FYI... not every STATE fan was in love with Merlins. I personally couldn't stand the guy. I supported him because he was my coach... except when he lost to South Alabama. Wanted him gone after the 2016 season but nobody was calling.

I don't get the "lazy recruiting" MSU fans keep claiming. I don't follow recruiting at all, but Merlins did find a lot of overlooked talent that made to the NFL.

He has personality issues. For whatever reason, we had 7 D coordinator changes in 9 years, that says something.

The problem with Merlins is he couldn't win the big game. When the lights came on he froze. Saying that, his best coached game was a loss to Bama in 17' which ultimately got his resume back on Indeed.com.

To answer your question, State WILL beat FL this year in Starkville. State WILL have a better record than FL this year. It's yet to be seen what the 4-5 year situation will be for both programs... Moorhead could be the second coming of Dabo Sweeny or a Charlie Weis type coach. I don't think Merlins will get out of Urban's shadow, he never developed past his coattails.

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Posted by Kilgore Trout

Austin, TX

Member since Oct 2014

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Posted on 7/10/18 at 3:12 pm to MSUcoast

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I don't get the "lazy recruiting" MSU fans keep claiming.

To everyone on the outside looking in, Mullen let Lashley (West Point) and Brown (Starkville) slip away from his own backyard without putting up a fight.

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The problem with Merlins is he couldn't win the big game. When the lights came on he froze.

Mediocre coaches can get away with playing not to lose. Elite coaches find a way to win. If he continues that MO at Florida, Gator fans will show him the gate.

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Posted by UFMatt