Bret Bielema Takes Reins of Illinois Football
JJE
- Bethalto, IL
Slightly surprised, but I'm good with this hire.
ILLINIShox24
Orange Krush '04 & '05
Wow it's BB...
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
I cannot wait for the look on Whitman's face when they ask him if he changed his mind on Leipold watching the MAC Title game (they better ask)
BB the coach has lot of experience but also got to take over a good program and Wisconsin much tougher challenge to build it at Illinois
Awsome!
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Lovie Smith - Took the Bears to the Super Bowl
Brad Underwood - #1 offense in the country
Chris Tamas - Lead assistant for the National Champions
Nancy Fahey - Literally in the Hall of Fame
Bret Bielema - Three time Big Ten Champion
Surface-level credibility is Whitman's M.O.
bdutts
- Houston, Texas
This echoes my feelings as well.
illinipioneer
- Richmond, VA
Took me a bit to come around to him but I am on board with BB, probably about as good as we can do, now lets move on to staff predictions
It’s a great hire, on paper.
When will we start hearing about staff additions? Next couple of days, next weekend?
I don't like it. I don't know why I don't like it though. Perhaps in 4 years I'll be able to justify my feelings.
Hopefully not, though
Hopefully not, though
Apparently it's a $4.2 million a year deal. How much was he making with the Giants? Seems like a lot unless we're prying him away from a high paying gig, or there's a big market for him as far as P5 vacancies (which I don't think is the case).
Dan
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The Prophetstown, Illinois native has 24 years of collegiate coaching experience and three Big Ten titles.
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ILLINIShox24
Orange Krush '04 & '05
Conflicted as I was with the Sox hiring LaRussa. Great resume but from many years ago combined with negative off field stories.
Hopefully BB has matured off the field and is driven to stick it to Wisconsin by building us into B1G West contenders.
Hopefully BB has matured off the field and is driven to stick it to Wisconsin by building us into B1G West contenders.