Heat Index: Coaches on the Hot Seat!

About this time of the year we start to hear about coaches whose jobs are in jeopardy. Mike Locksey (New Mexico) was the first coach to go, how many will follow? Lets take a look at some of the coaches whose seats could be warming up!

NFL

Jack Del Rio, Jacksonville Jaguars
Del Rio has been a regular on the Heat Index with the Jaguars struggles, but can you really blame him? The team always seems to be in the hunt for the playoffs. But their roster isn't very good. They are already on their 3rd QB of the season and the offense has no play makers. I'd blame the GM before Del Rio, but don't be surprised if they went in a new direction.
Hot Seat Level: Warm

Todd Haley, Kansas City Chiefs
His fiery demeanor has never really set well with the players, but it looked like Haley had finally turned the corner when he lead the Chiefs to a surprising AFC West Division Title last year. But then he ran off OC Charlie Weis and this year the wheels fell off. They were blown out in the first two games to boot. Don't be surprised if Haley is the first NFL HC to get the ax.
Hot Seat Level: Blazing

Ken Wisenhunt, Arizona Cardinals
Even though Wisenhunt has taken the Cardinals to a Super Bowl (which they almost won) they haven' been very good since. That might not be his fault, but the Cardinals can't continue to be finishing at the bottom of the division. Especially with all they invested in Kevin Kolb.
Hot Seat Level: Luke Warm

Lovie Smith, Chicago Bears
It looked like Lovie Smith was on his way out with a poor season last year. However the Bears righted the ship and the Bears went on to win the NFC North and where a win away from a Super Bowl. However just like last year the Bears are off the a slow start. If they don't turn things around again, they could get rid of everybody.
Hot Seat Level: Room Temperature

Tony Sparano, Miami Dolphins
When he was first hired the Dolphins were playing great. Chad Henne was starting his career and looked like a promising young QB. However the wheels have fell off and players are throwing him under the bus. Add in that Sparano's biggest supporter, Bill Parcells, is no longer running the front office. If they finish with one of the worst records he'll be gone.
Hot Seat Level: Hot

College

Larry Porter, Memphis
A herealded recruiter and position coach at LSU, Porter was to return to his Alma mater to restore the Tigers back to a consistent bowl team. However things have just been awful for Porter. He only won one game in his first season and this year looks much the same. Getting blown out and shut out by SMU doesn't hurt. The Tigers might not fire him after two years, but its pretty bad there.
Hot Seat Level: Warm

Rick Neuheisel, UCLA
Another coach who returned to his Alma mater to restore them to past glory. Neuheisel had success at Colorado and Washington, but just hasn't got in done at UCLA. Their facilities are awful, but Neuheisel's constant turnover with his coordinators and assistant coaches doesn't help the consistency.
Hot Seat Level: Warm

Houston Nutt, Mississippi
Nutt had a good run at Arkansas but was run off by boosters who didn't like his handling of Mitch Mustain. He ended up leaving and landed in a good situation at Mississippi where they were loaded with talent left behind from Ed Orgeron's staff. Nutt took the Rebels to the Cotton Bowl in his first game and it looked like they were poised to challenge for a SEC Title. However they fell flat on their face and now are one of the worst teams in the SEC. With the success that Miss State is having, Nutt might be gone before the seasons end.
Hot Seat Level: Hot

Mark Richt, Georgia
One of the longest tenured coaches in the SEC might be coming to an end after this year. Despite having a teams full of talent, the Bulldogs have only made it to one BCS game. With it clear that his job was on the line this year he drops his first two games to Boise State and South Carolina. He'll need a strong finish or it might be a change coming.
Hot Seat Level: Blazing