Dan Mullen

[Randolph Dupree]

This isn't a "we should bring back Dan Mullen" thread. I'm not even addressing that. BUT since there have been some posts about it, and then Kirby called out Mullen's recruiting it got me wondering if MSU Mullen would've done better in recruiting with NIL?

I think he probably would've. Staff was good at finding and developing talent (so you're not battling other programs for NIL for these kids). He was able to get some star talent, but didn't seem willing to play the game to the level others were to get someone elite (I.e. Cam Newton). I always felt like Mullen knew he would get a bigger job and didn't want to risk that by getting caught up in a pay for play scandal.

Again, NOT SUGGESTING WE ATTEMPT TO REHIRE DAN MULLEN.

[msstate7]

As the #1 mullen fan (even more than his wife, kids, and mother), I have real concerns with his successful strategy he employed here. The transfer portal could really hurt holding kids for development. Still, I'd take him back

[Randolph Dupree]

As the #1 mullen fan (even more than his wife, kids, and mother), I have real concerns with his successful strategy he employed here. The transfer portal could really hurt holding kids for development. Still, I'd take him back

Good point but the portal and NIL could've been benefit. Also those developmental guys are a crap shoot anyway, so the portal would make it easier to replace those that aren't working out. The assumption is that if the developmental guy is working out he's getting playing time.

[StarkVegasSteve]

This isn't a "we should bring back Dan Mullen" thread. I'm not even addressing that. BUT since there have been some posts about it, and then Kirby called out Mullen's recruiting it got me wondering if MSU Mullen would've done better in recruiting with NIL?

I think he probably would've. Staff was good at finding and developing talent (so you're not battling other programs for NIL for these kids). He was able to get some star talent, but didn't seem willing to play the game to the level others were to get someone elite (I.e. Cam Newton). I always felt like Mullen knew he would get a bigger job and didn't want to risk that by getting caught up in a pay for play scandal.

Again, NOT SUGGESTING WE ATTEMPT TO REHIRE DAN MULLEN.

Oh Dan was plenty ready to play the game and do what it took to get Cam. Our morality Olympics boosters “did not want to win that way”

[bulldawg28]

Dan played the game. If not we don't get Chris Jones or any player worth having.

[TheLostDawg]

Dan played the game. If not we don't get Chris Jones or any player worth having.

Yes. Add Simmons to that list.
Not sure about this but maybe Hill coming back?

[bulldawg28]

Yes. Add Simmons to that list.
Not sure about this but maybe Hill coming back?

Did Hill play under Mullen? He's linked to Jomo in my mind.

[StarkVegasSteve]

Did Hill play under Mullen? He's linked to Jomo in my mind.

Yes. Hill came in with the 17 class. Caught a TD in the Egg Bowl.

[TheLostDawg]

You're right. I was more thinking on the lines of "convincing" players to come/ stay.

[Offshore Dawg]

I would think Dan is happy in his present gig, with nobody mad at him and still getting paid by Florida.

[BulldogBear]

@OP

Nothing wrong with wondering about the alternate universe where DM never left lol

[phatdog]

This isn't a "we should bring back Dan Mullen" thread. I'm not even addressing that. BUT since there have been some posts about it, and then Kirby called out Mullen's recruiting it got me wondering if MSU Mullen would've done better in recruiting with NIL?

I think he probably would've. Staff was good at finding and developing talent (so you're not battling other programs for NIL for these kids). He was able to get some star talent, but didn't seem willing to play the game to the level others were to get someone elite (I.e. Cam Newton). I always felt like Mullen knew he would get a bigger job and didn't want to risk that by getting caught up in a pay for play scandal.

Again, NOT SUGGESTING WE ATTEMPT TO REHIRE DAN MULLEN.

I would take ******* back. He would damn sure make an SEC QB out of Mike Wright.

[HoopsDawg]

I don't want Dan back. Dan doesn't want to come back. Let's stop this nonsense. But we do need a coach like Dan. Someone who is excellent at coaching and developing QB's.

[Randolph Dupree]

@OP

Nothing wrong with wondering about the alternate universe where DM never left lol

Look if Mullen WANTS to come back here, I'm ok with it. I just didn't want the thread to be a "go hire Mullen" thread. If the dude wants to coach again and decides he's completely bought in to be at MSU, I think we'd be dumb to pass that up but I don't know his situation and honestly don't care if we get him or someone else. I know what I've watched all season is a REALLY POORLY coached team though, and that a change is justified.

[BuckyIsAB****]

We should absolutely make a call and find out if he wants to come back with the only school that ever truly loved him and put up with his BS year after year. I was in the never forgive Mullen boat, but I am out of it now

[phatdog]

We should absolutely make a call and find out if he wants to come back with the only school that ever truly loved him and put up with his BS year after year. I was in the never forgive Mullen boat, but I am out of it now

maybe we tell him he can wear shorts to the games

[BankerDog]

You're right. I was more thinking on the lines of "convincing" players to come/ stay.

The Leo Lewis story with Mullen is my favorite recruiting story

[RocketDawg]

As the #1 mullen fan (even more than his wife, kids, and mother), I have real concerns with his successful strategy he employed here. The transfer portal could really hurt holding kids for development. Still, I'd take him back

I'd love to have him back.

[Leeshouldveflanked]

Kirby Smart said yesterday Mullen doesnt like to recruit.

[StarkVegasSteve]

Kirby Smart said yesterday Mullen doesnt like to recruit.

I mean we knew that for the 9 years he was here.