Rumor: Sounds like Gruden might be replacing Botch at tennessee

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Re: Sounds like Gruden might be replacing Botch at tennessee

Silly me. I was lamenting Jones' exit thinking the folks in obKnoxville couldn't do much worse that the Dooley - Jones disasters.

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Re: Sounds like Gruden might be replacing Botch at tennessee

They would get an immediate shot in the recruiting arm. Everything else would depend on who he hires as coordinators. Maybe he brings Trent Dilfer along as QB coach.
 

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Re: Sounds like Gruden might be replacing Botch at tennessee

That whole family is set for generations. Not sure why he would do this.
 

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Re: Sounds like Gruden might be replacing Botch at tennessee

Someone asked why they would go after JG. Well, 10rc is desperate. Simple as that as to why they are going to throw the bank at him. Haslam family can cover the tab on it, no problem. Personally I hope they get together.
 

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Re: Sounds like Gruden might be replacing Botch at tennessee

I just can’t see him wanting the time one has to invest to be an SEC coach. Especially in recruiting.


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We can hope...I have to think this might be more about near term revenue and stadium reno, otherwise highly questionable hire...which I’m all for in their case.

Could be fun to see some chucky v muschamp angry faces the next few years.


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Re: Sounds like Gruden might be replacing Botch at tennessee

They would get an immediate shot in the recruiting arm. Everything else would depend on who he hires as coordinators. Maybe he brings Trent Dilfer along as QB coach.
I like Dilfer, but would imagine chucky would coach his own offense and quarterbacks...if not, that would seem counterproductive to his job recruiting


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Re: Sounds like Gruden might be replacing Botch at tennessee

I like Dilfer, but would imagine chucky would coach his own offense and quarterbacks...if not, that would seem counterproductive to his job recruiting


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Maybe he will bring along Beth Mowens as a specialist?
 

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Re: Sounds like Gruden might be replacing Botch at tennessee

I’ve been a bit depressed lately knowing that UT was going to fire Botch. But then you tell me this? Makes me excited again for the future of Tennessee football.
 

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Re: Sounds like Gruden might be replacing Botch at tennessee

CA, this is just too good to be true. :biggrin:

You sure they're seriously considering him?
No, can't be certain - but one of the guys I speak with regularly stays pretty plugged in, and has said that this has been in the works for over a month now. We'll see, could be nothing, but I've heard multiple rumors about this in particular.

I see it as a win-win - if they don't hire him, the ut fans will be crushed; if they do hire him, Bama will continue to crush them... :biggrin:
 

Nolan

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Re: Sounds like Gruden might be replacing Botch at tennessee

Despite his charisma and personality it's been said he doesn't like recruiting. Is this actually true?
 

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Re: Sounds like Gruden might be replacing Botch at tennessee

Can he develop his recruits? That becomes the nitty gritty question.
 

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Re: Sounds like Gruden might be replacing Botch at tennessee

Can he develop his recruits? That becomes the nitty gritty question.
That was considered one of his glaring weaknesses in the NFL (when players come in already polished, compared to HS players) - he's a good Xs and Os guy, but not a good coach. The tennessee fans I've mentioned this to don't care - they claim he'll hire great coordinators and work more as a CEO. I told them that means other teams will have an extra actual coach, but they act like that doesn't matter.

They've completely drunk the Kool Aid on this one...
 

DzynKingRTR

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Re: Sounds like Gruden might be replacing Botch at tennessee

That was considered one of his glaring weaknesses in the NFL (when players come in already polished, compared to HS players) - he's a good Xs and Os guy, but not a good coach. The tennessee fans I've mentioned this to don't care - they claim he'll hire great coordinators and work more as a CEO. I told them that means other teams will have an extra actual coach, but they act like that doesn't matter.

They've completely drunk the Kool Aid on this one...
One told me that Alabama's reign of terror is over and "Gruden will own Saban"
 

Crimson1967

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Re: Sounds like Gruden might be replacing Botch at tennessee

I think this would be a monumental disaster for Tenn. So - please do it!!
Remember the last time they fired a coach they hired a guy who was the biggest win for the guy they fired.


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Re: Sounds like Gruden might be replacing Botch at tennessee

Gruden would be an epic fail. They need a national recruiter. Kiffin returning would probably be better than Gruden there
 

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