"But I didn't come here to play Alabama. I came here to beat Alabama."

[007 License To Squeal]

After 5 years, Is he any closer to doing what he said? 

[(notOM)Rebel123]

He got close once.....about it.

[ricepig]

He got close once.....about it.

Pretty much the norm against Saban......

[Tejano Jawg]

He got close once.....about it.

There are times you're NOT going to be close—especially vs Bama—so when you are, you need to take advantage of it. Like 2014, we may never see a better defensive performance against them.

[Inhogswetrust]

Pretty much the norm against Saban......

For most college coaches.

[(notOM)Rebel123]

There are times you're NOT going to be close—especially vs Bama—so when you are, you need to take advantage of it. Like 2014, we may never see a better defensive performance against them.

Yep

[EastArkHog 47]

Had we beat A&M and SC, this loss wouldn't seem so bad but when you pile bad on bad on bad its really bad and that's exactly where this program is.

[rhames]

I am not going to measure a coaches success on wins against bama while Saban is there



Now Texas AM, Toledo, South Carolina, Missouri, Mississipl State, Auburn, lsu


Yeah that where Bret is lacking.

[Großer Kriegschwein]

We stayed on that defensive high-water mark from Alabama thru Ole Miss. that was the pinnacle of Robb Smith's tenure.

We seemed to bring more pressure in those three game (Alabama, LSU, and Ole Miss) than any other time in the B.B. era.

[buldozer]

After 5 years, Is he any closer to doing what he said? 

This question is not even a serious question

[Vantage 8 dude]

After 5 years, Is he any closer to doing what he said? 

After five years: easy to say but has proven impossible to do. Sad truth and fact.

[aloha_kid]

After 5 years, Is he any closer to doing what he said? 

Was Bobby?  Nope.

[JaketheSnake]

Was Bobby?  Nope.

Yep, we haven't beaten Bama since 2006, which took 2 OTs.  2004 was last time we beat them in regulation.

[WorfHog]

There are times you're NOT going to be close—especially vs Bama—so when you are, you need to take advantage of it. Like 2014, we may never see a better defensive performance against them.

Yep and a missed field goal kept us out of OT. Special teams have been abysmal under CBB.

[007 License To Squeal]

Was Bobby?  Nope.

It was BBB that made the bold statement......and he isn't progressing toward that goal....

[Sed76]

Could have had them in 2014 but sure enough let it slip through our fingers with the comical fumble going into the end zone and of course a blown extra point. Hopefully this is the last Alabama beat down Bielema will ever have to live through at least on our sidelines.

[Swine-as-wine]

Yep, we haven't beaten Bama since 2006, which took 2 OTs.  2004 was last time we beat them in regulation.

Well gosh almighty! Sounds like this feller wants to bring back the last coach of ours that DID beat Alabama!

[Iwastherein1969]

Was Bobby?  Nope.

What exactly did Petrino promise when he took the Arkansas job ? Will you fill me in on that one ?  And I don't recall ever having been ranked in the top 10, much less top 5 under Bert. So quantify your assertion, please.

[JaketheSnake]

Well gosh almighty! Sounds like this feller wants to bring back the last coach of ours that DID beat Alabama!

No, but we may have more than 2 wins this season with him.

[rude1]

10-25, there's been a lot of losses to other programs besides Bama!!!!!! Losing to Bama is understandable with where they are right now, but there's 20 other losses that Bama didn't account for................

[longpig]

Where has our defensive coordinator been successful as in did not get fired? I don't know his history, just wondering.

Did very well his one season at Auburn with Tuberville (08 and Tommy's last I believe).  Must have done well as Pitt's DC to get that job.

[Dark Helmet Hog]

He's just about to the point he needs a 2-3 year pass.

[Iwastherein1969]

He's just about to the point he needs a 2-3 year pass.

Why do you think Bert played the future of the Razorback program at QB against the meanest, toughest, baddest hombres on defense in college football last night ? It was Bert's way of signalling to Razorback Nation, "look, I have this untapped talent at QB and if you just give me a couple of years I can get the type of players he needs around him to win the SEC and make a run at the National Championship. I just need some more time."  That move was plain as day. Ol' Bert is trying to show us what the future can be like if we just give it another 2, maybe 3 years. Same as Nutt with the exception Bert just didn't come out and blatantly ask for a couple more years. Blah, blah, blah.

[Hoggish1]

There are times you're NOT going to be close—especially vs Bama—so when you are, you need to take advantage of it. Like 2014, we may never see a better defensive performance against them.

The following year was good too, until the end of the game.  I believe we had a 10-7 lead after three quarters.

[aloha_kid]

What exactly did Petrino promise when he took the Arkansas job ? Will you fill me in on that one ?  And I don't recall ever having been ranked in the top 10, much less top 5 under Bert. So quantify your assertion, please.

So you are saying CBB made a promise?  He didn't make a promise, he said he came he to beat Bama not play them.  He didn't say "I'll beat Bama by ______."  Only that it was a goal. 

The reason CBB is here is because CBP couldn't keep his pecker in his pants and left the program high and dry.  CBB didn't roll into as big of a mess as CBB did. 

[Iwastherein1969]

So you are saying CBB made a promise?  He didn't make a promise, he said he came he to beat Bama not play them.  He didn't say "I'll beat Bama by ______."  Only that it was a goal. 

The reason CBB is here is because CBP couldn't keep his pecker in his pants and left the program high and dry.  CBB didn't roll into as big of a mess as CBB did.

Left the program high and dry ? You mean the team that was ranked #8 starting the season under JLS ? That team ?  Okay, gotcha.

[hogcard1964]

After five years: easy to say but has proven impossible to do. Sad truth and fact.

I don't mean to sound desperate, but next year with a new coach, ...at home?

...just saying it could happen.

[Steef]

I doubt very seriously that he WANTS to stay.

I think all you guys that are so worried he might contrive something to get an 'extension'....are fretting over nothing.

imo....He's done.

What he MIGHT actually be doing....is trying to win a little before he goes, to help his job search.

[HardCore]

He might beat their graduation rate.....maybe that will generate $45MM in ticket sales?

[WilsonHog]

I doubt very seriously that he WANTS to stay.

I think all you guys that are so worried he might contrive something to get an 'extension'....are fretting over nothing.

imo....He's done.

What he MIGHT actually be doing....is trying to win a little before he goes, to help his job search.

I agree with this. I think Bielema wants out of Fayetteville as bad as a growing percentage of our fan base want him out.

[Iwastherein1969]

I doubt very seriously that he WANTS to stay.

I think all you guys that are so worried he might contrive something to get an 'extension'....are fretting over nothing.

imo....He's done.

What he MIGHT actually be doing....is trying to win a little before he goes, to help his job search.

Steef...I hope you are right and he does the honorable thing and falls on his sword for say a 5 million dollar buyout....live his life for a couple of years and then gets back into coaching in the NFL as an assistant. I don't wish ill on the man, he's really a good guy, just in way over his head.

[Rzbakfromwaybak]

Wonder what he was talking about beating Alabama at ?? 

[Pig in the Pokey]

Was Bobby?  Nope.

so the hell what? We can do better than mediocre bobby

[jvanhorn]

After 5 years, Is he any closer to doing what he said? 

I heat that Saban came close to resigning after he read that

[jgphillips3]

For all you "Bobby wasn't going to beat Bama" people, he got close in 2010 and while you all love to point out the 2011 results against Bama & LSU, you need to remember one special fact about that year.  Both Bama and LSU had defenses that year (remember their 9-6 game?) that we're not just once a decade good, but I would say once in a generation good.  Bielema only got close to beating Bama with Petrino's players.

[JaketheSnake]

For all you "Bobby wasn't going to beat Bama" people, he got close in 2010 and while you all love to point out the 2011 results against Bama & LSU, you need to remember one special fact about that year.  Both Bama and LSU had defenses that year (remember their 9-6 game?) that we're not just once a decade good, but I would say once in a generation good.  Bielema only got close to beating Bama with Petrino's players.

They also had mediocre offenses in 2011. 

A loss is a loss.  CBP and CBB have not beat Bama.

[Jimbob111]

Why do you think Bert played the future of the Razorback program at QB against the meanest, toughest, baddest hombres on defense in college football last night ? It was Bert's way of signalling to Razorback Nation, "look, I have this untapped talent at QB and if you just give me a couple of years I can get the type of players he needs around him to win the SEC and make a run at the National Championship. I just need some more time."  That move was plain as day. Ol' Bert is trying to show us what the future can be like if we just give it another 2, maybe 3 years. Same as Nutt with the exception Bert just didn't come out and blatantly ask for a couple more years. Blah, blah, blah.

Careful, you'll get lambasted for this statement, regardless of it's universal truth. Some moron poster accused me of being dumb for thinking Bielema doesn't care what the fans think. Only a moron doesn't see Beliema pulling a Nutt this season.

[jkstock04]

Why do you think Bert played the future of the Razorback program at QB against the meanest, toughest, baddest hombres on defense in college football last night ? It was Bert's way of signalling to Razorback Nation, "look, I have this untapped talent at QB and if you just give me a couple of years I can get the type of players he needs around him to win the SEC and make a run at the National Championship. I just need some more time."  That move was plain as day. Ol' Bert is trying to show us what the future can be like if we just give it another 2, maybe 3 years. Same as Nutt with the exception Bert just didn't come out and blatantly ask for a couple more years. Blah, blah, blah.

Allen shoulder is legit hurt, that's why he didn't play.

Had Allen have played against Bama he would've been taken out on a stretcher. What's funny to me is you hear all about the "o line improvement" against Bama. Well...that's not what I saw. I saw a qb who made them look a little bit better mainly because of his size and physicality.

[Next1_04]

Was Bobby?  Nope.

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[DeltaBoy]

After 5 years, Is he any closer to doing what he said? 

ONCE! 2014 we lost by 1 point

[JaketheSnake]

Careful, you'll get lambasted for this statement, regardless of it's universal truth. Some moron poster accused me of being dumb for thinking Bielema doesn't care what the fans think. Only a moron doesn't see Beliema pulling a Nutt this season.

I did.  Anyone in any position of power can't allow themselves to worry about what the bleachers say at any particular time.  If you had ever been a coach or leader, you'd understand that.

And yes, if you think the only reason CK played at Bama was so CBB could show the future QB then you are sadly more ignorant than I originally thought. 

[jimhog]

Bielema won't ever defeat Saban. Popping off isn't good and Saban as well as other sec coaches remember his early proclamations.

[woodhog14]

It amazes me how our fans and other fan bases compare themselves to Bama or get mad at losing to Bama. We aren't the only team losing to Bama. They are beating EVERYBODY EVERY YEAR.

I know I've posted this before, but I don't know how many people saw it. I want Saban to retire because I am tired of them winning every year.

Check out Bama's streaks since Saban joined the Tide.

Bama is now 47 -5 in the SEC over the last 7 seasons.
They currently have a 21 game SEC winning streak.
Those 5 loses they had were by a combined TOTAL of 26 points. This included:
9-6 loss to LSU in 2011 (LSU was #1) 
Kick Six to the Barners in 2013
2015 a 7 point loss to Ole Miss when they turned the ball over 5 times
Bama has a least a 2 game winning streak or more against everyone in the SEC but USCe because they haven't played each other since 2010.

Bama vs. the SEC last 11 years win streak (eleven year record):

vs. Arkansas 11 game win streak (last eleven years 11-0)
vs. Tennessee 10 game win streak (10-0)
vs. State 9 game win streak (9-1)
vs. LSU 6 game win streak (8-3) (Played twice in 2011, once for NC)
vs. Florida 5 game win streak (5-1)
vs. A&M 5 game win streak (5-1)
vs. Kentucky 4 game win streak (4-0)
vs. Georgia 3 game win streak (3-1)
vs. Auburn 3 game win streak (7-3)
vs. Vandy 3 game win streak (3-0)
vs. Missouri 2 game win streak (2-0)
vs. Ole Miss 2 game win streak (9-2)
vs. South Carolina 1 game losing streak (1-1) (Haven't played since 2010)