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Clay Helton rated “safe” in coaching hot seat rankings for 2017

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If you were wondering what temperature Clay Helton’s seat is entering the 2017 season, the answer is “cold.”

At least, that’s how Dennis Dodd sees it. The CBS Sports’ analyst rated Helton with a 1, for “safe and secure,” in his annual coaching hot seat ranking.

Helton debuted in the hot seat rankings last year at a 2, meaning his status was “all good…for now.” Other categories include 0 for “untouchable,” 3 for “pressure is mounting,” 4 for “start improving now,” and 5 for “win or be fired.”

The upgrade into the 1 category is a fair reflection of Helton’s success in winning a Rose Bowl to cap the 2016 season.