Gator Bowl Coaches Rodriguez and Mullen Head in Opposite Directions

Filed under: Michigan, Mississippi State, Big 10, SEC, Coaching, Bowl Games

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- One coach received a four-year contract extension worth $10.6 million in the days preceding the Gator Bowl.

The other hasn't heard a peep about his job status in more than a month -- at least from the person who matters.

The contrast this week between the futures of Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen and Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez underscored what's at stake Saturday when their teams meet at EverBank Stadium.

For Mullen and No. 21 Mississippi State (8-4), a victory over college football's winningest all-time program would continue the upward trajectory he embarked upon in 2009.

For Rodriguez and the Wolverines (7-5), a loss could cement a decision on the coach's future in Ann Arbor.

Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon has declined to address Rodriguez's job status since the regular season ended with a 37-7 loss to Ohio State.

Brandon has said only that he would render his evaluation of the program following the Gator Bowl.

 

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