re: Is UT really a better job than MS State?

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Another factor people overlook, he's 45 and has been a HC in the SEC west for 9 years. He could stay at state comfortably until his kids finish high school and go wherever he wants (college or NFL) after they leave home, by the time he turns 55. Not to mention he has a strong team coming back next year and is set to sign a good recruiting class in December, so not exactly like he's playing out the string by staying in Starkville a few more years.

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True.

However, UT (despite a bad season) is not a major rebuild project. They have a good roster and recruiting class.

The state of TN is now producing a lot of highly rated HS FB talent. TN can also pull from regional talent pools. Mullen should be able to field teams with better talent and depth at UT.

If Mullen is the real deal, he should be able to meet reasonable expectations at UT. It's really a matter of whether Mullen feels it's better to make the move to UT or not. But, there may also be serious mutual interest with ATM.

He'll make great money whether he stays or goes.