Bret Bielema to Ark
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http://m.espn.go.com/ncf/story?storyId=8709694
Interesting, I'm not sure Ark is a better job than Wisconsin.
Interesting, I'm not sure Ark is a better job than Wisconsin.
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probably not a better job, but took it while he could. got out before he could get fired.
Bucky will survive...hope Bret has better luck with his cycle than Bobby
probably not a better job, but took it while he could. got out before he could get fired.[/QUOTE]
Ludicrous statement, about Bielema getting fired (unless it was for "off-field" actions). Barry Alvarez's, hand picked replacement, Bielema got along well with Barry, and as AD the coaching decisions are Barry's. I will be surprised if he doesn't position it in the media, that he has the chance to take a job at the pinnacle of his (college football) profession. But I believe that eventually we will find out that, Bielema left for personal (again for off-field) reasons
Yeah, I was not being 100% serious on that statement. More stating that I think there was more behind the scenes with this. And I think you are right about the personal (off field) reasons. I do think that once Chryst and the other coaches left, things were unraveling in ways that Bielema didnt feel comfortable. Either way, I guess imo I am happy for change and trust Barry will fill this vacancy with new hungry blood.
As a Wisconsin fan and having some feel for Alvarez and the base I'd say this happens. I'll give it 75%
Also a rumor Chryst has a no buyout option to leave if Wisconsin job comes available.
I did some more research and now I dont think Chryst makes sense. According to reports, it will cost a lot of money to get out of his current contract with Pitt. http://blogs.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php/sports/pitt-redshirt-diaries/31767-the-paul-chryst-era-of-pitt-football-begins
Darrell Bevell should be high on the candidate list if he chooses to leave the NFL and if Barry Alvarez wants to keep the program toward the top of Big Ten (rose bowl nostalgia etc) and especially with Urban Meyer taking over OSU. We will see how this plays out. Hoping for a good hire as I dont want to see the Badgers sink back to the bottom of Big Ten.
Also, this has to mean Bielema is not coaching the Rose Bowl, right?
I read somewhere else Chryst has a Wisconsin clause for little to no buyout (sorry link won't post on my iPad).
Bb wants to coach rose bowl but if I'm Barry I say no.
Bevell has to be right there with Chryst as well. And even though doeren just signed on, he'd have to listen if Barry called IMO.
I think a lot of credit is given to Barry and his staff (Chryst etc) more than BB. Not to mention Bielema's off field actions around Madison have put a negative aura around him. Oh, and those Rose Bowl trips came back empty handed with possibly the best Wisconsin teams I have seen. Top players on both sides of the ball, many 1st round offense and defensive linemen with stud RBs, etc etc.
This is 1 thing I don't get. I hear some people who love Chryst and hate bb, but when it comes to the rose bowl (tcu game especially) they criticize offensive play calling, which is more Chryst. Not saying bb was the be all end all, but he should be appreciated for his record and the conference titles and top 10 seasons. I'm pretty sure every big ten team would rather have our last 4 years than what they had
What do you mean by off field actions? Chasing tail?
Lol. Pretty much that, knocking up cheerleaders, and not carrying himself as other top conference respectable coaches do.
And you might be taking this the wrong way, the last couple years have been successful in terms of record and quality wins, but any coach could have done this with the talent they had. A Rose Bowl win might change some fan's views, but something about the offenses under Chryst were more electric than prior. And the TCU game, the defense couldnt do a damn thing to stop their offense.
So you are a badger fan then (confusing with Chisox)? I respect your like for BB, its not like I hate the guy, just excited for a new coach. And if you hear radio or any other fan outlet I think many fans are not mad/sad about this in any way.
Yeah whitesox fan (too long a story) but grew up in Wisconsin , went to uw and back here now for a few years. I even love the bucks!
I disagree somewhat on the talent/achievement thing, except last year, where 3 losses was tough to take especially with Wilson.
It's not like I loved the guy, just think he deserves some recognition for a few really good years. The main thing people don't like is his in game time management (which I agree is awful but also an easy thing to nitpick for the average fan) and I think fans thought he looked dumb.
Any season we win the big ten is a really good season. Unfortunately I think our fans have forgotten how hard that is to do and i have a feeling they'll b regretting that they took 3 straight titles for granted.
Is there any kind of a link to news stories of any of his off field issues?
So you are of the opinion conference titles mean nothing?
I actually agree that he will struggle to win at Arkansas. Think that's a tough spot and not sure he's a great fit there.
Not really, pretty sure off the grid as his national reputation is clear. This is coming from myself and many students who lived on campus with sources. Are they rumors and exagerrated? Probably. But we have seen him personally and heard many stories of drunken episodes and hitting on students/cheerleaders etc. There is not one specific time, just lots of negative buzz around campus. But hey, there's nothing wrong with some partying and drunkeness, especially in Madison!
Big ten conference titles arent even close to winning an SEC title.
I agree the sec is harder than big ten. By far this year. But given that he was in the big ten I think he should get credit for wining it.
This year definitely deserves an *. Although they were pretty unlucky to be 7-5 as well.
Asst at nd and Iowa. I don't think he'd do it long term (maybe for ros? bowl). I think it's Chryst or doeren, especially if buyout clauses for both that include Wisconsin exceptions are true.
In case you are still wondering heres how he might spend his off time...
http://deadspin.com/5966021/here-is-a-blurry-photo-of-bret-bielema-shirtless-and-holding-some-sort-of-pinkish-drink