Dan Mullen trolled on social media after Dameon Pierce's huge preseason debut
Dan Mullen had Dameon Pierce in Florida’s backfield in 2021 and only handed him the ball 7.7 times per game.
Understandably, as Pierce continues to impress for the Houston Texans this preseason and seems to be the favorite for the starting job, Florida fans are upset he didn’t get more work.
They’re even more upset after Saturday night’s preseason debut for Pierce, in which he got 5 carries and ran for 49 yards (9.8 yards per carry). Look at some of the powerful runs Pierce turned in against the New Orleans Saints:
Really impressive pre-season debut for Texans rookie, Dameon Pierce (@IRep229):
?5 carries
?49 yards
?9.8 YPC pic.twitter.com/bqlQaIfHe2— Chancellor Johnson (@ChancellorTV) August 14, 2022
Naturally, that sent Florida fans scrambling to social media to call out their former coach for misusing the star running back.
You can check out some of the top responses below:
Just going to take this opportunity to remind everyone that Dan Mullen never gave Dameon Pierce more than 15 carries in a game.
Ever.https://t.co/K1K9Y1NaeY https://t.co/MhbzN6MGYT
— Hail Florida Hail (@HailFloridaHail) August 14, 2022
Dan Mullen should be in jail. https://t.co/8iDHDWK3Wb
— Shawn (@trilwil92) August 14, 2022
Think it’s fair to say that when Dameon Pierce is inducted into Canton in 2045 Dan Mullen ain’t gonna be the one introducing him…
— RickyRayUF (@RickyRayJAX1) August 14, 2022
Dameon Pierce’s success in the NFL and Emory Jones’ year at ASU (which I’m predicting will be a mediocre one) will be the biggest indictment of Dan Mullen possible https://t.co/7IeUj20YHE
— Jack Garvey (@jack_garvey13) August 14, 2022
Dan Mullen should be arrested for how he did Damien Pierce
— Smith (@smithjordan1813) August 14, 2022
Dan Mullen bro what a waste
Should have fed the man the ball every play https://t.co/qrETmP676C— Dan the man (@229GatorBooster) August 14, 2022
There are a lot of things I will have trouble forgiving Dan Mullen for. Recruiting is one. But another is holding back Dameon Pierce. So happy to see him get his shine at the next level! He is looking exactly as good as we all knew he was. #GoGators ? #WeAreTexans
— Billy Napier Stan Profile (@ClutchFlorida) August 14, 2022
Every time I’m ready to let go when it comes to Dan Mullen, I read something about Dameon Pierce and need therapy immediately
— Sarah (@sarahintampabay) August 8, 2022
Dan Mullen goin to jail if it’s the last thing I do https://t.co/5cAwofWk3J
— Billy Earl (@OriginalYuille) August 14, 2022
I’m somewhere in the middle of heart broken and joyful for the man. Curse you Dan Mullen ? https://t.co/rXkOAtMusR
— Hunter Switzer (@SwitzerHunter) August 14, 2022
Will Billy Napier do a better job of recognizing talent in the backfield? Florida fans will be watching closely as they also watch Pierce get plenty of work for the Texans this fall.
