For those dropping hints and bits of glimmering hope upon our lowly heads, I don't think anyone really cares either way the potential loss or gain of said "e-cred". If you are right (please...) so be it, if you are wrong...it would not be the first time a deal went sideways after having the appearance of being solid. I don't think anyone will be coming for you if you are wrong, mattress, lighter, and bucket of bulbs in tow.
I have NO idea how the process unfolds at UT and how reliable any leaked information may be. I just hope above all that those saying Gruden are spot-on correct.