he didn't really make his own imprint there, despite a pretty solid product to start out with. plus it was a weird fit considering his ties.

but...it's Mississippi State. solid recruiting base, although you are sharing it with Ole Miss and you have to play Alabama/LSU/Auburn every year. I guess they can keep swinging for another Mullen, but if they keep missing, those lost recruiting cycles are going to put the program in a bad place.