"With more money in the hands of boosters whose identity revolves around spending it and fewer rules binding those glad hands, every weekend is now dominated not by who wins or loses but by who's getting fired as a result. All those hirings and firings cost money, but that's not the scarcity in question. That scarcity is the diminishing number of coaches on the hot seat; they're getting fired so quickly that they barely have time to warm their buns."
"And so this morning we say hello to Brian Kelly, whose résumé is currently being updated. Kelly was fired on Sunday as the head coach at LSU, over losing three SEC games in the last four weeks and wanting to fire different staff members than athletic director Scott Woodward. One thing led to another, as all things eventually do, and because Kelly couldn't fire Woodward but Woodward could fire Kelly-well, you know how that dances."
College football faces a scarcity of coaches remaining on the traditional hot seat as programs increasingly fire coaches at rapid pace. Booster wealth and relaxed rules enable frequent, expensive dismissals that prioritize change over stability. Brian Kelly's firing at LSU followed losses and a personnel clash with athletic director Scott Woodward, demonstrating how power dynamics and large buyouts shape outcomes. A $53 million buyout example shows that ample funds make replacement doable for those willing to spend. The sport is burning through potential firings quickly, undermining the seasonal cadence of coaching accountability.
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