SEC Football Coach Stock Watch: Who’s Up, Who’s Down Headed into 2015

Nov 22, 2014; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Dan Mullen and his son Canon Mullen after the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports

Dan Mullen – Mississippi State Bulldogs

Stock: Up

Right now Dan Mullen is riding high. The Bulldogs just came off a historic season, and despite a loss to Georgia Tech in the Orange Bowl, a 10-3 season is reason to celebrate in Starkville.

The Bulldogs had a good recruiting class for this season, and have managed to steer clear of any real offseason distractions (other than quarterback Dak Prescott being jumped and beaten up during spring break).

Mullen has managed a slow, steady climb for Mississippi State, and now the expectations are starting to become real. If the Bulldogs slide back after this season, things might turn for Mullen. As of right now, he’s one of the coaches with the most support from fans and alumni in the conference.

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