Petersen Speaks: Not Coming To Mississippi State

The Idaho Statesman is publishing a statement from Chris Petersen that he has not been offered anything and will not be coming to Mississippi State.

“I have a lot of respect for director of athletics Greg Byrne and the Mississippi State athletic program, but I am not taking the head coaching position at Mississippi State.

“Mississippi State has not offered me the head coaching position. I normally do not comment on coaching positions at other schools, but felt I needed to do so in this situation.

“We are very happy here at Boise State and look forward to our upcoming bowl game later this month.”

Not sure that anything can really be read into this statement, but I have heard similar statements from 2 other SEC coaches: Nick Saban 2 years ago and Tommy Tuberville in 1998. Has Petersen mentioned a pine box yet? I have a feeling that this ain’t over yet.