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Alex, Richard, and host emeritus Steven Godfrey identify 10-ish head coaches whose tenures are not going well heading into 2026. Is it possible to find hope in any of these situations? On this show, we’re trying to figure out what a turnaround might look like. In this subscriber episode:

0:01: Michigan’s hoops coach goes to the Mavericks, and it’s time for another news cycle about college coaching lifestyles

9:22: Explaining the assignment for this episode

12:23: Mike Norvell and Florida State

19:35: Mike Locksley and Maryland

26:25: Luke Fickell and Wisconsin

34:16: Dave Doeren and NC State

42:02: Dave Aranda and Baylor

47:21: Dabo Swinney and Clemson

57:36: Speed round: Shane Beamer, Scott Satterfield, and Pat Narduzzi

1:01:31: Sure, let’s talk about Bill Belichick and Deion Sanders

Producer: Anthony Vito