Pretty encouraging piece by Joel Coleman...

[CadaverDawg]

https://sdnmsu.wordpress.com/2016/10...e-youre-wrong/

Also go check out Boobie Dixon's tweets today. What do you guys say we just all try pulling in the same direction for 6 more games, and see how we feel after that? Fair?

I'll be doing that, and I hope you join me.

[Cooterpoot]

It's only common sense. If the man didn't want to coach at State, he could've taken another job already. And if he wants out now, he's not going to tank it and hurt his stock anymore than he has to. People using the "don't care" line are generally the ones just looking for an excuse to make a change for the sake of change itself.

[FISHDAWG]

I'm in ... and Cooter's post is dead on

[bulldawg28]

Good write up. I'm predicting an upset of Arkansas or A&M.

[starkvegasdawg]

It's only common sense. If the man didn't want to coach at State, he could've taken another job already.

Not necessarily. Consensus is he was gone last year to Miami until Richt fell in their lap. Very obvious he's shopped himself every offseason the last few years. Not saying he hates coaching here, but I won't be convinced he'd leave depending on the situation.

[RocketDawg]

I've never left. Sure, he's due some criticism but not to the level we've seen. And I don't think the "chicken little" attitude is the consensus of the fanbase.

[SDDawg]

https://sdnmsu.wordpress.com/2016/10...e-youre-wrong/

Also go check out Boobie Dixon's tweets today. What do you guys say we just all try pulling in the same direction for 6 more games, and see how we feel after that? Fair?

I'll be doing that, and I hope you join me.

I'm in. All kidding aside, if the Dan from today's presser keeps coaching the kids and can find a way to get them to compete the rest of the way that's great. We have to find a way to win 2 more games though, 3 would be a miracle but I'd love to see it. I dare not even think about anything beyond that, just keep working, stay committed, and set a good example for our players that will learn and grow from this experience. Let's go.

[shoeless joe]

Supporting the team and wanting us to win every game? I'm in.

Thinking that Dan is 100% committed to our long term success? Not in.

[blacklistedbully]

The Dan from 2009 was a tremendous upgrade for us...and a great starting point for a guy getting his first HC opportunity.

But one of my big concerns is that he has not shown a willingness to adapt...to improve. And yes...the flirting with other schools has, IMO, killed our recruiting.

There is no way in hell the follow up to 2014 should be what is has been. I'm not talking about simple W/L, rather I'm talking about the way we play in wins and losses. We simply do not look like a well-coached team.

If I had a CDM like the one who came in here in 2009, and one that was able to recognize and work on his own weaknesses, flexible enough to adapt...if I had a CDM who would make it clear he is "all-in" for MSU, particularly every time his name is mentioned for another job...if I had a CDM who could realize Hev, at a minimum needs to go...if I could have that CDM finally turn control of the defense over to our DC and let him be aggressive, I'd be happy as hell to see Dan stay.

[Liverpooldawg]

Very good article.

[ScoobaDawg]

It's only common sense. If the man didn't want to coach at State, he could've taken another job already. And if he wants out now, he's not going to tank it and hurt his stock anymore than he has to. People using the "don't care" line are generally the ones just looking for an excuse to make a change for the sake of change itself.

The problem is Mullen is stubborn and doesn't like to be questioned. Stuff isn't working with what we have now and he set himself up for failure by prior actions in recruiting, going all in..that he would be gone after last year.

Thats why I can't forgive him for this year and just jump right back in because he sat and had a 1 on 1 about Fitz with a reporter. Yes he is a good QB coach and Fitz might have more potential than we are short-sighted seeing right now. It doesn't matter when you only play a better player at RB when your starter is hurt. It doesn't matter when you have one of the worst offensive lines in the SEC. It doesn't matter when you Show no emotion anymore.

He won't say it for obvious reasons. But Mullen didn't think he would be here this year. And is stuck with this Mess. Is he failing on purpose this year? No.. but He is stuck in his ways and is going to ride it out until the season is over.

[smootness]

Anyone who thinks Mullen quit caring or even just started caring less is, sorry to say, just not very bright.

They're the type who think if you're not succeeding as much and the coach isn't raging on the sideline, the only explanation is that he must not care.

[Dolphus Raymond]

Oh, to hell with it - I'm "All In" until at least the end of the season. Hell, I know DM cares, but I hate losing just like the rest of us. I want to see improvement, a good to damn good recruiting class, and some new position coaches. He deserves another year.

[tireddawg]

He was enthusiastic & excited because he was talking about Dak. He ain't got the same fire he had, I don't care what any article says. I'll still be pulling for my dawgs..

[blacklistedbully]

Anyone who thinks Mullen quit caring or even just started caring less is, sorry to say, just not very bright.

They're the type who think if you're not succeeding as much and the coach isn't raging on the sideline, the only explanation is that he must not care.

Bright people can have 180 degree differences in opinion, Smoot. I tend to mostly like your posts...but you are way off on this one.

[Maroons]

Bright people can have 180 degree differences in opinion, Smoot. I tend to mostly like your posts...but you are way off on this one.

No, he's spot on.

[bulldawg28]

He was enthusiastic & excited because he was talking about Dak. He ain't got the same fire he had, I don't care what any article says. I'll still be pulling for my dawgs..

How would you know not being there where his excitement came from?

[Commercecomet24]

https://sdnmsu.wordpress.com/2016/10...e-youre-wrong/

Also go check out Boobie Dixon's tweets today. What do you guys say we just all try pulling in the same direction for 6 more games, and see how we feel after that? Fair?

I'll be doing that, and I hope you join me.

I'm with ya, brother! Is sure as heck can't hurt and would be a breath of fresh air!

HailState

[DownwardDawg]

https://sdnmsu.wordpress.com/2016/10...e-youre-wrong/

Also go check out Boobie Dixon's tweets today. What do you guys say we just all try pulling in the same direction for 6 more games, and see how we feel after that? Fair?

I'll be doing that, and I hope you join me.

Fair enough. I'm gonna refrain from saying anything negative. I just want to win. And not cheat doing it.

[msugolf]

Sorry, I'm checked out on football for the year. And probably for the next couple of years since it'll be a while to cycle through the shittastic recruiting years we had.

But the main culprit is I just don't enjoy watching this team play. I'm tired of caring which leads to pissed off. And it started with last year's team. Too much finesse, read/react, poor tackling, personnel decisions, coaching changes, etc. All of it! So I'm out for the foreseeable future.

I'm devoting all my positive emotion towards basketball!