The whole final drive sealed it for me. Dan does not know how to win close games.
Mullen was content putting the game in the hands of his defense. A score of any type would win the game, but the offense didn't really try. I just can't understand that at all. Has Dan been watching the same defense we have been watching all season? Was he at the Auburn game?
So, obviously content to rely on his defense, the offense goes ultra conservative on play calling. Now, I agree with going somewhat conservative and milking the clock, but you shouldn't continually put yourself in 3rd and long. Run some option plays and even throw a few passes. Try to score and win the damn game.
On that fourth down, given plenty of time to think about it, I think I would have lined up for the fieldgoal, snapped the ball directly to Bell, and let him pooch punt it over the defense....