Hurt in bringing in a potential big name?

Whether it be he leaves for another job, gets run out on a rail, or retires from MSU in 30 years, Mullen won't be here forever. When that day comes, does our law limiting contracts potentially hurt us, or any other MS school, from bringing in a big name? I've seen some reports in years past of coaches getting contracts up to 10 years. I would think a Saban level coach might want that kind of contract stability to come to a new school. Not sure why we have that law to begin with. I know it says that no public employee can have a contract longer than the governor but I just don't see why that has to apply to coaches.