All this hubbub with Mullen may add fuel to the fire for those who would rather see MSU hire potential lifers as opposed to hot up-and-comers. I personally am fine being a coach incubator as long as each one continues to build the recruiting base, fan base, facilities and on-field success greater and greater, each from one to the next until MSU becomes more of a destination job. I am afraid if we lose Mullen, the powers that be might be scared into a more conservative hire. Is there a middle ground? What might that be?