Barry Alvarez @ LR TD Club Today

[HawgWild]

Boy, this is going to be interesting. Anyone want to venture what he has to say about CBB?

[twistitup]

CBB should be there to thank him - if it wasn't for Barry, CBB would not be a rich head coach at an SEC school

[zebradynasty]

Irony is a BEAST!

[Boss Hog in the Arkansas]

This is gonna be GOOD 

[gchamblee]

Boy, this is going to be interesting. Anyone want to venture what he has to say about CBB?

They are good friends and both have a lot of respect for each other. I doubt this is going to end the way you hope it will.

[hoglady]

Alvarez will show nothing but support for Bielema.
If he even addresses the issue.
Coaching is pretty much a club - it's really rare for one coach to criticize another. (with the exception of Meyer).
Would certainly not be a good look for Alvarez who hired Bielema at Wisky.

[HawgWild]

They are good friends and both have a lot of respect for each other. I doubt this is going to end the way you hope it will.

And how do you think I hope it will end?

[Lanny]

Leaving shortly, I'll give a report later today

[Pig Worshipper]

They are good friends and both have a lot of respect for each other. I doubt this is going to end the way you hope it will.

I don't think Alvarez has spoken with Bielema since he left Wisconsin and refuses to do so, from what I understand. Whatever it once was, it is no longer a "friendship". I don't expect Alvarez to dance on Bielema's football grave today, though. I expect him to take the high road.

[Redhogs]

Leaving shortly, I'll give a report later today

Why don't you recommend he give Bret a ride back to WI. when he leaves.

[HognotinMemphis]

And how do you think I hope it will end?

He does not know. But this is how a-holes comment.

[gchamblee]

I don't think Alvarez has spoken with Bielema since he left Wisconsin and refuses to do so, from what I understand. Whatever it once was, it is no longer a "friendship". I don't expect Alvarez to dance on Bielema's football grave today, though. I expect him to take the high road.

They patched things up a while back. There were articles about this.

http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/19359188/how-barry-alvarez-bret-bielema-became-best-friends-again

[Redhogs]

I don't think Alvarez has spoken with Bielema since he left Wisconsin and refuses to do so, from what I understand. Whatever it once was, it is no longer a "friendship". I don't expect Alvarez to dance on Bielema's football grave today, though. I expect him to take the high road.

Yes he has, they kissed and made up. Read an article about that not long ago.

[#1Fan]

I don't think Alvarez has spoken with Bielema since he left Wisconsin and refuses to do so, from what I understand. Whatever it once was, it is no longer a "friendship". I don't expect Alvarez to dance on Bielema's football grave today, though. I expect him to take the high road.

You're wrong about that.  Alvarez was even on Bo's show recently with good things to say about CBB.

[Atlhogfan1]

I don't think Alvarez has spoken with Bielema since he left Wisconsin and refuses to do so, from what I understand. Whatever it once was, it is no longer a "friendship". I don't expect Alvarez to dance on Bielema's football grave today, though. I expect him to take the high road.

Not true.  They are good again. 

[jkstock04]

I'm betting its nothing but sunshine, spin, more time, and fans' fault.

[hogcard1964]

They're good friends.  He's going to throw support in his corner.  He doesn't want him unemployed.

...and that's what he would be.  Nobody is hiring Bielema after he's fired.

[Polecat]

I know this schedule was set up long ago, but the timing is interesting. Curious as to what is said

[gchamblee]

They're good friends.  He's going to throw support in his corner.  He doesn't want him unemployed.

...and that's what he would be.  Nobody is hiring Bielema after he's fired.

You still standing by your claim that TCU is a bad football team?

[hogcard1964]

I'm betting its nothing but sunshine, spin, more time, and fans' fault.

no doubt

[PorkRinds]

Anyone that thinks they'd get Alvarez to come to the LRTD and bash the coach is in a dream world.

[hogcard1964]

You still standing by your claim that TCU is a bad football team?

I think I said they weren't "that good". 

...what do you think that has to do with us losing to them at home, losing to Texas A & M (who is actually a bad football team) and Bielema being an awful coach?

[hogcard1964]

I know this schedule was set up long ago, but the timing is interesting. Curious as to what is said

Someone should ask Barry how he likes this new batch of Whisky cheerleaders.

[gchamblee]

I think I said they weren't "that good". 

...what do you think that has to do with us losing to them at home, losing to Texas A & M (who is actually a bad football team) and Bielema being an awful coach?

You said they are a bad football team. I was simply pointing out that you are rarely right about anything you say, which was relevant to your post.

[Sapperhog]

They are good friends and both have a lot of respect for each other. I doubt this is going to end the way you hope it will.

This.

But HV will hope for some negative spin from Coach Alvarez.

[Mo_Better_Hogs]

The first thing I thought----Barry Alvarez at the LR TD Club Today???

Can't wait to hear about it, Lanny.

[gchamblee]

This.

But HV will hope for some negative spin from Coach Alvarez.

They won't get it. BA is a class act.

[hogcard1964]

You said they are a bad football team. I was simply pointing out that you are rarely right about anything you say, which was relevant to your post.

...which still indicates I'm correct about the other two points.  A & M and Bielema are both "bad".   

[razCzar]

Live in 10 minutes...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNF4ioAuOVg

[HeathWimp]

I'm betting its nothing but sunshine, spin, more time, and fans' fault.

This. ^

[hogcard1964]

Live in 10 minutes...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNF4ioAuOVg

You'd have to take an acidic bath after being in close quarters with Alvarez.

[twistitup]

You still standing by your claim that TCU is a bad football team?

You still stand by your claim that Chaney is a bad OC?

[LRHawg]

Alvarez will show nothing but support for Bielema.
If he even addresses the issue.
Coaching is pretty much a club - it's really rare for one coach to criticize another. (with the exception of Meyer).
Would certainly not be a good look for Alvarez who hired Bielema at Wisky.

Exactly. I don't know why anyone would expect anything but coach speak and short answers on any questions directed towards him regarding CBB.

He probably feels vindicated considering the flack he got from Hog fans when CBB left.

[kaki]

He does not know. But this is how a-holes comment.

And how do you describe your comment?

[Hoggish1]

I don't think Alvarez has spoken with Bielema since he left Wisconsin and refuses to do so, from what I understand. Whatever it once was, it is no longer a "friendship". I don't expect Alvarez to dance on Bielema's football grave today, though. I expect him to take the high road.

I've read that CBB and Alvarez have met and things are good between them—they are back to being good friends.  Maybe you want your scenario to be right, but it isn't

[sickboy]

You still stand by your claim that Chaney is a bad OC?

Uhhhh. I'll stand by that. Chaney is an average OC, at best.

[The Great Hambino]

They're good friends.  He's going to throw support in his corner.  He doesn't want him unemployed.

...and that's what he would be.  Nobody is hiring Bielema after he's fired.

Except maybe ESPN to do those coaches round tables during the games. The media still loves his personality, and they can overlook how hideous he has become physically, for good and funny commentary during games.

[Inhogswetrust]

I don't think Alvarez has spoken with Bielema since he left Wisconsin and refuses to do so, from what I understand. Whatever it once was, it is no longer a "friendship". I don't expect Alvarez to dance on Bielema's football grave today, though. I expect him to take the high road.

Wrong. They patched things up.

[gchamblee]

Except maybe ESPN to do those coaches round tables during the games. The media still loves his personality, and they can overlook how hideous he has become physically, for good and funny commentary during games.

This kind of comment is just low class petty crap. His personal appearance has nothing to do with anything. There is no reason to turn criticism of his professional abilities into a personal attack unless you lack the maturity to be part of the discussion.

[The Great Hambino]

This kind of comment is just low class petty crap. His personal appearance has nothing to do with anything. There is no reason to turn criticism of his professional abilities into a personal attack unless you lack the maturity to be part of the discussion.

It absolutely has everything to do with being an espn talking head. For a long time, they absolutely refused to hire bald people.

[hangupandlisten]

I think Bazzell asked every question but 2 during the Q&A session. He had a microphone he was using from his seat. The 2 other questions were from likely plants at the high dollar 50 yard line table.

[hoglady]

I listened to Alvarez on the Buzz prior to the Touchdown Club.

Justin asked him if he thought Bielema would turn it around here.
Alvarez said he doesn't pay much attention to Arkansas, but Bielema did a good job at Wisconsin.
Asked him how he viewed these huge buy outs for coaches - said you should never give a coach a buy out amount that's not financially feasible for you to make. Said it's bad, bad business to do anything else, you can't get yourself stuck in a situation that isn't working out.

[hawgon]

I listened to Alvarez on the Buzz prior to the Touchdown Club.

Justin asked him if he thought Bielema would turn it around here.
Alvarez said he doesn't pay much attention to Arkansas, but Bielema did a good job at Wisconsin.
Asked him how he viewed these huge buy outs for coaches - said you should never give a coach a buy out amount that's not financially feasible for you to make. Said it's bad, bad business to do anything else, you can't get yourself stuck in a situation that isn't working out.

Wait, doesn't Alvarez realize that he doesn't have the business and administration background to make judgments on things like buyouts?

[GoHogs1091]

I presume the TD Club wanted to hear the thoughts from the person who was primarily responsible for Bielema's perceived success at Wisconsin.

The TD Club couldn't get any success based information from Bielema a few days ago when he spoke at the Club since Bielema is not producing on the field success at the UofA.

[Sivad]

Anyone that thinks they'd get Alvarez to come to the LRTD and bash the coach is in a dream world.

But yet they still hope.

[Lanny]

I listened to Alvarez on the Buzz prior to the Touchdown Club.

Justin asked him if he thought Bielema would turn it around here.
Alvarez said he doesn't pay much attention to Arkansas, but Bielema did a good job at Wisconsin.
Asked him how he viewed these huge buy outs for coaches - said you should never give a coach a buy out amount that's not financially feasible for you to make. Said it's bad, bad business to do anything else, you can't get yourself stuck in a situation that isn't working out.

this

[Pork Ranger]

this

He was also asked about his relationship with Bret and said they are still friends but not like before. Said he was pretty upset initially because B blindsided him coming here but that life is too short to stay mad. They were actually supposed to have dinner together the night he accepted the UA job...

[Boarcephus]

Nothing.  Silence is deafening.

You chimed in less than a minute after he posted this

[hoglady]

http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/sep/26/alvarez-restrained-in-support-of-bielem-1/

Wally has a pretty good article on Alvarez.
Talked about how recruiting to Arkansas is different than Wisconsin / the need for speed in the SEC.
Also said when Bielema was at Wisconsin they would meet 3 to 4 times a week to discuss the football team.

[hawgon]

So basically, it sounds like Alvarez said what a lot of us "dummies" have been saying for a long time.

- we don't recruit enough speed and speed is the most important thing in the SEC

- it is best to have one coach in charge of special teams

- Bielema was pretty closely supervised and scrutinized at Wisconsin

And so on and so forth.