A few weeks ago we had a mid-season ACC Coaching HotSeat rankings. As we head into the final stretch of the season, where are these ACC coaches standing?
As we get just past the ACC mid-season, how are those ACC Hot-Seat rankings going? Some coaches are working their way off, and some better work on their resumes.
This is what thing looked like before the season began.
We go from coldest to hottest.
0 – Ice Cold
1 – Still cool
2 – There’s smoke
3 – Getting Warm
4 – On Fire
5 – Start working on the resume
Dabo Swinney, Clemson = 0
Clemson is now 6-3, and is quietly improving as a team. This won’t be anything near Swinney’s best team, but they are still a tough out. His record the last several years, keeps him as far off the hotseat radar as you can be.
Dave Clawson, Wake Forest = 0
Wake Forest is 8-1, and is a 58-55 UNC loss from being in the playoff discussion. The Deacs and Dave Clawson can still win the ACC. UNC didn’t even count as a conference loss. He’s your leader for ACC COY… for now.
Bronco Mendenhall, Virginia = .5
Bronco Mendenhall is well liked at Virginia by most of the fanbase. At 6-3, Virginia will make a bowl. They are an offensive machine, but that defense needs work.
Jeff Hafley, Boston College = .5
QB Phil Jurkovec is back and BC picked their first ACC win. They are 5-4 and can still make a bowl game. Hafley is fine in only his second season.
Dave Doeren, NC State = .5
Following a surprising loss to Miami, NC State has reeled two straight double digit wins. The 7-2 Wolfpack are in position to win the ACC Atlantic and maybe the ACC. If NC State beats Wake Forest, he might be the ACC COY.
Pat Narduzzi, Pittsburgh = .5
Pittsburgh is also 7-2, and got nipped by Miami as well. They are the front runner in the ACC Coastal. The season will not be easy with a finish of UNC, Virginia, and Syracuse. Don’t let it slip away now Pitt.
Mack Brown, UNC = 2
UNC has not had the season many expected, but a recent win over Wake Forest proves Brown has a dangerous team. It’s ok to wonder if Mack Brown can really get the Heels over the top, but he’s pretty safe.
Dino Babers, Syracuse = 2.5
Syracuse could be the ACC’s most improved team after last season’s debacle of a season. One more win and the Cuse will be bowl eligible, but it won’t be easy with games at Louisville, at NC State, and Pittsburgh.
Manny Diaz, Miami = 2.5
Manny Diaz is guiding Miami to quite the second half turnaround. Winners of 3 games in a row, the Canes will probably make a bowl game now. Miami could very well finish the season 8-4. A month ago, his seat was on fire.
Mike Norvell, Florida State = 2.75
How does Mike Norvell calm the FSU fanbase even if misses a bowl? Beat either Miami or Florida to close the season. He’s only in his second season, but it’s been a roller coaster at best for Norvell.
Scott Satterfield, Louisville = 3.5
Scott Satterfield had better find a way to get 4-5 Louisville to a bowl game. The ship is sinking, and Satterfield is wasting the talented Malik Cunningham at QB.
Geoff Collins, Georgia Tech = 3.75
Geoff Collins is fortunate Georgia Tech can’t afford to make a switch now, or he’d be in 4+ range. Georgia Tech fans have grown weary of his act, and he has few supporters left. Expect staff changes here. He’ll enter next season on fire.
David Cutcliffe, Duke – 4.5
Duke is the ACC’s only winless team. Cutcliffe has done great work at Duke, but the Blue Devils want to be relevant in football again it is time for a change.
Justin Fuente = 5
The win over Georgia Tech was worthless, and it was Virginia Tech’s only win over a Power 5 opponent since mid-September. Duke should be a win, but games at Miami and at Virginia may leave the Hokies bowless. Fuente is done.
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