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[DoubleB]

2 words...

Jon Gruden.

He is coming.

 

[drumking]

DoubleB - 11/7/2008 3:03 PM

2 words...

Jon Gruden.

He is coming.

I hope that you are right, DB, but what is your source of info? Your cousins brother-in-law on his moma's side neighbor told him?? Just kidding. You know how these rumors get going hot and heavy. emoBigsmile emoGeezer Just because Dr Basketball said on Sport Talk the other day that he had a source that positively knew that Gruden has just purchased 15 acres around Sevierville doesn't automatically make Jon the next coach, but I would love it if he was. emoBigsmile emoGeezer He wouldn't have even had time to look at property up there if that were true. Vol fans are so gullible. emoUpsmile

 

[DoubleB]

Actually, he and his wife have owned property in Knox County for a few years. His Mother in Law lives in Sevierville, ya know, its their vacation home when they bring the Grandkids up to the see Momma's folks.

And trust me, I know better than to listen to Dr. B. Great entertainment, but not a source of info.

As far as my sources, It's just what I've been gleaning from different news sources, Friends in Knoxville, message boards, and a few others I'll keep to myself. I have no doubt this post might put my foot in my mouth, as nothing is ever a done deal til the ink is on the paper, but I do feel this is where UT is leaning and I feel that the interest is mutual on Gruden's part.

 

[Fishin' Junkie]

Do you think he will look good in a UT hat...umm...visor

 

[Fishin' Junkie]

http://blogs.knoxnews.com/knx/perez/2008/11/gruden-new-head-coach-in-knoxc.html

 

[blazer]

i have heard and read the same thing DoubleB,so i hope it is true.i believe Gruden could get this thing turned around.

 

[fishinvol]

Fishin' Junkie - 11/7/2008 1:52 PM Do you think he will look good in a UT hat...umm...visor

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Well we could have him looking like Chucky, or we could have a coach that looks like........</p>

 

[Fishin' Junkie]

emoUpsmile

 

[Bprice]

Not a chance... he's making $5,000,000 at TB, and he's using us as leverage for a contract extension. Volquest is wacko, and Brent Hubbs has already debunked it.

 

[DoubleB]

ther was no chance Saban was going to Bama either.

 

[Bprice]

You are right Robb. If it happens i won't eat my words, because i'd be extremely happy!

 

[bass1]

****(In his first four seasons in the coaching profession from 1986-1989, Gruden was an assistant at the University of Tennessee in 1986 and 1987 as the Volunteers totaled a 17-7-1 record and won against Big Ten opponents in the Liberty Bowl and Peach Bowl.)****
In 1988, he was passing game coordinator at Southeast Missouri State and in 1989 coached wide receivers at the University of Pacific.

Born August 17, 1963 in Sandusky, Ohio, Gruden attended South Bend Clay High School in Indiana and was a three-year letterman at quarterback at the University of Dayton, graduating in 1985 with a degree in Communications. The Flyers had a 24-7 record in Gruden’s three varsity seasons there and he was honored with the prestigious Lt. Andy Zulli Memorial Award, given to the senior player who best exemplifies the qualities of sportsmanship and character.
****(Gruden and his wife Cindy, a former University of Tennessee cheerleader,)****** have three sons, Jon II, 13, Michael, 10 and Jayson, 6.

http://www.buccaneers.com/team/staffdetail.aspx?coachid=58

 

[Nickajack Angler]

There are too many NFL teams that would hire him. I just don't see it happening... But it sure would be a big "coup" for the Vols to get a guy of that caliber. No idea he had connections to TN. He's one of my favorite coaches.

 

[Possum]

Gruden was actually a graduate assistant at UT, the same time Vic Grider(South Pittsburg's head coach) was a manager. I think they roomed together. I know they still remain close friends. I will see if I can get in touch with Coach Grider sometime this week and find out if he has heard anything.

 

[Fishin' Junkie]

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nfcsouth/0-5-51/Gruden-shoots-down-Tennessee-rumors.html

 

[AThornton]

I still say its gonna be Kiffin. Just my $.02 but he got screwed in Oakland and he seems like a good man

 

[polo-dog]

Just read Weidmer's column from today's paper. I think that Spurrier would love to come to Knoxville if he had the chance. I think that there are a lot of people that hate him in Tennessee but with his first SEC championship he'd be loved by everyone. If he had the draw of a school like Tennessee he'd produce some great teams. I don't know if we could land a guy like the Texas Tech coach if he won a championship. He'd be worth a bunch if that would happen. I don't know of any other big programs with the money that UT does that are looking for a new coach for next year. It may be a good year to be looking.

 

[Fishin' Junkie]

Recent reports have listed Butch Davis on top of UT's list but today he once again said that he has NO interest in the job. He has UNC contending for an ACC championship and I think he just does not want his kids distracted by those reports. But look for him to change his mind after the regular season because UNC does not pay like UT does!!!

 

[team-d]

"Davis has NO interest in the UT job", pretty much a guarantee he's coming...

I'd be surprised if Gruden came, the pro jobs are pretty serious money nowadays plus you don't have to spend half the year trying to recruit kids from all over the country.

 

[jcv]

Pay the $Bucks$, get Spurrier, and UT's only complaint would be not having consecutive National Championships.