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[Coach34]

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I was told earlier this week that Tennessee had requested permission to speak with Mullen. I understand that Tennessee was told that Dan would not be available for any interviews until after the game.
I'm told today that Mullen will speak with Tennessee today. In fact, as I understand it they will fly down and pick him up for that chat.
My understanding is that it is not a done deal and that Mullen has been receptive to talk of an extension, more money for Grantham and assistants.
He has a decision to make and I'm told it won't take him long.
I have been informed that In the event that State has to hire a new football coach that it would take place very quickly as in possibly ten days or so.
While steps have been taken to retain Mullen, all of the eggs aren't all in Dan's basket. I'm told the MSU administration has already had some feelers out and that they have already been vetting potential candidates.
Some names I've heard mentioned are Neal Brown at Troy, Mike Norvell at Memphis, Bill Clark at UAB, Brent Venables at Clemson, Barry Odom at Missouri and Jeremy Pruitt at Alabama among others.
Mullen said in post game that he planned to be here next year. I'm told he's happy with the direction of the program, but feels he owes it to himself and his family to get the best deal possible wether that be here or elsewhere
I can assure you John Cohen and Dr Keenum are bring proactive on both fronts. It should be an interesting week no matter how it turns out.


Same shit I said last night. You're welcome and thank you for reading Elitedawgs

[HancockCountyDog]

Steve Robertson 69346 posts
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I was told earlier this week that Tennessee had requested permission to speak with Mullen. I understand that Tennessee was told that Dan would not be available for any interviews until after the game.
I'm told today that Mullen will speak with Tennessee today. In fact, as I understand it they will fly down and pick him up for that chat.
My understanding is that it is not a done deal and that Mullen has been receptive to talk of an extension, more money for Grantham and assistants.
He has a decision to make and I'm told it won't take him long.
I have been informed that In the event that State has to hire a new football coach that it would take place very quickly as in possibly ten days or so.
While steps have been taken to retain Mullen, all of the eggs aren't all in Dan's basket. I'm told the MSU administration has already had some feelers out and that they have already been vetting potential candidates.
Some names I've heard mentioned are Neal Brown at Troy, Mike Norvell at Memphis, Bill Clark at UAB, Brent Venables at Clemson, Barry Odom at Missouri and Jeremy Pruitt at Alabama among others.
Mullen said in post game that he planned to be here next year. I'm told he's happy with the direction of the program, but feels he owes it to himself and his family to get the best deal possible wether that be here or elsewhere
I can assure you John Cohen and Dr Keenum are bring proactive on both fronts. It should be an interesting week no matter how it turns out.


Same shit I said last night. You're welcome and thank you for reading Elitedawgs

+1

[Coldsleeve Jr.]

Funny, no where does Steve imply last night was Dans last game at MSU.

That’s Kaepernick34’s job

[VandelayIndustries]

Funny, no where does Steve imply last night was Dans last game at MSU.

That’s Kaepernick34’s job

:cool: upvote

[Coach34]

Funny, no where does Steve imply last night was Dans last game at MSU.

That’s Kaepernick34’s job

and I locked that thread when I got a 2nd opinion then updated after the game. You're welcome

[yjnkdawg]

Jimmy Sexton is an excellent negotiator on getting clients (HCs') more money from their current employer (university) by the interview process at another big name school (TN) even if the client (HC) does not have much interest in leaving his current job

[Sacrifice]

Something is going on. The announcers were talking nonstop about this last night during the game and saying the same thing, even saying something could happen quick.

I thought it was unusual they would be talking that much about it at the end of the game, it was like they new something.

Ive said it before, I?m fine if he stays or goes. I fully understand that it?s in some coaches dna to want the challenge of the build.

Dan has turned our football program into a top tier sec job. We?ll have no problem finding a great coach to fill his spot. He has framed the house and a new coach may be what we need to finish it.

[HancockCountyDog]

Jimmy Sexton is an excellent negotiator on getting clients (HC's) more money from their current employer (university) by the interview process at another big name school (TN) even if the client (HC) does not have much interest in leaving their current job

This

[Pollodawg]

I trust the admins to make a good hire if we need it.

[DownwardDawg]

Funny, no where does Steve imply last night was Dans last game at MSU.

That’s Kaepernick34’s job

Outstanding!!!!! That's his new name!!!!

[7dawg]

Steve was told this earlier in the week, yet held on to it until today. He didn't post it minutes prior to the game. Just because your info is correct doesn't make you right.

I don't post a lot, but read this site every day. Probably
too much. I rather enjoy your insight and your pun towards UM. You crossed the line with that post yesterday. That is just something you don't do. You represented the epitome of us being our worst enemy. Yeah, it didn't affect the game, but it sure affected this board and this set of fans.

[Coach34]

Jimmy Sexton is an excellent negotiator on getting clients (HCs') more money from their current employer (university) by the interview process at another big name school (TN) even if the client (HC) does not have much interest in leaving their current job

No doubt. Mullen doesnt really want to leave in my opinion- but Tenn is throwing a ridiculous amount of money at him- so he obviously is going to listen. Thats why he is meeting with them. Anybody would

[Coach34]

Steve was told this earlier in the week, yet held on to it until today. He didn't post it minutes prior to the game. Just because your info is correct doesn't make you right.

I don't post a lot, but read this site every day. Probably
too much. I rather enjoy your insight and your pun towards UM. You crossed the line with that post yesterday. That is just something you don't do. You represented the epitome of us being our worst enemy. Yeah, it didn't affect the game, but it sure affected this board and this set of fans.

I heard it earlier in the week- I leaked it last night because it began to look like he was leaving. Then I updated after the game. I'll update you again when I hear a decision. Thank you for reading.

[Reason2succeed]

Thanks @$$hole34!!!! You’re the best!

[gtowndawg]

I trust the admins to make a good hire if we need it.

Same here. If they pay him 7 million then I don't blame him for going. But we are in outstanding shape right now with an AD that I totally trust to bring in someone that knows what it will take to keep it going. I'm not worried about this whatsoever.

[DoctorDawg]

and I locked that thread when I got a 2nd opinion then updated after the game. You're welcome

You are too thin skinned. It is not about the info, it is about the poor timing of your post. Steve waited to release what he knew until the next morning when he had the facts. You jumped jumped on it 45 mins before the biggest game of the year for some reason. Bad call, own it and move on.

[Mimi's Babies]

Funny Dan is in front of Walmart ring the salvation army bells.

Just checked the flight plans from knoxville. Don't see any coming this was as of now.

[Coldsleeve Jr.]

Did Steve imply it was a done deal like you did? Did he do it right before kickoff? Has Steve pumped idiotic names to replace Dan such as Jim Mora and Mark Hudspeth for the last 6 years? Did Steve want to fire Dan last year with the double secret trust fund?


Literally nothing you posted pertains to me


and I locked that thread when I got a 2nd opinion then updated after the game. You're welcome


So, you are a liar? LOL Thanks Kaep34!

[yjnkdawg]

No doubt. Mullen doesnt really want to leave in my opinion- but Tenn is throwing a ridiculous amount of money at him- so he obviously is going to listen. Thats why he is meeting with them. Anybody would


I agree. It gets down to which situation Mullen thinks is best for him and his family, and Megan agrees with.

[Pollodawg]

I don’t want Dan to leave because he’s comfortable. You know what he can do and what he can’t do, but that could also be a problem. I want a coach that’s ticked and young and ready to win so badly that he devotes all of his time and energy to that end. I want Mullen in 2009-2010. That’s what I want because that’s what it takes to win here.

[gtowndawg]

Funny Dan is in front of Walmart ring the salvation army bells.

Just checked the flight plans from knoxville. Don't see any coming this was as of now.

Please get a pic of this!

[Bully13]

Your game time thread was one of certainty that was misleading and trolling. So no thanks and you are not welcome. Your post said done deal on something that was / still is pending.

If Mullen is using this for more money for his assistants, then you will have 10 rotten eggs on your face.

[Dawg496]

We're okay with people ripping premium content and posting it here?

[BulldogBear]

If and when Mullen leaves it won't be for $$$

"It is known"

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

Please get a pic of this!

HE was wearing a blue pullover...dammit must be Florida...

[Coach34]

We're okay with people ripping premium content and posting it here?

I got that from Sixpack

[Maroonthirteen]

Funny Dan is in front of Walmart ring the salvation army bells.

Just checked the flight plans from knoxville. Don't see any coming this was as of now.

He said on the Tuesday night call in show. He would ringing for Salvation Army this morning and having thanksgiving dinner with his family this afternoon tonight. He has stuffing with his turkey, not dressing. He discussed the events that decided if they use his stuffing recipe or Megan?s.

With all that said, I bet any amount money I have he interviews with UT next week. I have no idea if he will take the job but I’m over it. We will be fine with or without him. To be honest, my only concern with him leaving, is losing the recruiting class he has lined up.

[preachermatt83]

Only one of those names is worth even looking at. The rest suck.

[BuckyIsAB****]

Steve Robertson 69346 posts
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I was told earlier this week that Tennessee had requested permission to speak with Mullen. I understand that Tennessee was told that Dan would not be available for any interviews until after the game.
I'm told today that Mullen will speak with Tennessee today. In fact, as I understand it they will fly down and pick him up for that chat.
My understanding is that it is not a done deal and that Mullen has been receptive to talk of an extension, more money for Grantham and assistants.
He has a decision to make and I'm told it won't take him long.
I have been informed that In the event that State has to hire a new football coach that it would take place very quickly as in possibly ten days or so.
While steps have been taken to retain Mullen, all of the eggs aren't all in Dan's basket. I'm told the MSU administration has already had some feelers out and that they have already been vetting potential candidates.
Some names I've heard mentioned are Neal Brown at Troy, Mike Norvell at Memphis, Bill Clark at UAB, Brent Venables at Clemson, Barry Odom at Missouri and Jeremy Pruitt at Alabama among others.
Mullen said in post game that he planned to be here next year. I'm told he's happy with the direction of the program, but feels he owes it to himself and his family to get the best deal possible wether that be here or elsewhere
I can assure you John Cohen and Dr Keenum are bring proactive on both fronts. It should be an interesting week no matter how it turns out.


Same shit I said last night. You're welcome and thank you for reading Elitedawgs

Told yall Jeremy Pruitt

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

We're okay with people ripping premium content and posting it here?

As long as it’s second hand it’s ok I guess

[Martianlander]

After the coaching job last night, I'm ready for him to go. I've been a big fan of Dan and think he has done a tremendous job getting us to where we are. I also believe he has topped out and both he and State need a change. It's just time. I could go into a lot more detail but surely you see that Dan is consistently getting out coached now.

[BuckyIsAB****]

After the coaching job last night, I'm ready for him to go. I've been a big fan of Dan and think he has done a tremendous job getting us to where we are. I also believe he has topped out and both he and State need a change. It's just time. I could go into a lot more detail but surely you see that Dan is consistently getting out coached now.

Mullen didnt get outcoached last night, he lost the heart and soul of his team to a dirty play on the 2nd series of the game and had to put in a true freshman who wasnt ready

[msbulldog]

Steve Robertson 69346 posts
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I was told earlier this week that Tennessee had requested permission to speak with Mullen. I understand that Tennessee was told that Dan would not be available for any interviews until after the game.
I'm told today that Mullen will speak with Tennessee today. In fact, as I understand it they will fly down and pick him up for that chat.
My understanding is that it is not a done deal and that Mullen has been receptive to talk of an extension, more money for Grantham and assistants.
He has a decision to make and I'm told it won't take him long.
I have been informed that In the event that State has to hire a new football coach that it would take place very quickly as in possibly ten days or so.
While steps have been taken to retain Mullen, all of the eggs aren't all in Dan's basket. I'm told the MSU administration has already had some feelers out and that they have already been vetting potential candidates.
Some names I've heard mentioned are Neal Brown at Troy, Mike Norvell at Memphis, Bill Clark at UAB, Brent Venables at Clemson, Barry Odom at Missouri and Jeremy Pruitt at Alabama among others.
Mullen said in post game that he planned to be here next year. I'm told he's happy with the direction of the program, but feels he owes it to himself and his family to get the best deal possible wether that be here or elsewhere
I can assure you John Cohen and Dr Keenum are bring proactive on both fronts. It should be an interesting week no matter how it turns out.


Same shit I said last night. You're welcome and thank you for reading Elitedawgs

Thanks Coach! Rep given!

[Maroons]

Same shit I said last night. You're welcome and thank you for reading Elitedawgs

What you don't realize or won't admit is that we don't care whether your narcissistic internet persona is right or wrong. All we care about is what's best for our team and University.

[RougeDawg]

Same here. If they pay him 7 million then I don't blame him for going. But we are in outstanding shape right now with an AD that I totally trust to bring in someone that knows what it will take to keep it going. I'm not worried about this whatsoever.

We can pay him $7mil. Why is this so hard for people to understand. If it?s about money, dan will be back next year. End of story. If he?s not because of money, we need to clean house.

Leo Seal left a shit ton of money that specifically has an allotment to ?keep a football coach? if we deem it necessary. That is all.

[Coursesuper]

After the coaching job last night, I'm ready for him to go. I've been a big fan of Dan and think he has done a tremendous job getting us to where we are. I also believe he has topped out and both he and State need a change. It's just time. I could go into a lot more detail but surely you see that Dan is consistently getting out coached now.

This is a reactionary dumbass post, Jesus dude that was the cheapest of cheap shots and we turned it over 6 times. Had to coach your way out of that.

[basedog]

After the coaching job last night, I'm ready for him to go. I've been a big fan of Dan and think he has done a tremendous job getting us to where we are. I also believe he has topped out and both he and State need a change. It's just time. I could go into a lot more detail but surely you see that Dan is consistently getting out coached now.

WOW, ok we only lost one of the best offensive players in the Sec on our 7th play, then we play a Freshmen who last year was just finishing his High School career to play in our rival game! Dude it wasn't coaching last night, I never once saw Mullen fumble or throw an interception.

[Maroons]

Mullen didnt get outcoached last night, he lost the heart and soul of his team to a dirty play on the 2nd series of the game and had to put in a true freshman who wasnt ready

This. And I'll add that the entire stadium went into shock, as well as the team to a lesser extent. Except of course the OM fans, who then knew they had a chance to win that wasn't there before.

[MetEdDawg]

Only one of those names is worth even looking at. The rest suck.

Venables and Clark would both be good hires. I think Venables could be the equivalent of Kirby Smart given his background. And Bill Clark has been a successful HC in multiple places. I would take either of those in a heartbeat if Dan left.

[MzTerry]

Only one of those names is worth even looking at. The rest suck.

Bill Clark would be an absolute winner here

[BuckyIsAB****]

Venables and Clark would both be good hires. I think Venables could be the equivalent of Kirby Smart given his background. And Bill Clark has been a successful HC in multiple places. I would take either of those in a heartbeat if Dan left.

I like Venables. Correct me if Im wrong but isnt Clark an older guy?

[Turfdawg67]

After the coaching job last night, I'm ready for him to go. I've been a big fan of Dan and think he has done a tremendous job getting us to where we are. I also believe he has topped out and both he and State need a change. It's just time. I could go into a lot more detail but surely you see that Dan is consistently getting out coached now.

Hey Todd... this is why I post things I post. Unreal...

[yjnkdawg]

We're okay with people ripping premium content and posting it here?



No reference to the above, but I have seen that in the past on here. I'm not going to do it as I don't thiink it's ethitical or fair to site author(s), administatrator(s), or the other paid subscribers. To each their own I guess.

[MetEdDawg]

I like Venables. Correct me if Im wrong but isnt Clark an older guy?

He’s 49. But he has a ton of connections in Alabama high school. He’s had a similar career path to Malzahn. Started out in high school and worked his way up. Malzahn just went faster.

[Cooterpoot]

I wouldn't want a defensive guy. It's an offensive game now. No D guy is going to want to run a high powered passing attack or fast paced offense. They generally go pro style and we can't recruit for that.

[Liverpooldawg]

Steve Robertson 69346 posts
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I was told earlier this week that Tennessee had requested permission to speak with Mullen. I understand that Tennessee was told that Dan would not be available for any interviews until after the game.
I'm told today that Mullen will speak with Tennessee today. In fact, as I understand it they will fly down and pick him up for that chat.
My understanding is that it is not a done deal and that Mullen has been receptive to talk of an extension, more money for Grantham and assistants.
He has a decision to make and I'm told it won't take him long.
I have been informed that In the event that State has to hire a new football coach that it would take place very quickly as in possibly ten days or so.
While steps have been taken to retain Mullen, all of the eggs aren't all in Dan's basket. I'm told the MSU administration has already had some feelers out and that they have already been vetting potential candidates.
Some names I've heard mentioned are Neal Brown at Troy, Mike Norvell at Memphis, Bill Clark at UAB, Brent Venables at Clemson, Barry Odom at Missouri and Jeremy Pruitt at Alabama among others.
Mullen said in post game that he planned to be here next year. I'm told he's happy with the direction of the program, but feels he owes it to himself and his family to get the best deal possible wether that be here or elsewhere
I can assure you John Cohen and Dr Keenum are bring proactive on both fronts. It should be an interesting week no matter how it turns out.


Same shit I said last night. You're welcome and thank you for reading Elitedawgs
Actually it's not................and Steve waited till today. You deserved the flak you took.

[BuckyIsAB****]

I wouldn't want a defensive guy. It's an offensive game now. No D guy is going to want to run a high powered passing attack or fast paced offense. They generally go pro style and we can't recruit for that.

I think you need a defensive HC that hires a good OC and staff and lets them do their thing. Defense wins championships not the air raid

[BankerDog]

My final list of coaches if it comes to it:

James Franklin, only making $4.6 at Penn State. Would he wanna come back to the SEC? He is worth $6M.

Dave Doeren, NC State. Offensive guy. Runs a development program similar to Mullen. His play calling is really creative.

Bill Clark, UAB. Lots of connections through AL high schools. Believe he would be pretty good hire.

Mike Norvell, Memphis. Obvious reasons but has he just taken Fuente's talent and bummed off of it? Can he recruit?

Matt Campbell, Iowa State. Beat Oklahoma with a third team QB. They recruit MS pretty heavily.

Dana Holgorensen, WV. Have been told there is some interest from Dana if it opens up. Has a child in Pisgah. Offensive minded coach.

I also think Venerables and Pruitt would be okay.

[Coursesuper]

I wouldn't want a defensive guy. It's an offensive game now. No D guy is going to want to run a high powered passing attack or fast paced offense. They generally go pro style and we can't recruit for that.

Have you watched a high school game in the last 15 years? There are almost 0 teams running anything close to that in this state. It’s either the wing t or a variant of that or it’s the spread. Who is running the “pro style” offense in the SEC? Let’s check, Arkansas, that’s working out well now isn’t it.

[Goldendawg]

Only reason I clicked on this was because of the title "Rosebowl Say". After last night will not be clicking any threads started by C34. This site seems to be more about him now than MSU. Hail State!

[Martianlander]

This is a reactionary dumbass post, Jesus dude that was the cheapest of cheap shots and we turned it over 6 times. Had to coach your way out of that.

So Dan didn't get out coached.
1. A team that hadn't run the ball all year ran all over us.
2. A team that was so/so in protecting the quarterback, for the most part gave him time to throw.
3. A defense that has been terrible against the run all year stopped us when they needed to.
4. A defense that has been average at best against the pass stopped us. Yes you can argue that was because Fitz was out, but that's only part of the story. We should have been able to complete short passes. Mullen was not prepared for this.
5. Their poor offensive line outplayed us.
6. Their poor defensive line outplayed us.
7. Other than the blocked punt I don't believe we even had an advantage on special teams.
Dan got out coached.

[Liverpooldawg]

So Dan didn't get out coached.
1. A team that hadn't run the ball all year ran all over us.
2. A team that was so/so in protecting the quarterback, for the most part gave him time to throw.
3. A defense that has been terrible against the run all year stopped us when they needed to.
4. A defense that has been average at best against the pass stopped us. Yes you can argue that was because Fitz was out, but that's only part of the story. We should have been able to complete short passes. Mullen was not prepared for this.
5. Their poor offensive line outplayed us.
6. Their poor defensive line outplayed us.
7. Other than the blocked punt I don't believe we even had an advantage on special teams.
Dan got out coached.

Go look at the stats. Things would have been better if Dan hadn't turned the ball over 5 times. Why can't he hold on to the ball?

[Goldendawg]

Stayed to the end. You could tell when UNM hit the field they wanted it more that us. Not unusual. I don't want losing seasons of "Well it's ok as long as we beat Ole Miss, but we will never get 9 to 10 wins if we don't.

[sack07]

So Dan didn't get out coached.
1. A team that hadn't run the ball all year ran all over us.
2. A team that was so/so in protecting the quarterback, for the most part gave him time to throw.
3. A defense that has been terrible against the run all year stopped us when they needed to.
4. A defense that has been average at best against the pass stopped us. Yes you can argue that was because Fitz was out, but that's only part of the story. We should have been able to complete short passes. Mullen was not prepared for this.
5. Their poor offensive line outplayed us.
6. Their poor defensive line outplayed us.
7. Other than the blocked punt I don't believe we even had an advantage on special teams.
Dan got out coached.

What game did you watch?

[Todd4State]

Bill Clark would be an absolute winner here

I disagree. I think he would he would win big here. He's good for UAB but I don't think he would be a good fit for what we want to do unless we're OK with staying where we are or going backwards.

[Spiderman]

Steve Robertson 69346 posts
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I was told earlier this week that Tennessee had requested permission to speak with Mullen. I understand that Tennessee was told that Dan would not be available for any interviews until after the game.
I'm told today that Mullen will speak with Tennessee today. In fact, as I understand it they will fly down and pick him up for that chat.
My understanding is that it is not a done deal and that Mullen has been receptive to talk of an extension, more money for Grantham and assistants.
He has a decision to make and I'm told it won't take him long.
I have been informed that In the event that State has to hire a new football coach that it would take place very quickly as in possibly ten days or so.
While steps have been taken to retain Mullen, all of the eggs aren't all in Dan's basket. I'm told the MSU administration has already had some feelers out and that they have already been vetting potential candidates.
Some names I've heard mentioned are Neal Brown at Troy, Mike Norvell at Memphis, Bill Clark at UAB, Brent Venables at Clemson, Barry Odom at Missouri and Jeremy Pruitt at Alabama among others.
Mullen said in post game that he planned to be here next year. I'm told he's happy with the direction of the program, but feels he owes it to himself and his family to get the best deal possible wether that be here or elsewhere
I can assure you John Cohen and Dr Keenum are bring proactive on both fronts. It should be an interesting week no matter how it turns out.


Same shit I said last night. You're welcome and thank you for reading Elitedawgs

Clark, Venables, Pruitt, and Odom?

Odom? Odom? ODOM??? Fooking ODOM???!!!

Lost me there, and any credibility I thought he had as far as insider info on any thing coaching wise.

And if we can't do better than those 4 names, I'm done, investment wise.

[msstate7]

Clark, Venables, Pruitt, and Odom?

Odom? Odom? ODOM??? Fooking ODOM???!!!

Lost me there, and any credibility I thought he had as far as insider info on any thing coaching wise.

And if we can't do better than those 4 names, I'm done, investment wise.

Odom has been outstanding this year at mizzou after the awful start. I would rather go another route, but he is acquitting himself well so far

[Spiderman]

Odom has been outstanding this year at mizzou after the awful start. I would rather go another route, but he is acquitting himself well so far

You think he would leave Mizzou for State even if for some wacko reason we wanted to hire him?
He's a Mizzou alum who has been coaching there all but 2 of the last about 15 years.

[sandwolf]

So Dan didn't get out coached.
1. A team that hadn't run the ball all year ran all over us.
2. A team that was so/so in protecting the quarterback, for the most part gave him time to throw.
3. A defense that has been terrible against the run all year stopped us when they needed to.
4. A defense that has been average at best against the pass stopped us. Yes you can argue that was because Fitz was out, but that's only part of the story. We should have been able to complete short passes. Mullen was not prepared for this.
5. Their poor offensive line outplayed us.
6. Their poor defensive line outplayed us.
7. Other than the blocked punt I don't believe we even had an advantage on special teams.
Dan got out coached.
Dude, just stop. We turned it over 5 times, dropped at least 2 sure interceptions and our star QB got injured 5 minutes into the game. We didn’t lose because of coaching.

[WSOPdawg]

So Dan didn't get out coached.
1. A team that hadn't run the ball all year ran all over us.
2. A team that was so/so in protecting the quarterback, for the most part gave him time to throw.
3. A defense that has been terrible against the run all year stopped us when they needed to.
4. A defense that has been average at best against the pass stopped us. Yes you can argue that was because Fitz was out, but that's only part of the story. We should have been able to complete short passes. Mullen was not prepared for this.
5. Their poor offensive line outplayed us.
6. Their poor defensive line outplayed us.
7. Other than the blocked punt I don't believe we even had an advantage on special teams.
Dan got out coached.


Go look at the stats. Things would have been better if Dan hadn't turned the ball over 5 times. Why can't he hold on to the ball?

Agree Liverpool -- we only OUTGAINED TCUN by almost 150 yards despite losing one of the best playmakers in the SEC. 2 of the 5 TO's being practically inside the red-zone obviously didn't hurt us any. C'mon Martian, that's some absurd sh!t right there.

[RocketDawg]

My final list of coaches if it comes to it:

James Franklin, only making $4.6 at Penn State. Would he wanna come back to the SEC? He is worth $6M.

Dave Doeren, NC State. Offensive guy. Runs a development program similar to Mullen. His play calling is really creative.

Bill Clark, UAB. Lots of connections through AL high schools. Believe he would be pretty good hire.

Mike Norvell, Memphis. Obvious reasons but has he just taken Fuente's talent and bummed off of it? Can he recruit?

Matt Campbell, Iowa State. Beat Oklahoma with a third team QB. They recruit MS pretty heavily.

Dana Holgorensen, WV. Have been told there is some interest from Dana if it opens up. Has a child in Pisgah. Offensive minded coach.

I also think Venerables and Pruitt would be okay.

How about Fuente? He's making $3.5M now at Va Tech with a contract that will pay him $4M ... in 6 years. We could certainly afford him.

http://www.roanoke.com/hokies/virginia-tech-justin-fuente-agree-to-contract-extension-that-ll/article_9bfe5b82-1895-11e7-8f5a-4331ebf26643.html

[Homedawg]

So Dan didn't get out coached.
1. A team that hadn't run the ball all year ran all over us.
2. A team that was so/so in protecting the quarterback, for the most part gave him time to throw.
3. A defense that has been terrible against the run all year stopped us when they needed to.
4. A defense that has been average at best against the pass stopped us. Yes you can argue that was because Fitz was out, but that's only part of the story. We should have been able to complete short passes. Mullen was not prepared for this.
5. Their poor offensive line outplayed us.
6. Their poor defensive line outplayed us.
7. Other than the blocked punt I don't believe we even had an advantage on special teams.
Dan got out coached.
Good grief did you even watch the gsme? Holy shit this is brutal. No point I'm busting holes in most of this, your stupidity has already been proven.

[Commercecomet24]

Good grief did you even watch the gsme? Holy shit this is brutal. No point I'm busting holes in most of this, your stupidity has already been proven.

+1

[Bully13]

Good grief did you even watch the gsme? Holy shit this is brutal. No point I'm busting holes in most of this, your stupidity has already been proven.

Honesty = brutality? He made good points but all you can do is call him stupid? Face it, Matt Luke had his team fired up and Dan did not.

[Bully13]

Delete

[DudyDawg]

Also didn?t have our top 4 receivers again. Surely didn?t help Key

[Homedawg]

Honesty = brutality? He made good points but all you can do is call him stupid? Face it, Matt Luke had his team fired up and Dan did not.

Ok well then I'll add you then, team ran all over us??? Really they had 2 running plays for 68 yard. Ran it 30 times for 111. That's running all over us? 2, we sacked him 4 times. 2 for 2 in dumb ass. 3, we ran for 275 had our backup qb in. So whatever you think. 4, see 3. 5, they had 350 total yards, we busted one coverage and gave up 2 more huge passing plays, if you want to say their wr's outplayed our db's yes but the previously mentioned stats prove your point to be wrong, again. 6. See earlier point. 7. We did block a punt that counts. Everything else was a draw on st. As I said to him and now I'm asking you since you came running to his defense, did you watch the damn game or what? Ok Dan sucks. Right whatever. Carry on.

[Homedawg]

Honesty = brutality? He made good points but all you can do is call him stupid? Face it, Matt Luke had his team fired up and Dan did not.
delete

[Coursesuper]

Ok well then I'll add you then, team ran all over us??? Really they had 2 running plays for 68 yard. Ran it 30 times for 111. That's running all over us? 2, we sacked him 4 times. 2 for 2 in dumb ass. 3, we ran for 275 had our backup qb in. So whatever you think. 4, see 3. 5, they had 350 total yards, we busted one coverage and gave up 2 more huge passing plays, if you want to say their wr's outplayed our db's yes but the previously mentioned stats prove your point to be wrong, again. 6. See earlier point. 7. We did block a punt that counts. Everything else was a draw on st. As I said to him and now I'm asking you since you came running to his defense, did you watch the damn game or what? Ok Dan sucks. Right whatever. Carry on.

There are many here that don’t know crap about football.

[Bully13]

I'm not saying Dan sux or want him gone. He let Matt Luke bring in a more inspired team than he did. I'm tried of losing important games like this. Dan needs to learn how to prepare his team when there are targets on their backs. I hope and think he can learn how to do so.

[DudyDawg]

I'm not saying Dan sux or want him gone. He let Matt Luke bring in a more inspired team than he did. I'm tried of losing important games like this. Dan needs to learn how to prepare his team when there are targets on their backs. I hope and think he can learn how to do so.

How can anyone say they were more inspired. They had a big play to open the score and then nick went out. Completely sucked emotion out of the team and crowd. Not easy to come back from that kind of injury in any sport. Yet we almost did. If we had quit and it remained a blowout I would be more inclined to semi-agree. Team deserves a ton of credit for fighting for 60 minutes.

[Commercecomet24]

It?s simple if they don?t take Nick out we win. Period. We knew they would come out fired up and they always score early. We weathered that as they only had 10 at the half and Nick would?ve pounded them from the second quarter on.

[VandelayIndustries]

Not sure how reliable this tweet is but saw this from @Vol Nugs:

Anonymous Football Staff Submission: 110% chance Mullen will not be coaching here. We were told this today. No other info on who guy is

[Turfdawg67]

Honesty = brutality? He made good points but all you can do is call him stupid? Face it, Matt Luke had his team fired up and Dan did not.

Yes, Dan had our team fired up... the stupidity of you posters is amazing. Dan didn't intentionally break our QBs leg, Dan didn't turn the ball over 5 times and Dan didn't drop a pick six. But besides all that Dan's offense had 502 yards and lost by 3 pts.

[Turfdawg67]

Ok well then I'll add you then, team ran all over us??? Really they had 2 running plays for 68 yard. Ran it 30 times for 111. That's running all over us? 2, we sacked him 4 times. 2 for 2 in dumb ass. 3, we ran for 275 had our backup qb in. So whatever you think. 4, see 3. 5, they had 350 total yards, we busted one coverage and gave up 2 more huge passing plays, if you want to say their wr's outplayed our db's yes but the previously mentioned stats prove your point to be wrong, again. 6. See earlier point. 7. We did block a punt that counts. Everything else was a draw on st. As I said to him and now I'm asking you since you came running to his defense, did you watch the damn game or what? Ok Dan sucks. Right whatever. Carry on.

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[WeWonItAll(Most)]

I'm not saying Dan sux or want him gone. He let Matt Luke bring in a more inspired team than he did. I'm tried of losing important games like this. Dan needs to learn how to prepare his team when there are targets on their backs. I hope and think he can learn how to do so.

I thought we were matching their intensity until Fitz got hurt. You could feel the energy leave the stadium when people realized he was hurt.

ETA: and I actually thought the players and the fans did a great job trying to rally and bring the intensity back, but every turnover sucked the intensity right back out again.

[Bothrops]

If Fitz doesn't get the cheap shot, we win the game. Nobody ever considered the possibility of losing Fitz for this game.

[Commercecomet24]

If Fitz doesn't get the cheap shot, we win the game. Nobody ever considered the possibility of losing Fitz for this game.

Yep and it?s that simple. We win by 2 scores at least

[msstate7]

Not sure how reliable this tweet is but saw this from @Vol Nugs:

Anonymous Football Staff Submission: 110% chance Mullen will not be coaching here. We were told this today. No other info on who guy is

C34 says that ain?t right... 9 years, but it over now

[Martianlander]

Good grief did you even watch the gsme? Holy shit this is brutal. No point I'm busting holes in most of this, your stupidity has already been proven.

Excuse me guys for dealing in facts. I said at the start I like Dan and give him great credit for our program. He's just become complacent. I hope all of you calling me names are having a good time. I haven't called anyone else a name, just expressing my opinion and backing it up with facts.
I guess you think if you name call name me enough that I'll realize, Dan coached a great game. Glad it was close. Let's throw more money at him so we can lose to Alabama, Auburn, unm, and one or two others.****
If Dan elects to stay, I'm all for him. Will pull for him to win every game next year. My point is sometimes things have just played out and it's best for both parties to move on. Hey sorry if I'm in the minority here. Dan doesn't have the same fire he did when he came here.

[Homedawg]

Excuse me guys for dealing in facts. I said at the start I like Dan and give him great credit for our program. He's just become complacent. I hope all of you calling me names are having a good time. I haven't called anyone else a name, just expressing my opinion and backing it up with facts.
I guess you think if you name call name me enough that I'll realize, Dan coached a great game. Glad it was close. Let's throw more money at him so we can lose to Alabama, Auburn, unm, and one or two others.****
If Dan elects to stay, I'm all for him. Will pull for him to win every game next year. My point is sometimes things have just played out and it's best for both parties to move on. Hey sorry if I'm in the minority here. Dan doesn't have the same fire he did when he came here.

What facts? I shot holes in all of Your FACTS. Say we stunk in the secondary. Say something correct and I'll back you. But your 7 facts as you call them, were just plain wrong. I don't know what else to tell you.

[Jack Lambert]

Yes, Dan had our team fired up... the stupidity of you posters is amazing. Dan didn't intentionally break our QBs leg, Dan didn't turn the ball over 5 times and Dan didn't drop a pick six. But besides all that Dan's offense had 502 yards and lost by 3 pts.

I don't think that Martian guy is a State Fan.

[Martianlander]

I don't think that Martian guy is a State Fan.

Jack you are welcome to look at my over 1000 posts and see that I am certainly a State fan, State graduate, all my kids are State graduates. I have been a big supporter of Dan over the years, and very rarely criticized him. However I think it's time and sorry if I'm ruffling some feathers.

[Homedawg]

Jack you are welcome to look at my over 1000 posts and see that I am certainly a State fan, State graduate, all my kids are State graduates. I have been a big supporter of Dan over the years, and very rarely criticized him. However I think it's time and sorry if I'm ruffling some feathers.

Cool. Just need to learn the difference between facts and opinions. Especially when stats make your opinions wrong.

[Political Hack]

When “Paul say” I’ll give a shit...

[Martianlander]

Cool. Just need to learn the difference between facts and opinions. Especially when stats make your opinions wrong.

So Ole Miss has run the ball well all year? They have had a good defense all year? The stat that matters to me is 31-28. It was a team we should have beat two touchdowns even with injured players. I'm all for State but I don't understand when you don't recognize that they played lousy/semi-lousy. Weren't prepared.

[Jack Lambert]

Jack you are welcome to look at my over 1000 posts and see that I am certainly a State fan, State graduate, all my kids are State graduates. I have been a big supporter of Dan over the years, and very rarely criticized him. However I think it's time and sorry if I'm ruffling some feathers.

Sorry I called you a non State fan.

[Martianlander]

Sorry I called you a non State fan.

NO offense taken. Maybe I'm over hyped because of the bad loss.

[Really Clark?]

So Ole Miss has run the ball well all year? They have had a good defense all year? The stat that matters to me is 31-28. It was a team we should have beat two touchdowns even with injured players. I'm all for State but I don't understand when you don't recognize that they played lousy/semi-lousy. Weren't prepared.

UNM has run for 150 yards or more in 5 of their last 7 games and over 200 yards for 3 of their last 7. Kentucky held them to 91 and us to 108 but we held them to less yards per carry than any team in the last 7 games. They had 2 explosive run plays that accounted for 68 of the 108 yards. Their other 30 rushing attempts gained 40 yards, 1.33 yards per carry. They did not come close to running all over us and they have been running the ball well the last half of the year.

Us and LSU are the only 2 teams that went over 500 yards of offense on them in the last 6 games. Their defense is not good, but losing 5 possessions 2 inside the red zone was the issue along with freshman QB. You are way way off base on your fact points

[Liverpooldawg]

So Ole Miss has run the ball well all year? They have had a good defense all year? The stat that matters to me is 31-28. It was a team we should have beat two touchdowns even with injured players. I'm all for State but I don't understand when you don't recognize that they played lousy/semi-lousy. Weren't prepared.

Dude, five turnovers. That will get you beat nearly every time. That we nearly beat them is a miracle.

[tcdog70]

5 turnovers, that is the McGuffin of this game.500 yards is nice but not when you shit the bed 5 times. We all knew that Ole Miss was going to score. Where we thought we had them was our offense would blow them off the field. But to start the game Mullen got to Mullen. We should have never kicked off to them. Throwing the ball , instead of running it down their throats, bad decision. If we were going to throw it, should have been screens. Fitz never throws it well until He gets hit a few times.

[Homedawg]

So Ole Miss has run the ball well all year? They have had a good defense all year? The stat that matters to me is 31-28. It was a team we should have beat two touchdowns even with injured players. I'm all for State but I don't understand when you don't recognize that they played lousy/semi-lousy. Weren't prepared.

Keep coming back for more huh? You said they ran all over us, if 30 carries for 3.5 a carry is running all over us then yeah you are right. Except nobody except you believes that. You had 7 points. All 7 were wrong. Your opinion that we weren't prepared I would disagree with. Qb hurt and 5 turnovers. I still question whether or not you even watched the game based on your original list. But I'll leave it alone cause you clearly have no rebuttal.

[Lord McBuckethead]

I heard it earlier in the week- I leaked it last night because it began to look like he was leaving. Then I updated after the game. I'll update you again when I hear a decision. Thank you for reading.

Yeah Coach, you 17ed this up from the beginning. I understand you are now trying to save face. Just stop. Maybe this will blow over in a few months.

[Coach34]

I haven’t ****ed anything up but thanks. I’ll continue to post rumors as long as Elitedawgs exists. Since I posted- others have corroborated my post. Thanks for posting

[Coursesuper]

So Ole Miss has run the ball well all year? They have had a good defense all year? The stat that matters to me is 31-28. It was a team we should have beat two touchdowns even with injured players. I'm all for State but I don't understand when you don't recognize that they played lousy/semi-lousy. Weren't prepared.

1 Question: Have you ever played a single down of football, pee wee doesn't count?

Because your assessment of what happened Thursday couldn't be more far off the mark even if it was on Mars.

[Martianlander]

1 Question: Have you ever played a single down of football, pee wee doesn't count?

Because your assessment of what happened Thursday couldn't be more far off the mark even if it was on Mars.

Look guys, I didn't know I was starting such a firestorm, but they did break long runs against us no matter what the yards per carry was. As for the turnovers, a lot of that is coaching to protect the ball. Yea everybody has some but five is too many. I just think that's an excuse. As far as my football credentials, I won't give them to you and make you feel bad. As I've said before if Mullen stays, and I think he will, I'll pull for State to win every game.

[Really Clark?]

Look guys, I didn't know I was starting such a firestorm, but they did break long runs against us no matter what the yards per carry was. As for the turnovers, a lot of that is coaching to protect the ball. Yea everybody has some but five is too many. I just think that's an excuse. As far as my football credentials, I won't give them to you and make you feel bad. As I've said before if Mullen stays, and I think he will, I'll pull for State to win every game.

If we have had problems fumbling the ball during the season, I would agree that either the players are not getting or coaches are not emphasizing it enough. But we are one of the best in the nation protecting the ball. We were tied for 5th in the nation prior to last night. That is great coaching and players taking pride. You had a true freshman backup QB play nearly the entire rivalry game. That was not bad coaching. That was bad circumstance

[Hot Rock]

Steve was told this earlier in the week, yet held on to it until today. He didn't post it minutes prior to the game. Just because your info is correct doesn't make you right.

I don't post a lot, but read this site every day. Probably
too much. I rather enjoy your insight and your pun towards UM. You crossed the line with that post yesterday. That is just something you don't do. You represented the epitome of us being our worst enemy. Yeah, it didn't affect the game, but it sure affected this board and this set of fans.


This

[MeridianDog]

Keytaon will get better holding onto the ball, but he needs some help and Thursday night was a tough introduction for him into MSU FB. He will get time under Center between now and whatever Bowl Game we get. Hopefully it will be someone he can perform well against. IN a way, having a lower tier game will help him a lot, because it will be a lot less pressure than a NY day game. After OM, we need a game we can win to settle everyone back down.

Let those who live to criticize do their thing. We will get a bowl and hopefully do just fine in it.

Oh - And Dan Stays in Starkville. And his staff stays with more $$ security next year than they had this year. Things will be just fine.