Merlinz #2 coach in the SEC?

[Jgbishop]

Mandell of FOX says so per Finebaums show. Thoughts?

 

[EngDawg]

I would tend to agree. Mullen has consistently over-performed at a program that, let's be honest, is traditionally near the bottom of the conference. We are lucky to have him.

 

[missouridawg]

Mandell of FOX says so per Finebaums show. Thoughts?

Besides Saban, who else would you trade for Mullen, straight up?

Gus? nope
O? Nope
Bert? Nope
Sumlin? Nope
Freezus? Nope
Butch? Nope
Smart? To be determined
Muschamp? Nope
Odom? Nope
Mason? Nope
Stoops? Nope
McElwain? This is the only one I'd listen to an argument for, although he has feasted on an atrocious east schedule.

I get that last season has a lot of people with bad tastes... but there no better QB developer in the SEC and Mullen does a great job running a program. I hope he stays for a long, long time.

 

[57stratdawg]

"If you ain't first, you're last" - RickieBobby34**

 

[CochiseCowbell]

Hoss, do you even BSR? I highly recommend it.*

 

[HammerOfTheDogs]

Doenitz #2 Fuhrer in Third Reich

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[Dogariffic]

He has us consistent (gets a pass for last year) because our Qb play is generally way above average. Not the case most years before Mullen.

 

[PBRME]

Well. We have our first qb in the NFL in 40 years. So he has that going for him.

 

[msstate7]

C34 says no... fire him

 

[TrueMaroonGrind]

If Dan could recruit a little better at WR and OL there would be no question. Also it would help if he could keep a defensive staff together.

 

[57stratdawg]

I agree. Although, I could see us having an OL drafted in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

 

[Tin Cup Cowboy]

I'd argue we will all find McElwain to be a rube in the coming years.

 

[thatsbaseball]

psssst.....and a damn kicker

 

[missouridawg]

I'd argue we will all find McElwain to be a rube in the coming years.

And I don't think I'd challenge you much on that. He has 2 east titles, so I can easily see an argument for him over Mullen, even in a deflates east... but I would take Mullen. If Mullen gets a job/school that recruits itself (Texas, LSU, USCw, etc...), he will win big.

 

[thatsbaseball]

Mullen would have 2 east titles if we played in the east.....

 

[Croom's knee socks]

the only real complaint I have about Dan is his roster management. Our classes are so unbalanced that it's hard to just have the next ready in waiting group. For example we'll go from having 5 senior wide receivers to the next year having 1 junior and 5 soph and frosh.

Oh that and Hev**

 

[sandwolf.sixpack]

If Mullen gets a job/school that recruits itself (Texas, LSU, USCw, etc...), he will win big.

Agreed. If he were to get one of those jobs, I think he would be an elite college football coach. I think UGA made a big mistake by not hiring him....Kirby Smart may turn out to be a great coach, but if it were me, there is no way I pass on Mullen for Smart.

 

[msstate7]

I agree. Although, I could see us having an OL drafted in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Jenkins in '19?