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Bert's lobbying for 10 second rule "played to perfection"
Posted on 2/13/14 at 1:16 pm
Posted on 2/13/14 at 1:16 pm
So sayeth Zach Barnett.
Thought it was an interesting read...
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Thought it was an interesting read...
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House of Cards is one of my favorite shows. I think it's amazing television.
For those of you who haven't seen it (and considering it airs exclusively on Netflix, that's the vast majority of you) here's House of Cards in a nutshell: Kevin Spacey plays Frank Underwood, a Congressman from South Carolina that ruthlessly outworks and outmaneuvers his rivals in an effort to arrange Washington's political chessboard in an effort to serve his most important constituent: himself. Underwood is a master at playing people right in front of their faces without them even suspecting they've been played.
With season two of House of Cards debuting tomorrow, I've been thinking about Underwood a lot lately. It turns out Underwood has a college football counterpart, and his name is Bret Bielema.
The Arkansas head coach is all-in against the tempo offenses that have engulfed the sport in the past two years. Wednesday's proposed rule change has been dubbed by some as the Saban-Bielema Rule, but Bielema has beaten the drum harder than anyone.
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The rule is still a ways away from formal adoption, but this was Bielema's Frank Underwood moment. In a world that was bending away from his worldview, Bielema campaigned and lobbied to bend it back. For the coach of a 3-9 team, this was the only move he had to play. And, so far, he's played it to perfection.
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This post was edited on 2/13/14 at 2:13 pm
Posted on 2/13/14 at 1:21 pm to BrerTiger
Bielema is a frickin' genius. Who knew?
Arkansas fans, that's who. They never doubted.
Arkansas fans, that's who. They never doubted.
Posted on 2/13/14 at 1:22 pm to BrerTiger
Everything is going according to plan
Posted on 2/13/14 at 1:25 pm to BrerTiger
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It turns out Underwood has a college football counterpart, and his name is Bret Bielema
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The Arkansas head coach is all-in against the tempo offenses that have engulfed the sport in the past two years.
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The rule is still a ways away from formal adoption, but this was Bielema's Frank Underwood moment.
Who knew that publicly bitching about something you don't like puts you up as genius strategist.
Posted on 2/13/14 at 1:25 pm to BrerTiger
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Saban-Bielema Rule
Sorry the viewpoint of the rest of your coaches doesn't matter in the CFB world.
Posted on 2/13/14 at 1:27 pm to joeyb147
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Who knew that publicly bitching about something you don't like puts you up as genius strategist.
He stopped with the bitching and got to work!
Bret is working it man! Have you seen his wife, One smooth talking, Getn to work individual right there!
Posted on 2/13/14 at 1:29 pm to BrerTiger
If Frank loses his job in season 2 of House of Cards, I'll buy the Bert analogy.
Posted on 2/13/14 at 1:31 pm to Pettifogger
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If Frank loses his job in season 2 of House of Cards, I'll buy the Bert analogy.
Purchase high, sell low...
Posted on 2/13/14 at 1:31 pm to Razorback Reverend
not going to cry about it...
he will regret it when hes down by 2 and theres 3 seconds left on the clock and he needs to spike the ball but cant 'cause he must wait 10+ seconds before he can snap the ball...
i would if it was the chance to win his first SEC game
he will regret it when hes down by 2 and theres 3 seconds left on the clock and he needs to spike the ball but cant 'cause he must wait 10+ seconds before he can snap the ball...
i would if it was the chance to win his first SEC game
Posted on 2/13/14 at 1:34 pm to Pettifogger
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If Frank loses his job in season 2 of House of Cards, I'll buy the Bert analogy.
Hey, in the very first episode Frank eats a full rack of ribs at 7:30 AM.
Bielema all the way.
I think they're on to something here.
Posted on 2/13/14 at 1:34 pm to All4Qtrs
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he will regret it when hes down by 2 and theres 3 seconds left on the clock and he needs to spike the ball but cant 'cause he must wait 10+ seconds before he can snap the ball...
The rule doesn't apply during the final two minutes of the half.
Posted on 2/13/14 at 1:36 pm to All4Qtrs
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he will regret it when hes down by 2 and theres 3 seconds left on the clock and he needs to spike the ball but cant 'cause he must wait 10+ seconds before he can snap the ball...
My god have you idiots even read the rule?
Posted on 2/13/14 at 1:36 pm to All4Qtrs
The rule is not in play during the last two minutes of each half. Bret has already thought this through. Might as well go ahead and fire Malzhan now.
Posted on 2/13/14 at 1:37 pm to GoldenDawg
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Bielema is a frickin' genius
Posted on 2/13/14 at 1:39 pm to The_Joker
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My god have you idiots even read the rule?
lol dont appreciate the name calling...
but no.. i actually really do not care!
see im not going to research in to something that might not happen and get all upset
i was just attempting to make a funny
guess i failed, SORRY!
Posted on 2/13/14 at 1:46 pm to Gladius Veritas
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Gladius Veritas
shouldve had a V8?
Posted on 2/13/14 at 2:04 pm to DaleDenton
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Sorry the viewpoint of the rest of your coaches doesn't matter in the CFB world.
Like Congress, Bielema isn't bringing home the bacon (wins) but his bank account is getting pretty fat and he's got the trophy wife.
I'll give Bert credit if this rule change wins approval for championing something totally meaningless that gives him the ability to claim victory and look important. The Congress analogy is spot on IMHO.
I enjoy the Amazon show "Alpha House". Bert could easily play a Yankee version of John Goodman's character.
Posted on 2/13/14 at 2:10 pm to BrerTiger
Are Rule Changes gonna replace Schedule threads this offseason?
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