Bielema - ****** Bag or Major ****** Bag?

I love what he said to the clown coach.

And there are few here that if KF left would not want Bielma for Iowa's coach. The guy is one heck of a recruiter, develops exciting teams, and is not afraid to take chances to win.

He understands that he has a team that can potentially play for the National Championship and is going to do anything and everything he possibly can to reach that game. Kf and staff on the other hand, played everything close to the vest last year rather than burying teams when they had a chance and we ended up losing games we should not have. Wisconsin will not lose games like that under Bielma. If he has a chance to bury a team he will and does.

Perhaps this year will be different for our staff and team? Perhaps with the offense we have, the Iowa coaches will pour on the gas if they have a team down instead of going conservative and playing not to lose.
 
HawkeyeMHA said:
I can't remember where I heard it, but after his final game against the clowns he goes to mid-field and shakes the ISU coaches hand and says "great kicking your *** the last four years!". Can you believe that? As a player he says this to the coach.
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Actually he said "you have been a real ***** its been a pleasure kicking your *** the past 4 years.
 
3GHawk said:
I would be willing to guess the majority of those who would like to have Bielema as our coach are under the age of 30.If you want to look at records I would suggest comparing conference records so you are comparing apples to apples. I know our non conference schedule takes a lot of heat but at least our program is not being featured in the WSJ for its incredibly weak non conference schedule.
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Biels has a bten record of 27-13 over the last five years. That has to be the second best conference record during that time, maybe first depending on how many wins teh sweater has to vacate. That record is almost certain to get better by the end of this year.

BTW the best ever 5 year stretch for KF was also 27-13, but he went 4-4 the next year so I'm guessing he's gonna beg looking up at Biels by the end of the season.
 
DuffMan said:
Biels has a bten record of 27-13 over the last five years. That has to be the second best conference record during that time, maybe first depending on how many wins teh sweater has to vacate. That record is almost certain to get better by the end of this year.

BTW the best ever 5 year stretch for KF was also 27-13, but he went 4-4 the next year so I'm guessing he's gonna beg looking up at Biels by the end of the season.
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Yup. Bielema wins games. Don't think anyone would argue that. Nick Saban also wins games. Guess what else they have in common? (hint: It's in the title of the thread)
 
College football is not a nice man's game. Teams in the hunt for a national title blow teams out. The computer likes that. The out of conference opponents that come to camp Randall are pulling in million dollar checks to make the trip and funding a good portion of their athletic budget. I doubt they care too much if Bielema and company run out the score.
I used to agree with the OP here, but after having the opportunity to observe a few Badger practices, I think he is a great, Old school coach and the demeanor his teams carry on the field reflects that.
 
He will get his. If he and Badger fans expect to have a team capable of blowing out teams by 50 every year they will be sorely mistaken.
 
HawkeyeMHA said:
I can't remember where I heard it, but after his final game against the clowns he goes to mid-field and shakes the ISU coaches hand and says "great kicking your *** the last four years!". Can you believe that? As a player he says this to the coach.
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Wait, how is this not awesome?
 
DesMoinesHawki said:
I don't have any problem with Bielema. He has done a nice job. I actually thought he would have a hard time keeping Wisky at a competitive level once Alvarez left. He not only did that but has made them even better. Not sure why but there have been a lot of posts about Bielema this year ... Maybe it is jealousy? He has a great team with a very good quarterback. Their schedule has not been too tough but they are doing what they are supposed to do -- winning and winning in a convincing fashion. Wisky is the team to beat this year in the Big 10... One poster said he is bothered because Bielema does not credit Hayden or Iowa, etc. Why would that regularly come up in his interviews. He is the Wisconsin coach now. He is not coaching at Iowa so why would he focus on the Hawks or who gave him a break, etc? Some may think he runs up the score but hey, that is part of the game. It is up to the other team to make the stop. And you can't ask your players to stop playing hard ...
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Good post and I also have no problem with BB. He is young and energetic and does not coach to please others.
 
You can win with class...that's what great coaches do. Up 3-4 touchdowns and trying to score with less than a minute left is classless. You've proven your point...IMO you show respect to the team you just beat. I don't believe style points get you to the National Championship, beyond a dominating performance.

There is no jealousy to Wisconsin or Bielema, Iowa has played them tough and to be honest outplayed them in 3 of the last 4 games. I just like the way our coach handles the game when the outcome has been determined. If he leaves them in longer, it's to get the work...not run up the score.
 
HawkeyeMHA said:
I can't remember where I heard it, but after his final game against the clowns he goes to mid-field and shakes the ISU coaches hand and says "great kicking your *** the last four years!". Can you believe that? As a player he says this to the coach.
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Yeah, but he was wearing the right colors then, so it was awesome.
 
WinOneThisCentury said:
You can win with class...that's what great coaches do. Up 3-4 touchdowns and trying to score with less than a minute left is classless. You've proven your point...IMO you show respect to the team you just beat. I don't believe style points get you to the National Championship, beyond a dominating performance.

There is no jealousy to Wisconsin or Bielema, Iowa has played them tough and to be honest outplayed them in 3 of the last 4 games. I just like the way our coach handles the game when the outcome has been determined. If he leaves them in longer, it's to get the work...not run up the score.
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I like the way Wisconsin's coach win's more games than our coach.
 
I'm glad Kirk Ferentz is our coach and he deserves to be the coach for as long as he wants. With that being said, If and when he finally decides to hang it up, I would 100% support us going after Bielema.
 
Originally Posted by HawkeyeMHA
I can't remember where I heard it, but after his final game against the clowns he goes to mid-field and shakes the ISU coaches hand and says "great kicking your *** the last four years!". Can you believe that? As a player he says this to the coach.
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hawkfan340 said:
Yeah, but he was wearing the right colors then, so it was awesome.
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No, it wasn't 'awesome'. Sad that so many people think sportsmanship is for sissies.
 
Billso said:
No, it wasn't 'awesome'. Sad that so many people think sportsmanship is for sissies.
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My comment was supposed to be a little tongue in cheek.

I agree with you on this point. Actually saying that to an opposing coach is over the line.

However, I have no problem with the supposed "running up the score". I'd want my team to compete as hard as they can all the time. It will improve the 2nd teamers faster and keep the full-throttle mentality in tact.

Wisconsin has played lots of 2nd teamers the past few years and has altered their game strategy to pound the rock when way ahead. The problem is that the opposition hasn't stopped the 2nd teamers running attack. That's just too bad for them, I say.

You always try to dominate and if the other team lets you, that's their problem. Afterwards you treat them with respect, but if their feelings are hurt, they should learn to do something about it or stop playing the game.
 
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DuffMan said:
Biels has a bten record of 27-13 over the last five years. That has to be the second best conference record during that time, maybe first depending on how many wins teh sweater has to vacate. That record is almost certain to get better by the end of this year.

BTW the best ever 5 year stretch for KF was also 27-13, but he went 4-4 the next year so I'm guessing he's gonna beg looking up at Biels by the end of the season.
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Bielema has had a good deal of success. I'm not arguing that. Seeing how each has experienced nearly the same level of success I'll take Kirk and everything that comes with him and you can do the same with Bret.

Bret has it rolling up in WI but we'll see if he can't get the program back to top 10 level once they fall off a bit.
 
Billso said:
No, it wasn't 'awesome'. Sad that so many people think sportsmanship is for sissies.
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Why does it matter? College football is entertainment and comments like that are funny. It's not like it hurt anyone in the long run. I'm sure the Iowa State coach was secure enough in himself to handle it. And who knows, if he said that it easily could have been lighthearted and that coach may have found it funny. It's not like the media has never taken a quote out of context, especially one that they didn't hear first hand (I'm assuming that's where the quote came from.)
 
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