The myth that Dan Mullen is a great coach

[OklahomaDawg]

I see numerous people pointing out how superior Mullen is when it comes to coaching as compared to Kirby.

Kirby Smart is 3-0 vs. Dan Mullen

2017: 31-3
2018: 36-17
2019: 24-17

If you want to count the days of each being a DC and OC, add a lot more losses for Mullen as his O at Florida/MSU beat Kirby’s D one time.

In terms of recruiting, it isn’t close. Mullen can’t recruit while Kirby is Top 5 in the country. That’s why there’s such a talent disparity.

Dan Mullen is also 5-19 against Top 25 teams.

Mullen is a mediocre coach that is riding off a half season of success with Dak Prescott.

I don’t think he beats us once as head coach at Florida. I think Kirby reels off a Spurrier/90s run against Mullen.

Kirby is Mullen/Florida’s daddy.

 

[SolidRockGolf]

He must be doin something right!

You felt the need of a thought out thread for your statement.

Rent free?

 

[BigOrangeAl 1979]

I see numerous people pointing out how superior Mullen is when it comes to coaching as compared to Kirby.

Kirby Smart is 3-0 vs. Dan Mullen

2017: 31-3
2018: 36-17
2019: 24-17

If you want to count the days of each being a DC and OC, add a lot more losses for Mullen as his O at Florida/MSU beat Kirby’s D one time.

In terms of recruiting, it isn’t close. Mullen can’t recruit while Kirby is Top 5 in the country. That’s why there’s such a talent disparity.

Dan Mullen is also 5-19 against Top 25 teams.

Mullen is a mediocre coach that is riding off a half season of success with Dak Prescott.

I don’t think he beats us once as head coach at Florida. I think Kirby reels off a Spurrier/90s run against Mullen.

Kirby is Mullen/Florida’s daddy.

Who cares your a dawg fan go away

 

[OklahomaDawg]

He must be doin something right!

You felt the need of a thought out thread for your statement.

Rent free?

Pretty sure most everyone here said Florida would beat Georgia because Mullen is the better coach.

He’s not.

 

[Tennesseefan2019]

Pretty sure most everyone here said Florida would beat Georgia because Mullen is the better coach.

He’s not.

Dan Mullen is an average head football coach in my opinion. He has to have a quarterback like Dak Prescott for his offenses to really take off.

 

[CAVPUT]

He must be doin something right!

You felt the need of a thought out thread for your statement.

Rent free?

Yep. Certainly has exceeded expectations in a very short period of time. Guy can coach.

 

[onevol74]

Mullen has yet to show the propensity to choke away any champions. Guess who has.

 

[UT_Tix79]

Rankings from 247

Georgia - 5* - 14 4* - 46

Alabama - 5* - 10 4* - 57

Florida - 5* - 1 4* - 38

TN. - 5* - 4 4* - 31

So really, the question is why aren’t you better Georgia. You’re the most talented team in the SEC

 

[OklahomaDawg]

Mullen has yet to show the propensity to choke away any champions. Guess who has.

Know why? It’s because he isn’t a good enough coach to even get his team in position to do it. He’s mediocre.

 

[OklahomaDawg]

Rankings from 247

Georgia - 5* - 14 4* - 46

Alabama - 5* - 10 4* - 57

Florida - 5* - 1 4* - 38

TN. - 5* - 4 4* - 31

So really, the question is why aren’t you better Georgia. You’re the most talented team in the SEC

We’ve lost one SEC East game in three years. I’d say we’re doing fine. Bama is the last hurdle.

 

[UT_Tix79]

Know why? It’s because he isn’t a good enough coach to even get his team in position to do it. He’s mediocre.

That mediocre coach just lost by 7 to your team that has 28 more 4/5* players. And you lost to SC, who I’m sure has much less than that.

Good Game, you lose

 

[STL0611]

Pretty sure most everyone here said Florida would beat Georgia because Mullen is the better coach.

He’s not.

get ready for the “yeah, but nobody can win or recruit Miss State”.

 

[hUTch2002]

I see numerous people pointing out how superior Mullen is when it comes to coaching as compared to Kirby.

Kirby Smart is 3-0 vs. Dan Mullen

2017: 31-3
2018: 36-17
2019: 24-17

If you want to count the days of each being a DC and OC, add a lot more losses for Mullen as his O at Florida/MSU beat Kirby’s D one time.

In terms of recruiting, it isn’t close. Mullen can’t recruit while Kirby is Top 5 in the country. That’s why there’s such a talent disparity.

Dan Mullen is also 5-19 against Top 25 teams.

Mullen is a mediocre coach that is riding off a half season of success with Dak Prescott.

I don’t think he beats us once as head coach at Florida. I think Kirby reels off a Spurrier/90s run against Mullen.

Kirby is Mullen/Florida’s daddy.

The real myth is that Smart is better than Richt. They look the same to me.

 

[golfballs]

Do people consider him a “great” coach?

I didn’t think so

 

[OklahomaDawg]

That mediocre coach just lost by 7 to your team that has 28 more 4/5* players. And you lost to SC, who I’m sure has much less than that.

Good Game, you lose

Stop while you’re behind. Again, Mullen has never beaten Smart.

Good game, you lose.

 

[OklahomaDawg]

The real myth is that Smart is better than Richt. They look the same to me.

Richt was considered an elite coach from 2001-2007. Two SEC titles, two Sugar Bowl wins, and a #2 finish in 2007.

His early tenure wasn’t the problem. But Smart is good at kicking Florida’s ass and a much better recruiter so that gives him the edge.

 

[hUTch2002]

Richt was considered an elite coach from 2001-2007. Two SEC titles, two Sugar Bowl wins, and a #2 finish in 2007.

His early tenure wasn’t the problem. But Smart is good at kicking Florida’s ass and a much better recruiter so that gives him the edge.

It’s a little easier now than it was going against Spurrier and Meyer. Smart may end up better but right now that isn’t the case.

 

[tnktm]

As someone who hates the gators I'm looking for every opportunity to think Mullen stinks but he hasn't really shown it yet. I'm hoping him and Kirby both end up being big disappointments.

 

[ukvols]

Based on the final scores, Mullen's gotten Florida closer to UGA each season. Let's see what happens next year.

 

[UTK]

Mullen is a really good coach imo but not elite. He wont win any championships at UF but will always have them at 8-10 wins imo.

 

[Volunteer08]

Richt was considered an elite coach from 2001-2007. Two SEC titles, two Sugar Bowl wins, and a #2 finish in 2007.

His early tenure wasn’t the problem. But Smart is good at kicking Florida’s ass and a much better recruiter so that gives him the edge.

 

[Lawrence Wright]

Congrats on the win, and welcome to VN.

Kirby is a better recruiter than Mullen, it’s undeniable. Last Saturday, Kirby was the better coach also.

There’s still a gap between the two programs, that’s also undeniable.

All that said, until UGA finally breaks through and wins a national title, the overall perception of Kirby will be that of an elite recruiter with elite talent who consistently falls short on the biggest stage.

Participation trophies for getting to said stage don’t count. UGA needs that natty chip for Kirby to be validated as an elite coach given the talent he’s accumulated.

 

[Lawrence Wright]

Pretty sure most everyone here said Florida would beat Georgia because Mullen is the better coach.

He’s not.

Everyone?

 

[superdave1984]

You have to give the guy credit for building a winner at Miss St. 69-46 with a 5-2 bowl record is pretty darn good considering it's Miss St.

 

[05_never_again]

You have to give the guy credit for building a winner at Miss St. 69-46 with a 5-2 bowl record is pretty darn good considering it's Miss St.

That bolded part of your statement is what a ton of people on these boards are either unable or unwilling to do.