First, we are going to look at the FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) cast by the media. The media did not fire Dan Mullen. However, the media influenced public opinion. The media might have played a role in the administration's decision to fire Dan Mullen.

Recruiting

Everyone has heard the complaints that Dan Mullen could not recruit. Addressing this issue ^[1]

College

Dan Mullen lettered as a tight end at Division III Unsinus College in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. He made first-team, all-conference. ^[2]

Coaching

From 1994 to 2000 Dan Mullen coached at Wagner, Columbia, Syracuse and Notre Dame. In 2001 and 2002 Dan Mullen was Urban Meyer's quarterback coach at Bowling Green. In 2003 and 2004 Meyer and Mullen coached Utah. From 2005 to 2008 Mullen was Urban Meyer's quarterback coach and offensive coordinator at the University of Florida. From 2009 to 2017 Mullen was the head coach at Mississippi State. From 2018 to 2021 Mullen was the head coach at the University of Florida.

References

1. https://www.si.com/college/washington/football/why-dan-mullen-would-and-wouldnt-work-as-the-next-uw-coach

2. https://sports.yahoo.com/where-does-dan-mullen-playing-162055222.html