I applaud the work done to compile this information. But if we can't argue about whether or not either the data or the presented visualization bears a justifiable resemblance to a carousel, can we at least work on a carouselicity metric? I guess Kiffin makes this year's adjustments a little carouselic, so the endeavor would probably be a win-win.
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It's finally December, which means it's officially time to crank up the ole College Football Coaching Carousel! Firing SZN started early for a few programs this year, but now that the regular season is over and Early Signing Day is fast approaching, coaches are getting fired left and right. We've already reached double-digits — including three in the SEC — and Lane Kiffin may or may not be involved this year. So HOP ON, it’s gonna be a wild ride.
Open Jobs (1)
Colorado
Out: Mel Tucker (to Michigan State)
Filled (23)
Michigan State
Out: Mark Dantonio (Stepped down)
In: Mel Tucker (Colorado HC)
Hawaii
Out: Nick Rolovich (to Washington State)
In: Todd Graham (former ASU HC)
Baylol
Out: Matt Rhule (to Carolina Panthers)
In: Dave Aranda (LSU DC)
Washington State
Out: Mike Leach (to Mississippi State)
In: Nick Rolovich (Hawaii HC)
Mississippi State
Out: Joe Moorhead (Fired)
In: MIKE LEACH (Washington State HC)
San Diego State
Out: Rocky Long (Retired)
In: Brady Hoke (San Diego State DC)
New Mexico
Out: Bob Davie (Resigned)
In: Danny Gonzales (Arizona State DC)
Fresno State
Out: Jeff Tedford (Resigned)
In: Kalen Deboer (Indiana OC)
Boston College
Out: Steve Addazio (Fired)
In: Jeff Hafley (Ohio State Co-DC)
Memphis
Out: Mike Norvel (to Florida State)
In: Ryan Silverfield (Memphis Run Game Coord)
App State
Out: Eli Drinkwitz (to Missouri)
In: Shawn Clark (App State OL Coach)
Colorado State
Out: Mike Bobo (Fired)
In: Steve Addazio (Boston College HC)
FAU
Out: Lane Kiffin (to Ole Miss)
In: Willie Taggart (FSU HC)
UNLV
Out: Tony Sanchez (Fired)
In: Marcus Arroyo (Oregon OC)
Old Dominion
Out: Bobby Wilder (Resigned)
In: Ricky Rahne (Penn State OC)
USF
Out: Charlie Strong (Fired)
In: Jeff Scott (Clemson Co-OC)
UTSA
Out: Frank Wilson (Fired)
In: Jeff Traylor (Arkansas RB/Associate HC)
Arkansas
Out: Chad Morris (Fired)
In: Sam Pittman (Georgia OL Coach)
Missouri
Out: Barry Odom (Fired)
In: Eli Drinkwitz (App State HC)
Florida State
Out: Willie Taggart (Fired)
In: Mike Norvell (Memphis HC)
Ole Miss
Out: Matt Luke (Fired)
In: Lane Kiffin (FAU HC) 😎
Washington
Out: Chris Petersen (Resigned)
In: Jimmy Lake (Washington DC)
Rutgers
Out: Chris Ash (Fired)
In: Greg Schiano (from the New England Patriots kinda but really from unemployment)
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