Jon Gruden thread (merged)

['Boro-vol]

I don't think Bama is that much easier of a job than Tennessee for a coach of Saban's abilities. I think he could have had the same career arc here in the same amount of time with the same amount of effort.

The perception of the Bama job has been enhanced by Saban.

Outsiders now think it's really hard to win at Tennessee. That's true if we think we can just plug in a coach and hope he's a new star on the rise. With a great coach and the nation's top recruiting budget, it shouldn't be hard to win here.

I agree on all points, and have been saying so for years.

We get what we accept.....and we've accepted excuses for way too long.

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

What if I bend over and fart a rainbow out of my a$$?

LMAO!lol:

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

Expect an interim.

Who would that be?:unsure:

Nm..already answered.sorry!:blush2:

 

[ukvols]

I agree on all points, and have been saying so for years.

We get what we accept.....and we've accepted excuses for way too long.

I put UK Basketball in the same category. They have a limited in-state recruiting base, and they compete with UofL for what little there is. Going forward, UK hoops isn't an easy job either, for an average coach. But a star coach, rumors of his methods notwithstanding, can make it look easy at a place like that.

We don't have the in-state recruiting base to just plug in a football coach. But, we do have the tradition, support, and facilities to attract a star.

 

[Jax_Vol]

Who would that be?:unsure:

Chip Kelly..........(just what I've heard on the grapevine.....per my watercooler talks with dave......hart.....)

 

['Boro-vol]

I put UK Basketball in the same category. They have a limited in-state recruiting base, and they compete with UofL for what little there is. Going forward, UK hoops isn't an easy job either, for an average coach. But a star coach, rumors of his methods notwithstanding, can make it look easy at a place like that.

We don't have the in-state recruiting base to just plug in a football coach. But, we do have the tradition, support, and facilities to attract a star.

Preach it brother!

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

The haslam's, dish network, thunder, etc. you people that think we don't have money are ignorant. I guess you will see in a few weeks.

I think most believe we have money, just not endless supplies of it..Just a guess, though.:unsure:

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

Where was this money when we hired Dooley?

It was hidden.

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

exactly how i feel

Me as well...Under my avatar it says "Prove me wrong,CDD!" and b4 that it was "Trust in Dooley"..Point is I no longer trust him to return UT back to national prominence.

 

[Vol2424]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2QMdeDAK1A[/youtube]

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

3 mil for the assistants

Sorry guys..my bad:blush2:

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

Chip Kelly..........(just what I've heard on the grapevine.....per my watercooler talks with dave......hart.....)

:acute:

 

[Thrasher865]

It was hidden.

By Hamilton.

 

[Escape Goat]

Had a feeling about that..So Akry St. is basically being used just like Kiffy used UT until the USC job became open?:unsure:

Not really. Arkansas state really isn't a destination job. No one that wins there will stay.

 

[Escape Goat]

Nm

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

By Hamilton.

Yep.

 

[Blackmarket803]

I don't think Bama is that much easier of a job than Tennessee for a coach of Saban's abilities. I think he could have had the same career arc here in the same amount of time with the same amount of effort.

The perception of the Bama job has been enhanced by Saban.

Outsiders now think it's really hard to win at Tennessee. That's true if we think we can just plug in a coach and hope he's a new star on the rise. With a great coach and the nation's top recruiting budget, it shouldn't be hard to win here.

I meant NFL and NCAA

 

[Tennman73]

Mike Hamilton, destroyed Tennessee athletics. Hart, should flush the system and hire aggressively. Yes, Gruden, would be a terrific hire. College football is about recruiting. Since TN, is not a Blue chip rich state we have to rely on out of state recruits. Those 4 and 5 star players would flock to a name like Gruden!

Put yourself in this hypothetical. Your a High school senior and Dooley/Chaney makes a visit and then Gruden makes a visit. Who would you want to play for?

 

[WallyBalls]

Silly or not. It has started.

Come on man, care to expand on your source?

Italics don't do it for me.

 

[UTCVol]

I find it hard to believe that it's as far along as is being indicated. Hopefully it's true though, because Gruden sure does seem to be dropping hints.

 

[SPEDVoL14]

I find it hard to believe that it's as far along as is being indicated. Hopefully it's true though, because Gruden sure does seem to be dropping hints.

What hints do you speak of?

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

I find it hard to believe that it's as far along as is being indicated. Hopefully it's true though, because Gruden sure does seem to be dropping hints.

Hope

 

[JayVols]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2QMdeDAK1A[/youtube]

That was awesome. The contrast is astounding.

 

[Doyle Hargraves]

Mike Hamilton, destroyed Tennessee athletics. Hart, should flush the system and hire aggressively. Yes, Gruden, would be a terrific hire. College football is about recruiting. Since TN, is not a Blue chip rich state we have to rely on out of state recruits. Those 4 and 5 star players would flock to a name like Gruden!

Put yourself in this hypothetical. Your a High school senior and Dooley/Chaney makes a visit and then Gruden makes a visit. Who would you want to play for?

Don't worry Dooley fans, I'll answer this for you.

Dooley hands down. Kids are all about the process.