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DeBoer’s first two seasons have led to some angst in the Alabama fan base and talk of a hot seat.
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Seth Emerson, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Many fans and media members have placed him on the proverbial hot seat following an abysmal year.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
The initial two might’ve put Tang on the proverbial hot seat.
—Sam McDowell February 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2026
Steve Sarkisian is not on any hot seat by a long shot.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
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Seth Emerson, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Many fans and media members have placed him on the proverbial hot seat following an abysmal year.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
The initial two might’ve put Tang on the proverbial hot seat.
—Sam McDowell February 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2026
Steve Sarkisian is not on any hot seat by a long shot.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Hot seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20seat. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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