Official Jon Gruden Thread II (merged)

[LittleDTO]

Let's get something straight, a lot of posters were in on the Gruden/UT story WAAAAAAAAAY before I posted the numbers. I was skeptical at first, but I began to hear things after the loss to MSU. On Monday, I was told the initial offer of 6-years, $31.5M had been extended. That's really the only thing I've brought to this thread. I really don't think I should get any credit for anything.

One big donor who has a field named after him and an NFL team to play real fantasy football with. He started the ball rolling big time after MSU.

 

[OCIVol]

I have been told the 8-year, $50M is inaccurate. The compensation could reach in excess of $6M annually but that would include Gruden reaching the incentive levels (BCS Game, NC Game).

 

[1world1love]

The Cleveland rumors are just smoke. I tend to believe what Doc has posted. My guys are tight-lipped but upbeat right now.

I have moved the needle to 95%.

And DTO is right, I have a stinky finger.

I know nothing, but if the 8/50 deal is real, you would have to think that there are several "riders" attached to it. I don't see Hart or Gruden getting married for that long without some provisions allowing for a peaceful dissolution if either party is not capable of holding up their end of the bargain.

 

[Wilson27]

The Cleveland rumors are just smoke. I tend to believe what Doc has posted. My guys are tight-lipped but upbeat right now.

I have moved the needle to 95%.

And DTO is right, I have a stinky finger.

LOVE IT Boro! Not the stinky finger part...but the time is now for Gruden more power than he would ever have in the NFL, he is still a young man and we are a sleeping giant. Pull the trigger now!

 

[HausVol]

All of this misses the point though. If he wanted to coach for the Browns, he would be coaching for the Browns right now.

This

 

[ukvols]

So Boro, you think that Docvol s numbers are correct? That seems to be an NFL salary as opposed to a college salary.

Perhaps they will pay an NFL salary to keep him from leaving for the NFL.

 

[VolMaster14]

So Boro, you think that Docvol s numbers are correct? That seems to be an NFL salary as opposed to a college salary.

Sabans salary has changed the game in college if you wanna win.

 

[MWAVolfan]

All of this misses the point though. If he wanted to coach for the Browns, he would be coaching for the Browns right now.

I beg to differ. Randy Learner was a horrible owner. There is no way Gruden would have coached for a guy who didnt give two sh*ts for the Browns.

Haslam is a whole different animal for Cleveland now.

 

[bcartervol98]

So Boro, you think that Docvol s numbers are correct? That seems to be an NFL salary as opposed to a college salary.

I will be amazed if that figure verifies as a base salary, tifwiw. More possible it is a "ceiling" type figure assuming every bonus and incentive is attained. Not questioning a contract and official offer at all, just hard to imagine that high of a "base salary".

 

[Obsessed]

I think the next real news to come out will be Dooleys departure after the SC game. Thats when I look for the leaks and information to spring back up lol. So quiet right now, the quiet before the storm so to speak.

One guy that was talking to me a lot was in my place of business this morning and all he would do is look at the floor and shake his head when football came up. He is on the UT caching staff of another sport. He has been pretty open about talking about it in the past, but obviously someone has put the fear of god in them about talking.

Just out of curiosity what type of work are you in? (Generally). If you don't mind

 

[kohlrums]

The Cleveland Browns new GM (Joe Banner) is VERY involved. Not sure Gruden is interested in that.

Then we have 2 weeks to lock this down-the earliest the Browns will fire Schurmer is at the bye, which is week 10.

 

[hohenfelsvol]

I have moved the needle to 95%.

That makes me giddy

 

[Oldvol75]

The Cleveland rumors are just smoke. I tend to believe what Doc has posted. My guys are tight-lipped but upbeat right now.

I have moved the needle to 95%.

And DTO is right, I have a stinky finger.

I feel mo betta! 97%!

 

[white65]

OCI you hearing the same?:crossfingers:

 

[SweetBlackMagic]

I have been told the 8-year, $50M is inaccurate. The compensation could reach in excess of $6M annually but that would include Gruden reaching the incentive levels (BCS Game, NC Game).

That would be more in line with most expectations. I think everyone knew it would take pretty much double DD money to get a big name here. If we can get the BIGGEST out there, starting at $5 mil and moving towards $6 mil with incentives sounds like a bargain.

 

[TOP]

That makes me giddy

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[murz]

No need to think he will kill it-he will. If this happens it will be TN and AL playing twice a year for quite a while. He will not fail at Tennessee.

unless the realignment screws everything up, sucks

 

[bcartervol98]

Just out of curiosity what type of work are you in? (Generally). If you don't mind

I run a business that has regular dealings with a lot of the members of the athletic department and have since CPF was winning football games. Some of those business relationships have become friendships over the years. That's about all I will say except I lost a lot of my best contacts when Hart cleaned house in the department, but several remain.

 

[chattnvol52]

Let's get something straight, a lot of posters were in on the Gruden/UT story WAAAAAAAAAY before I posted the numbers. I was skeptical at first, but I began to hear things after the loss to MSU. On Monday, I was told the initial offer of 6-years, $31.5M had been extended. That's really the only thing I've brought to this thread. I really don't think I should get any credit for anything.

you are a class act my friend. :loco::td:

 

[hohenfelsvol]

I feel mo betta! 97%!

You get one too

 

['Boro-vol]

So Boro, you think that Docvol s numbers are correct? That seems to be an NFL salary as opposed to a college salary.

Didn't say that. I said I agree that the deal may done based on the reaction of those I've talked to. There are many different ways to structure a deal and shuffle the numbers around though. Its possible....and honestly somebody is going to pay that kind of salary soon. Might as well be us

 

[98utvols]

I feel mo betta! 97%!

Sounds like we are about ready for a boom! Where is Jackson Harris.

 

[Volgrad98]

The Cleveland rumors are just smoke. I tend to believe what Doc has posted. My guys are tight-lipped but upbeat right now.

I have moved the needle to 95%.

And DTO is right, I have a stinky finger.

If Gruden is hired, I hope he hires

Peyton - QB coach

Scott Wells - Oline Coach

 

[SweetBlackMagic]

Anyone have any rough numbers how much money a typical "sellout" at Neyland brings in? Just wondering how much a packed house for an entire season would offset the salaries.

 

['Boro-vol]

I will be amazed if that figure verifies as a base salary, tifwiw. More possible it is a "ceiling" type figure assuming every bonus and incentive is attained. Not questioning a contract and official offer at all, just hard to imagine that high of a "base salary".

This.