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What Dan Mullen said after Mississippi State’s win over Samford on Saturday
Mississippi State found itself in a “dog” fight – bad pun intended – on Saturday against Samford, but came out with a 56-41 win.
Here’s what Dan Mullen had to say after the victory.
Mullen first talked about what it meant to break a three-game losing skid:
Mullen excited to get a win after a three game losing streak.
— Michael Bonner (@michaelbbonner) October 29, 2016
Mullen said the team felt great about the win.
— Michael Bonner (@michaelbbonner) October 29, 2016
Mullen said the realization of the expectations of this team set in after the UMass win. Every win is valued.
— Michael Bonner (@michaelbbonner) October 29, 2016
Mullen also touched on Mississippi State’s struggles on the defensive side of the ball and allowing 41 points to Samford:
Mullen said it's not one thing with the defense. It's not an easy fix.
— Michael Bonner (@michaelbbonner) October 29, 2016
The Bulldogs were without defensive lineman A.J. Jefferson on Saturday. Mullen updated his status:
A.J. Jefferson had elbow surgery on Monday.
— Michael Bonner (@michaelbbonner) October 29, 2016