STARKVILLE, Miss. -- New Mississippi State coach Joe Moorhead made it clear Thursday that while he appreciated the success of his predecessor, Dan Mullen, he wasn't there to emulate it.
Instead, the former Penn State offensive coordinator said he was there to build upon it and contend for SEC championships.
"We're not here to maintain," he told reporters and fans gathered at the football facility during his introductory press conference Thursday morning. "We are here to elevate."
Moorhead, who will make $2.6 million in 2018 and then an additional $100,000 per year through 2012, said he will not return to coach Penn State during its bowl game, nor will he coach Mississippi State's squad during bowl practice.