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Gruden going to the highest bidder?
Posted on 11/18/12 at 5:52 pm
Posted on 11/18/12 at 5:52 pm
CBS Sports reporting.
"Former Buccaneers and Raiders coach Jon Gruden has been one of the most coveted coaching candidates since leaving the game for the broadcast booth after the 2008 season, and has been approached by multiple NFL owners and universities in recent years, with Arkansas and Tennessee of the SEC ranking as the latest to covet him.
Both universities want Gruden, sources said, as they try to get back to being powers in the challenging SEC. The Razorbacks are prepared to make their next coach the highest-paid in the SEC, according to sources close to the program, and budget will not be an issue. The program, which has plummeted in the wake of the Bobby Petrino scandal (the Razorbacks dropped to 4-7 and out of the bowl picture on Saturday), is prepared to be part of a bidding war for Gruden, 49, sources said.
Tennessee's program has also fallen, with the now Derek Dooley-less team needing a win against Kentucky next week to avoid an 0-8 finish in the SEC, and Browns owner Jimmy Haslam -- a billionaire booster for the Volunteers, whose brother, Bill, just happens to be the governor of Tennessee -- has told several people that he loves Gruden and believes he would be a great fit at the school. Haslam would also have interest in Gruden for his NFL team, but Gruden has resisted overtures from the Browns in the past and it's very, very unlikely he has any interest in the job now, according to sources. Gruden's wife Cindy went to Tennessee, and Gruden would be an incredibly popular choice among Vols alumni and boosters, sources said.
League sources said Gruden has made calls identifying possible staff members with his focus seeming more on the college game, asking questions of those potential staffers about recruiting and issues that do not relate to pro football. Numerous sources who have talked to him in recent weeks came away with the impression that Gruden was more serious about return to coaching now than at any time since he was fired by the Bucs after the 2008 season, although it still would have to be a perfect situation to lure him from his current job at ESPN, where he is well compensated and gets to have a fairly normal family life. While coaching in the NFL, Gruden was notorious for his maniacal approach to coaching, in a nearly round-the-clock fashion. Gruden was 95-81 in 10 seasons with five playoff appearances as head coach of the Raiders and Bucs (1998-2008) but did not win a playoff game after leading Tampa Bay to the Super Bowl after the 2002 season.
College football could provide more lifestyle balance than the pro game, as well as a new challenge for Gruden, who last coached in college in 1991 as the wide receivers coach at Pitt. Gruden has been spending significant time studying Chip Kelly's Oregon spread offense, sources said, which is perfectly suited for college but remains a question mark in terms of its translation to the NFL. Several sources said Gruden would strongly consider Redskins secondary coach Raheem Morris as his defensive coordinator. Morris coached in Tampa under Gruden and succeeded him as head coach before being fired after 2011. Morris, who had a stint as the defensive coordinator at Kansas State, is viewed as a strong recruiter. However, sources said Morris is more likely to focus on possible NFL opportunities at this point in his career.
In the end, Gruden could go through the entire process and stay where he is in the broadcast booth. But the hunt for his services is on, and it will include multiple options in the NFL and NCAA."
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"Former Buccaneers and Raiders coach Jon Gruden has been one of the most coveted coaching candidates since leaving the game for the broadcast booth after the 2008 season, and has been approached by multiple NFL owners and universities in recent years, with Arkansas and Tennessee of the SEC ranking as the latest to covet him.
Both universities want Gruden, sources said, as they try to get back to being powers in the challenging SEC. The Razorbacks are prepared to make their next coach the highest-paid in the SEC, according to sources close to the program, and budget will not be an issue. The program, which has plummeted in the wake of the Bobby Petrino scandal (the Razorbacks dropped to 4-7 and out of the bowl picture on Saturday), is prepared to be part of a bidding war for Gruden, 49, sources said.
Tennessee's program has also fallen, with the now Derek Dooley-less team needing a win against Kentucky next week to avoid an 0-8 finish in the SEC, and Browns owner Jimmy Haslam -- a billionaire booster for the Volunteers, whose brother, Bill, just happens to be the governor of Tennessee -- has told several people that he loves Gruden and believes he would be a great fit at the school. Haslam would also have interest in Gruden for his NFL team, but Gruden has resisted overtures from the Browns in the past and it's very, very unlikely he has any interest in the job now, according to sources. Gruden's wife Cindy went to Tennessee, and Gruden would be an incredibly popular choice among Vols alumni and boosters, sources said.
League sources said Gruden has made calls identifying possible staff members with his focus seeming more on the college game, asking questions of those potential staffers about recruiting and issues that do not relate to pro football. Numerous sources who have talked to him in recent weeks came away with the impression that Gruden was more serious about return to coaching now than at any time since he was fired by the Bucs after the 2008 season, although it still would have to be a perfect situation to lure him from his current job at ESPN, where he is well compensated and gets to have a fairly normal family life. While coaching in the NFL, Gruden was notorious for his maniacal approach to coaching, in a nearly round-the-clock fashion. Gruden was 95-81 in 10 seasons with five playoff appearances as head coach of the Raiders and Bucs (1998-2008) but did not win a playoff game after leading Tampa Bay to the Super Bowl after the 2002 season.
College football could provide more lifestyle balance than the pro game, as well as a new challenge for Gruden, who last coached in college in 1991 as the wide receivers coach at Pitt. Gruden has been spending significant time studying Chip Kelly's Oregon spread offense, sources said, which is perfectly suited for college but remains a question mark in terms of its translation to the NFL. Several sources said Gruden would strongly consider Redskins secondary coach Raheem Morris as his defensive coordinator. Morris coached in Tampa under Gruden and succeeded him as head coach before being fired after 2011. Morris, who had a stint as the defensive coordinator at Kansas State, is viewed as a strong recruiter. However, sources said Morris is more likely to focus on possible NFL opportunities at this point in his career.
In the end, Gruden could go through the entire process and stay where he is in the broadcast booth. But the hunt for his services is on, and it will include multiple options in the NFL and NCAA."
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Posted on 11/18/12 at 6:16 pm to Drewbie
Auction style 
Posted on 11/18/12 at 9:13 pm to AginAL
I mean, I never believe these small-town blogs about all the Gruden stuff. But CBS reporting it is at least making me second guess whether he might actually land on the Hill.
Posted on 11/18/12 at 9:29 pm to Drewbie
You've got a lot of people suggesting it's a possibility, Feldman, Mortensen, some Washington NFL guys, etc.. Those guys have a lot of credibility.
Nobody is saying it's likely, but they are saying it's a possibility. Which means half the posters on here who are just throwing it out as not going to happen, are just speculating. That's fair, but to laugh it off, isn't correct.
Now, for the flip side, there's a lot of Tennessee fans who think it's a done deal, which is just speculating too.
I think there's a shot. But it requires to big money boosters to foot the bill. The UTAD can fix their finances, but they need help to get the right hire this time. And I think where a lot of the speculation from the fans' side is coming from the boosters' side which tells me the money might be there.
The insiders (Mortensen and crew) are coming from Gruden's side. So there's a mutual interest. But Gruden could still decide to stay in the big leagues and go for another ring. That makes more sense than him going with the wife's alma mater. I think if Tennessee can put the pressure on now before the Philly job opens up, it would help our chances.
Nobody is saying it's likely, but they are saying it's a possibility. Which means half the posters on here who are just throwing it out as not going to happen, are just speculating. That's fair, but to laugh it off, isn't correct.
Now, for the flip side, there's a lot of Tennessee fans who think it's a done deal, which is just speculating too.
I think there's a shot. But it requires to big money boosters to foot the bill. The UTAD can fix their finances, but they need help to get the right hire this time. And I think where a lot of the speculation from the fans' side is coming from the boosters' side which tells me the money might be there.
The insiders (Mortensen and crew) are coming from Gruden's side. So there's a mutual interest. But Gruden could still decide to stay in the big leagues and go for another ring. That makes more sense than him going with the wife's alma mater. I think if Tennessee can put the pressure on now before the Philly job opens up, it would help our chances.
Posted on 11/18/12 at 9:36 pm to NukemVol
Gruden may end up at Tennessee but it won't be for the money. Tennessee flat out can't compete with us as far as $ is concerned.
Gruden and his other ties will get him there if he does quit his MNF gig.
Gruden and his other ties will get him there if he does quit his MNF gig.
Posted on 11/18/12 at 9:41 pm to wegotdatwood
Arkansas has more money in the bank than UT but just because thats the case I don't see Arkansas paying some coach an insane amount of money just because they have it. Boosters at both schools are successful investors and they are not going to over pay. I don't see any candidate out there getting payed more than Saban per year. Because of that I don't see Arkansas bank roll being much of a problem for Tennessee.
This post was edited on 11/18/12 at 9:43 pm
Posted on 11/18/12 at 9:45 pm to VAvolfan
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Arkansas has more money in the bank than UT but just because thats the case I don't see Arkansas paying some coach an insane amount of money just because they have it. Boosters at both schools are successful investors and they are not going to over pay. I don't see any candidate out there getting payed more than Saban per year. Because of that I don't see Arkansas bank roll being much of a problem for Tennessee.
Neither school will overpay. both schools probably could and if it was just an all out bidding war then sure arkansas would probably win but it won't be just about the money.
Posted on 11/18/12 at 9:49 pm to VAvolfan
I can't Long spending the type of money it would take to get Gruden here. There has been some really big numbers thrown around.
Long has spent alot of money on the facilities and there is more to come. He needs a big hire to keep the money rolling in.
Like I have said in other threads. I don't believe the Gruden to Arkansas rumors.
Long has spent alot of money on the facilities and there is more to come. He needs a big hire to keep the money rolling in.
Like I have said in other threads. I don't believe the Gruden to Arkansas rumors.
Posted on 11/18/12 at 9:52 pm to PipeHog
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I don't believe the Gruden to Arkansas rumors
I don't believe the Gruden to Tennessee rumors.
I would not be surprised to see both schools fighting for the same coach just not Gruden.
Posted on 11/18/12 at 9:59 pm to VAvolfan
There are very few coaches with NFL success and opportunities who choose college instead. That's what UT is battling against.
This is just speculation, but maybe his ESPN contract is preventing him going the NFL route. He was given access as part of the MNF crew, and there could be some kind of clause.
This is just speculation, but maybe his ESPN contract is preventing him going the NFL route. He was given access as part of the MNF crew, and there could be some kind of clause.
Posted on 11/19/12 at 9:04 am to Drewbie
Love his personality, but he has never coached in college. Big difference. I would rather someone proven in college.
Posted on 11/19/12 at 9:21 am to Stevo
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I would rather someone proven in college.
^Bingo
Gruden is not worth a bidding war. I also think it is funny that UT as desperate as they are get rid of Dooley to make a run at Gruden now? did they think he was going to take the Arkansas job?
Posted on 11/19/12 at 9:27 am to Drewbie
i'd take gary patterson over gruden any day.
Posted on 11/19/12 at 9:30 am to 1999
Patterson and Bumpas would be awesome at Arkansas.
Posted on 11/19/12 at 10:11 am to Drewbie
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Gruden was 95-81 in 10 seasons
This is what people are falling all over themselves for?
Posted on 11/19/12 at 10:13 am to TJG210
i can't see gruden doing pigg soiiiiiiii homosexual type chants.
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