Episode Details

Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner explores what went well and what went wrong at new Illinois coach Bret Bielema's two previous head coaching stints. Benjamin Worgull of BadgerBlitz.com breaks down why Bielema had such success following in Barry Alvarez's footsteps at Wisconsin, how he lifted the Badgers to three straight B1G titles and why he abruptly left in 2012. Then Trey Biddy of HawgSports.com about what Bielema brought to Arkansas, how he lifted the program to three straight bowls but didn't quite live up to expectations resulting in his dismissal after five seasons.

Extra reading

• Werner: Whitman goes big again with Bielema
• Reaction to Illinois hiring Bret Bielema
• Breaking: Illini hire Bret Bielema
• Expert take: HawgsSports.com's Trey Biddy breaks down Bielema

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