Official Jon Gruden Thread XIV

[DenverVol01]

The fact that gruden has not denied this job 100% keeps me believing. Tonight will be the decider for me. If gruden truly is out of the picture there is no reason he cant squash the rumors on espn. If he is in play, he will keep his mouth shut
Simple as that.

Think about it

Not sure why people think Gruden is going to say anything on MNF if it doesn't purtain to the game. It (MNF) is not the forum for that. He has a job to do and I'm pretty certain he takes that in a serious and professional manner. Not gonna happen.

 

[jfite9]

I blame Lane Kiffin....


By the way, I wonder what Dooley is doing these days? Probably combing his hair, and laughing when he looks at his bank account!

Hopefully doing some physical therapy so he can get rid of those puss-a## crutches for good.

 

[Chilmonty]

Have never really heard what the MNF angle really is as far as being a problem?? Lot of speculation, does anyone know anything concrete about his contract?

Ie, is there a possible "buyout" required, would litigation be required to get out of it if ESPN gets difficult???

Just curious, "Don't Taze me Dude!"

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

I blame Lane Kiffin....


By the way, I wonder what Dooley is doing these days? Probably combing his hair, and laughing when he looks at his bank account!

And he's probably still watering the bamboo.lol:

 

[joevol33]

I'm getting worried about contracting black lung with all the smokescreens I may have been exposed to since I started here.

My dad was a coal miner all his life until retired, he may know a good lawyer for black lung??

 

[Smokey10]

From Charlie Strong's recent presser:

"I have no representative, Charlie Strong represents himself"

A coach who speaks in the third person. Might be entertaining...

I think that means a low self-esteem. I'd like to think Tennessee needs a CONFIDENT COACH. Good try though. Like your avi.

 

[patrick]

I trust your facts... BOY this is telling

Thanks Coasty - My facts come from information readily available in print and cyber world.

 

[1967vol]

Of all the tie colors Gruden has, the ONE he will not wear is orange, even if he is coming.

 

[SHOWOFF]

No OJGT XV yet? Dang!

 

[JCP201]

Have never really heard what the MNF angle really is as far as being a problem?? Lot of speculation, does anyone know anything concrete about his contract?

Ie, is there a possible "buyout" required, would litigation be required to get out of it if ESPN gets difficult???

Just curious, "Don't Taze me Dude!"

Yep, same questions..

 

[Coastypop]

Have never really heard what the MNF angle really is as far as being a problem?? Lot of speculation, does anyone know anything concrete about his contract?

Ie, is there a possible "buyout" required, would litigation be required to get out of it if ESPN gets difficult???

Just curious, "Don't Taze me Dude!"

OldVol seem to imply that it may be a back loaded in the sum of 1.2 mil... and will not be paid until his last gig there.

And if word leaks out that he would loose it... that was what I got from his hypothetical ?

 

[orangepaladin]

I blame Lane Kiffin....


By the way, I wonder what Dooley is doing these days? Probably combing his hair, and laughing when he looks at his bank account!

The way LA Tech is going, he probably is trying to get his second job as athletic director back.

 

[warrior2226z]

i hope he wears something orange. this site will blow up and we will be the top trending subject on yahoo

 

[Coastypop]

Thanks Coasty - My facts come from information readily available in print and cyber world.

Makes one believe the money angle is all false information as to why Gruden said no.... if he did

 

[HODGY]

What? Why 11/30? Gruden was supposed to be in DC on that day interviewing RG3.

I don't know. The interview was on Thursday, 11/29 and he said explicitly that he was going down to Tampa "tomorrow" to see Gruden.

 

[VolsMan26]

Guys, til dave hart makes an official statement gruden is our coach!!! Neither hart or gru has denied anything yet!

 

[Elvis68Vol]

no ojgt xv yet? Dang!

soon

 

[patrick]

Your math is so far off it's not even funny. It was way more than that to hire Gruden.

From what Hargis said the money for Gruden was there but not for his assistants. Hargis reported on various radio shows that Gruden wanted 4.5 to 5 mill for assistants which means Gruden would have taken around 4 mill which is only 500k more than UT is paying football staff now!

Even if Gruden was at 8 mill that would be 12 mill which is only 2 mill more than it would cost to get Gundy.

Considering Gruden did win a Super Bowl and by all accounts from everyone would recruit lights out, the extra 2 mill would be more than worth the investment.

 

[Coastypop]

Guys, til dave hart makes an official statement gruden is our coach!!! Neither hart or gru has denied anything yet!

I don't know if Gruden is our coach but it is true they have neither one denied it

 

[CMcEver]

I don't know. The interview was on Thursday, 11/29 and he said explicitly that he was going down to Tampa "tomorrow" to see Gruden.

Would love to have Zook back at UT, guy was a great recruiter, not HC, but relentless recruiter.

 

[Velo Vol]

So Arkansas looks even worse than we do. At least we've got that going for us.

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

Guys, til dave hart makes an official statement gruden is our coach!!! Neither hart or gru has denied anything yet!

This is another reason why my confidence level is so high.:thumbsup:

 

[Wilson27]

Makes one believe the money angle is all false information as to why Gruden said no.... if he did

Let me go ahead so the trolls won't waste their time....boy oh boy you guys are really something! Clinging to hope it could still be Gruden! What is wrong with you people???? I just don't get it.

.....anyway GRUDEN 2013! Ride it till the wheels fall off!!!!

 

[JCP201]

I don't know. The interview was on Thursday, 11/29 and he said explicitly that he was going down to Tampa "tomorrow" to see Gruden.

Maybe that is why Gruden looked like he hadn't slept for three weeks in that interview.

 

[lateknight]

From what Hargis said the money for Gruden was there but not for his assistants. Hargis reported on various radio shows that Gruden wanted 4.5 to 5 mill for assistants which means Gruden would have taken around 4 mill which is only 500k more than UT is paying football staff now!

Even if Gruden was at 8 mill that would be 12 mill which is only 2 mill more than it would cost to get Gundy.

Considering Gruden did win a Super Bowl and by all accounts from everyone would recruit lights out, the extra 2 mill would be more than worth the investment.

^^^ and that right there is what gives me hope that we worked this into a done deal.