TAMPA, Fla. -- ESPN announcer and former Tampa Bay Bucs coach Jon Gruden, who was attending Thursday night's Cincinnati-South Florida game, declined comment about media reports linking him to college and NFL coaching positions."I'm just here to support the Bulls," Gruden told FanHouse.
Gruden has been identified as the top choice at Louisville if current coach Steve Kragthorpe is fired after the season, the NFL Network reported.
Gruden's brother, Jay, played quarterback for the Cardinals from 1985 to 1988.
Last week, Louisville Sports Buzz also reported Kragthorpe would be fired or notified he wasn't returning after UL's game with Southern Miss on Oct. 10. However, UL senior associate athletic director Kenny Klein told FanHouse that report was "absolutely not true."
Monday, Kragthorpe was asked about his job status and the various reports speculating about his future.
"You're talking to me, so I'm still employed," Kragthorpe said. "I don't put thought into that. That's the way things [in the media] are today."
Gruden also has been speculated as a candidate as the next coach with the Washington Redskins. The Washington Examiner reported Gruden "might be the best fit" for the Redskins.
Gruden was 100-85 in 11 seasons with the Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay. He led the Buccaneers to the Super Bowl XXXVII title, defeating the Raiders. He was fired in January. He is currently an analyst on ESPN's Monday Night Football.
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Krag's got to go!
Personally, I think its a big mistake to hire Gruden. There is something extremely phoney about the guy. He tries to look tough and he tries to act tough, but all I see is a guy who is all show and no blow.
what a stupid comment.. so you have known Gruden for how long ?
GRUDEN IS GARBAGE--he destroyed a winning formula in Tampa lied to his players and left the team and organization in total disarray now we're left with the garbage he stored--he also lied constantly to his players so be it Louisville or the Redskins be careful what you wish for because the "CHUCKY" phase is only cute for so long
another person who has an inside track on the BUCS.. but , sadly, also wrong. The owners of the BUCS bought a soccer team in Europe.. the spent millions .. now they still have the BUCS but can't afford to field a team or pay a top coach.. can you see how this picture plays out. Gruden is a top NFL coach .. all that are involved in the game know that.. and get this news flash ..most players who kiss and tell are the ones that are already on the way out.... they have been doing this for their entire pathetic lives.. come on men get the story right before you start writing crap
Gee Paul, you sound like Gruden's lover.