Dan Mullen

#51
#51
oregonvol said:
Yeah, I've been thinking the same thing. He's one of the most proven commodities out there and if you're UT AD you have to be able to get MSU's coach if you want him. I mean it should be part of the job requirements, right?
Click to expand...

He would definitely be in my top 5 and definitely the first choice of the non "splash" names. Still want Gruden.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 person
#52
#52
I think we can do better than Mullen. He is doing a decent job, but I think they will lose 2 to 3 by the end of the year. I still think we can pull in a top tier coach that will spark excitement.

Lets just hope we get a coach that can actually coach.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 person
#54
#54
They have the easiest schedule in the conference this year: UK, Auburn, UT, Arkansas, Ole Miss, A&M... Let's see how he fares against a ranked team in Bama & LSU. Out of conference was Troy, South Alabama, Middle TN, and Jackson St.
 
#55
#55
Not a bad choice at all. Its starting to look like he was the driving force behind the Florida dominance in the mid 2000s.

Anyone who thinks we will get John Gruden is absolutely on crack. He could go anywhere in the NCAA or NFL, why in the world would he commit career suicide and come to Tennessee....get real people.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 person
#56
#56
Wii60 said:
Why? Because he's proving himself in the SEC. That's the best barometer we've got these days. Gruden would of course be a great get too, but I think Mullen has enough fire about him to get the recruiting job done. Mullen is also more realistic.

It's not much of a stretch getting him either, they just sold out their stadium...to the tune of 57k fans. 57k fans would be a disaster at UT. The programs are on such obvious different levels of prestige and power that it wouldn't be a hard conversation to get him.
Click to expand...

He beats a poorly coached Tennessee team and an awful Auburn team and people want to hire him, he hasn't proven much to me yet, avg. #30 ranked recruiting class in the nation over the last 3 years, no thanks.
 
#57
#57
Blackmarket803 said:
He beats a poorly coached Tennessee team and an awful Auburn team and people want to hire him, he hasn't proven much to me yet, avg. #30 ranked recruiting class in the nation over the last 3 years, no thanks.
Click to expand...

He's clipped Florida a few times.

Its not like you're going to get good classes out of Mississippi State.
 
#59
#59
I think Mullen likes being the little demigod in the middle of nowhere. I'm starting to call him Col Kurtz.
 
#60
#60
Blackmarket803 said:
He beats a poorly coached Tennessee team and an awful Auburn team and people want to hire him, he hasn't proven much to me yet, avg. #30 ranked recruiting class in the nation over the last 3 years, no thanks.
Click to expand...

Yeah but what could he do with a top 15 UT ranked class? Like..be 10 -0 after only playing six games maybe?
 
#62
#62
DeusExMachina said:
There's a quite that fits perfectly here. "Rome was built in 6 hours and 30 minutes". Wait, no, that's not correct, is it?? Help,me out here.

I swear to the FSM (bless his noodly appendage) that 90% of this fanbase are the most im-(fornicating)-patient bunch of children that I've ever had the misfortune of being associated with. How long ago was it that we had, what, one or two senior starters?? How long ago was it when our #1 WR went down for the season, our #1 QB went down right before the toughest part of our schedule, and our senior MLB....someone widely regarded as the heart, soul, and leader of our defense.....didn't play??

Here's my impersonation of you and the rest of your "Fire Dooley" cronies.

"Hey, Chef Dooley......we want a five-course gourmet meal.....but you got five minutes to cook it. However, if you're not done in three, we'll threaten to replace you with another chef. Your ingredients to start are cow (fecal matter), horse (fecal matter), dog (fecal matter).....and two eggs. Good luck."
Click to expand...

Your schtick is fuqing annoying as hell.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 person
#63
#63
AlumniChase said:
Not a bad choice at all. Its starting to look like he was the driving force behind the Florida dominance in the mid 2000s.

Anyone who thinks we will get John Gruden is absolutely on crack. He could go anywhere in the NCAA or NFL, why in the world would he commit career suicide and come to Tennessee....get real people.
Click to expand...

Don't think it would be career suicide. Gruden would be a dynamic recruiter. He would be the best X and O's coach we've had in a long long time. You may very well be correct in that he isn't interested in coming. But, if he did come, I think he would be highly successful.

That being said, I think Mullen would be a good get.
 
#64
#64
AlumniChase said:
Not a bad choice at all. Its starting to look like he was the driving force behind the Florida dominance in the mid 2000s.

Anyone who thinks we will get John Gruden is absolutely on crack. He could go anywhere in the NCAA or NFL, why in the world would he commit career suicide and come to Tennessee....get real people.
Click to expand...

He most certainly was not the driving force behind UF. He was never a very good recruiter and had trouble interacting with players. He also didnt call the plays in the red zone, Billy Gonzales did. Strong on the other hand was beloved by all players and was our best recruiter. Our defense was awesome during those years because of him.
 
#65
#65
Dan Mullen is staying in Starkville for a while... I go to MSU, (over UT, but oh well) and Mullen came and spoke to my SEC football class... and he said he loved state, and i buy it
 
#66
#66
I'm with you on Mullen.

My first preference is to get an NFL guy like Gruden or Rex Ryan who has had some success, but if we can't get an NFL guy, then I think Dan Mullen is the best option amongst the current college coaches.
 
#67
#67
EastTN28 said:
His recruiting is mediocre at best, but like you said, he is in Starkville.
Click to expand...

His current class is ranked #18 by Scout. Dooley's is ranked #23. And Mullen is at Mississippi State and Dooley is at Tennessee. If he can do top 20 at Miss State, I think he can probably do even better at UT.
 
#68
#68
StoVol said:
Agreed, any recruits lost would most likely be replaced by the excitement generated by a good hire. I'd like two good defensive coaches.... A lb coach, and a db coach who can teach players the proper angles and how to tackle. This alone would save us 10 points a game, our losing margin last night.
Click to expand...

Get the right coach keep the recruiting class together which they are a couple that dont belong anyway add a few more from the next head coach and you might pull in a top 15 or better anyway.:good!:
 
#69
#69
DiderotsGhost said:
I'm with you on Mullen.

My first preference is to get an NFL guy like Gruden or Rex Ryan who has had some success, but if we can't get an NFL guy, then I think Dan Mullen is the best option amongst the current college coaches.
Click to expand...

REX we could play footies instead of football.:eek:lol:
 
#71
#71
rsg87gator said:
He most certainly was not the driving force behind UF. He was never a very good recruiter and had trouble interacting with players. He also didnt call the plays in the red zone, Billy Gonzales did. Strong on the other hand was beloved by all players and was our best recruiter. Our defense was awesome during those years because of him.
Click to expand...

I'll tell you what I think is F'ed up: The fact that so many Gator and Bama retreads are mentioned as possible UT coaches. Makes me pull for keeping Dooley if a big name hire isn't available.

I don't want a bargain basement imitation Meyer or Saban. I want a coach that wins at UT.
 
#73
#73
AlumniChase said:
Not a bad choice at all. Its starting to look like he was the driving force behind the Florida dominance in the mid 2000s.

Anyone who thinks we will get John Gruden is absolutely on crack. He could go anywhere in the NCAA or NFL, why in the world would he commit career suicide and come to Tennessee....get real people.
Click to expand...

Career suicide? Dang, dude. I would love to see how you feel about a team you disliked. Quite possibly the most hateful and negative view of UT from a "supporter" I have ever seen.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 person
#75
#75
Volmorning said:
I'll tell you what I think is F'ed up: The fact that so many Gator and Bama retreads are mentioned as possible UT coaches. Makes me pull for keeping Dooley if a big name hire isn't available.

I don't want a bargain basement imitation Meyer or Saban. I want a coach that wins at UT.
Click to expand...

Who cares where they come from as long as they win?
 
New posts
You must log in or register to reply here.

VN Store



Back
Top