Official Jon Gruden Thread II (merged)

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MWAVolfan said:
OK, first of all.... the whole bit about Haslam and other donors is just speculative talk. Where is the proof?

Second, please go back over the last few years and look at all the other times Jon Gruden has hinted that he might be interested in this job or that one. Has he taken any of them?

Third, Mike Hamilton was one of the greatest fund raisers ever at UT. He could bring in the cash, so I find it hard to believe that he cheaped out. I think the reality was that he went down his list of candidates and they all said.... thanks but no thanks. Then at the last second on the advise of Nick Saban, he found Dooley hanging out in Louisiana and he said "Hey Kid, want to come coach UT? Here's a lolipop."
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WOW and you thought the 1st post was good
 
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MWAVolfan said:
Seriously people. Gruden's name comes up for any and all coaching jobs in the NFL and NCAA. Why in God's name would he come to Tennessee when he's making 4 million a year doing nothing for ESPN? Hasnt Gruden rejected Tennessee twice? And that was when the program was in better shape than it is now!

There is simply no way Gruden would come here. Even if we offered him 5 million a year (money that I'm pretty sure Tennessee doesnt have).

Dooley will not be fired after the USC game.

I come to these boards for legitimate news, not for some fan-boy day dreaming.

Get real.
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Dude...you are so far off...
 
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MWAVolfan said:
OK, first of all.... the whole bit about Haslam and other donors is just speculative talk. Where is the proof?

Second, please go back over the last few years and look at all the other times Jon Gruden has hinted that he might be interested in this job or that one. Has he taken any of them?

Third, Mike Hamilton was one of the greatest fund raisers ever at UT. He could bring in the cash, so I find it hard to believe that he cheaped out. I think the reality was that he went down his list of candidates and they all said.... thanks but no thanks. Then at the last second on the advise of Nick Saban, he found Dooley hanging out in Louisiana and he said "Hey Kid, want to come coach UT? Here's a lolipop."
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Mike Hamilton is a turd. Sorry to insult you.
 
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MWAVolfan said:
OK, first of all.... the whole bit about Haslam and other donors is just speculative talk. Where is the proof?

Second, please go back over the last few years and look at all the other times Jon Gruden has hinted that he might be interested in this job or that one. Has he taken any of them?

Third, Mike Hamilton was one of the greatest fund raisers ever at UT. He could bring in the cash, so I find it hard to believe that he cheaped out. I think the reality was that he went down his list of candidates and they all said.... thanks but no thanks. Then at the last second on the advise of Nick Saban, he found Dooley hanging out in Louisiana and he said "Hey Kid, want to come coach UT? Here's a lolipop."
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:eek:lol::eek:lol::eek:lol::eek:lol::lolabove::lolabove::lolabove:
FIRST OFF, no one in their right mind as a UT fan would ask Saban for or take his advice (btw that is how you spell advice not advise)
Second, there is documented evidence, articles, and reports of how much Hamilton offered certain coaches, if you did your research, you would know he cheaped out.
Third, there is too much smoke and heresay for something not to be going on. According to ESPN, (which is a pretty reliable source in case you are new to sources) said on the insider that Gruden is interested in the Tennessee job.
Other people like Kirk Herbstreit have said if Gruden goes back into coaching he believes he'd go to college and go to Tennessee. If you go through the thread and read, there are sources. :eek:k:
 
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It's 2:30 PM EST.

History tells us if we haven't heard anything by now, nothing is coming out today.

Chub = gone.
 
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OCIVol said:
SIAP and pre-apologies to DTO and Jay for posting in their thread and in no way am I trying to take credit for anything and I do not want e-cred and let me know if I have forgotten anything because I disclaim that too...but here's the word I just received: Lamonte has been in touch with Hart today regarding some of the terms of the deal and discussing salary pool for assistants. Hart is "negotiating" but will give Gruden whatever he wants/needs.
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Not my thread, bro. Post away.
 
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Something to realize concerning the alleged Dooley contract breaches. All the University has to do here is create a plausible, not necessarily a winnable, case against Dooley. Here is why:

Without that, Dooley has all of the leverage and no risk concerning the $5 million buyout and can simply demand it with no repercussions.

However, if the University can create any doubt, including the potential for a long, drawn out legal battle, it should make Dooley amenable to negotiating it down to end the drama sooner rather than later (if he is smart). He is going to want to pursue another job whether in brodcasting, an AD department or coaching, and he would be better served to have this behind him.

Leverage is your friend in this negotiations.
 
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Godfatha said:
Mike Hamilton is a turd. Sorry to insult you.
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Agreed, he may have been a good man, and person, and was good for UT profit, but he was too stingy with money in certain situations, made questionable hires and decisions, and thus he was fired. It is not everyday an AD gets fired. So if an AD gets fired, it is usually because the school is not happy with his performance.:)
 
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dbarker said:
:eek:lol::eek:lol::eek:lol::eek:lol::lolabove::lolabove::lolabove:
FIRST OFF, no one in their right mind as a UT fan would ask Saban for or take his advice (btw that is how you spell advice not advise)
Second, there is documented evidence, articles, and reports of how much Hamilton offered certain coaches, if you did your research, you would know he cheaped out.
Third, there is too much smoke and heresay for something not to be going on. According to ESPN, (which is a pretty reliable source in case you are new to sources) said on the insider that Gruden is interested in the Tennessee job.
Other people like Kirk Herbstreit have said if Gruden goes back into coaching he believes he'd go to college and go to Tennessee. If you go through the thread and read, there are sources. :eek:k:
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dbarker said:
:eek:lol::eek:lol::eek:lol::eek:lol::lolabove::lolabove::lolabove:
FIRST OFF, no one in their right mind as a UT fan would ask Saban for or take his advice (btw that is how you spell advice not advise)
Second, there is documented evidence, articles, and reports of how much Hamilton offered certain coaches, if you did your research, you would know he cheaped out.
Third, there is too much smoke and heresay for something not to be going on. According to ESPN, (which is a pretty reliable source in case you are new to sources) said on the insider that Gruden is interested in the Tennessee job.
Other people like Kirk Herbstreit have said if Gruden goes back into coaching he believes he'd go to college and go to Tennessee. If you go through the thread and read, there are sources. :eek:k:
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Like I said, Gruden's name has been leaked by ESPN before. There is documented proof of that.

It was published that Dooley was recommended by Saban.

Please post the link where Herbstreit said the thought Gruden would go to UT. And I mean a direct quote, not what somebody claims to have heard.
 
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