Official Jon Gruden Thread II (merged)

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MedicT said:
Jay beside the Haslam's and Thunder who are some other "big" donors who keep their hands in the proverbial pot? I have a close relative who is a relatively big alumni donor who does not get involved in the workings of the UT machine and wouldn't. Thought I would throw out a question while we wait.
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Charlie Ergen of Dish Network fame is big.
 
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dbarker said:
Thank you sir. I understand. I really hope it is just a smokescreen. I like Dooley personally. He has represented us with class, and made alot of positive changes. We are a much better program now, than when he arrived. However, I feel he needs more time, and at UT, we want to win now. So I think he may end up in the category of "stepping stone coach" which would be a coach who calms a program down that is in shambles, rebuilds the foundation, and makes the situation better, so that a coach like Gruden, Saban, or an established coach can come here with not so much work to do as three years prior. I believe EVENTUALLY that Dooley could be a Nick Saban. And I only hope that when he finds that winning formula, if we are in need, he will come back. But for now, he needs to find a place like Texas Tech, Arizona State (not saying the need new coaches, just picking schools that aren't 100% football crazy and are patient) where they will allow him time to build a program, and win. Saban was in the same boat at MSU when he started figuring out his formula to win. Dooley just needs a little more time, but unfortunately he most likely won't get it here.:loco:
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Really? Other than the fact Dooley worked for Saban what does Derek have in common with him? You are trying to say Dooley = Saban in a few years when there has been absolutely nothing to point to that, Saban is the best college coach out there and Dooley has yet to have a ranked win and only one winning season. The argument you are making is pure fantasy.
 
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I haven't been able to post as often as I would like this week due to working a lot of hours, but I have been following religiously. I sincerely hope that this mornings rumor is just a smokescreen but after reading it, I feel a little deflated. Still hopeful but this is driving me crazy! Lol
 
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Doyle Hargraves said:
I haven't been able to post as often as I would like this week due to working a lot of hours, but I have been following religiously. I sincerely hope that this mornings rumor is just a smokescreen but after reading it, I feel a little deflated. Still hopeful but this is driving me crazy! Lol
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Agree DH. I probably wont spend as much time on this msg. board. My wife says that's a good thing!
 
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The rollercoaster keeps on rolling.

My opinion of today's happenings would be that a smokescreen is being disseminated. Leaks at the base level happen on sites like this, so once ripples started appearing, the proverbial fox had to cross the creek a few times.

Basically what I am saying is that the news today doesn't really push the process one way or the other. It's a drawn out process, don't read into it too much or you'll go gray early.
 
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There are no "Favre" pics, are there? :)

You guys are passing notes in class, aren't you? No fair! We want to see them!
 
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I heard that they hammered things out. However, things have gotten so quiet and tight lipped, it's hard to know anything.

If my info came after Bearcats, we are good. Before Bearcats, we have a lot of work to do.
 
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MockingVol said:
The rollercoaster keeps on rolling.

My opinion of today's happenings would be that a smokescreen is being disseminated. Leaks at the base level happen on sites like this, so once ripples started appearing, the proverbial fox had to cross the creek a few times.

Basically what I am saying is that the news today doesn't really push the process one way or the other. It's a drawn out process, don't read into it too much or you'll go gray early.
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Emotioally, I have to pull back somewhat. My sanity dictates that. I've been around the Vols for a long time now, and I really get excited about the prospects of finallygetting a coach that can bring us into contention each year.
 
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