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UPDATE: Bielema to coach Saturday
Second-year coach accompanied the team on Friday's flight to Michigan.
Prayers and condolences with Coach Bielema and family
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UPDATE: Bielema to coach Saturday
Second-year coach accompanied the team on Friday's flight to Michigan.www.news-gazette.com
I read that Coach Bielema's Mom passed away- is there any truth to that?? (Someone had commented that on a YouTube video)
Thanks. I am so sorry to hear that.![]()
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Lost my father suddenly when I was 22. Lost my mother after a long illness when I was 52. Both were tough to deal with. I'm sorry to hear of your loss coach. Have faith that her pain has been lifted and that you will someday be with her again.That is terrible news for Coach Bielema, absolutely heartbreaking for him and his family. My mother has been gone for better than ten years and I miss her every day. Prayers for him and his family.
I would force Chase to go pro if I am Bielema. I dont think he'll need to though. QB is the biggest need with DL a close second.Do we think Chase will come back for one more year?
If he does I think BB can hit the transfer portal hard for all the key pieces we need
This year’s team was close to be a dominant team but it lack depth
Who else has a year of eligibility left that needs to stay?
I would force Chase to go pro if I am Bielema. I dont think he'll need to though. QB is the biggest need with DL a close second.
Awesome to see RW getting recognition.
He would be insane. Running backs run on a short clock and his draft stock will never be any higher. He needs to go while he has the opportunity.Do we think Chase will come back for one more year?
If he does I think BB can hit the transfer portal hard for all the key pieces we need
This year’s team was close to be a dominant team but it lack depth
Who else has a year of eligibility left that needs to stay?
Yeah Josh calls the plays. Wouldn’t be the first coordinator to get it that doesn’t actually call plays though.Awesome to see RW getting recognition.
For Golesh/TN - isn't Heupel the playcaller?