A slightly backhanded article on Bielema by SI writer, Colin Becht

[Pyotr Tchaikhogsky]

http://www.si.com/college-football/2015/03/17/bret-bielema-arkansas-razorbacks

Of course, there is a key distinction between speaking the truth and speaking his truth. That's the reason the Arkansas head coach became one of the most disliked figures in college football last offseason, even prompting SI.com to write a column chronicling Bielema's "fall from coaching grace."

Really, he was one of the most disliked figures in college football?  That seems like a slight exaggeration.

[Seebs]

Nothing new or interesting in that article. Simply a time killer from a scribe aspiring to become average.

[HawgTide]

Colin Becht? Not a bad little high school writer, he may have a future after prom.

[Hogdomer]

http://www.si.com/college-football/2015/03/17/bret-bielema-arkansas-razorbacks

Really, he was one of the most disliked figures in college football?  That seems like a slight exaggeration.

I would have thought you are right, but I live in Dallas and wear Hog gear a lot.  Most football conversations I have, people tell me we are going to be really good and are a dangerous team but almost everyone throws in the caveat that they really don't like the coach.  Not just A&M and Texas fans, but Bama, Auburn, Baylor, etc. 

Maybe our perception of him as fans is way off the casual observer's?

[PorkRinds]

I would have thought you are right, but I live in Dallas and wear Hog gear a lot.  Most football conversations I have, people tell me we are going to be really good and are a dangerous team but almost everyone throws in the caveat that they really don't like the coach.  Not just A&M and Texas fans, but Bama, Auburn, Baylor, etc. 

Maybe our perception of him as fans is way off the casual observer's?

With success comes haters.  Consider it a badge of honor.

[ricepig]

I would have thought you are right, but I live in Dallas and wear Hog gear a lot.  Most football conversations I have, people tell me we are going to be really good and are a dangerous team but almost everyone throws in the caveat that they really don't like the coach.  Not just A&M and Texas fans, but Bama, Auburn, Baylor, etc. 

Maybe our perception of him as fans is way off the casual observer's?

The vast majority of them only see what the big guy's write or show, they don't catch his PC's, listen to him at Razorback Club meetings, or catch him on local TV.

[sowmonella]

With success comes haters.  Consider it a badge of honor.

How many opposing fans like Saban, Meyers, Miles and Stoops?

[PorkSoda]

With success comes haters.  Consider it a badge of honor.

we won 2 conference games.  I'm not sure we can start claiming that badge of honor just yet.

[PorkRinds]

we won 2 conference games.  I'm not sure we can start claiming that badge of honor just yet.

He's having success.  With that comes haters.  The program is having success.  With that comes haters.  I think we can claim it any time.

[PorkSoda]

He's having success.  With that comes haters.  The program is having success.  With that comes haters.  I think we can claim it any time.

we have fired coaches with better records than him.  not hating, we are on the upswing for sure.  I'm just saying its a little premature to act like we are at the top of the foodchain.

[PorkRinds]

we have fired coaches with better records than him.  not hating, we are on the upswing for sure.  I'm just saying its a little premature to act like we are at the top of the foodchain.

Right, which is why I didn't.  I'm saying that he's achieving some success here.  When blanking out Ole Miss and LSU, and stomping TX he and the team are going to have some haters. 

[twistitup]

Our coach is not liked- neither are many of the good ones. Bielema's not looking for friends- just wins. Coaches are not judged by likability or Saban would be coaching in the Sunbelt.

[PorkSoda]

Right, which is why I didn't.  I'm saying that he's achieving some success here.  When blanking out Ole Miss and LSU, and stomping TX he and the team are going to have some haters. 

while I agree to a point, I don't think, in BB's case, it has as much to do with wins, as it has to do with him being outspoken.  anytime you put your opinion out on a public forum, its going to get criticized by someone.  Lane was the similar at Tennessee, in that he spoke his opinion openly and consequently pissed a lot of people off.

It just seems to be his way, so I've become accustomed to it even though I don't agree with everything he says.  on the plus side, he does a good job of getting people's attention on our program.

[Wildhog]

Meh.  Screw that guy.

[Paul]

He may not be liked but he is respected by fans & supporters of his program and most importantly, his boss. My friends who are fans of other SEC schools respect him & don't wanna play us this year.  The writer of this article sounds like he may be the mouthpiece of someone with an ax to grind.

[lumphog]

I would have thought you are right, but I live in Dallas and wear Hog gear a lot.  Most football conversations I have, people tell me we are going to be really good and are a dangerous team but almost everyone throws in the caveat that they really don't like the coach.  Not just A&M and Texas fans, but Bama, Auburn, Baylor, etc. 

Maybe our perception of him as fans is way off the casual observer's?

Well.........I like him......fork them

[hoghearted]

while I agree to a point, I don't think, in BB's case, it has as much to do with wins, as it has to do with him being outspoken.  anytime you put your opinion out on a public forum, its going to get criticized by someone.  Lane was the similar at Tennessee, in that he spoke his opinion openly and consequently pissed a lot of people off.

It just seems to be his way, so I've become accustomed to it even though I don't agree with everything he says.  on the plus side, he does a good job of getting people's attention on our program.

This seems most plausible.

[code red]

Absolute garbage....he obviously doesn't understand the state of the program after 2012 debacle....7-6 with that schedule and that team was a tremendous job....out defense will be fine...GO HOGS

[Hawgzinbowlz]

CBB : "I've probably enjoyed this two-year run as much as any time in my career just because it's something that you got your hands in," he says. "You're building it."

The opposition will never like our success.
CBB is building the foundation for long term success and his direct manner will be appreciated less and less, by very many others, as we start to enjoy more and more success.
I don't give a rip whether anyone outside Razorback Nations likes CBB or The Hogs.
As long as Coach Bielema continues moving our program in the direction we are headed, doesn't get us into trouble and wins...we have a keeper.
The players/recruits and their parents/guardians seem to really like and respect Coach Bielema, and our Staff. Keep the Jimmy's and the Joe's signing in February.
Looking forward to the season.

" GO HOGS "

[MuskogeeHogFan]

http://www.si.com/college-football/2015/03/17/bret-bielema-arkansas-razorbacks

Really, he was one of the most disliked figures in college football?  That seems like a slight exaggeration.

http://resume.medill.co/colinbecht/

Colin Becht
Education
Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
B.S. in Journalism, Minor in Political Science
3.658 GPA
Graduation in June 2013

Give the kid a break, he is less than 2 years out of school, is still wet behind the ears and comes from a conference that isn't overly fond of Bielema to begin with, and for good reason.

Grain of salt.

[Ex-Trumpet]

Colin Becht's mother obviously was a terrible speller.

[hawg IQ]

http://www.si.com/college-football/2015/03/17/bret-bielema-arkansas-razorbacks

Really, he was one of the most disliked figures in college football?  That seems like a slight exaggeration.

Really !  I would think most other teams fans don't like losing to lowly Arkansas !? example bama wins 14-13 instead of donkey stomping 52-0 two years in row, or instead of losing against likes of ol miss, lsu and kicking their butts instead.
  I can see how "other" folks wouldn't like a coach that coaches a team up instead of just junking out the program.  Of course certain folks would rather write about marquee teams that either cheating in recruiting or harboring a few thugs here and there to support them and help them win.

[Doug]

Surprised that no one has even asked this yet...

Who the hell is Robert Shields Colin Becht?

[ricepig]

Surprised that no one has even asked this yet...

Who the hell is Robert Shields Colin Becht?

http://resume.medill.co/colinbecht/

Colin Becht
Education
Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
B.S. in Journalism, Minor in Political Science
3.658 GPA
Graduation in June 2013

Give the kid a break, he is less than 2 years out of school, is still wet behind the ears and comes from a conference that isn't overly fond of Bielema to begin with, and for good reason.

Grain of salt.

[BallHog1]

we have fired coaches with better records than him.  not hating, we are on the upswing for sure.  I'm just saying its a little premature to act like we are at the top of the foodchain.

You are a bitter, bitter, scared little man. The idea of BB succeeding scares you to death doesn't it?

[Doug]

ricepig, you really missed my point here... I don't give two flips as to who this one bit slappy hack is... the question itself was never asked.

In pennance, your punishment is to go watch third graders attempt to read 1984 for the next 2 hours.

[PorkSoda]

You are a bitter, bitter, scared little man. The idea of BB succeeding scares you to death doesn't it?

My measure of success is at least .500 in conference. 

I think we have a good shot at doing that this year.

last year showed improvement, but if you think 2 conference wins is the bar for success that BB is setting, you are likely mistaken.

[Sourpuss]

You are a bitter, bitter, scared little man. The idea of BB succeeding scares you to death doesn't it?

Most people get mad because Bielema aint a wet-nurse to these writers and other coaches!  I get mad at people that want Bielema to be a wet-nurse.  WE HIRED THE MAN TO COACH!  Not to make friend and not to pull the status kuo.  And dang sure NOT TO WET NURSE A BUCH OF sissy writiers that dont want to get it the hard way!

J. Holly Blasingame, II

[ricepig]

ricepig, you really missed my point here... I don't give two flips as to who this one bit slappy hack is... the question itself was never asked.

In pennance, your punishment is to go watch third graders attempt to read 1984 for the next 2 hours.

No, you missed my point, Colin isn't afraid to tell us who he is.

[PorkSoda]

J. Holly Blasingame, II

lulz, wrong log in?

[Farmer Hogget]

Bret Beliema is an honest, up-front, no nonsense kinda guy.  What you see is what you get.  He is comfortable with himself and confident.  Most people don't like these character traits.  It's their problem, not his.

[pondwater jack]

lulz, wrong log in?

No.  JA that comes over, eats my food washes his clothes while I am working, and can't remember to log out.  LOL.  I just read every email he has though.  Is that wrong?

J. Holly

[PorkSoda]

No.  JA that can't comes over, eats my food washes his clothes while I am working, and can't remember to log out.  LOL.  I just read every email he has though.  Is that wrong?

J. Holly

and you didn't send any emails on his behalf?

[hawkhawg]

I heard Isaiah Thomas say once that if other teams like you than you are not relevant.

[mhuff]

With success comes haters.  Consider it a badge of honor.

They fear the brand.

[Fort Dweller]

No.  JA that comes over, eats my food washes his clothes while I am working, and can't remember to log out.  LOL.  I just read every email he has though.  Is that wrong?

J. Holly

There's a logging in/out and wife joke here somewhere.  I just can't figure out how to do it tactfully.  Any takers?

[pondwater jack]

and you didn't send any emails on his behalf?

no. I should have ginned up a mess and told off lanny and Doug with his account.  His name should be Sponge.  Tight as an 8 string banjo.  No sense of humor. Better than me. And you if you ask him. 

J holly. 

[tusksincolorado]

With success comes haters.  Consider it a badge of honor.

Right! Everyone loves Nick Saban!

[pondwater jack]

There's a logging in/out and wife joke here somewhere.  I just can't figure out how to do it tactfully.  Any takers?

neither one married. Right now. I'm divorced and he couldn't close the deal.  Probly bought her a cubic zirconia. His tight @$$ wouldn't pay a nickel to see a Piss ant eat a bale of hay.  If you press him he'll admit as much.

[Fort Dweller]

neither one married. Right now. I'm divorced and he couldn't close the deal.  Probly bought her a cubic zirconia. His tight @$$ wouldn't pay a nickel to see a Piss ant eat a bale of hay.  If you press him he'll admit as much.

I always took him for a topaz brooch type man.  Shows what I know.

[TeedupHigh]

we have fired coaches with better records than him.  not hating, we are on the upswing for sure.  I'm just saying its a little premature to act like we are at the top of the foodchain.

Just stop being a fan! PLEASE

[dhizzle]

Reporters don't won't "coach" talk. They get the truth from BB and they think he is a jerk. Can't win sometimes.

[azhog10]

http://resume.medill.co/colinbecht/

Colin Becht
Education
Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
B.S. in Journalism, Minor in Political Science
3.658 GPA
Graduation in June 2013

Give the kid a break, he is less than 2 years out of school, is still wet behind the ears and comes from a conference that isn't overly fond of Bielema to begin with, and for good reason.

Grain of salt.

Give him a break for what? If you are still wet behind the ears you don't come out and speak for "everyone" in college football.

[LZH]

With success comes haters.  Consider it a badge of honor.

How many guys on here were BB fans when he was at Wisconsin?.............Answer: Not many.

[Arkansas Fan]

How many guys on here were BB fans when he was at Wisconsin?.............Answer: Not many.

I didn't really have any opinions of him at all.

[Hawgzinbowlz]

How many guys on here were BB fans when he was at Wisconsin?.............Answer: Not many.

I liked him more after watching Bo's face in the B1G Championship game.

" GO HOGS "

[hogginbama]

He may not be liked but he is respected by fans & supporters of his program and most importantly, his boss. My friends who are fans of other SEC schools respect him & don't wanna play us this year.  The writer of this article sounds like he may be the mouthpiece of someone with an ax to grind.

Wonder if the writer has any connections to Wisconsin? They are still butt-hurt over him up there.

[jkstock04]

How many guys on here were BB fans when he was at Wisconsin?.............Answer: Not many.

I remember when he made the (paraphrased) 'we don't recruit like that in the Big 10' comment referring to something Urban Meyer did recruiting wise while at Florida. LOL Hogville was all over him on that one.

Bielema took a lot of heat last offseason talking trash about the hurry up offenses and the "death certificate" comment. I'm happy he hasn't made any waves like that this offseason.

[Nipsey Mussle]

Surprised that no one has even asked this yet...

Who the hell is Robert Shields Colin Becht?

I was scrolling down feverishly in hopes that someone hadn't beaten me to it. Like you, I'm surprised it took so long.

[Choctaw Hog]

we won 2 conference games.  I'm not sure we can start claiming that badge of honor just yet.

Fans from other schools see Arkansas and Bielema having success on the field and in recruiting.  They know Arkansas is on the rise and see the Hogs as a threat.