I like Lovie a lot, yet we didn't win, which made me unhappy. I don't particularly like Bielema, but if we win, I'll be happy. For good or bad, satisfaction in fandom is a pretty simple equation with one overriding determinant.
I'm become pretty ambivalent about Illinois football over the last decade plus. If Bielema can turn this ship around, then he will have been an excellent hire. If he can't, he will be no different than the preceding three coaches. Given the state of the program, the downside risk is minimal.