Dan Mullen on fans wanting coaching changes

[t-gator]

Ox is right. Dan Mullen is making millions and whining about about a couple fans lobbying for him meanwhile there's people outhere wipping old people's asses for 10 dollars an hour.

 

[PaulDrake]

I guess it's a pet peeve of mine when coaches bitch about the fans to the media. If you don't want to deal with fans, then get the hell out of coaching. Otherwise, accept it as part of your lucrative contract and keep your thoughts about them private.

It's like being a teacher and saying it would be an awesome job if it wasn't for the kids. Sheesh....

 

[T REX]

"everybody’s working so hard to do the best they can."

I will say that if you here this phrase...anywhere...it is tied to failed results(Muschamp). Anytime you have heard this phrase it is almost always because someone is not performing up to par.

 

[WobbleGator]

Ox is right. Dan Mullen is making millions and whining about about a couple fans lobbying for him meanwhile there's people outhere wipping old people's asses for 10 dollars an hour.

So because he is paid millions, he is not allowed to express his opinion?

 

[T REX]

I don't think you can paint fans with one broad brush. All types, all the way down to the Updykes of the world. I think coaches have the right to call out extremists.

Yeah and yell at them at games...good talk!

 

[URGatorBait]

Ox is right. Dan Mullen is making millions and whining about about a couple fans lobbying for him meanwhile there's people outhere wipping old people's asses for 10 dollars an hour.

You're right, he should have lied or avoided the question entirely.

 

[G 2]

I don't know about you guys but I'm convinced. Mullen is never leaving Starkville.

 

[gatormandan]

Im hoping he means what he says and its not just coach speak....

 

[MJMGator]

They all work so hard they should be given trophies at the end of the year, no matter their record.

 

[GatorJ]

Ox is right. Dan Mullen is making millions and whining about about a couple fans lobbying for him meanwhile there's people out here wipping old people's asses for 10 dollars an hour.

This $10/hour job... Wiping or whipping?

 

[itsgr82bag8r]

Originally posted by Coach9 View Post

I don't think you can paint fans with one broad brush. All types, all the way down to the Updykes of the world. I think coaches have the right to call out extremists.



Yeah and yell at them at games...good talk!

 

[URGatorBait]

Originally posted by t-gator View Post
Ox is right. Dan Mullen is making millions and whining about about a couple fans lobbying for him meanwhile there's people out here wipping old people's asses for 10 dollars an hour.



This $10/hour job... Wiping or whipping?

 

[Gatorbreath]

Man, I am soooo tired of the coaching speculation. We shouldn't care what Mullen or any other HC from any other school says. Yet we do. Because we have no choice but to follow this crap because our program is a dumpster fire of burning Ebola-soaked snot rags.

And sadly, the odds favor this dragging on for another year.

Lord, help us all.

Better yet, Treon help us all. I just want to win a few ball games and look good while doing it.

 

[I Have No Friends :(]

If the world ran the way Dan wants it, every building would look like a certain tower in Pisa. Hey, as long as everyone is trying it's good enough, right?

 

[t-gator]

This $10/hour job... Wiping or whipping?

You interested ? I'm on the toilet right now

 

[EuroGator]

Dan (and every other head coach reading this board - we know you're there), that's why you get paid millions and millions of dollars, along with endless perks and monster buyouts, to do your jobs. Frankly, his whole spiel about how these coaches "are just doing their best" so they shouldn't be called out is embarrassing. I would sure as hell hope they are after the commitment these schools have made to these men. And they can't see their families? That's part of the job. This isn't Pee-Wee football headed up by volunteer coaches.

He embarrassed himself with that answer. Hell, even when they get fired for non-performance, they get 7-figure golden parachutes. How many working stiffs get a deal like that?

While your opinion includes elements of the truth, I don't think it's the full truth. Perhaps it's better said that there are some perspectives that you're not taking into account and you're only looking at this through one lens.

I think what I agree with is that they are paid lots of money and that money accompanies public scrutiny, high expectations and long, hard work. I agree that it's "expected" of coaches and it "goes with the job."

However, I disagree that he can't give the coaches' perspective on the matter. I'll compare it with something similar and more clear. If coal miners are paid significantly higher hourly wages as a less dangerous job, but there are safety issues that could be changed (I dunno, maybe air quality, shift length, or mine shaft security), some might say, "Hey, you know the disadvantages of the job and you know the pay. If you're gonna have one, it comes with the other. ...but shouldn't we try to improve things for the miners? Shouldn't they be able to represent their concerns without being told they are paid enough to put up with poor conditions, especially if those conditions could be changed?

Well, these men have stepped up to the plate to take on a big responsibility. ...frankly, bigger than I'm willing (or able, but that's another matter) to take on. They do indeed do this in spite of the disadvantages associated with it and, doubtlessly, aware of the high salary and other perks. I have no problem with him, or any coach, giving their perspective and encouraging what they think are positive changes.

Lastly, and briefly ( ), money isn't everything. Quality of life, respect and humane treatment go a long way. When it goes to motivating employees, money is a powerful force up to a certain point. After that point, challenge, mastery and making a contribution drive people to greater things. After all, why did you make this board?

[video=youtube;u6XAPnuFjJc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc[/video]

 

[cover2]

This $10/hour job... Wiping or whipping?

You interested ? I'm on the toilet right now

I'll take it. When you get finished we'll square off :D.

 

[oxrageous]

After all, why did you make this board?

To get rich.

 

[TheDouglas78]

To get rich.

 

[Gatorbreath]

I dunno, man.

If Ox can find a way to monetize a chat board populated with cranky college football fans, he could become a "thousandaire". Or at least a "several hundredaire"....