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Hot Seat Watch: 5 college coaches who need to win Week 7

By Charles Rahrig V

Oct 8, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Jim Mora against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Jim Mora against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 1, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Mark Helfrich looks on against the Washington State Cougars during the first half at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Mark Helfrich looks on against the Washington State Cougars during the first half at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Mark Helfrich

The Oregon Ducks are in a downward spiral. After starting the season 2-0, the Ducks have lost four straight games and could be in store for one of their worst seasons in a long time. There is a very real chance that this team doesn’t finish with a winning record or make a bowl game.

They have been blown out the last two weeks and if they lose this week, it’s time to stick a fork in their chances of having a winning season. It will also be time to stick a fork in Mark Helfrich as well.

His fate might honestly already be sealed. His teams have continued to regress each season and he can’t rely on the talent that Chip Kelly brought in anymore. If Oregon wants to stay afloat and a contender down the line, they have to go for a big name.

If the Ducks drop one on the road against California this week, which is a strong possibility, don’t be surprised if Helfrich is let go real soon. His team is just not very good and lacks talent at a lot of positions.

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