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Jon played baseball, basketball, and football in high school and then moved on to the University of Dayton, Ohio, where he played quarterback for three years.He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at the University of Tennessee …
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Gruden was raised around football: his father, Jim, was an assistant coach at Indiana University (1973–77) and at the University of Notre Dame (1978–80). In Gruden was the subject of coaching rumours during nearly every off-season of his broadcasting career. Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.Gruden was raised around football: his father, Jim, was an assistant coach at The animated Gruden became a favourite target for television cameras as he stalked the Raiders’ sideline, and his frequent angry outbursts combined with his still-boyish good looks earned him the nickname “Chucky,” after a devilish, homicidal doll featured in the While some observers questioned the decision of bringing in the offensive-minded Gruden to take over a Buccaneers team known for its dominating defense, the transition was seamless: Tampa Bay won 12 games in Gruden’s first year and advanced to the franchise’s first Super Bowl. Which NFL Hall of Famer once famously played in a Super Bowl with a broken leg? Even by the standards of an organization that has so often shrouded itself in secrecy, the Raiders have remained on the down-low more than usual.
He was finally lured back to the sidelines in January 2018 when he was given a 10-year $100 million contract—the longest and richest coaching contract in NFL history—to again become the head coach of the Raiders. Get exclusive access to content from our 1768 First Edition with your subscription.