Arkansas Fans are Sending New Football Coach Bret Bielema Scads of Personal Photos


As a Wisconsin alumnus who was not particularly disappointed when football coach Bret Bielema bolted for Arkansas this past Fall -- a notion seconded by Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez -- it's been fascinating to watch the dynamic between the Razorback fanbase and their new phenomenal-recruiter-but-horrific-clock-manager. Which is to say, unlike his haters, they've embraced him wholeheartedly.
In fact, Hogs fans are so enthusiastic about Bielema that they've begun sharing an array of personal photos to illustrate their fanhood, including those of their vacations, babies, wedding cakes, and landscaping.
It began in May with a couple baby pictures:
“@bloggerlinds: The newest Hog fan. @jefflongUA @BretBielema pic.twitter.com/HpzAQ0wBkL”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) May 19, 2013
Congrats and love the hat! #WPS
“@The_Steve24: @BretBielema @bloggerlinds @jefflongUA my new Hog fan is cuter! Lol. #futureHogs http://t.co/hT9RIMOwdK”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) May 19, 2013
Touchdown! #1-0
Then came a "relaxing" vacation photo in June:
“@sihog: @BretBielema supporting the HOGS in Florida during vaca. pic.twitter.com/lSczEtLLJM”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) June 9, 2013
Looks like a very relaxed man! #WPS
Then a crazy office photo:
“@tannerstahl: Finally broke down and tidied up my office!! Whatdya think @BretBielema ?! #gohogs #WPS #1-0 pic.twitter.com/BxktJeymur”#WPS
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) June 23, 2013
Later, the floodgates would open up - this is a small sample of what has now been SO MANY vacation photos.
“@BlakeTennison: Proud Hog fans in Disney World! #WPS @BretBielema @jefflongUA pic.twitter.com/qITwKPlkmY”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) July 2, 2013
Better than a Disney tshirt! #WPS
“@taylorgammill: @BretBielema our beach crew, we take over Destin for a week each year. #WPS http://t.co/q31D3NU5cy”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) July 3, 2013
Best vacation pic yet!
“@Labguy21: @BretBielema @RazorbackFB Spent the day on the lake calling the Hogs! #wps #neveryield #1-0 pic.twitter.com/EHO2KOManp”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) July 5, 2013
Best boat!
They sent t-shirts:
“@JustRog: @BretBielema how we're repping the Hogs in Branson this 4th of July! #WPS #1-0 pic.twitter.com/hjhCCoxjR2”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) July 5, 2013
Good stuff! #pride
“@marierobirds: I believe in you Coach B!! #49days #WPS @BretBielema http://t.co/MtekzDwyuK”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) July 11, 2013
Good stuff. #WPS #NeverYield
And beach art:
“@holman17racing: @BretBielema WPS from Fort Morgan pic.twitter.com/RHgLIiK8CD”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) July 8, 2013
Spreading the word one beach at a time! #NeverYield
And cute Vines:
“@DrunkInBoots: Got a California girl to call the Hogs! @bretbielema #WPS https://t.co/k8F79gzkYe”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) July 9, 2013
Great watch. #WPS #NeverYield
And deck furniture:
“@imthatfeerogirl: @BretBielema Check out this housewarming gift I got my husband, @RyanFeero. Go Hogs!! http://t.co/gg0v14I6c9”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) July 10, 2013
A must get
“@PorkbuttGary: @BretBielema @jefflongUA my Hog Bench souvenir from vacation, WPS! pic.twitter.com/hNBAzNLq7u”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) July 15, 2013
One bench at a time. #NeverYield
And fortune cookies:
“@MelissuhAnn: Woo Pig Sooie! @BretBielema http://t.co/CfQlPfBGa2”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) July 14, 2013
One fortune cookie at a time! #NeverYield
And yardwork:
“@jasonlofton: @BretBielema You need one of these in your yard #BushHog pic.twitter.com/DUSPFYEvlA”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) July 18, 2013
Might have to have @jenbielema see first.
And desserts:
“@THESuperHog32: @BretBielema here's my groom cake from my wedding reception. #GoHogs #NeverYield pic.twitter.com/I5sDu1Qqhr”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) July 20, 2013
1 cake at a time!
