Not trying to start a shit storm about the debate of whether lavin shouldve been canned but I find it comical that this rumor centers around Mullin needing an extension to help in recruiting while that wasn't a consideration for his predecessor. There were a lot of whispers at the time that recruits like briscoe were concerned about lavin being a lame duck. I certainly do believe that recruits and coaches recruiting against sju would view a lack of long term contract status negatively.
In no way does Mullin deserve an extension but if we're really tying our horse to that wagon and it'll assist him in recruiting I would understand why he would get one.