There are a great many ways to measure success, and in sports, longevity is often one of the best indicators. After all, in such a competitive world, you’re only allowed to keep doing something as long as you’re good at it. Look at Mississippi State’s football program, for example, where it is no coincidence that the two coaches with the most impressive lists of accomplishments are also the ones with the longest careers.
Dan Mullen is in his ninth season as head coach at MSU and is only a half dozen wins away from passing Jackie Sherrill as the winningest coach in school history.