue for UT football.

Having it and spending it are two different things.

 

[Vol2424]

It's a message board talking about coaching candidates. What do you expect? And I fully expect money not to be an issue for UT football.

This hire would bring in much more money than it would ever cost.

 

[g8terh8ter_eric]

I don't disagree with that. Reality is that if we win Saturday this thread dies. We lose and a lot of goobs in this tread get closer to saying I told you so.

Winning 1 game doesn't make Dooley and this team turn the corner. They will have to win 2 of 3 in October to do that. If they do that, he will shut me up, and most others who doubt his ability.

Just to be honest, we all knew this was going to be Dooley best year to show what he can do. Next year is going to be a likely disaster, if all the big guys leave, which is likely to happen.

 

[gcbvol]

Of course it is. 90% of posters would agree with that.

The problem? Every week he coaches seems to show he's not the answer.

Exactly. He's in year 3 and there has been zero evidence that he will, or more importantly even has the ability to get it done here.

 

[Vol2424]

You mean the Kiffin SC, not SCjr, right?

Yep.

USC Athletics' photo "Former Tennessee AD Mike Hami..." on WhoSay

 

[zjcvols]

Having it and spending it are two different things.

And I think UT will have it. Remember, Raleigh, Fulmer, and Pearl's buyouts all end this year, and Hamilton's end in the spring. Plus, UT football is in such a rut right I fully expect the boosters to come out and give the money if need be.

 

[ukvols]

So being the 4th coach in 6 years will be more appealing in your opinion?

Or the 2nd coach in 4 years. It depends on how you want to spin the numbers.

 

[JayVols]

I don't think Cut would have been a good hire. I just have a hard time believing all this " the money has already decided" talk. Only because I have a relative who is major donor and his opinion is that the best thing for UT right now is for Dooley to be successful.

Unless your cousin's name is Haslam, Thornton, or Enger:

[youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQschA2lC_Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/youtube]

 

[zjcvols]

This hire would bring in much more money than it would ever cost.

Exactly. It might hurt UT athletics for a few months, but eventually, it would pay off. Gruden would bring in massive amount of exposure to the program, which would then gets fans to spend money.

 

[Orange Blazer]

Winning 1 game doesn't make Dooley and this team turn the corner. They will have to win 2 of 3 in October to do that. If they do that, he will shut me up, and most others who doubt his ability.

Just to be honest, we all knew this was going to be Dooley best year to show what he can do. Next year is going to be a likely disaster, if all the big guys leave, which is likely to happen.

Going by what you just said, if Dooley is fired we will have a very similar situation as when he was hired.

 

[utmba93]

Yep.

USC Athletics' photo "Former Tennessee AD Mike Hami..." on WhoSay

That's so appalling, but thanks!:hi:

Gotta have a night cap after that one....

 

[zjcvols]

Or the 2nd coach in 4 years. It depends on how you want to spin the numbers.

This too. And that's a very odd stretch of teams you like. Not hating, just sayin.

 

[volatil]

Or the 2nd coach in 4 years. It depends on how you want to spin the numbers.

5th coach in 35 years

 

[zjcvols]

Going by what you just said, if Dooley is fired we will have a very similar situation as when he was hired.

No he won't. Our roster is in much better shape than it was when Dooley took over. I firmly believe if we hire the right coach (and he can recruit) UT can compete for an SEC East crown in year two and win an SEC title in year three.

 

[zjcvols]

5th coach in 35 years

This whole "Tennessee fans don't show loyalty" is complete crap. Just look at that right there.

 

[g8terh8ter_eric]

Going by what you just said, if Dooley is fired we will have a very similar situation as when he was hired.

Not necessarily, but the level of talent will be a little better than what he had. We still aren't elite in the talent department, and it will take an elite coach to get us there.

 

[Orange Blazer]

Unless your cousin's name is Haslam, Thornton, or Enger:

[youtube]UQschA2lC_Y[/youtube]

Your link is broke homie. Not my cousin, but he is right up there. Torch fund at UT as well as a major donor to the athletic facilities. If we fire Dooley, I hope we break the bank on a new coach. I will believe it when I see it though.

 

[Orange Blazer]

No he won't. Our roster is in much better shape than it was when Dooley took over. I firmly believe if we hire the right coach (and he can recruit) UT can compete for an SEC East crown in year two and win an SEC title in year three.

Sounds very familiar. "2012 is the year we are back!" was the phrase of the day.

 

[zjcvols]

Sounds very familiar. "2012 is the year we are back!" was the phrase of the day.

I said with the right coach.

UT can't compete for a crown right now, but pieces are there. If the new coach can recruit well, then he can compete for an SEC title in 3-4 years.

 

[Orange Blazer]

I said with the right coach.

UT can't compete for a crown right now, but pieces are there. If the new coach can recruit well, then he can compete for an SEC title in 3-4 years.

I would hope so with the money being thrown around in here.

 

[volatil]

I would hope so with the money being thrown around in here.

We makin it rain up in here!!!!!!

 

[Orange Blazer]

We makin it rain up in here!!!!!!

Up in here!!!

 

[JayVols]

Your link is broke homie. Not my cousin, but he is right up there. Torch fund at UT as well as a major donor to the athletic facilities. If we fire Dooley, I hope we break the bank on a new coach. I will believe it when I see it though.

Fixed....G.

So you don't have to go back:

Unless it's Haslam, Thornton, or Enger:

[youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQschA2lC_Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/youtube]