I like Mullen because...........

[Jack Lambert]

You see what you get and he's not some snake oil sales man who worries what people think about him. I did not know about Deion Pope and his injury but here is his quote.

?There was nothing bad about the other teams ? it?s just they left me when I was down, but Mississippi State was there for me when I was down,? Pope said. ?They?ve been loyal to me since high school. I?ll be loyal to you if you are loyal to me and Mississippi State was beyond loyal.?

My point is I did not know the story but if it was Ole Miss and Freeze it would have been posted everywhere.


**** Ole Miss and **** that buck tooth fake ass clown Freeze!

[confucius say]

One is secure. One is insecure, admittedly, thus feeling the need to shout about his greatness (unnecessarily so, Bc he actually can coach).

[Commercecomet24]

But our staff doesn't recruit hard enough or show kids enough "love"******

[BB30]

Agree 100%, Dan Mullen is going to be the same Dan Mullen 100% of the time and you either like it or you don't. He is definitely building this program from the ground up and has been the best thing to happen to our football program in a long long time probably ever. Sherrill proved that you can win games at state but Mullen has taken it to another level. Mullen hasn't won a division or SEC championship yet, but I fully believe if we can hold on to him we will continue to consistently win our fair share of games and challenge for the division every 3-4 years. Which with our past history is a massive improvement. He is still a fairly young head coach and he is learning every year. I think we will continue to improve under him and hope he sticks around for several more years.

[Goldendawg]

He knows how to spot talent, develop them, and help prepare them for a potential career in the NFL ( 22 of his players on NFL rosters headed into 2016 camps). He doesn't shout "Look at ME", when he and his wife do things to help those in need or less fortunate.

[oldjoedawg]

He has taken our football program to 'places' I was only able to hope for/wish for in the last 60+ years, and he has done it in a way that can be applauded. I certainly am thankful to KJWS that he got us to the SEC championship game in '98, but I am now seeing consistency over a period of years longer than at any other time. My only regret is that my father-in-law did not live long enough to see and experience this era of MSU sports. He was of the Class of '29. Class of '62 for me.

[Turfdawg67]

Everyone expects a down year, but if we win 8-9 games and Mullen hangs around... Look out! 2017 & 2018 could be REALLY special.

[BigEasyDawg]

Dan is really similar to Mississippi State and I believe thats why he is such a great fit for starkville, much like the culture of State:

1. He works hard, quietly and does not really get recognized for it
2. He sometimes loses in recruiting because he refuses to "cross the line" or go against what he believes is best
3. He sometimes chokes under pressure
4. Once you get to know him, you love him and feel at home around him ( I do not know him personally, but see how players react to him)

feel free to add other similarities

[Dawgcentral]

He said he came to MSU to win the SEC West, the SEC Championship, and a National Title, even while they laughed.
Then in 2014 we became the first team ranked #1 in the new format that replaced the BCS. Stayed there for 5 weeks, losing to Bama and therefore losing motivation to keep that edge.

They stopped laughing.

He's got the drive to get us to the next level of college football. Not sure if he can overcome Saban and his machine, but it wouldn't surprise me if he finds a way in a few years.

[Tripp McNeely]

He's going to be our Frank Beamer

[Dawgface]

I like Mullen because...........

he's married to Megan. She's a sweetie. I also agree on all of the above.

[Liverpooldawg]

He's going to be our Frank Beamer

I certainly hope so. I remember when Va. Tech was VPI and when you saw one of their scores you were like, who in the heck is that?

[Liverpooldawg]

I pretty much agree with everything here, except maybe the choke part.

[dawggoneit]

He's going to be our Frank Beamer
My thought exactly. Beamer had a good run but it didn't happen over night.

[Commercecomet24]

Dan has character and integrity and is a straight shooter. I never thought I would live to see us in 6 bowl games in a row, and counting much less be ranked #1. His work isn't done and our future is brighter than it's ever been. When a down year at MSU is 7 or 8 wins that tells you what the man has accomplished. Some will say well it's much easier to get to a bowl game now but if it's that easy why haven't all 14 teams in the sec been to 6 in a row? #HailState

[Turfdawg67]

Dan has character and integrity and is a straight shooter. I never thought I would live to see us in 6 bowl games in a row, and counting much less be ranked #1. His work isn't done and our future is brighter than it's ever been. When a down year at MSU is 7 or 8 wins that tells you what the man has accomplished. Some will say well it's much easier to get to a bowl game now but if it's that easy why haven't all 14 teams in the sec been to 6 in a row? #HailState

Yep... I was one of those fans thinking it way more easier to get to a bowl game now (I mean JWS had two yrs of 7-4 and we didn't get a bowl bid), but then I saw that UK hasn't been since 2010! Holy hell!!

[msbulldog]

Dan Mullen has taken us to a place we have never been in modern history! He did it with a less than 3* player named Dak, who he recognized as a leader in a summer camp. Then he developed him into the greatest quarterback we have ever had. He probably was discouraged by having to recruit against the cheating tsun. The NCAA penalties (tsun) forthcoming has give him new energy, evidenced by the 2017 upcoming class. Hang with this man he has already put us in the national conversation and he will bring us back to that talk.

[Dawgbite]

I like Mullen because...... He pisses Bear fans off worse than when their ex wife hires her new boyfriend as her attorney and takes all their shit!

[DancingRabbit]

I stand by Dan.

He's a genuine guy who understands the overall game at a high level. He's respected by his peers, the AFCA made him the regional COTY in 2014 and elected him to their Board of Trustees in 2016.

He seems to relate to, and care for his players. Over a long period of time the locker room vibe has seemed positive 95% of the time. What I think he's done best is develop and run the "program". He's a good recruiter and good game day coach. He's been a great program manager.

[EngDawg]

Mullen > JWS

[BiscuitEater]

.. 'cause he gets under 99% of Rebel's skin.

Heck .. he gets under 50% of this board's posters skin!

[ShotgunDawg]

He's going to be our Frank Beamer

This is interesting because I am starting to agree. Dan has looked around for a new job at different times &, when he was hired at MSU, he stated that no coach should ever stay somewhere for 10+ years. So it would be interesting to hear his opinion on staying at MSU long term.

Problem for Dan is that unless a few schools come calling for him, no one else can afford him. If we win 7+ games this year & I'm stricklin, I lock him up for 5 mil a year & make him even more untouchable. Maybe he's our Coach K.

Here are the schools we should worry about taking Dan.

1. Notre Dame - No doubt this is his dream job & he's a perfect fit. Problem for Dan is that Brian Kelly is a really really good coach & not leaving.
2. Texas - Charlie Strong is on the hot seat, but I don't see Texas hiring Mullen if Strong is fired. My guess is they want sexy. Probably an NFL guy or Kiffin.
3. USC - Intriguing.....USC has a new coach & he'll get at least 2-3 years & they'd want SEXY if they fired him.
4. Ohio State - Perfect fit, but, unless Urban has another heart attack, they won't be needing a new coach anytime soon.
5. Florida State - If Jimbo leaves for LSU at some point, they may be mildly intrigued. The offense doesn't really work there though.
6. Texas A&M - If A&M lets Sumlin go, I could see them being midley interesting. Would probably want something more sexy.
7. Auburn - If Auburn let's Malzahn go, I could actually see them coming after Mullen because he beats their ass every year. Not sure he'd leave us for Auburn
8. Tennessee - If Butch doesn't have a great year, things could go downhill. Tennessee would be interesting.
9. Penn State - See Tennessee
10. Michigan - Harbaugh would have to go to the NFL & they'd probably just hire his protege instead of changing the offense.
11. Georgia - Smart just got there.
12. UCLA - Mora with the new QB is set.
13. LSU - They want Jimbo or Saban 2.0

That's all I've got. There are 13 schools that I believe could steal Mullen from us, &, of those, only a few even a chance of coming open soon.

[JoseBrown]

....he is a man of integrity, a damn good football coach and last but not least he is OUR football coach!! #hailstate

[Really Clark?]

Just to add to what is already a good list of what many like about Mullen, and this story should also make you proud of this university as a whole, when Keith Joseph and his dad were killed last year, his roommate was back home for the break. The first call he received about it was from Dan and how he could help him. Dan also called this players parents immediately afterwards to ask what he could to do to help them help him get through this. Megan came down to spend time with him and his family. Every coach and assistant called to check on him and his family. President Keenum called him personally. Teachers, tutors, assitants, etc. called him to ask what they could do to help. The mom has stated that she knows without a doubt that this was absolutely the best choice he could have made to further his education and career. That the coaches and university prove "this is a family" motto by their actions. She loves this school and what it stands for. And all of this was done without thought of it ever being known to the public or media. It was just what family does for each other.

[Bothrops]

The Mullen's have done an awful lot for MSU.

[BrunswickDawg]

I think Dan's "flirtation" with leaving last year was a) to test the waters; b) completely blown out of proportion by Bear-controlled sites and our own chicken littles with agendas; and c) Dan's frustration on dealing with wanting to stay above the recruiting fray while having UNM pulling all their crap constantly. THAT has to be incredibly frustrating to put in work and have the Bears throwing cars, houses, and cash like they do.

But, I think all of it led to Scott - and Kennum- realizing we had to have more off field support to counteract that and keep Dan happy and keep the program moving forward without "heppin" being the answer.

[Dawgface]

I think Dan's "flirtation" with leaving last year was a) to test the waters; b) completely blown out of proportion by Bear-controlled sites and our own chicken littles with agendas; and c) Dan's frustration on dealing with wanting to stay above the recruiting fray while having UNM pulling all their crap constantly. THAT has to be incredibly frustrating to put in work and have the Bears throwing cars, houses, and cash like they do.

But, I think all of it led to Scott - and Kennum- realizing we had to have more off field support to counteract that and keep Dan happy and keep the program moving forward without "heppin" being the answer.

I think that was a lot of what motivated Mullen to look around last year. If the NCAA hammers OM, that should even the playing field somewhat on the recruiting trail. I say somewhat because I doubt they will totally pull in their horns.

[BB30]

He has done very well in my opinion on the recruiting trail selling our university and program. Really the only position we have struggles at was on the O-line and we seem to be shoring that up this cycle. If we can ever get a competent line we could seriously compete for a championship. Even in 14 we didn't have a great O line but they were more than serviceable and held their own against everyone we played. We are so close to having a complete team and from the looks of it we will have competent QB play for the foreseeable future and that can offset some deficiencies on the line as long as they are just average.

[mparkerfd20]

Mullen > JWS

No it's more like Mullen >>>>>>>> JWS.

[Goldendawg]

Showing my age, but needs to get us to Atlanta, then I might lead the charge for a statue of Dan b4 Jackie. I sure wish the wheels hadn't fallen off during Jackie's last three years. Both made me see we could win and proud to be a Bulldog.

[MaroonFlounder]

The elephant in the room is the terrible o-line and OL recruiting. And the fact that Hevesy is the golden goose that can do no wrong in Dan's eyes.

That said, Dan is a master with QBs and offense and that is his saving grace.