Bret Bielema will be the coach at Arkansas next year

[ricepig]

LOL. Thx for giving me the first laugh of my day.

Didn't look in the mirror today?

[Melorock089]

You're really going out on a limb here, Lanny.

[MJ2]

CBB needs to do what is right for him.   Wouldn't want him to stay if he didn't want to stay, but I certainly don't think he deserves a raise  yet.   

[ricepig]

He won't be at Nebraska.
@schadjoe: Nebraska has hired not only an excellent coach in Mike Riley, but one of the most approachable, level-headed, likable coaches on the planet

[moses_007]

I would find it very hard to believe CBB would leave the U of A when we are seemingly so close to being in contention for the SEC Championship.

Have you been dreaming?  Although we were better this season, we weren't even close to competing for the SEC championship.

[braxhog]

LOL. Thx for giving me the first laugh of my day.

[opineonswine]

LOL...thanks for giving me my first laugh of the day.

[forrest city joe]

Have you been dreaming?  Although we were better this season, we weren't even close to competing for the SEC championship.

If we can get Braxton Miller here. we will contend for an SEC championship next season.we are a playmaker at QB and WR from being right in the mix.

[pitbull1]

With what was left him that 1st year, and the way he was supported by some of the fans, were lucky he sticks around.  Had I been CBB, I might have told someone where to go.  Be glad he has a good heart and a forgiving soul......... :razorback:

[Hoggie17]

If we can get Braxton Miller here. we will contend for an SEC championship next season.we are a playmaker at QB and WR from being right in the mix.

We win the SEC championship, we will make to final 4. Braxton Miller please to Arkansas.

[toshortrock]

R we starting to have this Houston Nutt think again,Hope not

[Dropkick]

LOL. Thx for giving me the first laugh of my day.

Hows your Tiger basketball team doing?

[Inhogswetrust]

Is that Glade, NM? Is that near good skiing or good horse racing. Gotta figure out what season to visit.

Any season except the middle of summer in the central to southern parts.

[Inhogswetrust]

Jimmy is only one of 3 coaches to ever win both a collegiate national championship(s) and NFL Super Bowl(s).    All three have ties to the You of A (as either players or coaches or both).........

Jimmy, Barry and Pete. Correct?

[DLUXHOG]

Jimmy, Barry and Pete. Correct?

Yep... Jimmy & Barry (players and coaches) in the late 50's-60's and Pete was a Holtz assistant coach in the 70's...

Arkansas is destined for at least, another NC!

[Hawgzinbowlz]

Bret will remain at Arkansas until we are respectably successful. He has committed to guiding us to a win in the SECCG. Barring some unusual circumstances he will remain until he is close to that commitment. Winning the SEC West, and a trip to Atlanta, may be close enough. We are two or three recruiting classes away.
If he leaves prior to success at Arkansas his/our lack of success would follow his career.
He has no reason to leave until he is successful at Arkansas. CBBs leaving so much money on the table when he arrived (to leave more money for assistants) shows, clearly that he's satisfied that his $3.2 million is enough to buy groceries and pay the bills. He's in it for the challenge of proving he can bring an SEC Championship to Fayetteville. He has a big enough ego to make it happen.
He's taken on the challenge of turning us around and, again, barring some unusual occurrence, he will see that challenge through.
Will CBB leave someday? Possibly. Today, no.

" GO HOGS "

[HF#1]

Never made sense that he would leave.  He picked Arkansas, he wants to be here. Would make no sense for him to go back to the Big10 other than it would be easier to win there.

[Inhogswetrust]

Yep... Jimmy & Barry (players and coaches) in the late 50's-60's and Pete was a Holtz assistant coach in the 70's...

Arkansas is destined for at least, another NC!

I originally thought of Joe Gibbs but realized he came here as an assistant long after our NC.

[DLUXHOG]

I originally thought of Joe Gibbs but realized he came here as an assistant long after our NC.

Gibbs didn't win a collegiate NC.... only a Super Bowl...

[Chief Mac]

hogville gold!

[Inhogswetrust]

Gibbs didn't win a collegiate NC.... only a Super Bowl...

That's why I rethought it. I realized he wasn't here when we did it.

[GuvHog]

I've never thought Bret would consider going to Nebraska, that wouldn't make any sense. However if the Iowa Hawkeye Football HC job comes open, things may get interesting here on Monday Morning Quarterback. I'm glad he didn't consider going to Nebraska though.

[Dropkick]

Good point, I think if he goes back to big10 it will be to go home to Iowa. Hopefully by then this will seem like home too.

[hoglady]

My main question is - why is his buy out so low on his end and so high on ours?
I was surprised it's only 2.5 million.
Honest question here - I don't want Beliema to leave, we would be a decade recovering from that. That's why it concerned me his end of the buy out is so low.

[ricepig]

My main question is - why is his buy out so low on his end and so high on ours?
I was surprised it's only 2.5 million.
Honest question here - I don't want Beliema to leave, we would be a decade recovering from that. That's why it concerned me his end of the buy out is so low.

It's what it took to do the deal. He wanted time to right the ship, and a cheap buyout if it wasn't doable.

[Chief Mac]

It's what it took to do the deal. He wanted time to right the ship, and a cheap buyout if it wasn't doable.

How else do you hire a three time Big ten champion coach to a fix a dumpster fire?   Coaches are hired to be fired, Bielema had to cover his six

[hoglady]

How else do you hire a three time Big ten champion coach to a fix a dumpster fire?   Coaches are hired to be fired, Bielema had to cover his six

I understand that - the huge buyout if fired.
I just wish it was huge on his end, too.

[Chief Mac]

I understand that - the huge buyout if fired.
I just wish it was huge on his end, too.

That is the only part of his contract that they need to touch right now. Extend him a year and increase the buyout on his end. Not gonna happen, but it'd be nice

[hogchic2001]

LOL!

[870hogfan]

LOL. Thx for giving me the first laugh of my day.

Who are you again?

[Mulberry Squeezins]

LOL. Thx for giving me the first laugh of my day.

Thx for confirming what I already suspected about your character.  Your word is about as valuable as your insight.

[The_Iceman]

Just found some new material for the next Robert Shields post.

[DoctorSusscrofa]

That is the only part of his contract that they need to touch right now. Extend him a year and increase the buyout on his end. Not gonna happen, but it'd be nice

You're right, no hope of fixing that unless BB wants to. We need him more than he actually needs us. Therefore the contract negotiations favors him. That was why I opined that when an opening is rumored to be offered it would be wise to say no as fast as possible unless he really wants to go. Fans have a right to be a little nervous about somebody raiding us when the buyout is low. If the buyout was high the rumors don't bother us much. But they spread fast and easy if the buyout is low.
Any way, BB chose to stay this time and I'm happy he did. We don't need another change for at least 3-5 years if we can avoid it. Five to eight years of stability will do wonders for the program. I hope he stays at least that long and continues to upgrade the Hogs.

[Pig In The City]

He won't go anywhere for at least two more years.  He wants to bring a championship here so he will do that in the next two or three years.  When he does, too many people are going to come calling.








 

[oldhawg]

Bielema stayed at Wisconsin for seven years.  Why do people think he is already contemplating his next job?  I think that he is looking for a place he likes, and wants to stay there a long time. The University of Arkansas has a lot to offer, and I believe Bielema will be there a long time. 

[Dropkick]

The Florida / McIlwain deal proves a huge buyout is just a false sense of security anyway. If they want to leave they will find a way.

[zane]

Just found some new material for the next Robert Shields post.

It will be a race on Monday!