Mississippi State Hires Dan Mullen

Florida Offensive Coordinator Dan Mullen has accepted the head coaching position at one of coaching's great graveyards Mississippi State University. The Bizarro Dogs struggled to produce anything resembling a coherent offense under the Sly Croom administration, and this is a hire designed to rectify that situation.

(Image: MSU vs. UGA 2006 by Hipple)

Realistically, MSU never had a shot at a "big name" proven head coach due their facilities and overall position in the football universe. So, they went out and found one of the most proven coordinators in the country.

The MSU search was quick and professional. Basically, it was handled in the opposite fashion of the Auburn search. Given the current trajectory of the Auburn search, it's entirely possible that MSU will end up with a better coach than the Tigers.

Now, if Florida's Charlie Strong (Defensive Coordinator / LB Coach) and Dan McCarney (DL Coach) would just find work elsewhere, I'd be even happier.

See Also:

-- Mullen to Mississippi State - Tallahassee Democrat
-- Should Mullen coach the Title Game? - Palm Beach Post
-- Mullen's Recruiting Challenges at MSU - ESPN
-- AU REVOIR, DAN - EDSBS
-- A Look at Dan Mullen - MS State Sports Blog
-- MSU's Man - Fanhouse
-- MSU to hire Dan Mullen - Commercial Appeal

Who do you think they should've hired? Will this hurt the Gators?

PWD