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Can Hugh Freeze get Ole Miss over the hump, or will he pull a Mullen?

Posted on 11/5/13 at 12:35 pm
Posted by rimenocerous
Member since Oct 2013
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Posted on 11/5/13 at 12:35 pm
After Mississippi State fired Sylvester Croom in 2008, they hired Florida's offensive coordinator Dan mullen. At first, it seemed as if he could turn this struggling program around beating Ole Miss three years in a row, as well as taking State to three straight bowls. State fans were ecstatic until the end of last season.. Since then, it seems as if State is on the decline, and after getting near the top of the hill, it seems as if they are rolling back down.

In the spring of 2012, Ole Miss hired Hugh Freeze and he led them to a 7-6 record and a bowl win. This led to a #5 recruiting class, and a victory against number 6 LSU (27-24) will Hugh Freeze make Ole Miss a true contender, or will he pull a Mullen and get close, but not quite over the hump?

I personally think he can bring them over. This is his first D1 head coaching job (Arkansas State D2), and in the SEC. He may not be a good play caller, but he connects with the kids and can recruit. I say he pulls a Georgia and gets to the Sugar Bowl every few years (one Saban retires), but not enough for a NC.

Serious thread, what are yalls thoughts?
This post was edited on 11/5/13 at 12:43 pm
Posted by Hardy_Har
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Posted on 11/5/13 at 12:35 pm to
Your threads= GOAT
Posted by JasonMason
Memphis
Member since Jun 2009
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Posted on 11/5/13 at 12:41 pm to
quote:

This is his first D1 coaching job


Posted by rimenocerous
Member since Oct 2013
94 posts
Posted on 11/5/13 at 12:44 pm to
my bad on the D1 thing. But seriously, thought? opinions?
Posted by JasonMason
Memphis
Member since Jun 2009
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Posted on 11/5/13 at 12:47 pm to
From what I've seen in his short time, he seems to be able to do more with less. If he continues to build on the depth issues, I think he will be very successful.
Posted by DynastyDawg
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Member since Jan 2013
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Posted on 11/5/13 at 12:51 pm to
I don't know, but if those big arse teeth ever get a hold of the play sheet it's all down hill from there.
Posted by olemissfan26
MS
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Posted on 11/5/13 at 12:52 pm to
Freeze will be more successful than Dan Mullen. Oh wait that has already happened
Posted by Landmass
Member since Jun 2013
19785 posts
Posted on 11/5/13 at 12:56 pm to
Dan Mullen never had a top 5 recruiting class and he struggled to beat teams from the SEC West. Freeze has not had those problems.
Posted by inelishaitrust
Oxford, MS
Member since Jan 2008
26099 posts
Posted on 11/5/13 at 12:58 pm to
I think it's very important he finishes this year strong and pulls out another top recruiting year. Next year is a payoff year for this team. We should return most of our starters for the second year in a row. We have to pick up an immediate impact at LB if we want to compete for the crown next year.
Posted by Rebel Land Shark
Member since Jul 2013
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Posted on 11/5/13 at 12:59 pm to
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Serious thread


FIFY
Posted by The Spleen
Member since Dec 2010
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Posted on 11/5/13 at 12:59 pm to
He's a 7-win a year type coach. I guess that's getting over the hump for the Mississippi schools, so sure.
Posted by TeamCornbread
Member since Oct 2013
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Posted on 11/5/13 at 1:04 pm to
Srtble pls
Posted by inelishaitrust
Oxford, MS
Member since Jan 2008
26099 posts
Posted on 11/5/13 at 1:12 pm to
quote:

He's a 7-win a year type coach. I guess that's getting over the hump for the Mississippi schools, so sure.


Except 7 wins is literally the minimum he's won in his college coaching career. In order to win 7 games this year Ole Miss has to go 2-2 against Arkansas, Troy, Mizzou, and State and lose the bowl game. Or go 1-3 against those teams and win the bowl game. 8 or 9 wins is more likely this year.
Posted by RebelExpress38
In your base, killin your dudes
Member since Apr 2012
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Posted on 11/5/13 at 1:25 pm to
Wait, has Mullen beaten top 10 teams and had top 5 recruiting classes?
Posted by Landmass
Member since Jun 2013
19785 posts
Posted on 11/5/13 at 1:28 pm to
quote:

He's a 7-win a year type coach. I guess that's getting over the hump for the Mississippi schools, so sure.


Get off your anal-plug boosted high horse. It wasn't too long ago that the great Bammer went through a buch of crappy coaches and nobody ever thought that they would get back to the top.
Posted by rimenocerous
Member since Oct 2013
94 posts
Posted on 11/5/13 at 1:46 pm to
I agree with the Ole Miss fans, i dont understand why yall are flaming at me
Posted by JasonMason
Memphis
Member since Jun 2009
4724 posts
Posted on 11/5/13 at 1:50 pm to
quote:

Get off your anal-plug boosted high horse.


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