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How much longer is Bielema at Arkansas?
Posted on 8/11/15 at 1:35 pm
Posted on 8/11/15 at 1:35 pm
He just doesn't seem like the type to spend the majority of his career - much less a decade in Fayetteville. I really liked the hire by Long. It seemed out of the box at the time, but is obviously starting to pay dividends. Bielema is an excellent coach and could win anywhere once his system is implemented. I just think the narrative that he jumped to the SEC because it's proposes the "biggest challenge in all of college football" was a cliché response to leave Wisconsin. It's widely publicized how suffocating Barry Alvarez has been at the AD position since retiring as the head man. Bielema's accomplishments at UW in 7 years are on par with what Barry did in 16, yet he was handcuffed by Alvarez and wanted out. Further proof, Gary Anderson jumped ship after just one year to Oregon State. Anyways, my point here is that no one (especially not a guy with B1G ties) jumps ship from Wisconsin to Arkansas unprovoked. It is absolutely a lateral move
I see Bielema at Arkansas for 2-3 more years maximum. Kirk Ferentz is the most overpaid, overrated coach in America and I think his time at Iowa is coming to an end. I think Bret would most certainly pack up and head back to his alma mater. He's familiar with the landscape, his style of play translates better within the conference, and obviously he's a Big Ten guy - *which further adds to my point that Arkansas is not his "destination job". I wouldn't rule out the NFL either. He's proven he can win at the collegiate level and his demeanor just looks that of an NFL guy.
Arkansas is a decent gig. Big money boosters and great facilities. Jeff Long seems like a good AD and from all accounts Fayetteville is supposedly a very cool town. I just think the only type of coaches who will stay at Arkansas for the long haul are guys with southern ties. Really, do you think Bielema gives a single shite about the state of Arkansas? Doubtful. The two best coaches in the history of your program (Nutt, Broyles) were southerners and were seemingly proud to be advocates for the school. No Yankee coach intends to retire or spend a significant amount of time at a place like Arkansas
I see Bielema at Arkansas for 2-3 more years maximum. Kirk Ferentz is the most overpaid, overrated coach in America and I think his time at Iowa is coming to an end. I think Bret would most certainly pack up and head back to his alma mater. He's familiar with the landscape, his style of play translates better within the conference, and obviously he's a Big Ten guy - *which further adds to my point that Arkansas is not his "destination job". I wouldn't rule out the NFL either. He's proven he can win at the collegiate level and his demeanor just looks that of an NFL guy.
Arkansas is a decent gig. Big money boosters and great facilities. Jeff Long seems like a good AD and from all accounts Fayetteville is supposedly a very cool town. I just think the only type of coaches who will stay at Arkansas for the long haul are guys with southern ties. Really, do you think Bielema gives a single shite about the state of Arkansas? Doubtful. The two best coaches in the history of your program (Nutt, Broyles) were southerners and were seemingly proud to be advocates for the school. No Yankee coach intends to retire or spend a significant amount of time at a place like Arkansas
This post was edited on 8/11/15 at 3:15 pm
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Posted on 8/11/15 at 1:36 pm to Oxford
No more than 3 years. Two options I see:
1) Continues to struggle in conference play and Arkansas fires him to save face. They need to at least act as if they expect more than 2 conference wins a year
2) He performs well and moves on to a better job. Let's face it, Arkansas is a stepping stone for him
1) Continues to struggle in conference play and Arkansas fires him to save face. They need to at least act as if they expect more than 2 conference wins a year
2) He performs well and moves on to a better job. Let's face it, Arkansas is a stepping stone for him
This post was edited on 8/11/15 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 8/11/15 at 1:36 pm to Oxford
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How much longer is Bielema at Arkansas?
Not much longer if he wants to win
Posted on 8/11/15 at 1:36 pm to Oxford
Until they run out of pork
Posted on 8/11/15 at 1:37 pm to Oxford
this should be great.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 1:37 pm to Oxford
Until the Golden Corral in Fayetteville closes.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 1:37 pm to Oxford
TL;WPSMF
Posted on 8/11/15 at 1:37 pm to Oxford
He'll be fired in 3 years.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 1:38 pm to Oxford
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Mike Anderson jumped ship after just one year to Oregon State.
You mean Gary I think?
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I see Bielema at Arkansas for 2-3 more years maximum.
I see him there for 5-10 unless Iowa opens, which I do not see happening.
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The two best coaches in the history of your program (Nutt, Broyles)
You forgot the best one was from Ohio, but most do.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 1:40 pm to Oxford
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How much longer is Bielema at Arkansas?
In a land filled with catfish and okra the dude may never leave
Posted on 8/11/15 at 1:41 pm to Oxford
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Bielema is an excellent coach and could win anywhere once his system is implemented.
2014 narrative: bert sucks
2015 narrative: he's too good, when's bert getting out of arkie?
i can't wait to see what 2016 brings.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 1:43 pm to Oxford
Just biding his time for the Ohio State job when Meyer gets sick or something again
Posted on 8/11/15 at 1:46 pm to Oxford
That's a lot of words to say "I'm scared."
Posted on 8/11/15 at 1:50 pm to Oxford
He turned down Nebraska already. He said he wants to do something that's never been done here before and win the SEC. He may leave for Iowa but I can't see Jen wanting to live in big 10 country that much lol
Posted on 8/11/15 at 1:52 pm to Oxford
There are very few lateral moves from the B10 to the SEC...this isn't one of them
Posted on 8/11/15 at 2:07 pm to Oxford
I'm sure he'd jump at the opportunity to coach at a football school, should the opportunity present itself.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 2:09 pm to Oxford
Posted on 8/11/15 at 2:24 pm to Oxford
Your fear and the rest of the SEC's fear of us keeping Bert is noted
This post was edited on 8/11/15 at 2:25 pm
Posted on 8/11/15 at 2:34 pm to Oxford
For as long as he is hired. The only school in my mind that is even close to an option is Iowa.
He just doesn't seem like an NFL guy to me. He never played in the NFL, and it doesn't seem like his cup of tea.
He has only played/coached at 4 schools. Iowa, Wisconsin, KState, and Arkansas. Assuming the money is the same across the board, I'd imagine Iowa is probably a last stop.
Alma Mater's are always in play. I don't think anyone can deny that fact.
He just doesn't seem like an NFL guy to me. He never played in the NFL, and it doesn't seem like his cup of tea.
He has only played/coached at 4 schools. Iowa, Wisconsin, KState, and Arkansas. Assuming the money is the same across the board, I'd imagine Iowa is probably a last stop.
Alma Mater's are always in play. I don't think anyone can deny that fact.
This post was edited on 8/11/15 at 2:40 pm
Posted on 8/11/15 at 2:35 pm to Oxford
Arkansas is a destination job. As a Stepping Stone I wouldn't expect Ole Miss fans to understand that we're not worried about "when" or "if" our coaches are going to leave.
When it's time it's time.
When it's time it's time.
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