The news of now former Mississippi State University football head coach Dan Mullen leaving MSU for the same job title at the University of Florida broke today.
This news caused a strong reaction from MSU football fans and, most notably, some of the players. Their reactions range from total shock, to flat out denial. However, in the end, most came back and showed their support once the shock had worn off.
Here are some of their reactions as the news broke:
Jamal Peters:
Braxton Hoyett:
Nick Fitzgerald
Brandon Bryant:
Erroll Thompson:
Montez Sweat:
Tyre Phillips:
Deion Calhoun:
While these players showed their disbelief, some of the players were supportive of Mullen and the MSU football program moving forward.
Grant Harris:
CJ Morgan:
Keith Mixon:
Jordan Lawless:
After Mullen and athletic director John Cohen met with the team on Sunday night, many looked forward to what was ahead of them.
Brandon Bryant:
Logan Cooke:
Nick Fitzgerald:
Gabe Myles:
Former MSU quarterback Dak Prescott had this to say about the decision:
Other former players reacted to the news:
Taveze Calhoun:
Chad Bumphis:
Anthony Dixon: