Mullen signs 4 year, $10.6 million contract with Mississippi State
Didn't see this posted yet, but it was just announced today.
Mullen's four-year deal is worth $10.6 million with a $1.4 million buyout, a significant bump from his previous deal worth $1.2 million a year. The new contract is subject to the approval of the state College Board. Mullen will receive $250,000 in state funds with most of the balance of his salary paid through donations to the private Bulldog Foundation.
"It's a top-20 salary nationally and I think that's pretty significant," MSU athletic director Scott Stricklin said.
December 30th, 2010 at 5:15 PM ^
Here is a beat down complements of Rich Rod and CO
December 30th, 2010 at 5:17 PM ^
I'm surprised Mississippi State has that type of money to pay a coach. Looks like he'll be around Starksville for a while.
December 30th, 2010 at 5:21 PM ^
It's funny how the coach can take $10 freakin million and still be considered such a stand up guy, while Cam Newton asks for a measly $180k and is considered the scum of the earth.
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<br>Only in college athletics...
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December 30th, 2010 at 5:28 PM ^
It seems like you've really taken up the "Let's pay the players!!!" cause.
Be careful what you wish for.........
December 30th, 2010 at 5:39 PM ^
Nah, I just find the unique economis of college football and basketball pretty interesting, and I wonder how much longer this system of paying everyone but the players can sustain itself.
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<br>As a fan, I don't want players to be paid. But as a rational human being, it's hard to keep a straight face and argue that everyone but them is entitled to a piece of what the market is willing to pay for their services.
December 30th, 2010 at 5:28 PM ^
Wow...really?
December 30th, 2010 at 5:46 PM ^
December 30th, 2010 at 5:27 PM ^
best mississippi state team i've seen in a long long time. they will be a tough team to deal with for years to come. but on saturday, it's michigans time
December 30th, 2010 at 5:28 PM ^
If there anything should tell you that you do NOT know what is ever going to happen in a coaching carousel, it should be that Dan Mullen is still at Mississippi State in a year where Florida and Miami both had openings.
December 30th, 2010 at 5:39 PM ^
That's the best thing Miss. St. could have done. Great coach...
December 30th, 2010 at 5:44 PM ^
Good news: He could buy most of the state with that kind of money....
Bad news: Ever been to Starkville?
December 30th, 2010 at 5:51 PM ^
Does he make more than RR now? Good to be in the SEC.
December 30th, 2010 at 6:08 PM ^
In Starkville. You could even afford a second home somewhere where you might actually like to live.
December 30th, 2010 at 8:55 PM ^
Posted from Starkville, which is a nice place to raise a family. However, it is lacking as a college town.