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Would Dan Mullen be a fit for VT?

Posted on 11/3/15 at 1:57 pm
Posted by rmnldr
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Posted on 11/3/15 at 1:57 pm
VT has been known as a defensive oriented school for awhile and it's been supported by the idea of their DC being the coach in waiting and Kirby Smart's "interest" in the program but what if they shook things up?

I think Dan Mullen would be a refresher to VT football with his background as a QB guru and a great OC. He could bring some excitement back to the program that left when Beamer put it in neutral.
Posted by Chicken
Jackassistan
Member since Aug 2003
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Posted on 11/3/15 at 1:57 pm to
Lateral move?
Posted by BCMCubs
Colorado
Member since Nov 2011
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Posted on 11/3/15 at 2:01 pm to
I would not want to be the guy who follows the guy.

Of course, Beamer has had several mediocre seasons in a row. Still, tough spot to come in and follow a long-time/legendary coach.
This post was edited on 11/3/15 at 2:02 pm
Posted by William Stephenson
Mare Liberum
Member since Oct 2013
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Posted on 11/3/15 at 2:06 pm to
buyout at MSU?
Posted by LSUvegasbombed
Red Stick
Member since Sep 2013
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Posted on 11/3/15 at 2:06 pm to
MSU is basically VT

Posted by Overbrook
Member since May 2013
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Posted on 11/3/15 at 2:14 pm to
Great fit
Posted by rmnldr
Member since Oct 2013
40402 posts
Posted on 11/3/15 at 2:30 pm to
quote:

Lateral move?


Maybe, but you don't have to deal with Ole Miss, A&M, Alabama, LSU, Arkansas every year.
Posted by lowspark12
nashville, tn
Member since Aug 2009
22604 posts
Posted on 11/3/15 at 2:53 pm to
How?... you can actually win a conference championship (and as a result be in the 4 team playoff) at VT... States not winning the west, let alone the SEC anytime soon.

Mullen has done all he can do in Starkville... if he's cool with that, then he doesn't need to change... if he wants more, then VT would be a solid opportunity.
Posted by OldManRiver
Prairieville, LA
Member since Jan 2005
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Posted on 11/3/15 at 2:56 pm to
quote:

I would not want to be the guy who follows the guy.

From the start of 2012 to now, VT is 26-22 overall, 14-15 in the ACC. I'm sure there's some long time fans who will never let Beamer go in their minds, but a new coach won't have to do too much to get the majority excited.
Posted by BCMCubs
Colorado
Member since Nov 2011
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Posted on 11/3/15 at 3:05 pm to
Good point
Posted by Feral
Member since Mar 2012
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Posted on 11/3/15 at 3:47 pm to
quote:

I would not want to be the guy who follows the guy.

Of course, Beamer has had several mediocre seasons in a row. Still, tough spot to come in and follow a long-time/legendary coach.


This.

Beamer's last few years were pretty bleh, but he made that program what it is and was a Va. Tech alum.

He didn't win a Natty, but those are some pretty big shoes to fill for anyone taking that job.
Posted by Kill Switch
Freeport, TX
Member since Sep 2010
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Posted on 11/3/15 at 8:08 pm to
In the same given seasons Dan is 31-16 overall and 15-13 in SEC play. I think he could hold his own in the ACC.

But he ain't going anywhere.
Posted by Lakeboy7
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2011
28324 posts
Posted on 11/4/15 at 7:31 am to
Write this down, when Miles pulls the pin in 16 Mullen will be on the short list for LSU
Posted by pivey14
In Your Head
Member since Mar 2012
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Posted on 11/5/15 at 2:50 pm to
quote:

Mullen has done all he can do in Starkville...


People were saying this when we won 8 games. Then they said it when we won 9 games. Now they are still saying it after a 10 win season and being ranked at #1 for 6 weeks. You along with everyone else have no clue about what can be done at Mississippi State.
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