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Old 10-06-2017, 04:59 PM   #588
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2023-2024 Hot Seat Ratings and Coach Goals

Coaches on a Warm Seat

B.B. Gunn (Hawaii) -- Of all our human coached teams, Coach Gunn might very well have the toughest board to coach under. Despite their first 20 win season since the 2015-2016 season, and an NIT appearance and a win, his seat is still warm. You have to wonder how much of that has to do with the fans and the overwhelming firecoachgunn.com website which is still running rampant. Nothing has changed, as the board is imploring Coach Gunn to find a way to get this team back to the top of the Big West.

Charlie Shocker (Rice) -- Thanks are heating up in Houston, as the Shocker seat is now warm for the first time (that I can remember anyways.) The board has let Coach Shocker know that a .500 or better record in the C-USA is imperative going forward and if Coach Shocker can't make that happen, Rice will find someone who can.


Coaches on an Average Seat

Randolph Childress (UConn) -- It's been a disappointing run at UConn for Coach Childress, as the Huskies have been very mediocre in his time there. Still, his seat hasn't warmed a bit, yet the goal is still for UConn to win the American Title.

Will Brown (Tulsa) -- Coach Brown has been actively seeking to get out of Tulsa, but none of the offers that have come his way have been appealing enough, even though they are few and far between. The task seems relatively easy: Make it to any postseason tournament. However, it hasn't happened in the last 3 seasons. Look for that seat to warm up if it doesn't happen this season.

Al Mighty (Notre Dame) -- New job for Coach Mighty, as he leaves Michigan State after a few not so Sparty-like seasons in a row. He'll get a grace period at Notre Dame, but the board has made it clear they'd like to see the Irish in the Sweet Sixteen sooner rather than later.

Bee Mighty (TCU) -- Coach Mighty has been a pleasant surprise for TCU, as he's led the Horned Frogs to 2 postseason berths, but nothing for the last 2 seasons. The board feels it is time to get back there, and they want results this season. It's postseason or a warm seat next season.

Dean Hoo (St. John's) -- Coach Hoo left Duke on a bad note, as he made some very unethical, if not illegal decisions during the offseason. St. John's was happy to pick him up though, giving him full reign to paint... I mean.. coach the team however he sees fit. That doesn't mean the board doesn't want to see results though.. on the court. The board wants a Big East championship soon.

Ess Vee (Northwestern) -- 2 postseasons in a row for the Wildcats have satisfied this board.. I think. The seat remains average, as the board
is just waiting for Coach Vee to get Northwestern to an over-.500 finish in the Big Ten. The ultimate goal remains the same though, keep going to the postseason.

Rob Nielsen (Colorado) -- Coach Nielsen has said over and over that he is staying in Boulder until he is either fired or he retires, yet he still manages to get job offers. The board though, isn't totally impressed. Their not disappointed, but not impressed either. They are looking for the Buffs to finish in the top 4, preferably the top 2 or 3, of the PAC 12 this season.

Benito Sanchez (Stanford) -- A solid season last season for the Cardinal, but still some inconsistency late. They've gone over 20 wins for 2 straight seasons, yet the board still wants more. Although their goal is for Stanford to compete in the PAC 12, Coach Sanchez's seat remains average.

Tim Shepard (UCLA) -- Despite last seasons epic collapse in which UCLA missed the postseason for the first time since I started this dynasty, Coach Shepard is still on a pretty ice cold seat. However, things will have to pick back up, as the board has said to forget last season, but don't repeat it. They are ready for another Final Four involving UCLA.

DeShawn St. John (Washington State) -- A much improved season last season for the Cougars, and while they are the only human coached team not to make the postseason in this dynasty, they have done enough to keep Coach St. John there. Although, when the goal is for the Cougars to stay out of the cellar, it's been pretty easy for the most part.


Coaches on a Cool Seat

David Ginsberg (Hartford) -- Even though the Hawks finished 4 games under .500 in the America East last season, they had a miracle run through the America East Tournament to win it and get an NCAA Tournament berth. That was enough to keep Coach Ginsberg's seat cool, but the goal remains a .500 record in conference play.

Brett Hawkins (FIU) -- It was a stellar season in coach Hawkins' first season at FIU. Another NCAA appearance and a Sweet Sixteen to boot. The board is more than fair, just wanting the Golden Panthers to compete for a C-USA Title. Should be fairly easy.

Roy Rogers (Alabama) -- The SEC Coach of the Year returns to Alabama, and Coach Rogers has the fans excited for the future. They are hoping to build on last season, as the board wants an SEC Championship this season.
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