College Football is a "what have you done for me lately" business that demands immediate results. What drives these results? The coaches. If the guy at the top isn't getting it done, Athletic Directors are not scared to cut the cord. Here are the Head Coaches who are in danger of getting the ax in the 2012-2013 season.
Ridiculous to Even Consider BUT Somehow Kind Of Warm:
Mack Brown, Texas (141-39, 14 years)
I cant believe that Texas would be even close to thinking about the possibility of firing Mack Brown, but some people insist that if the Longhorns were to struggle again this year he could feel the pressure.
Could Get Lukewarm Soon: Fine for now but these programs won't wait long.
Will Muschamp, Florida (7-6, 1 year)
Muschamp is safe for now, but Florida won't put up with 7-6 much longer. Although Muschamp inherited a rebuilding Florida team, he still had enough talent to win at least eight games. Anything less than that number this year will be a disappointing season in Gainesville.
Al Golden, Miami (6-6, 1 year)
It's always hot in Miami and it could get even hotter if the Canes don't do well on the gridiron this year. Golden has inherited a mess and hasn't had time to clean it up, but sometimes that's how coaching goes. The Canes could finish below .500 this season, so don't be surprised if fans start calling for a change.
Lukewarm Seat: In danger of being fired if they have a bad season, but still kind of safe.
Jeff Tedford, Cal (79-48, 9 years)
I find it pretty ridiculous that Tedford's job is considered in danger. Tedford has 7+ wins in eight of his nine years as coach. Still, Cal is looking for bigger and better things. Don't be surprised if Tedford is under serious pressure if he fails to win 8+ games.
Jon Embree, Colorado (3-10, 1 year)
Colorado has been desperate to return to the Glory Days. Embree is a long way from reaching them.
Doug Marrone, Syracuse (17-20, 3 years)
Basketball school. 17-20 isn't that bad at Syracuse.
Danny Hope, Purdue (15-22, 3 years)
Purdue's fans have had just enough success to know that they can do better than Hope.
Skip Holtz, USF (13-12, 2 years)
Holtz is a guy that was expected to come in to Tampa and win right away. He inherited a talented team and an experienced, skilled quarterback. The Bulls have been very average in Holtz's two years and patience is starting to get thin.
Jerry Kill, Minnesota (3-9, 1 year)
Minnesota is in an odd position where they are not sure if they can be good at football or not.
Perspiration Inducing Seat: These guys are sweating. They are worried. Their leash is short.
Ruffin McNeill, ECU (11-14, 2 years)
McNeill's predecessor, Skip Holtz (Also feeling heat), was 38-27 during his time at ECU. Pirates fans expect McNeill to produce similar success soon. ECU's tough out of conference schedule hasn't helped McNeill's record through two seasons.
Kevin Wilson, Indiana (1-11, 1 year)
Can you say basketball school?
Brian Kelly, Notre Dame (16-10, 2 years)
I could coach Notre Dame to 16 wins. That's how easy it is to recruit to Notre Dame. The Irish suffered losses to Navy, Tulsa and USF in Kelly's first two seasons. With an incredibly grueling schedule this year, don't be surprised if Kelly's job is in jeopardy next season.
Tommy Tuberville, Texas Tech (13-12, 2 years)
Last season's 5-7 finish is unacceptable in Lubbock. It was the first time since 1999 that the Red Raiders missed the bowl season.
Hot Seat: Could get fired unless they exceed expectations
Joker Phillips, Kentucky (11-14, 2 years)
Kentucky fans need to lower their expectations.
11-14 is a perfectly acceptbale record at Kentucky.
George O’Leary, UCF (50-51, 8 years)
O'Leary has taken UCF all the way to a "power" conference (the Big East) but has struggled in the last couple of years. UCF is looking to come into the Big East with a bang. If they have another .500 year O'Leary could be out of luck.
Dan Enos, Central Michigan (6-18, 2 years)
The two previous CMU coaches (Brian Kelly and Butch Jones) won three MAC titles. Enos has averaged three wins per year.
Robb Akey, Idaho (19-43, 5 years)
Akey's situation is one of the most baffling. He led Idaho to 14 wins in 2009, but only has 5 in his other four years.
Bobby Hauck, UNLV (4-21, 2 years)
You would think it would be easy to recruit to Las Vegas.
Jeff Quinn, Buffalo (5-19, 2 years)
Turner Gill, the previous head coach, won the MAC East twice while at Buffalo.
David Cutcliffe, Duke (15-33, 4 years)
No one expects Dook to be an average football school, but they do expect better than 15-33. While Cutcliffe has made the Dookies semi-competitive, he still hasn't taken them to a bowl game.
John L. Smith, Arkansas (0-0, 0 years)
Smith is basically being rented for one year, the only way he gets the job is if he records at least 10 wins. Maybe more.
Mike Riley, Oregon State (72-63, 11 years)
Riley is a guy who exceeded expectations from 2006-2009 and led several Beaver teams to 9+ wins, but in the last few years, the Beavers have flat out stunk. I think Riley should be given more time but some Beavers fans disagree.
Hotter Than the Brass Hinges On the Gates to Hell: In the most danger of any coaches.
Derek Dooley, Tennessee (11-14, 2 years)
The Vols head coaching position could be the highest profile job available next year. Dooley has struggled to continue the success and tradition established by Phil Fulmer. Dooley and his orange pants could be out if the Vols fail to reach eight wins.
Frank Spaziani, Boston College (20-19, 3 years)
One game below .500 should be acceptable for Boston College. Let's face it, Matt Ryan type players don't go to BC very often. Still, BC fans want more and anything less than a bowl game will probably get Spaziani fired.
Randy Edsall, Maryland (2-10, 1 year)
Everything besides the uniforms went horribly in Edsall's first year. The Terps got a big name recruit in Five-star Stefon Diggs, but the Terps struggles will continue in 2012. If the team doesn't show any improvement Edsall could be out.