Motivated by maroon

According to the Clarion Ledger, new football coach Dan Mullen raised some eyebrows when he pulled out a maroon Mississippi State football helmet during his introduction presser.

Reporter Kyle Veazey says he'll have more on the new look on Tuesday, but he has reported that the new maroon helmets will be worn next fall. New uniforms are also likely.

Seems the early opinions are positive. Now if Mullen can find a way to win in Starkville without cheating (see Jackie Sherrill).