Would Bielema Step Down...

[greenie]

Hard to remember a time when our program was healthier and/or better managed.

[RME]

Curiousity has gotten the best of me (I'm not a twitter guy) -- what did it say?

Bielema posted eulogistic Tweet about Pat Gazzola. Drew Morgan responded about praying for them. Michael EDavis responds to Morgan that it's "too late for prayers." Drew, the class act that he is, responds that he'll pray for EDavis as well.

I'm a 25-year-old guy and I abhor the sense of empowerment that social media gives to some people.

[Wildhog]

Bielema posted eulogistic Tweet about Pat Gazzola. Drew Morgan responded about praying for them. Michael EDavis responds to Morgan that it's "too late for prayers." Drew, the class act that he is, responds that he'll pray for EDavis as well.

I'm a 25-year-old guy and I abhor the sense of empowerment that social media gives to some people.

Wow.   The internet is full of seriously messed up people.

[Danimal]

Bielema posted eulogistic Tweet about Pat Gazzola. Drew Morgan responded about praying for them. Michael EDavis responds to Morgan that it's "too late for prayers." Drew, the class act that he is, responds that he'll pray for EDavis as well.

I'm a 25-year-old guy and I abhor the sense of empowerment that social media gives to some people.

Pat was a close friend of my family for a lot of years. Making an agenda driven statement like that under such circumstances is about as classless as it gets. Doing so says a lot more about himself than it says about any coach -- pathetic...

[Wildhog]

Pat was a close friend of my family for a lot of years. Making an agenda driven statement under such circumstances is about as classless as it gets. Doing so says a lot more about himself than it says about any coach -- pathetic...

Agreed. 

[Michael_E_Davis]

Bielema posted eulogistic Tweet about Pat Gazzola. Drew Morgan responded about praying for them. Michael EDavis responds to Morgan that it's "too late for prayers." Drew, the class act that he is, responds that he'll pray for EDavis as well.

I'm a 25-year-old guy and I abhor the sense of empowerment that social media gives to some people.

I thanked Drew Morgan for the prayer.  However,  nothing has changed yet.  I'm still waiting.  : )

[hawgwash]

It isn't a comment.  It was a question as it was stated.  As I wrote, if you would have bothered to read,  that a person on sports talk brought this possibility up.  I didn't come up with it.  I was just curious other people's opinions on it.

I did read it before I posted.  Thought it sounded like a comment.  Just to make sure, I read it again.  It's a comment.

[Danimal]

I thanked Drew Morgan for the prayer.  However,  nothing has changed yet.  I'm still waiting.  : )

Oh, I've a feeling the day will come.... 

[woodrow hog call]

I thanked Drew Morgan for the prayer.  However,  nothing has changed yet.  I'm still waiting.  : )

I'm curious to know how you can tell "nothing has changed yet" ?

Drew wasn't praying to bring Pat back from the dead, he would be praying for the comfort, peace, and blessings, of the good Lord to visit the family and give them strength to get through this difficult time. How do you know that hasn't happened?

[GolfnHog]

It was sports talk radio that was talking about it.  I was just relaying what they were talking about to get opinions on what they were saying. I don't know how many times I am going to have to say this.  People seem to have reading problems around here.

here's a thought. just because you hear something that ranks at the level of stupid do you really think it's worth relaying  so you and your "question" can get blasted?

[GolfnHog]

I thanked Drew Morgan for the prayer.  However,  nothing has changed yet.  I'm still waiting.  : )

Not necessarily true. You, without doubt, have gained Summer Eve's status among folks that respect people and their contribution to life.

[hoghearted]

lol

[Boarsnest]

Pat was a close friend of my family for a lot of years. Making an agenda driven statement like that under such circumstances is about as classless as it gets. Doing so says a lot more about himself than it says about any coach -- pathetic...

This^^^

[Danimal]

Not necessarily true. You, without doubt, have gained Summer Eve's status among folks that respect people and their contribution to life.

This. And I can't help but laugh at the guy's signature line quote, because his own words and actions prove that he has no idea what it actually means. Comedy gold...

[Hawgphat]

There are Razorback fans of almost every personality type, with widely-varying perspectives and opinions regarding what constitutes success - - and "the right path" toward that success.

It is my unfounded, non provable belief that many - - if indeed not most - - Razorback fans genuinely want to see the Razorbacks AND CBB succeed.  The relative patience level of many Razorback fans- along with their related QUESTIONABLE faith in the commitment level of The Razorback Powers That Be and their OWN inherent, deep-seated fear of forevermore being cast in the shadow of the all-powerful, dominant SEC programs  is the impetus fueling this obsession with Bielema's tenure, IMHO.  However, - - - I have been wrong before.  I might very well be wrong again in regard to this issue. I'm just typing my take on it.

[greenie]

Pat was a close friend of my family for a lot of years. Making an agenda driven statement like that under such circumstances is about as classless as it gets. Doing so says a lot more about himself than it says about any coach -- pathetic...

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What sort of heartless idiot gives that kind of response to someone offering a prayer of comfort...on a Twitter feed likely full of people who knew Pat.  Big time loser with an anti-religion ax to grind, or possibly an ill-timed attempt at humor?  Either way, stupid.

[Pig in the Pokey]

Ban bet? I'll take 9 and over.

that's what i'm talking about. Where you at, Chode Red?

[daprospecta]

You have to remember that CBB is relatively young in coaching years.  He hasn't been great here but he hasn't been bad either.  I doubt he'd want to ride it out for a few million when he could leave here and most would view it as it didn't work. He could still rebound at a P5 still under those conditions.  You stay around just because a buyout and you look worse the next year, you may have to start lower and work your way back up again.

[Iwastherein1969]

People, for some reason resign from jobs making them around 5 million per year all the time. It's a common occurrence. The musings of the original post is far and away the most ignorant and yes, the stupidest question I've seen posed on Hogville in my 9 years on this board.

[Iwastherein1969]

You have to remember that CBB is relatively young in coaching years.  He hasn't been great here but he hasn't been bad either.  I doubt he'd want to ride it out for a few million when he could leave here and most would view it as it didn't work. He could still rebound at a P5 still under those conditions.  You stay around just because a buyout and you look worse the next year, you may have to start lower and work your way back up again.

Petrino built a top shelf program here. Hell even Hootie had his moments at the UA. Bielema would be conceding that he just cannot "cut it" at a school which has facilities that not many schools outside the SEC can even come close to matching. Petrino and yes even Nutt did MUCH MORE with less if CBB would hit the bricks after a losing season. Yes he could get a job, but not one on the level of the one he has now. Not even remotely close. Some schools like Wyoming, FAU, Tulane, etc would hire him, but not an institution which could be considered top 50.

[Michael_E_Davis]

People, for some reason resign from jobs making them around 5 million per year all the time. It's a common occurrence. The musings of the original post is far and away the most ignorant and yes, the stupidest question I've seen posed on Hogville in my 9 years on this board.

Again, we have the reading comprehension problem that seems to be quite rampant today. This was discussed on Sports Talk Radio.  I did not come up with the question.  However,  I guess it was relevant enough to be of subject on the radio show.

[PorkRinds]

Bielema posted eulogistic Tweet about Pat Gazzola. Drew Morgan responded about praying for them. Michael EDavis responds to Morgan that it's "too late for prayers." Drew, the class act that he is, responds that he'll pray for EDavis as well.

I'm a 25-year-old guy and I abhor the sense of empowerment that social media gives to some people.

AYSM? Who does that?

[tophawg19]

Has anyone bothered to look at what returns for the next season We lose very few SR's in the 2 deep . Although we lose Allen, both Storey and Kelly have a lot of time under Enos so it's not like a new Qb. they have an advantage even over Austin who only had a season before becoming a starter . That looks like the season to me that we really make a run at the top

[AirWarren]

I've always thought coach B would step down before he was fired. He comes across as a coach that wants to win and hates losing. Now that the baby is here and maternity care is t an issue, I wouldn't be surprised if he went on to a better program if he indeed continues to struggle.

I hope he wins. I like coach B and what he the stability he has brought to us. He also seems to fit in as an Arkansas boy. I hope this is the year we make some noise. 

[Danimal]

AYSM? Who does that?

Miserable trolls. Ones that use catchy Buddhist quotes for their signature line on Hogville, but then remove it when someone points out what an oxymoron it is given their own actions.

[HoggusMaximus]

[tusksincolorado]

Getting fired pays better than walking away.

For Nuttless it does!

[GoHogs1091]

Why would he voluntarily step down when he knows he will have one more year here?

He probably knows that if he leaves here either voluntarily or non-voluntarily (firing) that his future employment possibilities will be either a Defensive Coordinator position in the Little 8/Ohio State & Michigan Conference, or a Head Coach position in the Sun Belt Conference.

[Inhogswetrust]

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What sort of heartless idiot gives that kind of response to someone offering a prayer of comfort...on a Twitter feed likely full of people who knew Pat.  Big time loser with an anti-religion ax to grind, or possibly an ill-timed attempt at humor?  Either way, stupid.

I'm anti religion but believe it was very classless, stupid and even it it was an attempt at humor those are not the times to try to be funny. 

[NotSoFastMyFriend]

OP = troll trash. Not even a convincing attempt either. Brought his "D" game and showed his "A".

[jkstock04]

Why would he step down? He's got at least one more guaranteed year. That's one more guaranteed year of millions of dollars. That's gotta be nice to know that no matter what happens you are still in line for millions the following year.

I'll say this to the OP though. Jeff Long will NEVER fire Bielema for a lack of winning games...that won't happen. It would have to be a scandal and a bad one at that for him to publicly fire him. If and when it goes down it'll be like the Houston Nutt deal, writing on the wall but we will let you move on with grace.

Personally I think all Bielema has to do in order to stay here (win/loss wise) indefinitely is win 6 games regular season/year. The administration and most fans honestly are happy with the "stability" of the program as it stands.

[bythelake]

Why would he step down? He's got at least one more guaranteed year. That's one more guaranteed year of millions of dollars. That's gotta be nice to know that no matter what happens you are still in line for millions the following year.

I'll say this to the OP though. Jeff Long will NEVER fire Bielema for a lack of winning games...that won't happen. It would have to be a scandal and a bad one at that for him to publicly fire him. If and when it goes down it'll be like the Houston Nutt deal, writing on the wall but we will let you move on with grace.

Personally I think all Bielema has to do in order to stay here (win/loss wise) indefinitely is win 6 games regular season/year. The administration and most fans honestly are happy with the "stability" of the program as it stands.

What a dumb $&!?.

[rlamb]

How do any of you all feel he will ever have a consistent 9-3 record here is beyond me?
1. The last 2 games of the season are full warnings that he doesn't have control of the team.
2. His other coaching lapses against Toledo, A&M a couple of times, the last second loss to
3. LSU his first year here when he went into the sure to lose prevent defense.
4. His rep of being an NFL developer of offensive linemen has failed it appears.
5. His inability to hire top-flight assistant coaches?
6. Tying into point #1 is the fact he doesn't have a "killer" instinct when putting the opp-
    isition away like our own Barry Switzer and Jimmy Johnson?
7. And last but not least, the man just seems flat dumb and stupid when the cameras pan
    in on him during games.  No excitement or anger, just the old "deer in the headlights"
    look!

[Danimal]

Miserable trolls. Ones that use catchy Buddhist quotes for their signature line on Hogville, but then remove it when someone points out what an oxymoron it is given their own actions.

But then puts it back up this morning after seeing my above comment -- LOLOLOL. For what it's worth, from now on I won't even bother to click on a thread started by the OP. You sir, are simply not worthy of my time -- Namaste..

[AirWarren]

x100

What sort of heartless idiot gives that kind of response to someone offering a prayer of comfort...on a Twitter feed likely full of people who knew Pat.  Big time loser with an anti-religion ax to grind, or possibly an ill-timed attempt at humor?  Either way, stupid.

Sad how people attack people for praying for comfort during a tough time in life.


Must be sad to be so void of human emotion.

[jkstock04]

What a dumb $&!?.

This coming from the guy that claims the Petrino years were miserable while the Bielema years have been awesome. That's rich.