Seems that Mike McDaniel will be the OC for the Chargers
Brian Callahan is up for the Atlanta and Tampa OC jobs. Pitch is up for the Tampa OC job.
Brian's dad just took the offensive line coaching job for Atlanta. I could see Brian following him there. Now what would the Bengals do if Atlanta hires Brian and the Bucs hire Pitch 🙃
The $150 Million Axe: Analyzing the College Basketball Coaching Hot Seat
This financial and strategic analysis examines the volatile college basketball coaching carousel, focusing on the staggering $150 million in combined buyout money looming over the 2026 "hot seat" candidates. The summary profiles high-profile coaches at major Power Conference programs who are drastically underperforming relative to their massive, multi-year contracts. It explores how wealthy boosters are increasingly willing to pool funds to trigger these astronomical buyouts.
The analysis evaluates the factors accelerating the firing timeline. It discusses how the immediate gratification expected in the NIL and transfer portal era has eliminated the traditional four-year rebuilding grace period, forcing athletic directors to demand instant tournament success. The piece looks at the specific programs facing these decisions, weighing the financial ruin of a buyout against the apathy of a dwindling fanbase.
The piece concludes by predicting which programs will actually pull the trigger in March. It frames the modern coaching profession as a high-stakes financial gamble, where mediocrity has become the most expensive outcome for a university.
College basketball hot seat talk is louder than ever: buyouts, NIL pressure, and the coaches who could be bad March week from the exit door