Mullen's late game strategy against Bama may pay dividends

Mullen received some criticism for calling a very slow, methodical drive to score a late TD, leaving only :15 on the clock, meaning that even in the event of a successful onsides kick recovery MSU would still need a miracle TD to win.

Calling a more aggressive, faster drive would have increased MSU's chances of winning slightly, however it also would have increased the chance of MSU not scoring at all and losing 25-13 (or worse).

People criticized him of trying to "pretty up" a loss rather than playing to win, however if that was indeed his strategy is may work out long run.

I get the feeling that a 25-13 final would have resulted in MSU falling farther than fourth.

MUFFIN MAN META GAME.