Every year, a number of college coaches find themselves in the perilous position of having “to win now”.   They are on “The Hot Seat”.

No, it is a little different than you…in a moment of stupor….mistaking the barbecue grill for the folding chair.

A slightly different Hot Seat

College coaches endure a lot of pressure to win, win now, win always, win…win…win.  Although most are well-compensated, it is still not an easy job.

However, their toil and suffering can be a positive for the fantasy player.  Coaches in trouble will try to open up their offenses, or, improve their defenses severalfold.  They deserve the fantasy attention, as well as the usual media scrutiny.

Which coaches are on The Hot Seat for 2009?  Here are the top candidates (Coaches listed in no particular order):

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