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re: Could Mississippi State hire a better coach than Dan Mulllen?
Posted on 2/7/13 at 12:21 pm to Al Bundy Bulldog
Posted on 2/7/13 at 12:21 pm to Al Bundy Bulldog
no
why? because there is no such thing as a better coach than lord merlins
why? because there is no such thing as a better coach than lord merlins
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Posted on 2/7/13 at 12:22 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
While mullen has done alot to repair the damage that was done by the end of the JWS/Croom era i don't think he has exceeded expectations by any means. Playing a soft arse schedule and beating a few cupcake SEC teams a year is not what the University should settle for. While i admire the attitude change Dan has brought i think he is still lacking as a in game manager and as a recruiter. The fact that he has had many close calls against sub-par teams should tell you he is not a superior coach. There have been many games the last 2 seasons against top flight teams where his decision making in crucial moments have left me scratching my head saying "What in the frick was that?". With that said i am still saying the jury is out on him, but i am nowhere near as excited about him as i was when he was hired. It has become pretty obvious that he needs Meyer more than Meyer needs him from a success standpoint.
Posted on 2/7/13 at 12:29 pm to Al Bundy Bulldog
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I got into this conversation yesterday with a friend and I am a big Dan Mullen fan. He told me Mullen has run his course in Starkville and we need new blood in Starkville. I told him we likely couldn't do better than Mullen and he argued with me.
So...
6-6 last year and beat OM: all is well
8-4 this year and lose to OM: run his course in Starkville
Posted on 2/7/13 at 12:30 pm to Billy Mays
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I think MSU and their fans are simply content with beating the evil Ole Miss every once in a while.
Content with it? Haha
That's precious.
I expect it.
Posted on 2/7/13 at 12:30 pm to AgentUtah
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It has become pretty obvious that he needs Meyer more than Meyer needs him from a success standpoint.
hmmm
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It has always been obvious to many college football fans that Dan Mullen road Urban Meyer's coat tails all the way to a head coaching job in the SEC West
There... That's better
ETA:
nb4meyergotmullenedintheswamp
This post was edited on 2/7/13 at 12:34 pm
Posted on 2/7/13 at 12:30 pm to Jimmie Rustler
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Content with it? Haha
That's precious.
I expect it.
You've lived a life full of disappointment, then.
Posted on 2/7/13 at 12:34 pm to reggierayreb
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It has always been obvious to anyone who knows anything about college football that Dan Mullen road Urban Meyer's coat tails all the way to a head coaching job in the SEC West
There... That's better
Hell i never denied that. I think most State fans were hoping he was an integral part of their equation for success and hoped he could bring some of that magic to Starkville. I was skeptical from day 1 since much of their success was a result of having Alex Smith and Tebow and we didn't and still don/t have those types of horses
Ol Dan caught Urban on a down year with his pants around his ankles that year in the swamp. That was Dan's superbowl
This post was edited on 2/7/13 at 12:38 pm
Posted on 2/7/13 at 12:35 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
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You don't get fired at too many school's for 8 wins. Next year could be rough though.
True enough, but I was referring more about next year. The parity in this league is such that the difference between a good season and a shitty one comes down to just a handful of plays. If y'all have a bad year next season, does State pull the trigger or let it ride? I have no idea what Mullen's buyout is but I would think the offers will eventually be too much to keep Hud waiting for State at ULL.
Posted on 2/7/13 at 12:35 pm to Al Bundy Bulldog
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Could Mississippi State hire a better coach than Dan Mulllen?
Depends on who you think is better.
I think Larry Fedora is a better coach and would go to MSU in a heartbeat.
This post was edited on 2/7/13 at 12:36 pm
Posted on 2/7/13 at 12:36 pm to pankReb
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You've lived a life full of disappointment, then.
Lol
Irony at its finest.
Atlanta. Check
Final four. Check
Omaha. Check
Countless Egg Bowl Championships. Check
Ole Miss. Check please.
Posted on 2/7/13 at 12:47 pm to Al Bundy Bulldog
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Could Mississippi State hire a better coach than Dan Mulllen?
I think Hud would do a better job taking over the current program, but Dan has built a solid foundation and with new staff members, could start taking the next step. He has to have a mobile qb and new offensive staff members though. I wouldn't say he has run his course but he has to change some things. Collins will have his defense looking better next year. Dan has to take control and improve on the offensive side and he could keep improving the program.
Posted on 2/7/13 at 12:48 pm to Jimmie Rustler
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Countless Egg Bowl Championships. Check
el oh el
Posted on 2/7/13 at 12:49 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
I personally like a man who likes to party
Posted on 2/7/13 at 12:50 pm to Tds & Beer
I still say he should have just played Dak all year and taken the chance. I've said since he was recruited that Russell is not the quarterback for Merlins' offense.
Posted on 2/7/13 at 12:52 pm to pankReb
Yeah, but it would not have looked good for Mullen to reject a highly rated QB before he even coached a game.
I agree that Dak would be better for the offense...that's why I think we bounce back in 2014.
I agree that Dak would be better for the offense...that's why I think we bounce back in 2014.
Posted on 2/7/13 at 12:58 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
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I agree that Dak would be better for the offense...that's why I think we bounce back in 2014.
i think Dan will be crucified if he starts Dak over Russel and it fails. It sounds asinine to say but he is hamstrung w/ tyler until he is gone. Is Dak that good of a passer anyways? Honestly i haven't seen enough him to say, but if the offense would be handicapped ala the Relf era then frick that noise.
Posted on 2/7/13 at 1:03 pm to pankReb
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You've lived a life full of disappointment, then.
I only wish we could feel the fulfillment of rushing the field after beating our rival to cap a 6-6 season.
Posted on 2/7/13 at 1:14 pm to sharpSee
Historically MSU is a coach's graveyard, so I'd tamper my expectations.
Posted on 2/7/13 at 1:14 pm to sharpSee
I think that the 1st game of next year vs Oklahoma State in Houston is the biggest game in Dan's career at State.
Posted on 2/7/13 at 1:25 pm to OMLandshark
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Historically MSU is a coach's graveyard, so I'd tamper my expectations
yea and Ole Miss is the "epicenter" of success. 
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