College Football: 10 Fan Bases Who Want Their Current Coach Fired

College football is a love-hate relationship in many regards.  Nothing is more reflective of this then the delicate relationship between coach and fan base. 

Win ten games, and you are a hero.  Win four in the very next season, and you are on the way out on the first train home.

Here are ten coaches and the fan bases who really want them to "peace out". 

Dabo Swinney, Clemson

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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers reacts to his teams 31-26 loss to the USF Bulls during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 31, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Ima

Coach Dabo is a favorite coach in the state of South Carolina.  Too bad he's a favorite of the rival South Carolina Gamecock faithful more so than the Clemson fans.  There are many "Fire Dabo Swinney" sites (some even selling T-Shirts!) and Facebook pages popping up. 

He is 19-15 in three seasons at Clemson, with a 1-2 record against their bitter rivals.  Fans are starting to believe that he is more of a cheerleader than a coach. 

He is a heck of a recruiter, but he is one more average to below average season from getting the axe.

Paul Wulff, Washington State

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PASADENA, CA - OCTOBER 02: Washington State Cougars head coach Paul Wulff watches the game against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl on October 2, 2010 in Pasadena, California. UCLA defeated Washington State 42-28. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Paul Wulff is easily the most hated coach by its own fanbase in college football.  Posting an incredibly bad 5-32 record at Washington State with two back to back double digit loss column seasons (11 in 2009 and 10 in 2010), Wulff's time is getting a little short. 

There is a fire Wulff Facebook petition which states that the only other option is installing pink turf and playing two-hand touch. 

Yeah, it is that bad. 

Lane Kiffin, USC

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PALO ALTO, CA - OCTOBER 09: USC Trojans head coach Lane Kiffin stands on the sidelines during their game against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Lane Kiffin is one of the most hated college football coaches in the history of the game.  While I can't back that up with data, I would put money on that. 

After screwing over an NFL franchise and a major college football team, he was handed a job at one of the most universally recognized football programs in the country, and no one is sure why.

One average 8-5 season will not prove anything to anyone, especially with the talent on the Southern California team.  While there are not as many "Fire Lane Kiffin" sites as others, Southern California fans are a little on the nervous side. 

Some try to point to his stellar 2011 recruiting class as the reason he should stay, but come on... you and I both know that the USC brand can recruit by itself.  I could probably recruit a top 10 class for USC.

Mike Locksley, New Mexico

.083... that is Locksley's winning percentage at New Mexico.  While not a power school in a power conference, this MWC school's fans expect and demand more.  They thought he was all but out the door after a disastrous 1-11 season in 2009... but, New Mexico shocked everyone by bringing him back. 

He rewarded them by putting up a second consecutive 1-11 season. 

How he is still a coach is beyond me, and all of New Mexico's fans. 

Rick Neuheisel, UCLA

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BERKELEY, CA - OCTOBER 09: Head coach Rick Neuheisel of the UCLA Bruins looks on against the California Golden at California Memorial Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

A 15-22 record at one of the proudest universities on the west coast will not garner much job security.  After a 4-8 season, most UCLA fans have had enough. 

The coach with the most "Fire" threads and sites on this list, Rick has reached the end of his rope.  The only way he can possibly save his job is a magical 2011... which is not likely.  At all. 

In fact, someone is selling the "hottest domain name" (firericknuheisel.com) for 250,000 dollars, thinking that some rich UCLA alumni will pay up to help in the firing effort.

So far, no takers, but if there is another slow start this season, I could see someone ponying up the dough.  

Jim Tressel, Ohio State

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COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 30: Head Coach Jim Tressel speaks to the media during a press conference before the start of Spring practices at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center at The Ohio State University on March 30, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/

This one is a little touchy.  There are many fans who still love and adore one of the winningest coaches in college football.

However, there are now a great deal many who think that "The Vest" is the worst thing since Lane Kiffin and is an affront to all things college football. 

FireJimTressel.com is a very popular new site indeed...

Steve Fairchild, Colorado State

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BOULDER, CO - SEPTEMBER 06: Head coach Steve Fairchild of the Colorado State Rams walks the field during warm ups prior to facing the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on September 6, 2009 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Colorado State is wallowing in a "lack of caring" stage.  The program has zero credibility at this point, and it all starts at the top, with a lackadaisical Steve Fairchild. 

The fans want him gone, and point to his lack of intensity as a main reason.  Colorado State has been competitive before, and they could be again.  If they can get a hold of a coach who knows how to run an offense.

Larry Porter, Memphis

Ok, so it is tough to truly judge one season for a coach.  However, when you take a scrappy team like Memphis who only finished 2-10 in 2009, and drop them to 1-11, their lowest win total since 1986, you have a serious problem. 

Fans are clamoring for his quick exit.  Some could say that you need to give a coach more time... but when you are outscored 173-478, there isn't much you can say.  They were inept on offense, defense, special teams, and everything in between. 

Memphis fans demand better. 

Dennis Erickson, Arizona State

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TUCSON, AZ - DECEMBER 02: Head coach Dennis Erickson of the Arizona State Sun Devils during the college football game at Arizona Stadium on December 2, 2010 in Tucson, Arizona. The Sun Devils defeated the Wildcats 30-29 in double overtime. (Photo by Chr

Dennis Erickson started his Arizona State career with a bang, recording a 10-3 season and a final ranking of 16th in the AP polls, and then everything went downhill.  With three seasons of five, four, and six wins, the Sun Devils are wallowing in mediocrity. 

There is a Twitter account, Facebook page, and official fan board dedicated to the firing of Dennis Erickson.  It will take a massive winning streak in 2011 to save his job.  With a horrible 2010 recruiting class, it doesn't look as if help is on the way. 

Houston Nutt, Mississippi

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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 20: Head coach Houston Nutt of the Ole Miss Rebels against the Louisiana State University Tigers at Tiger Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The SEC coach on the biggest hot-seat, Houston Nutt has one more chance to win over the Ole' Miss faithful. 

If you are a "fire whoever" item connoisseur, you can't go wrong with Mr. Nutt, who has mugs, t-shirts, shorts, flags, and all sorts of other miscellaneous items made (and sold) by fans. 

The entire fan-base roared with delight when an airplane carrying the message "Be a Nutt cracker; Fire Houston" flew over the stadium before a game against Arkansas. 

Not only is he losing on the field (with a talented team), but also losing in the realm of general sanity.  His failed experiment with problem-player Jeremiah Masoli showed he cares more about talent than class.