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What if Bielema's "system" continues to be a disaster in the SEC?
Posted on 7/29/14 at 4:00 am
Posted on 7/29/14 at 4:00 am
His offensive system of a big, fat running back getting 50 carries a game behind a big, fat offensive line worked in the Big ten because that conference is plagued by slow, non-agile defenses that did not cause the "big uglies" any trouble. SEC defenses, while still being big, have that agility and speed that is (has been) a nightmare for Bielema, because he usually doesn't put much value in quarterbacks. They are a distant second in his offensive system, which means whoever is behind center will always be mediocre and unpracticed. That will prove troublesome, for it means that once Bielema has seen enough of his running game getting gobbled up, he'll have to resort to a passing game lead by a quarterback who is inexperienced except with handoffs; the result will be an unmitigated shite show.
Bielema's system only works in a conference where his big fat offensive line doesn't have to deal with agile, defensive athletes. This means that once Hogland has enough of the shitshow, he'll bolt back to the Big ten or the Acc.
Illinois will be looking for a new coach soon, so my money is on Bielema heading there, or the Pitt Panthers.
Bielema's system only works in a conference where his big fat offensive line doesn't have to deal with agile, defensive athletes. This means that once Hogland has enough of the shitshow, he'll bolt back to the Big ten or the Acc.
Illinois will be looking for a new coach soon, so my money is on Bielema heading there, or the Pitt Panthers.
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Posted on 7/29/14 at 4:07 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
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What if Bielema's "system" continues to be a disaster in the SEC?
quote:Seems like you answered your own question.
once Hogland has enough of the shitshow, he'll bolt back to the Big ten or the Acc.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 4:12 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
He's a good coach, but the SEC is just so loaded. Particularly the West. He'll be there til the end of 2015, so Arkansas will be mediocre at best until at least 2020. They should've kept Petrino. Winning makes pretty much anything forgivable.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 5:08 am to PeaRidgeWatash
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Winning makes pretty much anything forgivable
That's a sad state of affairs...literally
Posted on 7/29/14 at 6:04 am to PeaRidgeWatash
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They should've kept Petrino.
The only choice was to get rid of him. I don't fault Arkansas.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 6:04 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
The problem with Bielema is he can be a rather good coach and a complete failure in his current job. For a solid/pretty good coach in a solid/pretty good program, the ceiling right now in the SEC West is 5th out of 7. (4th if A&M can't replace JFF, but don't be too quick to assume that).
I think his approach can have some level of success, but that approach will not beat LSU or Bama, Will Arkansas accept another year of struggling, and then 7 to 8 win seasons? I doubt it.
I think his approach can have some level of success, but that approach will not beat LSU or Bama, Will Arkansas accept another year of struggling, and then 7 to 8 win seasons? I doubt it.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 6:17 am to Crimson Legend
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LSU or Bama
I see what you did there.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 6:25 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
Ron Dayne =/= Monte Ball
(Dayne was Alvarez anyway??)
His "system" isn't a fail. His cupboard was left pretty bare by Petrino who got lazy with recruiting after his big fat new contract. Especially bare for his "system", which is nothing more than grown man football.
Note to Self: IF he does win the SEC-W, or more, to make sure and post for the next 10 years that he won with Petrino's players despite what I said above.
(Dayne was Alvarez anyway??)
His "system" isn't a fail. His cupboard was left pretty bare by Petrino who got lazy with recruiting after his big fat new contract. Especially bare for his "system", which is nothing more than grown man football.
Note to Self: IF he does win the SEC-W, or more, to make sure and post for the next 10 years that he won with Petrino's players despite what I said above.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 6:25 am to weagle99
Unless he walks away, his buyout is fairly large, so he will get 4 to 5 years to try to get it done. Being in the SEC and the West particularly, makes it a difficult task.
Some, not me, wish the Hogs had stayed in the Texas league, but I do believe they would have stayed in the top tier in that conference.
Some, not me, wish the Hogs had stayed in the Texas league, but I do believe they would have stayed in the top tier in that conference.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 6:30 am to RazorHawk
I honestly think he has potential to lead arkansas in the right direction, but it's going to be difficult almost impossible for him to steer recruits away from a&m, bama, auburn, lsu, and even Mizzou. Arkansas is a really hard program to sell right now.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 6:30 am to weagle99
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LSU or Bama
I see what you did there.
Actually, while I admit to many subtle jabs at auburn several times a day, that was not one of them. I did not mention Bama and LSU because of success, I mentioned them because of the talent in recruiting both have enjoyed on the defensive side of the ball. auburn's success right now is not as much on that side, and would not have been a good example of a team that would easily shut down the "plow it behind the fat guys" approach (as is evidenced by last year's game between the two.)
Posted on 7/29/14 at 6:33 am to RazorHawk
Should've kept Petrino. That guy was Arkansas' Jesus and yet y'all crucified him for getting some strange. I was scared of Petrino. Now, Bert? Hell no. We'd've kept Petrino, but we care about winning.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 6:33 am to RazorHawk
quote:AR has made HUGE leaps and bounds in facilities, attitude, and perception in the last 8-12 years. I don't think that would have happened if they had stayed in SWC because the $$$ involved with being in the SEC. Donations have jumped since joining in 1992, so it's more than just "SEC money" too (that's the attitude & perception part).
Some, not me, wish the Hogs had stayed in the Texas league, but I do believe they would have stayed in the top tier in that conference.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 6:55 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
I think he's a good coach. I also think Arkansas will make a Bowl game this year.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 6:57 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
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because he usually doesn't put much value in quarterbacks. They are a distant second in his offensive system, which means whoever is behind center will always be mediocre and unpracticed. That will prove troublesome, for it means that once Bielema has seen enough of his running game getting gobbled up, he'll have to resort to a passing game lead by a quarterback who is inexperienced except with handoffs; the result will be an unmitigated shite show.
What about Russell Wilson?
Posted on 7/29/14 at 6:59 am to gumbeaux
Wilson already proved that he was a really good qb when he was at nc state.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 7:03 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
What if any coach doesn't do well? They get canned, hodor.
Dumb thread or dumb attempt at trolling.
Dumb thread or dumb attempt at trolling.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 7:05 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
Your assertion that Bielema's system is a disaster illustrates your total ignorance about football. But, to answer your question if Bielema's "system" doesn't work, he will likely get 4-5 years to prove it doesn't, Arkansas will do like most other schools, hire another coach.
It's no more complicated that that and it's the same thing Michigan would do if Hoke's system doesn't work. Fear not though Bielema and staff is recruiting better than any coach ever has at Arkansas and that bodes well for the Hogs.
I personally like Bielema, his style of football and I'm confident he will have the Razorbacks competitive sooner rather than later. Thanks for your concern about Arkansas Football.
It's no more complicated that that and it's the same thing Michigan would do if Hoke's system doesn't work. Fear not though Bielema and staff is recruiting better than any coach ever has at Arkansas and that bodes well for the Hogs.
I personally like Bielema, his style of football and I'm confident he will have the Razorbacks competitive sooner rather than later. Thanks for your concern about Arkansas Football.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 7:06 am to Choctaw Hog
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Fear not though Bielema and staff is recruiting better than any coach ever has at Arkansas
Can't be true.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 7:07 am to geauxnavybeatbama
If he wins, he stays; if he loses, he goes(probably back to the Big 10.)
Personally, I think he will get us to the 8 wins per yr level a la Houston Nutt. I hope I am wrong.
Personally, I wanted Briles, but I know that none of the SEC teams hunting for a coach that yr were ever seriously in the hunt to land him.
I would also loved to get Coach "I'm a man; I'm 40."
Personally, I think he will get us to the 8 wins per yr level a la Houston Nutt. I hope I am wrong.
Personally, I wanted Briles, but I know that none of the SEC teams hunting for a coach that yr were ever seriously in the hunt to land him.
I would also loved to get Coach "I'm a man; I'm 40."
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