2009 Big Ten Coaches Hot Seat - Part 1

Ahh, it's that magical time of year again! Time to dust off that old steno pad and see who's been naughty and see who's been nice. Welcome, my friends to the 2009 edition of the Big Ten Coaches Hot Seat! For a fuller, more richer user-experience, we have color-coded the hotness of each coach's seat... Safe for Now: Not getting fired, can have an off-year and still be okay. Needs a Good Year: Not getting fired, but needs to improve from 08. Needs a Great Year: 2009 could be the end if things don't get better fast Dead Man Walking: Probably won't make it through 2009 Last year we started this little endeavor (part 1 - part 2) and as it turned out, was quite a fun little way to kill a few days of the most boring part of the off-season. So without further adieu, let's have a look at the first 6 coaches (in school alphabetical order, of course) for the 2009 season. Ron Zook - Illinois 5th Season 2005: 2-9 2006: 2-10 2007: 9-4 2008:...