No, he was asked about the confederate flag that was flying on state grounds in South Carolina, which was ground zero for this whole debate.
Kellenberger on Dan today
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Not even close. Here is the exact transcript of the question: "Mississippi remains the only state on the NCAA's postseason ban because of the confederate flag waving in Jackson, Mississippi, on the STATE FLAG. It's been a debate raging within the state. What's your opinion on the CURRENT STATE FLAG that has the confederate flag within it?
Good lord man, you having fun on this crusade? I said SPURRIER was asked about the flag on the SC state capitol grounds. Read first, then spew. I've already said, more than once, in this thread that I wished Mullen had given a tougher answer. Like BleedMaroon said, I hope you are enjoying this today, and you better pray that the PC folks in the media don't take aim at Ole Miss because there are a looooot more skeletons in yall's closet.
ETA: I suppose I should've clarified, when I said "Spurrier was asked the same question," I meant Spurrier was asked about the flag in SC, Mullen was asked about the flag in MS. I thought you all would've been bright enough to figure that out for yourselves.
ETA: I suppose I should've clarified, when I said "Spurrier was asked the same question," I meant Spurrier was asked about the flag in SC, Mullen was asked about the flag in MS. I thought you all would've been bright enough to figure that out for yourselves.
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I'd like MSU folks to start saying MSU has the highest percentage of African-American enrollment of any SEC school rather than that it's the most diverse. I agree with all of you who feel that in context Mullen was using the word "diverse" to mean this, but it isn't what diverse really means, so it's incorrect to say so. I think it's probably also wrong to measure campus diversity simply by lowest white enrollment since being made up of only two groups isn't really diverse either even if you have a lot of whatever the minority group is. (I suspect that the schools that the Ole Miss posters in this thread were naming as ahead of MSU in diversity are truly more diverse.)
Mullen wanted to brag about State being further ahead than other SEC schools when it came to African-American enrollment. He's right about that. If I were guessing, I wouldn't be at all surprised if State also enrolls a high percentage of economically disadvantaged kids. As a State fan, I'm proud of those things and like the idea of State being a place that creates opportunities for the people of Mississippi. When you consider what rankings of state k-12 education tell us, that MSU still exceeds the national average in graduation rate in most sub-groups, according to the source I was looking at, there's quite a bit to be proud of as an institution.
Mullen wanted to brag about State being further ahead than other SEC schools when it came to African-American enrollment. He's right about that. If I were guessing, I wouldn't be at all surprised if State also enrolls a high percentage of economically disadvantaged kids. As a State fan, I'm proud of those things and like the idea of State being a place that creates opportunities for the people of Mississippi. When you consider what rankings of state k-12 education tell us, that MSU still exceeds the national average in graduation rate in most sub-groups, according to the source I was looking at, there's quite a bit to be proud of as an institution.
What was this source? Not doubting you, I'd just like to see the numbers and possibly use them in the future.
Excuse me? This is a message board, bud. And everyone is discussing it. Including our state's paper.
The first one I looked at was http://collegemeasures.org/4-year_c...ate-university-ms/scorecard/graduation-rates/.
When I went back to find it to respond, I came across collegeresults.org which makes MSU's results look at little less rosy, until you pay attention to who they consider peer institutions.
I think MSU's graduation rates are going to look weaker than a lot of other SEC schools until you stop and think about the differences in admission requirements at some of the schools.
This is interesting too: http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandr...iversity?_ga=1.85167961.1561957728.1436991905
When I went back to find it to respond, I came across collegeresults.org which makes MSU's results look at little less rosy, until you pay attention to who they consider peer institutions.
I think MSU's graduation rates are going to look weaker than a lot of other SEC schools until you stop and think about the differences in admission requirements at some of the schools.
This is interesting too: http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandr...iversity?_ga=1.85167961.1561957728.1436991905
I may be wrong here, but it sounded to me that Dan was referring to the Confederate flag in his answer, and not the State flag. I know the question was about changing the State Flag, but it sounded like Dan was addressing the Confederate Flag, which doesn't fly anywhere on the MSU campus, except maybe the KA house.
I also think Dan's answer was weak. Its not a big deal, but he knew he was going to be asked about it and he should have had a better prepared answer. I don't mind him trying to avoid the flag issue directly in order to avoid stepping on any toes, but his answer sucked.
I also think Dan's answer was weak. Its not a big deal, but he knew he was going to be asked about it and he should have had a better prepared answer. I don't mind him trying to avoid the flag issue directly in order to avoid stepping on any toes, but his answer sucked.
Here are JUST our facility requests for 2016 from the State
University
University
Priority
Project Description
Request
Per Project
Total By
University
MSU
1
Engineering and Science Complex
$14,000,000
2
Music Department Building
$11,358,500
3
Renovation & Addition of McCarthy Gym
$42,801,690
4
Renovation of Howell Hall
$18,709,000
5
Renovation of Magruder Hall
$9,446,717
6
Renovation of
George Hall
$4,910,728
7
Renovation of Etheredge Hall
$14,685,422
8
Renovation of Carpenter Hall
$15,451,956
9
Renovation of the Industrial Education Building
$16,297,400
10
Renovation of Walker Engineering
$17,530,38
HELLO ? Mullen handled it perfectly whether he was coached or came up with his own answer. Always follow the money.
University
University
Priority
Project Description
Request
Per Project
Total By
University
MSU
1
Engineering and Science Complex
$14,000,000
2
Music Department Building
$11,358,500
3
Renovation & Addition of McCarthy Gym
$42,801,690
4
Renovation of Howell Hall
$18,709,000
5
Renovation of Magruder Hall
$9,446,717
6
Renovation of
George Hall
$4,910,728
7
Renovation of Etheredge Hall
$14,685,422
8
Renovation of Carpenter Hall
$15,451,956
9
Renovation of the Industrial Education Building
$16,297,400
10
Renovation of Walker Engineering
$17,530,38
HELLO ? Mullen handled it perfectly whether he was coached or came up with his own answer. Always follow the money.