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What Dan Mullen had to say after Mississippi State’s win
By Steve Barnes
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Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen spoke after the Bulldogs 62-13 win over Northwestern (La.) State.
On quarterback Dak Prescott:
Mullen is told Dak Prescott is MSU's all-time passing leader now: "That’s awesome. I’m happy for him."
— Bob Carskadon (@bobcarskadon) September 19, 2015
On Kendrick Market not playing in the game and his prognosis:
Kendrick Market missed 10 days will be back at practice this week.
— Michael Bonner (@michaelbbonner) September 19, 2015
On his emotions during the game:
Mullen said he tried to stay calm today but the first NSU drive in second half got him upset.
— Ben Wait (@bcwait) September 19, 2015
On his team’s mistakes:
Mullen says MSU "missed a few too many tackles here and there," but thinks MSU played well overall.
— Bob Carskadon (@bobcarskadon) September 19, 2015
On his thoughts of seeing his backup quarterbacks play:
Mullen is excited about next spring after seeing Fitzgerald and Staley: "It’s going to be fun in the future in the quarterback competition.
— Bob Carskadon (@bobcarskadon) September 19, 2015
On next week’s trip to Auburn:
"Auburn is not an easy place to play. But if we can improve this week and have a better week of practice, more strain, I feel pretty good."
— David H Murray (@DawgsBiteMag) September 19, 2015
Steve Barnes is a contributing writer for Saturday Down South. He covers SEC football.