MSU puts emphasis on recruiting in state (The Commercial Dispatch)
STARKVILLE — Some folks might differ about the talent in the state of Mississippi, but that suits Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen just fine.
STARKVILLE — Some folks might differ about the talent in the state of Mississippi, but that suits Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen just fine.
When Dan Mullen was introduced as the 32nd head football coach at Mississippi State University last year, he wanted to make one thing perfectly clear; he said he wanted everyone in Bulldog Nation to know he was dedicated to dominating the state in recruiting.
When Dan Mullen was hired to be Mississippi State’s head coach on Dec. 10, 2008, he spoke early and often about recruiting the state of Mississippi. In his mind, a Mississippi State recruiting class that dominates within his state’s borders can equal a championship program.