The authority on college football coaching performance. Analyzing who's rising, falling, and heading for the exit. Keeping CFB fans "in the know" since 2009. https://coacheshotseat.beehiiv.com/subscribehttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3muk5ks566x2jSupport from fans does not remove pressure. Mark Haines reveals why an administration's history makes every result matter. Click the bio link to watch the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #PurdueFootball #CollegeFootball #CoachingPressure #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking02 Sep 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3muk5ks566x2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3muhn3tzvmr2hPast success creates confidence, but it can also create expectations that are hard to meet.  Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #RutgersFootball #BigTenFootball #CollegeCoaching #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking01 Sep 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhn3tzvmr2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3muf4nsrvox2tWhy Matt Rhule Third Year at Nebraska Faces Bigger Expectations Click the link below to watch the full episode. https://youtu.be/QmlEX_bTZyI #MattRhule #NebraskaFootball #CollegeFootball #CoachingPressure #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking31 Aug 2026 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3muf4nsrvox2thttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3mu32rf527p2nA program rebuild has taken longer than expected, but patience remains. Mark Haines explains why the program still has a strong chance to succeed. Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #NebraskaFootball #CollegeFootball #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking27 Aug 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu32rf527p2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3mtykcpwzrw2tOne great season can protect a coach longer than most fans expect.  Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #CollegeFootball #CoachingPressure #BaylorFootball #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking26 Aug 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtykcpwzrw2thttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3mtvztxttta2tHow Timing Changed Dave Aranda's Future Click the link below to watch the full episode. https://youtu.be/QmlEX_bTZyI  #DaveAranda #CollegeFootball #CoachingPressure #FootballAnalysis #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking25 Aug 2026 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvztxttta2thttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3mttjemteby2wThe old three-year turnaround may no longer fit modern college football. Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #CollegeFootball #NIL #TransferPortal #CoachingStrategy #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking24 Aug 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttjemteby2whttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3mtlxyqf6bp2yWhy Luke Fickell Has Struggled at Wisconsin Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #LukeFickell #WisconsinFootball #CollegeFootball #CoachingPressure #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking21 Aug 2026 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlxyqf6bp2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3mtgx2aobxz2aCoordinator changes, road losses, and too many close games ending badly can create mounting pressure. Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking19 Aug 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgx2aobxz2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3mtbw4jeaie24Why Lance Leopold Deserves More Patience Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #LanceLeopold #KansasFootball #CollegeFootball #CoachingPressure #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking17 Aug 2026 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbw4jeaie24https://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3mt4v5xrujv2nEasy wins can make a struggling program look stronger than it really is. Mark Haines shows why removing weaker opponents can completely change how a record appears. Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking15 Aug 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt4v5xrujv2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3msxuat2cqa2yWhy Mike Loxley Faces More Pressure Than Many Expect Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #CollegeFootball #MikeLoxley #CoachingPressure #FootballAnalysis #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking13 Aug 2026 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxuat2cqa2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3msstcjxndo2dAn experienced roster, more resources, and rising expectations have raised the standard for success. Mark Haines explains why those investments must now produce results. Click the bio link to watch the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking11 Aug 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3msstcjxndo2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3msnsflcala2mWhy Public Opinion Does Not Always Match Coaching Reality Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #CollegeFootball #Coaching #SportsAnalysis #FootballLeadership #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking09 Aug 2026 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3msnsflcala2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3msirgu2pzn2gOne bad game can shape public opinion for months. Mark Haines explains why the full story often looks very different behind the scenes. Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking07 Aug 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3msirgu2pzn2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3msdqk3ln7425Why Wins and Losses Never Tell the Whole Story Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #CollegeFootball #Coaching #FootballAnalysis #SportsLeadership #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking05 Aug 2026 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdqk3ln7425https://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3msba2a5tqn2sA major shift in offensive philosophy can create unexpected challenges. Click the bio link to watch the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking04 Aug 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3msba2a5tqn2shttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3ms6pl3dmev2eA winning record can hide more than it reveals. Mark Haines looks beyond basic numbers to see how a coach performs against real competition. Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking03 Aug 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6pl3dmev2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3mrzooddkph2qWhy Coaching Pressure Is More Than Just Hot Seat Predictions Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #CollegeFootball #Coaching #SportsMedia #FootballAnalysis #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking01 Aug 2026 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrzooddkph2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3mrx66fnsan25Playing strong opponents can hurt a coach's record while revealing the true strength of a program. Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking31 Jul 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrx66fnsan25https://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3mrunpiss672xPressure starts building long before the first game is played. New recruits, portal moves, staff changes, and preseason buzz can quickly raise expectations. Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking30 Jul 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrunpiss672xhttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3mrpmsuz3jg2sWhy Coaching Pressure Starts Long Before Opening Day Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #CollegeFootball #Coaching #SportsLeadership #FootballSeason #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking28 Jul 2026 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrpmsuz3jg2shttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3mrkltlofmu2iA losing record does not always tell the whole story. Mark Haines believes fixing a team's run defense could quickly change the direction of the season. Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking26 Jul 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrkltlofmu2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3mri3epuct62tA hot seat ranking is not simply a list of coaches likely to be fired. Mark Haines measures which coaches face the greatest pressure to perform in 2026. Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking25 Jul 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mri3epuct62thttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3mr3j24ca362xMark Haines says panic hires almost always fail. Programs that rush decisions usually end up restarting the process a few years later. Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #FootballPrograms #MarkHaines #CollegeFootball #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking20 Jul 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3j24ca362xhttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3mqyym2wobd2kWhy Coordinator Success Does Not Guarantee Head Coaching Success Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #HeadCoachVsCoordinator #CoachingLeadership #CollegeFootballStrategy #ProgramManagement #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking #MarkHaines19 Jul 2026 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqyym2wobd2khttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3mqwi46knsk2xHigh upside hires only work when almost everything goes right at once. One bad year can turn patience into panic fast. Click the bio link to watch the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #CollegeFootball #CoachingSearch #MarkHaines #SportsTalk #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking18 Jul 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqwi46knsk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3mqtxnevgbl25Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #CollegeFootball #CoachingSearch #MarkHaines #FootballTalk #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking17 Jul 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqtxnevgbl25https://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3mqrh7hravk27The Hidden Risk of Hiring First Time Head Coaches Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #HeadCoachPressure #CollegeFootballLeadership #ProgramManagement #CoachingRisks #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking #MarkHaines16 Jul 2026 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrh7hravk27https://bsky.app/profile/coacheshotseat.bsky.social/post/3mqowpsgbog2nWhy Lack of Support Can Sink a Coaching Hire Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. https://bio.link/markhaines #CoachingHires #ProgramSupport #CollegeFootballLeadership #AthleticDirectors #CoachesHotSeat #CoachesHotSeatRanking #MarkHaines15 Jul 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:6wotettaqvakwsofhwjk7iji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqowpsgbog2n