Who will make the first hire? Auburn, Tennessee, or Arkansas?

Tennessee. The coach they're going to get isn't currently coaching

I'd be surprised if the haven't already made the hire.

quote:

---

This. I'm really begging to think The Vols land Gruden.

---

I agree. I beginning to think its Gruden or Tuberville.

quote:

---

Both would be very solid hires IMO. That being said, I'd take Gruden any day over Tubby

---

This could bite me in the arse, but I agree

I know Tubbs made an apology but will his recent actions make Tenn stay clear?

I could care less. BUT, I am not the one making the hire. I seriously doubt that it would make a difference one way or another. He didn't pull a Woody Hayes and slug a kid. I thought his mea culpa was directed at Arky, UT or any other big program looking to make a hire - now or in the future. I also thought it was sufficient cover for "hiring" AD's.

quote:

---

You very well might be right. I am just worried about a "pro coach" coaching a college program. Its two different games. As you know, recruiting is such a big deal.

Either way I would be very happy. I have a ton of confidence in Hart. I think he will make a solid hire.

---

Gruden had been learning the college game for the last few years, he knows what it takes, and he will be prepared, in fact, he loves the challenge

Love Tubbs or hate him, he would be a good hire for any of the schools looking for a coach. He is proven and you know what you are getting. He may not win a MNC but he is not gong to get the school embarassed(i.e lopesided Vandy,Rutgers or ULM loss)

I don't hate him either and if he were annouced as the new HC for the hogs I would be pretty under-whelmed. I would not denouce my fandom. I hope we can do better, but I know we could do much worse

I hope Arkansas hires Dooley.