Official Jon Gruden Thread XLIII

[OrngeChkrboardVFL]

Sumlin?

Still hoping somehow for Gruden but I do like Sumlin

 

[UTVolinExile]

Fake it till you make it has been UTVolinExile for weeks on here .. lol now it’s all “what, how could this happen? Nooo way!” Lol t r o l l

Sigh.

You do you, little buddy.

 

[jasonvol18]

Mullen turned Curry down. He was never coming here

Mullen was never offered. Actually being reported that Currie stood him up.

 

[LakeMaryFLVol]

I understand what your all saying, and I'm not saying that I don't agree, but it's not going to happen. I promise I'm not trying to argue with any of you, I'm just being logical.

Currie will be allowed to make a hire, regardless.

Man.. After midnight common sense..My Good Night cue.

Grude Night all!..May all wake in Peace and full of Joy...

 

[jp1]

I understand what your all saying, and I'm not saying that I don't agree, but it's not going to happen. I promise I'm not trying to argue with any of you, I'm just being logical.

Currie will be allowed to make a hire, regardless.

Help us understand why you think this.

 

[Achilles]

Nooooooooooo.


Currie must be fired. He has no buisness being part of this coaching hire going forward.



Atlanta Vol or any other boosters. Please push Currie out of the door.

You have ones attention....

 

[volkayaker]

I'm starting to wonder if any of the Gruden stuff was EVER true the more I think about it. I find it hard to believe this Tampa meeting and the "Gruden contacting Tee Martin and Dale" ever actually happened. It just feels soooooooo long ago now. It's just hard to believe this was ever an option after getting a better glimpse into how Currie's mind operates following today's debacle.

I'm with you on that. I've figured out a way to deal with it, at least conceptually. The "white whale" was thrust upon us as a metaphor for Jon Gruden. I'm going to use Gruden as a metaphor for "highly capable coach that will fix UT." With that, say Gruden to the Hill! And Currie and Haslams to the pit.

We dodged a bullet today thanks to a solitary known real leak and thanks to the best alumni and fans in the world. Things are bad, but at least we're back to the drawing board.

 

[Dtj64]

I am in bed. Can't sleep. Definitely going to blame Currie for that.

Ambian and moonshine helps

 

[JohnsCreekVol]

Just pointing out that you’re are utterly, 100%, FOS and the things you say.. like about the affects of this on the “Gruden Deal” are comical.

If you are so bothered by what he says, why don't you just put him on ignore? I am putting you on ignore so I don't have to read your complaints toward Excile any more. See how that works?

 

[volgr]

The Rock should read...

Haslam loves pedo enabling coach, hates UT. #boycottPilot

 

[JT3]

Sumlin?

Still hoping somehow for Gruden but I do like Sumlin

Definitely would take Sumlin at this point.

 

[TuxedoVol]

GV, I’ve now seen it posted where Phil and Peyton signed off on this. I just refuse to believe that.

FWIW, JAV on TOS said neither were contacted regarding the selection.

 

[Grand Vol]

You have ones attention....

If I'm reading this correctly and your implication, make sure the problems go away.

 

[Souce]

Is John Currie now the most hated man in Tennessee history?

 

[djohnnyg]

Currie is Satan....and I wanna know what Haslam has to do with all this. If he is behind the Schiano fiasco then something has to be done about him.

 

[Vol4Life1313]

If you are so bothered by what he says, why don't you just put him on ignore? I am putting you on ignore so I don't have to read your complaints toward Excile any more. See how that works?

Hey JohnsCreek ... cool bro !

 

[tomq_123]

I've been on Volnation since first thing this morning. I need to take a shower. #toosoon?

 

[Legendary]

Am I the only one leary if anyone acting like they know anything other than what we all know for sure which is....NOTHING.

I understand. My close friend who golfs with these mid level booster called me and provided an update. It’s an absolute battle right now on the hill. I mean whoever leaked this news is truly a saint.

The state legislators were in contact with the UT President Dipietro. These mid level boosters donate to these congressmen and state senators campaigns. Those are all facts. My family even donates to 3 to 4 local politicians. So, it’s not too hard to make some friends. Those guys all are one big fraternity. This war may go public. Beaver wasn’t lying. Influence is critical in these situations.

 

[rkvdg]

I’d like to apologize as well. When I reported info, I named the names of the mid level boosters, the one man within the AD and even a BOT member. I’ve read texts with my own eyes and spoke to second hand informed people in person. I’m a die hard Vol fan who grew up with season tickets. I fully believed we were getting gruden. I’m sorry that hasn’t happened and until we get a new AD it will not happen.

Let me tell you what I have heard.

The mid level boosters are backing off their pledges to the renovations of Neyland. They have heard the big boys are as well. It’s almost unanimous that they want Currie out. I don’t see him making it through this. The chattanooga guys are all pushing hard for Blackburn. It appears that has gained traction throughout the night in Knoxville. The understanding is Currie was telling certain boosters what they wanted to hear and working with Haslam in private.

We are fortunate that these boosters and VFL received a leak about schiano becoming the next head coach. This promoted them to use their connections and get our congressmen and the next potential governor to weigh in. This political pressure was what broke the camels back. Currie was prepared to trot schiano out and the fans would end their protests and move on within the week. This political pressure also forced Espn to show the tweets. This was much more influential then most are aware.

Don’t eat your own. This isn’t anyone’s fault on the board. That’s a fact.

The AD was my 5% not believing. So this makes more sense than anything I've heard in a while.

 

[tbones0711]

I know what UTVolinExile is posting about Gruden.

However, Ohio State insiders stated that Currie was in Columbus today talking to Schiano. I don't think this was a smoke screen.

TIFWIW.

Schiano signed MOU...not actual contract. VN went wild, Currie reneged the offer. Was indeed in Columbus to bring the deadbeat back to K-town and announce. Much of media reporting this way.

 

[sona]

I understand what your all saying, and I'm not saying that I don't agree, but it's not going to happen. I promise I'm not trying to argue with any of you, I'm just being logical.

Currie will be allowed to make a hire, regardless.

Not arguing with a VOL fan either, but I see no way Currie is employed long enough to make this hire. He blew it in epic fashion and he must go. He is not competent to make the hire. He did real damage today.

 

[jasonvol18]

So we have moved on to Brohm and Tee. I'll take Brohm.

Me too..Much better resume than Tee, Frost, Norvell and Campbell.

 

[UT PaulVol]

Am I the only one leary of anyone acting like they know anything other than what we all know for sure which is....NOTHING.

I said the exact same thing like an hour ago.

 

[VolDefense]

Currie is Satan....and I wanna know what Haslam has to do with all this. If he is behind the Schiano fiasco then something has to be done about him.

the implication is that this is all haslams doing...

 

[TJunky]

Absolutely, it’ll be my mission to comment everytime you utter your fabricated garbage until we hire a coach — I’d take your own advice and press the button

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