According to source (Vol Colonel whoever that it) said it was real and Gruden's interest was real but it was all just too much in the end and we're moving on. Strong appears to be the leading candidate.
There was still hope lingering as of Friday. This is just another source confirming deal is done. If not, I'd be thrilled, but letting it go myself.
Tony has been all over the place like everybody, but he's been generally closer to what we've heard here than the rest of the local media.
Tony is a good man, but he's not exempt from the same rules of decorum as any other media outlet (although he does test them, from time to time).