I loved it when Henry says "coach can drop me off in Africa and I'm gonna come back with some players." Sounds like a great recruiter to me from the interview. Judging by the interviews so far this staff has a ton of character and class! I think they will relate to recruits very well.
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So much for this guy as our special teams coach...
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Maybe I am Pollyannish, but I think our new football coaches are refreshing and likeable, and I expect to see improvement in all aspects of the program.
My #1 thus far too! Exceptional job by Aaron! How about landing some 4=star defensive backs.
- "The Good Land", WI
I was not a Bielama fan, particularly due to character concerns.
My goodness did this interview change my opinion for the better.
Co-sign
- Rockford, Illinois
Tri-sign?
Not about our current staff, but Jimmy Lindsey is joining South Carolina staff as DL coach
Pretty quiet in here. Are we waiting on BB to find just the right people to finish off the staff? Is it possible the last couple hires are still coaching NFL games?
no recruiting happening
no new coaches announced
I’m surprised there isn’t a new thread about uniforms or the crappy food at MemStad
no new coaches announced
I’m surprised there isn’t a new thread about uniforms or the crappy food at MemStad
I wouldn't think so for the last couple spots. Thought they would be young guys ready to move up.
Coming soon
Sounds like we need another poll.
I kind of thought they would be young guys from the college ranks as well. I will be relieved when they are finally announced.
- Gurnee
Friday Night during a pandemic are a little different!
Aaron Henry talking about Bielema in his grandma's living room telling her that he was going to take care of Aaron whether he made it to the NFL or not, then Aaron being able to go to recruits now, years later, tell that story and show that Bielema meant it is such a strong authentic recruiting pitch. Loved his story about starting off as a landscaper in Arkansas waiting for a college football coaching spot to open up. You go from being an NFL player, to a landscaper, I mean that had to be humbling. Then I didn't know that he was an ordained preacher as well, and was planning on being the team chaplain for NC State. This guy is the read deal. I feel like this staff really gets college football. You couldn't ask for better young up and coming coaches than Henry, Miller, and Walters IMO. We got some quality quality people here.
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Did anyone happen to listen to BB on with Jim Mattson on 101.1 this AM? I did not. I tried to see if you could play it online still and never found anything. I was wondering if he said anything about a time frame to finalize his staff. Or any info anyone might have heard. I saw him say they discussed giving help to Kendrick Green on interviews and workouts. But that was the only thing I saw tweeted.
Was told the announcements should be coming later today or tomorrow. Everything will be done and finalized this morning. Coach hires completed as kids come back to campus and meet the staff
Well if the current pattern holds up. One today one tomorrow. They seems to like to spread each announcement to it's own day. Since they already said two player announcements coming. Maybe Monday and Tuesday instead.
I think both today unless they are not finalized. Players return today/tomorrow. He wants the staff set.
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This was a great interview with Bielema. He’s by far the most personable coaching personality we’ve had since Bill Self
- Naperville
I'm guessing Bellamy is one of them. I participated in an Alumni Q & A with BB on Wednesday evening and he mentioned that there are a "couple" of guys returning from the previous staff. He could have been referring to analysts and graduate assistants as well, but I was under the impression that he was referring to a position coach.