Official Jon Gruden Thread XV

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ONCE AGAIN!

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PANDEMONIUM WILL REIN!, had to do it
 
#7,730
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I know this is the "Gruden or bust thread", and not trying to go against CJG, however, I think we should keep an open mind either way, and at least entertain the idea he may not come. That being said I know Strong is the new flavor of the day, and have heard arguments both way regarding him. Sure he has limited HC experience but the guy has been around the game along time and unlike our last HC, Strong has a long and successful background as a coordinator which is a plus. Also, been over in the recruiting forums lately and there is a buzz with alot of high profile recruits that have stated they would entertain TN if Strong were to come, so the guy has a good shot at pulling in a solid recruiting class right out of the gate. Could be a solid option if JG falls through. Just think we should at least be open about the idea. FWIW.

Now flame away, as I have come to see that as the trend around here.

GBO
 
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JacketVol said:
I think your info was good. Mine was too and still is. However, it has got cold and I will not think it is Gruden unless we get into next week without a coach.

Even if we hire Strong, I would not feel like you misled anyone. BUT, when I see you saying you are going to be a fan for another team, I then start to question. I was raised in Atlanta and will always be a Tech fan first because my dad was a fan of Tech even though he grew up in Bama. I married into a UT family and have been a fan for over 20 years.

I do question anyone who is not loyal to their team and wants to jump on some other program. Perhaps it is just the frustration talking and I hope that is it. Because, I will be a Jacket and Vol fan the rest of my life and will not start pulling for someone else and against them because of tough times. I respect loyalty and can't stand people who were never Bama fans till Saben started coaching.

I was a Braves fan when they sucked and have been for over 40 years and always will be and was rewarded with a World Series I got to attend. Made it so much sweeter after having so much bad. Loving what is happening with the Falcons now too.

If you really mean you will not support UT and not just frustration talking, then you are not a real fan in my book.

Does not mean anything to you, but I found this distasteful.
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Hahahaha this guy means what he says. He's a Georgia Tech fan, if you won't abandon that sinking ship then you must be a loyal dude.
 
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TNHopeful505 said:
Here's a theory....


What if it was set up to all fall apart....and then since both Gruden and Hart planned on be NYC....it goes something like this:

"I was set and determined on going back to the NFL. Tennessee had approached me, but I just didn't think that the college game was for me. But as I sat and watched Coach Fulmer's induction to the Hall of Fame, and saw the tradition and glory that is Tennessee football, and I thought about the rivalries, the stadium, the orange, the fans, Rocky Top, the start of my coaching days, my wife cheering on the sidelines, my mentor barking out plays, the start of everything I am being there, I couldn't help but realize I could be part of the solution to bring that back again, and introduce my kids to the Tennessee that their dad knew. So Dave and I rediscussed the job, and I told him that I couldn't sleep peacefully tonight, unless I knew that I was the next Head Coach of the University of Tennessee."

Anybody see that?
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That actually sounds like something he would say. Wouldn't that be awesome!
 
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TNHopeful505 said:
Here's a theory....


What if it was set up to all fall apart....and then since both Gruden and Hart planned on be NYC....it goes something like this:

"I was set and determined on going back to the NFL. Tennessee had approached me, but I just didn't think that the college game was for me. But as I sat and watched Coach Fulmer's induction to the Hall of Fame, and saw the tradition and glory that is Tennessee football, and I thought about the rivalries, the stadium, the orange, the fans, Rocky Top, the start of my coaching days, my wife cheering on the sidelines, my mentor barking out plays, the start of everything I am being there, I couldn't help but realize I could be part of the solution to bring that back again, and introduce my kids to the Tennessee that their dad knew. So Dave and I rediscussed the job, and I told him that I couldn't sleep peacefully tonight, unless I knew that I was the next Head Coach of the University of Tennessee."

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I see it, but I hate that these are the kind of mental gymnastics we have to pull in order to keep the hope alive
 
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TNHopeful505 said:
Here's a theory....


What if it was set up to all fall apart....and then since both Gruden and Hart planned on be NYC....it goes something like this:

"I was set and determined on going back to the NFL. Tennessee had approached me, but I just didn't think that the college game was for me. But as I sat and watched Coach Fulmer's induction to the Hall of Fame, and saw the tradition and glory that is Tennessee football, and I thought about the rivalries, the stadium, the orange, the fans, Rocky Top, the start of my coaching days, my wife cheering on the sidelines, my mentor barking out plays, the start of everything I am being there, I couldn't help but realize I could be part of the solution to bring that back again, and introduce my kids to the Tennessee that their dad knew. So Dave and I rediscussed the job, and I told him that I couldn't sleep peacefully tonight, unless I knew that I was the next Head Coach of the University of Tennessee."

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I like the way you think too.
 
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Blueticks said:
I know this is the "Gruden or bust thread", and not trying to go against CJG, however, I think we should keep an open mind either way, and at least entertain the idea he may not come. That being said I know Strong is the new flavor of the day, and have heard arguments both way regarding him. Sure he has limited HC experience but the guy has been around the game along time and unlike our last HC, Strong has a long and successful background as a coordinator which is a plus. Also, been over in the recruiting forums lately and there is a buzz with alot of high profile recruits that have stated they would entertain TN if Strong were to come, so the guy has a good shot at pulling in a solid recruiting class right out of the gate. Could be a solid option if JG falls through. Just think we should at least be open about the idea. FWIW.

Now flame away, as I have come to see that as the trend around here.

GBO
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If you want to hire someone based on experience, use the 18 million, get Sandusky out of jail. he has tons of experience
 
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ShieldsUp said:
Hahahaha this guy means what he says. He's a Georgia Tech fan, if you won't abandon that sinking ship then you must be a loyal dude.
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I like Ga Tech! Just wish they hadn't wussed out of SEC for ACC, they were a great old school SEC member.
 
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TNHopeful505 said:
Here's a theory....


What if it was set up to all fall apart....and then since both Gruden and Hart planned on be NYC....it goes something like this:

"I was set and determined on going back to the NFL. Tennessee had approached me, but I just didn't think that the college game was for me. But as I sat and watched Coach Fulmer's induction to the Hall of Fame, and saw the tradition and glory that is Tennessee football, and I thought about the rivalries, the stadium, the orange, the fans, Rocky Top, the start of my coaching days, my wife cheering on the sidelines, my mentor barking out plays, the start of everything I am being there, I couldn't help but realize I could be part of the solution to bring that back again, and introduce my kids to the Tennessee that their dad knew. So Dave and I rediscussed the job, and I told him that I couldn't sleep peacefully tonight, unless I knew that I was the next Head Coach of the University of Tennessee."

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Printing that for bathroom material.
 
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RagingOrange said:
Pay attention folks. "Trying to figure out what happened and been in the dark since" to "some hombres got awfully excited this week"

I will apologize to Liper if Im wrong.
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No need. I don't take it that serious. :) people here know me man. I'm no troll. Just wanted Gruden.

Confusion was some didn't seem to recognize I was speaking about two different concepts. One angle was my original Gruden contacts if you will, and those went negative Thursday. I spoke about that plainly.

Then, sunday night i think when basically nobody was hearing anything about grudem, someone totally separate sent me a text sourced from AD side relaying some info they had about a possible new HC and presser. Hope you can see the difference. I stated not to take it too seriously as a disclaimer, but it was noteworthy nonetheless as part of the puzzle.

Honestly, I just want to know what went down. I'm saying I don't know. Make sense?
 
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TNHopeful505 said:
Here's a theory....


What if it was set up to all fall apart....and then since both Gruden and Hart planned on be NYC....it goes something like this:

"I was set and determined on going back to the NFL. Tennessee had approached me, but I just didn't think that the college game was for me. But as I sat and watched Coach Fulmer's induction to the Hall of Fame, and saw the tradition and glory that is Tennessee football, and I thought about the rivalries, the stadium, the orange, the fans, Rocky Top, the start of my coaching days, my wife cheering on the sidelines, my mentor barking out plays, the start of everything I am being there, I couldn't help but realize I could be part of the solution to bring that back again, and introduce my kids to the Tennessee that their dad knew. So Dave and I rediscussed the job, and I told him that I couldn't sleep peacefully tonight, unless I knew that I was the next Head Coach of the University of Tennessee."

Anybody see that?
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I hope you are right for the sake of the program..
 
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Insunseri said:
I see it, but I hate that these are the kind of mental gymnastics we have to pull in order to keep the hope alive
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Yes, I wish it wasn't this difficult to find a way Gruden comes to UT.

But....I have a feeling things aren't as clear cut as they seem this time. If Strong is hired, then I will never second guess anything I hear from here again.

But I just think there's something interesting going on. And I'm not sure what it is.

But I can see it being no coincidence that on the same day Arky and Auburn hire their coaches, everyone is looking at us, Tennessee tradition is being amplified on a big stage, our last national championship is now a thing of the distant past, and here is our athletic director who is looking for the coach to bring it all back, and a coach who is looking for a job and supposedly loves the University of Tennessee in the same room, and it's possible they've already had conversations about the job...

I'm just saying....it's coincidental.
 
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