Those of us that are frustrated as hell with Mullen, just want to see a few changes..
1. Dak is the guy. No more QB rotation.
2. Play J-Rob more on 1st and 2nd down and use Perkins more on 3rd downs.
3. Let's get the more talented players more reps, and quit the excessive rotation. I'm talking more Fred Ross instead of #16. More Chris Jones instead of #92. More Redmond instead of #23.
4. Let's make some 2nd half adjustments. Sometimes all that means is looking at what was working in the 1st half and keep going to it. Our play-calling the first 2 possessions of the 2nd half against UK was mind-blowing. And our defense giving up points to end the first half in 3 straight games is inexcusable.
5. Mix up the tempo on offense. There's nothing wrong with incorporating a little more up-tempo with Dak.
6. Manage the game better. This should be common sense. But have a plan on 3rd down if you are going to go for it on 4th. And any FG longer than 40, we need to be going for it. Don't put Bell in to punt in a tough spot. Don't go for 2 in the first quarter. Don't give the ball to Bowling Green and UK in great field position with the game on the line, pooch punt.
7. For the love of all that's holy, RECRUIT better. Sure, you have to recruit developmental players at MSU, but don't make that your freaking mantra. JUCOs are your friend at MSU.
8. In the words of the late Al Davis, JUST WIN BABY. Just win a F'n game against a team with a pulse.
Mullen is so close to being what we need at MSU. Can he make an honest assessment of himself and his staff and make the "tweaks" necessary to get us to a bowl and keep his job? I hope he can, b/c things set up really nicely in 2014.
