Throughout the course of history of Mississippi State, there have been very few elite level receivers to play in Starkville. Much of that has been due to the style of play almost all of the coaches for the Bulldogs have employed. Passing has mostly been done only in situations where it was absolutely necessary, or to simply keep the defense honest and not allow them to stack 8 or 9 players in the box. But ever since Dan Mullen came to Starkville, things have definitely changed.
Dan Mullen prefers the run over the pass, but Mullen has certainly brought more balance to a once run oriented team.