Official Jon Gruden Thread XIV

[Wilson27]

hello Wilson......... I came to this decision about a week ago, hard to do because my heart wants Gruden... but my head is saying... looking real bad

Who knows ... as Smokey says....Christmas is a time of miracles :dunno:

We are looking at "solid" coaches...HAHAHAHAHAHA!!

 

[smokey90]

Did I read that correctly? $4 to $5 Million offer possibly for Gundy (from OSU source)? Hart isn't that stupid is he?

This what I expect for a non-Gruden hire. Who would we get 3-4 mil?

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

The longer it is until we hear, the more likely something good has happened with Gruden.... I believe this

My advice is to stick with that line of thinking.:thumbsup:

 

[tn4elvis]

I was thinking Haslam but I could be wrong.

Ergen 10billion/ Haslam 3TO4.billion.But whos counting.Ever wonder why PM went to Denver.

 

[Coastypop]

Can't expand. Under strict instructions of what can/can't be said. Just be encouraged. That's all I can say.

Does your news come from AD office or Booster in Chatt/Cleveland area?

I have a reason to ask this?

 

[Unknown Muppet]

Just for a change of pace..Nothing more..

But people won't know who I am now b/c everyone got used to the Chucky Dolls..I and they will have to adjust.:crazy:

 

[jes]

Ok question on this one. Can someone please explain what Hart is doing with the other coaches he is speaking with? He is just interviewing at this time to take the info to the boosters and BOT? I just want off this ride already. :sick: Announce already!

That is the problem. No one knows what Hart is doing. As far as I can tell all the "interviews" are hearsay, not confirmed.

 

[DynaVol]

To be fair, that is 6 million on top of the current budget.

Fulmer's buyout will be ending soon also.

Buyouts are almost always paid in installments.

Fulmer's ends this month is what I've heard.

I know they are paid in installments.......so we have Dooley, his staff until they find new jobs, the new coach buyout from his current school, buyouts for any of his staff that have one and we still have to pay all the new guys.

Hasn't Hart made a point of saying how shocked he is over the UTAD financials?

 

[Unknown Muppet]

My advice is to stick with that line of thinking.:thumbsup:

That's my theory too and I'm sticking to it.

 

[Coastypop]

We are looking at "solid" coaches...HAHAHAHAHAHA!!

yea what happened to early talk of Pete Carroll, etc...

 

[OddBallVol]

Just for a change of pace..Nothing more..

But people won't know who I am now b/c everyone got used to the Chucky Dolls..I and they will have to adjust.
I like it...

I like it... :hi:

She is hiding. She is the one who gave the order to hold the fat lady from singing. Someone posted FBI and BOOM she is in disguise.

 

[CINCYVOL]

I understand that below Gruden there is no home-run hire, but the fact that two of the three top names are in a BCS bowl game this year isn't that bad is it? Maybe triples? I mean the fact that we're having to offer in the $4-5 million range means it sure will be a better hire than what we've had, right?

This is a real question, not me stating this as a fact.

I don't know either way but Gundy's contract is around $3.3 million, according to this site. So I guess we would have to trump that if we wanted him. hmy:

Salaries & Contracts

Kind of depressing seeing what we would have to pay to trump some of these salaries.

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

I like it... :hi:

Thanks..

vol494 let me have it..

 

[Wilson27]

Does your news come from AD office or Booster in Chatt/Cleveland area?

I have a reason to ask this?

....I have a feeling Thunder is a booster that enjoys spreading tales.

 

[smokey90]

I understand that below Gruden there is no home-run hire, but the fact that two of the three top names are in a BCS bowl game this year isn't that bad is it? Maybe triples? I mean the fact that we're having to offer in the $4-5 million range means it sure will be a better hire than what we've had, right?

This is a real question, not me stating this as a fact.

I agree with you, but I don't see getting a coach with much of a track record for less than 4 mil. Just for example (only), if we went for Franklin it would need to be probably mid 4 mil.

 

[Coastypop]

Hey Zo.... I didn't know you were behind me taking that photo......... ha ha

 

[VolFan32]

Can't expand. Under strict instructions of what can/can't be said. Just be encouraged. That's all I can say.

Understand and thanks for clarifying.

 

[Coastypop]

She is hiding. She is the one who gave the order to hold the fat lady from singing. Someone posted FBI and BOOM she is in disguise.

Got it now Oddball.... how you doing?

I would like to send you a friend request so I can find you when all this shiz is over???

 

[Unknown Muppet]

Hey Zo.... I didn't know you were behind me taking that photo......... ha ha

I am very sneaky.

 

[govols10302bb]

Everything points to Hart having someone in the bag early. Gruden or not I believe it is done. Now with all the BS floating around it is impossible to nail down the WHO, however I believe it is going to be BIG. Too much money involved to end up with a little fish.

Now if the big name is not Gruden, then WHO? Give me some some real home-run hires. Not this Mora, Gundy, Fisher crap... Give me your wish list.

Agree you don't move 18 mil over 3 years to athletic fund to hire strong...cjg you do

 

[volgr]

This what I expect for a non-Gruden hire. Who would we get 3-4 mil?

Is it really worth 4 to 5 million to take a chance on Gundy being able to compete in the SEC? I'm also sure he will want a hefty buyout considering our current state of affairs. No way he is worth the risk at that price tag. Not to mention Gundy will not unite the fan base nor will he garner much excitement.

 

[philly1972]

....I have a feeling Thunder is a booster that enjoys spreading tales.

Thunder is broke!! He has no say so!!

 

[ATC_VOL]

I love to dream, but I don't understand why their would be so much secrecy if it was Gruden. Please explain it to me like I am 2.

So he can finish MNF.

 

[Coastypop]

....I have a feeling Thunder is a booster that enjoys spreading tales.

I heard something that came from that area... but geeeee the rumors are getting worse, not better...

 

[patrick]

I understand that below Gruden there is no home-run hire, but the fact that two of the three top names are in a BCS bowl game this year isn't that bad is it? Maybe triples? I mean the fact that we're having to offer in the $4-5 million range means it sure will be a better hire than what we've had, right?

This is a real question, not me stating this as a fact.

Dooley was one of the worst coaches I have ever seen. So there are many many coaches that are an upgrade from Dooley.

I ask you this is Strong-Gundy a better coach/recruiter than Richt, Muschamp, Spurrier, Miles, Saban, Sumlin, B Kelly, C Kelly, B Stoops, Patterson, Peterson???