HOT | NOT

HOT: Petrino/Kiffin

They're the rainbow unicorns of the coaching carousel: flawed and mythical but everybody wants to take them for a spin.

HOT: The Knicks?

Four wins in a row, including one over the Heat. They're one Melo hot streak from mediocrity.

NOT: Derek Holland

Trip over dog leads to knee surgery and possible loss of half the season. Some best friend.

NOT: UNC Hoops

Former tutor claims that one player in the last decade could not read or write. What's more, they started 0--3 in the ACC.

NOT: A-Rod

One-year suspension seems to mean we'll hear more about him instead of less.

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BETH HALL/USA TODAY SPORTS (PETRINO)

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SUZY ALLMAN FOR SPORTS ILLUSTRATED (RODRIGUEZ)