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Is Florida really going to fire Mullen this year?

Posted on 11/2/21 at 2:18 pm
Posted by clamdip
Rocky Mountain High
Member since Sep 2004
20552 posts
Posted on 11/2/21 at 2:18 pm
Seems to be a foregone conclusion, but he did have them in the SECCG last year.

The most damning thing against him is his recruiting. The talent gap will only get wider. But, seems like it's a quick hook, even for Florida.

Any Gator fans on here have a feel for this?
Posted by Zamperini2014
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2018
850 posts
Posted on 11/2/21 at 2:20 pm to
0.0 chance, Gata fans are just crybabies
Posted by Chicken
Jackassistan
Member since Aug 2003
26864 posts
Posted on 11/2/21 at 2:21 pm to
quote:

but he did have them in the SECCG last year.
asterisk season
Posted by BuddyBuckets1
Member since Nov 2016
553 posts
Posted on 11/2/21 at 2:21 pm to
They should. He’s terrible. JV coach.
Posted by Objective Tiger
Houston, Texas
Member since Nov 2021
41 posts
Posted on 11/2/21 at 2:22 pm to
He's really good friends with the AD. He probably gets a chance to revamp with new coordinators, although he might jump to the NFL. I seriously doubt he'll be fired.
Posted by Topwater Trout
Red Stick
Member since Oct 2010
69541 posts
Posted on 11/2/21 at 2:23 pm to
quote:

he did have them in the SECCG last year.


seeing this is an LSU board and many LSU fans wanted to fire O after a 15-0 season I could make a better case to fire Mullen who has never won a NC
Posted by OchoDedos
Republic of Texas
Member since Oct 2014
39322 posts
Posted on 11/2/21 at 2:24 pm to
UF may see that they have no choice. Too many openings, and too many optimal candidates. Get your guy, and get him now, especially since Mullen has indicated his propensity for mediocrity is unlikely to change next year.
Posted by LSUwag
Florida man
Member since Jan 2007
17994 posts
Posted on 11/2/21 at 2:26 pm to
I can attest to one thing here in central Florida. UF fans can’t stand him.
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
34107 posts
Posted on 11/2/21 at 2:32 pm to
Florida has the expectation they should be competing for National Championships. While Mullen hasn't been "bad". Particularly relative to the other losers who came before him, he hasn't had a ton of success against the top teams in the league.

He's:

1-3 vs. Georgia
1-3 vs. LSU (led by Ed Orgeron)
0-2 vs. Alabama (albeit in two competitive games)

This year they have:

Lost to an LSU team that fired a its HC the week BEFORE the game
Lost to Kentucky
Looked completely overmatched vs. Georgia.

If your aspirations are to compete for championships it doesn't look like they are on the right track.

Still, I think he gets another year (with mandates to change his defensive staff) if, for nothing else, they don't want to be in the market competing against LSU, USC, and perhaps other noteworthy schools for a HC. Particularly after he just got a raise (3rd highest paid HC in SEC) and 3 year extension after last season.

Like O this season, he'll get a "mulligan" and the opportunity to fix things next year. If it still doesn't look like they are any closer to being one of the major championship contenders in the SEC then he is likely gone.

Posted by J2thaROC
Member since May 2018
14870 posts
Posted on 11/2/21 at 2:35 pm to
quote:

seeing this is an LSU board and many LSU fans wanted to fire O after a 15-0 season


No they didn’t.
Posted by Topwater Trout
Red Stick
Member since Oct 2010
69541 posts
Posted on 11/2/21 at 2:57 pm to
quote:

No they didn’t.


they had many on here wanting him fired after 5-5...hell some were wanting him fired after Mizzou
Posted by PorkSammich
North FL
Member since Sep 2013
16832 posts
Posted on 11/2/21 at 3:10 pm to
He’s got a few games left that are fireable if he loses them.

If they do it will be a wild coaching carousel.
Posted by nvasil1
Hellinois
Member since Oct 2009
17434 posts
Posted on 11/2/21 at 3:23 pm to
I can't figure out Florida under Mullen. They made NY6 bowls in his first 3 seasons, but haven't really looked like a serious CFP contender.

Three of their four losses this season were there for the taking, but they collapsed at the finish line. They were even hanging with UGA until they imploded in the final 2 minutes of the 1st half.

I don't know if they're close to being a really good team, or if Mullen is holding them back from being a really good team.
Posted by ChestRockwell
In the heart of horse country
Member since Jul 2021
6973 posts
Posted on 11/2/21 at 3:27 pm to
No
Posted by Chalkywhite84
New orleans
Member since Dec 2016
33834 posts
Posted on 11/2/21 at 3:29 pm to
No way.
Posted by ShermanTxTiger
Broussard, La
Member since Oct 2007
11313 posts
Posted on 11/2/21 at 3:29 pm to
This year or next... He will be gone soon. Zero outcoached him 3xs in a row. That is an SEC record. Outside of Arkansas, UF has been LSU's most consistent win the last 3 years.
Posted by IDVague
Clarksville, TN
Member since Nov 2015
310 posts
Posted on 11/2/21 at 3:37 pm to
Mullen is perfect for LSU.
Posted by EvrybodysAllAmerican
Member since Apr 2013
12639 posts
Posted on 11/2/21 at 3:49 pm to
quote:

Too many openings, and too many optimal candidates. Get your guy, and get him now,


Honestly Florida has been the poster boy for this mindset. They have had a quick hook when things start to go south instead of waiting for the wheels to totally come off like LSU tends to, and i have always admired that one trait about them.
Posted by Jwho77
cyperspace
Member since Sep 2003
83630 posts
Posted on 11/2/21 at 3:52 pm to
Florida has zero excuses not to win out with these remaining games:

@ So. Carolina
Samford
@Mizzou
Florida State

If they lose just one, that's 7-5. It could get dicey in Gainesville quickly for Merlins.
Posted by tigerballs
red stick
Member since Nov 2005
551 posts
Posted on 11/2/21 at 3:56 pm to
I think he gets a chance to have AR15 for his sophomore season.
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