David Murray on OOB

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

Murray says Mullen has earned the right to have a down season after 8 years without a bad loss and even if this season tanks, he won't be fired. He says that we don't have the money to buy him out because the SEC money has already been committed. The only way Mullen leaves after this year is if someone comes in and offers him a better job.

[civildawg]

I know for a 100% fact that money will not be an issue on the buy out if we were to tank and fire him. This came from the horses mouth.

I want to add that it is a shame that a veteran journalist that has been in the program for decades does not have the correct info and goes on a statewide radio show saying a lie but a regular joe like me does.

[Jack Lambert]

I don't listen to that show.

[thf24]

I know for a 100% fact that money will not be an issue on the buy out if we were to tank and fire him. This came from the horses mouth.

I find it hard to believe that we'd instantly pony up to fire a coach with his first potential losing season in seven years but haven't gotten the baseball stadium paid for going on year three.

[Coldsleeve Jr.]

I find it hard to believe that we'd instantly pony up to fire a coach with his first potential losing season in seven years but haven't gotten the baseball stadium paid for going on year three.

This. If we fired him today we'd owe him roughly $12 million. Doesn't make sense to pay a guy $12 million to go away after 7 straight winning seasons. Next year is a different story.

[civildawg]

What are you talking about? The baseball stadium renovation will start after this season.

[ShotgunDawg]

I do find it interesting how adamant & confident Bo is about how Mullen is coaching for his job the rest of the season.

The reason I say this is because Bo is usually measured on these types of things & has in the past called it ludicrous to think Mullen's job wasn't safe.

It's clear to me that Bo must have good sources on this & has been talking to some big boosters that David Murray probably doesn't have access to.

I also think it's important to remember that Mullen's job is not on the line due to what happened Saturday. Mullen's job is on the line due to looking for jobs every off season, not recruiting well, losing recruiting in the Golden Triangle, losing to Ole Miss 2 straight, etc.... it's accumulative.

[GreenheadDawg]

I find it hard to believe that we'd instantly pony up to fire a coach with his first potential losing season in seven years but haven't gotten the baseball stadium paid for going on year three.

A lot of you are missing the point. It's not the fact that he lost to USA or that he will have a losing record this year. It's the direction the program is now headed. If you to be either blind or stupid to not see that we are at a crossroads. Mullen has been looking for a better opportunity for atleast 2 years now and he doesn't want to be here. He's going through the motions. I would 100% agree that he deserves a chance to turn it around if his heart was in Starkville. But it's not, he genuinely does not want to be here. It's written all over his face

[thf24]

What are you talking about? The baseball stadium renovation will start after this season.

The entire project as initially announced is paid for? Doesn't mean they can't start.

A lot of you are missing the point. It's not the fact that he lost to USA or that he will have a losing record this year. It's the direction the program is now headed. If you to be either blind or stupid to not see that we are at a crossroads. Mullen has been looking for a better opportunity for atleast 2 years now and he doesn't want to be here. He's going through the motions. I would 100% agree that he deserves a chance to turn it around if his heart was in Starkville. But it's not, he genuinely does not want to be here. It's written all over his face

Let's wait and see if he still doesn't want to be here by the end of this season. This may be the season he realizes the grass isn't always greener. What if we'd fired Jackie when he was struggling and shopping himself for other jobs?

[civildawg]

I have no idea about the specifics of the baseball funding, but I just find it really hard to believe that you will start tearing down the baseball stadium without having the money to finish it. It will be a two year process so if they dont have it all, they still have another year or so to get the rest.

I'm just saying that they buyout money is not a problem. They have a fund for that.

[Mjoelner34]

A lot of you are missing the point. It's not the fact that he lost to USA or that he will have a losing record this year. It's the direction the program is now headed. If you to be either blind or stupid to not see that we are at a crossroads. Mullen has been looking for a better opportunity for atleast 2 years now and he doesn't want to be here. He's going through the motions. I would 100% agree that he deserves a chance to turn it around if his heart was in Starkville. But it's not, he genuinely does not want to be here. It's written all over his face

As 'mic' posted yesterday, since the last week we were ranked #1, we are 10-8. Granted, that's two FG away from being 12-6 but, in reality its still 10-8. Looks like we're on the fast track to being a .500 team (or worse).

[RougeDawg]

This. If we fired him today we'd owe him roughly $12 million. Doesn't make sense to pay a guy $12 million to go away after 7 straight winning seasons. Next year is a different story.

He only has 2 years remaining after this season. We didn't extend for this very reason. And because we didn't extend and meet his demand of $5mil a year he pouted all off season and showed up to the opening game in f*cking shorts. If you had heard what happened in off season it's pretty apparent he's sticking this season to Strick and Keenum for not caving to his demands.

[Apoplectic]

As 'mic' posted yesterday, since the last week we were ranked #1, we are 10-8. Granted, that's two FG away from being 12-6 but, in reality its still 10-8. Looks like we're on the fast track to being a .500 team (or worse).

was thinking the same - since we were ranked #1 every team has improved except us. they've recruited better and been better coached. WTH!!

[Taog Redloh]

Every rational-minded fan understands the reality of this.

[msstate7]

Every rational-minded fan understands the reality of this.

Unfortunately, rational-mindness isn't a common trait here. We're wanting to fire our most successful coach ever after 1 game.

[Dawgology]

He only has 2 years remaining after this season. We didn't extend for this very reason. And because we didn't extend and meet his demand of $5mil a year he pouted all off season and showed up to the opening game in f*cking shorts. If you had heard what happened in off season it's pretty apparent he's sticking this season to Strick and Keenum for not caving to his demands.

What the hell happened in the off season that you keep referring to??

[lamont]

He will only have 2 years remaining on his contract come December. We will owe him between 6-7 million if we fire him.

If we feel that move has to be made- the money will be there.

[Political Hack]

I disagree on the buyout. It can be done if needed. Murray is speculating there and he's wrong.

[AROB44]

I think it is hilarious the bitching going on about him wearing shorts. What the 17 does that have to do with winning and losing? Sort of like the uniform complaints. Got to be looking for something to bitch about.....which is pretty common on here.

[Eric Nies Grind Time]

Unfortunately, rational-mindness isn't a common trait here. We're wanting to fire our most successful coach ever after 1 game.

Thinking about new potential coaches is a lot more fun than thinking about the loss to South Alabama. Mullen can definitely redeem himself it just doesn't look very promising right now.