Orgeron Thought Experiment
Go back to 2005. If someone told you we were hiring the DL coach, Assistant HC from USC to be our DC and that he was national recruiter of the year, wouldn't you be happy? I know I would. That was Orgeron when he was not prepared to be a HC, but probably was qualified and prepared to be a DC.
Now he has much more experience and maturity and people seem to be holding that against him. He has not been a DC, but has been prepared for the step up for 9-10 years.
Hiring a DC is always a risk. Kiffen hired his dad who was the most qualified and experienced DC available and he was a flop at USC.
I don't know if Mullen will hire Orgeron, but I would be thrilled to take the chance on him.