If Dan Mullen had called the game of his life, he still would have lost to Alabama on Saturday. Let's get that out of the way first. The purpose of this article isn't to blame the loss on Mullen, because it wouldn't have mattered. However, I do think it's time to look at the big picture and evaluate his evolvement as an offensive play caller.
Every coach at an SEC or high level football program that handles play calling duties receives criticism at some point in their career. Mullen has been no stranger to it, but overall you have to be satisfied with the how he's managed his offense since he's been in Starkville.