We'll see if that's the case. Seems to be a lot of stuff to the contrary out there that he's going to sign there, some saying Gruden's using it for leverage for an NFL team, some just saying its flat out not true.
Part of the reason for going back to college (if he does) is a) he does appear to be more of a teacher then manager of high priced NFL talent and b) with a potential lockout, maybe no football next year and this gets him working. A few years down the road and he'll be back in the NFL if he wants to.
I liked Gruden on MNF, and that whole crew. Smart without being over the top or talking down to viewers, and not rambling on after every play like virtually all color guys do after each play to try and sound smart (Theisman, Baldinger etc etc). Gruden's a bit of a card but I don't mind that, provides some comic relief. If this is true, wonder if he'll do one last game (and its a good one this week) or even finish the season (unless recruting starts tomorrow).
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