The more he tweets the more we like him. We’ve updated this post as of Jan. 21, 2012, with Bielema’s latest tweets on recruiting, his continued support for the Seattle Seahawks’ starting rooking QB and former Wisconsin Badger Russell Wilson. Specifically, he asks Arkansas fans to vote for Wilson for an award.
He also discusses new coaches, gives some solid “woo pig sooies” and clarifies the pronunciation of his name for an inquiring fan. You will also note a tweet from Jen Bielema, that only makes it into our list because it was retweeted Sunday night by the coach himself. She stands up for her husband’s play calling to a Wisconsin State Journal sports columnist, in friendly and “stay classy” fashion.
And of course, you’ll find new push back on old Wisconsin fans. He tells one hater to “stay classy,” and our favorite new tweet back to a detractor who has some choice words for the coach, “Hope your children don’t follow you on Twitter.”
The sports desk here at Sporting Life Arkansas has been following Bret Bielema on Twitter since it was first rumored he was going to be “the guy” University of Arkansas Athletic Director Jeff Long was going to name back in December.
Like all Razorback fans, we are eager to learn more about the new head football coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks.
What we’ve learned about Bielema, through watching him on Twitter (@bretbielema) is that he is not afraid to mix it up with fans of his former Wisconsin Badgers; he isn’t shy about defending himself; he’s generally positive; he’s quite funny. We also like some of the posts he resends, or, what is known in Twitter-speak as “retweeting.” He doesn’t always make a comment with those posts, but that he resent them to his almost 45,000 followers on Twitter can be telling, too.
And he signs off many of his posts with “1-0.” He explains that means, “Take everything one at time, one play, one practice, one game.”
He posts pictures; he gives hints of where he’s recruiting; who he is or has hired. It’s all fun stuff.
One of our favorites from Beilema is to a Wisconsin fan, in which he suggest the fan, a father of four, should “think before” he tweets “stupid things.”
Below are selected tweets from Bielema and some of his retweets we thought you would enjoy reading, and that we think give an interesting look at who he his, as a person and coach. We start with his oldest posts, from his first day on the job in Arkansas, and work toward his newest posts.
Meet Bret Bielema:
Great day in Arkansas. Meet a great group of young men at first team meeting and the hundreds of great supporters and media at announcement.
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 5, 2012
Day 2. Meet with senior class today before the go home for holidays. Senior leadership is the core to a season that is ahead of us. Go Hogs!
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 6, 2012
Great day meeting with all of our seniors for the 2013 season. Great kids that appear to be eager to get back to work. Can't wait. Go Hogs!
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 7, 2012
@BretBielema Please RT. For anyone wanting to donate to the family, you can donate to the Cook Family Fund at any Arvest bank.
— Jack_Of_All_Tradz (@Chris_W84) December 7, 2012
So excited for Montee Ball and the Doak Walker trophy. Couldn't go to a greater player and person in college football. Well deserved.
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 7, 2012
Where one of 5 different pools in our new facilities. Walked in today and is going to be top ten facilities in NCAA. pic.twitter.com/1U8X1iNH
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 8, 2012
Last few days have been insanity but in a great way. Thanks for all the Razorback support and can't wait to take the field. Go Hogs!
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 9, 2012
Great day in Arkansas. Made first recruiting trip as head coach and recruiting is going well in and out of state.. Go Hogs!
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 10, 2012
Coming home from a great day for Razorback Nation to a great holiday scene. So excited for this weeks visitors! pic.twitter.com/zNij1260
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 11, 2012
“@BrettGaydos: @BretBielema cant win big ten games but you think you can ompete in the SEC??? Yea right”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 11, 2012
Check stats, and go back to sleep.
Good day in Arkansas football. Made progress in many recruiting battles and announced the hire of Chris Ash. Great coach & great person. 1-0
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 12, 2012
“@jordanwright: @BretBielema good to see a coach actually use their own twitter account, never let a SID worker run it...never”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 12, 2012
Appreciate!
Only a few days left of live recruiting period before the NCAA says we can't be on the road. Will have a full staff to run in January. 1-0
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 12, 2012
A special shout out to Arkansas Basketball coach Mike Anderson can't wait to meet him and Happy Birthday today. Go Hogs.
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 12, 2012
Great to have Coach Chaney join us today and looking forward to the balance of spread and pro style offense. Great guy more to follow. 1-0
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 13, 2012
Long day but worth every minute for the future. Great to have Coach Pittman join us today and more to come. Go Hogs. 1-0!
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 14, 2012
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“@sambopittman: @BretBielema happy to join you coach”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 14, 2012
Good stuff. You are not calling one play though!
Crazy travel day in the recruiting world. Making way back to Arkansas for last weekend of live recruiting. 1-0. pic.twitter.com/br8o3K5I
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 15, 2012
Can't wait to practice on these fields. Recruiting going great and staff will be completed after bowl season. 1-0. pic.twitter.com/5689IsGc
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 22, 2012
@BretBielema As a WI fan, thanks for all of the success you had here! 3 RBs in a row is amazing and much appreciated. Good luck at AK!
— Tom Williams (@thw0223) December 24, 2012
Happy Holidays to all. Been an amazing year with a BCS game, transition of coaches, a wedding, a 3rd straight championship. And now Go Hogs!
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 24, 2012
@BretBielema I've seen one to many AK's from your Wisconsin fans... Can we get an AR merry Christmas to let them know nicely? #NotAlaska 🙂
— M.J. Keeler (@The_MJ_to_be) December 24, 2012
“@mattddunn: @BretBielema
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 25, 2012
Hey Coach, you should get one of these for office!! #WPS #yesthatsarealhoghead pic.twitter.com/iVLqYcUq”
Baby steps.
Great to talk with Wisconsin marching band this morning at airport. Thanks to all the Badger fans who stopped and said hello. Travel safe.
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 29, 2012
Will be finalizing our Arkansas staff in the coming days as the bowl season continues on and NFL season is coming to an end as well. #wps
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 30, 2012
“@iDahlke21: @BretBielema hahahahha as the Bowl season continues, all you can do is watch! #
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 30, 2012
And get ready for 2013-14. Happy new year! 1-0
Excited to have Randy Shannon join our football family. He is a great coach, great person, and will make our program better immediately. 1-0
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 31, 2012
“@elwayfan446: @BretBielema what does 1-0 mean coach? #GoHogs”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 31, 2012
Take everything one at a time. One play, one practice, one game at a time.
“@W52Williams: @BretBielema Great staff you have assembled. So glad to have you as head hog. #WPS #GO HOGS”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 31, 2012
Feeling is mutual. #wps#GoHogs
“@jockosports: @BretBielema Where are you watching the Rose Bowl on Tuesday? Or will you even watch?”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 31, 2012
TBD. One day at a time.... 🙂
Happy New Year to all of Razorback Nation! Moving forward into 2013 we will be in a race against the world of college football. Can't wait.
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 31, 2012
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“@BuzzBowman: @BretBielema You won't make it to a bowl game. If you do, I'll go wherever it is and be decked out in Arkansas gear.”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 1, 2013
DEAL!
@KevinHagemeier
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 1, 2013
Not at all nothing but respect. Played in B1G, coached in B1G. Nothing but respect don't believe what uninformed write!
“@BuzzBowman: @BretBielema You won't make to a bowl game. If you do, I'll go wherever it is and be decked out in Arkansas gear.”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 1, 2013
Hog nose!
Great effort by great players & great coaches. Badgers for life. They represent all UW family well on and off the field. They will be back!
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 2, 2013
“@JTSchmidt20: "@22Stelt: @BretBielema u paying attention? That is how u use time outs in last 2 min. #Badgers"”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 2, 2013
Got it. Thanks. 1-0!
@BretBielema Coach BB thanks for the last 7 years- back2back wins vs OSU/Iowa in 2010 was amazing- best of luck at Arkansas
— Badger Roadtrip (@BadgerRoadtrip) January 2, 2013
“@momma_hog1: @BretBielema Nice Article!! Badgers football: Outgoing assistants loyal to the bitter end: http://t.co/k4wE5Vpq”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 2, 2013
Great read.
Great to have Coach Johnson staying with our Razorback family. Strong coach, solid recruiter, and great person. Excited for 2013! #GoHogs
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 2, 2013
“@RCorn: @BretBielema Go Badgers, you're a trader.”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 2, 2013
Hope as a father of 4 you begin to think before you tweet stupid things. #GoHogs #1-0
@RCorn, you're right. @BretBielema traded one job for another. Now if you mean "traitor", blame Alvarez & WI Gov't for budgetary limits.
— Doug "Bear" Hazard (@BearlyDoug) January 3, 2013
Excited for a more complete staff headed into a live 48 hour recruiting period. Will be coast to coast representing Razorback nation. 1-0!
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 3, 2013
We are two weeks out from the start to the 2013/14 season with our crew reporting for classes on 14th. Many eager hearts and souls waiting!
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 4, 2013
“@elissapit: @BretBielema I think I saw you tweet when spring game is a while back, but I can't find it now. Can you tell us again?”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 4, 2013
4/20
Having a little breakfast at The Common Grounds off Dickson St. Going with a little dish called Screaming Buddha! 1-0! pic.twitter.com/YN5tDHks
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 5, 2013
“@aaron_thornton: @mackskelton you forgot about a head coach who has taken his team to BCS game last 3 years.
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 5, 2013
Can't educate the unwilling!
“@ChristopherRTer: @BretBielema just curious Coach...how was the Screaming Buddha at Common Grounds?”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 6, 2013
Off the charts. Awesome.
As games become bigger Russell Wilson will play better. He loves the big game stage and expects nothing but success. One game at a time. 1-0
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 7, 2013
“@DangeRussWilson: Big time road win tonight! Amazing effort by all of us @Seahawks
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 7, 2013
Thanks #12thman
1-0#GoHawks
1-0 even works in NFL
Great day of work here @ the Football Offices. Nailing down our recruiting targets for the next month to take Razorback football forward.1-0
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 7, 2013
“@JaredReid: I'm thinking @BretBielema would rather play Ohio State every year rather than Alabama #idiot
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 8, 2013
Weak minds get weak dreams. 1-0
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“@southendzone9: Cant wait till the fall and see Bama kick the crap out of @BretBielema and Arkansas
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 8, 2013
Why hate. Life is too short. 1-0.
A recruiting view from my hotel I didn't expect when I took the Arkansas job.
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 11, 2013
#1-0 #go hogs pic.twitter.com/Coq0PVuT
“@designhawg: @BretBielema don't forget to throw the occasional #WPS into those tweets. it'll make the fans go all gaga. #wps
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 11, 2013
Asst coaches & I are out coast to coast and in Arkansas getting things set for close to recruiting. Need a great January to recruit a title.
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 12, 2013
“@WhiteSauce7: Just saw @BretBielema in the airport. #OnWisconsin #suckone”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 12, 2013
Stay classy my friend. Happy new year and travel safe. 1-0
“@dirtytacodsp: @BretBielema @WhiteSauce7 haha if hogs fan even knew how unlikable bielema is....just wait”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 12, 2013
Have never meet you and happy.
Good couple days of recruiting for Woo Pig Sooie nation. Just got on plane headed home to Fayetteville. Meet players tomorrow for 2013-14!
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 13, 2013
“@blaircartwright: happy birthday today to the 2 Razorback Bs! Brooks and @BretBielema ! #wps #gohogs pic.twitter.com/9sAD7aOO”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 13, 2013
That's awesome.
“@glkman: @BretBielema just learned that we have the same birthday! Happy birthday to you. #GoHogs #wps 1-0!”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 13, 2013
Happy B-day. Hello Lillian.
“@jenbielema: #GoHawks”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 13, 2013
Seahawks because of Russell Wilson.
He is one of her favorite players. Three former players on Seattle roster.
Just out of first team meeting for new era, was awesome to be in the room. Great vibe and feel. With a group of men who want success. #WPS
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 14, 2013
“@SmarksT: @BretBielema Happy birthday Coach Bielema! pic.twitter.com/jJSPa5eY”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 14, 2013
That is a holiday card for sure. #GoHogs #wps #1-0
“@hogwired08: @BretBielema ok, coach. Settle the pronunciation of your last name, please. Is it Bee-lah-ma or Bah-Lee-ma? #WPS”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 14, 2013
First one.
“@dd_fain: @BretBielema @hogwired08 Coach B is easier..#WPS!!!”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 14, 2013
Couldn't agree more. Much easier and time sensitive for everyone. #WPS
Best of thoughts & wishes to all Arkansas students as new semester starts today. A degree from UA is will take our guys to success in life.
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 14, 2013
Good day for Razorback Nation today with 3 coaches in Arkansas and 4 others coast to coast. Putting together a class to keep building wins.
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 15, 2013
Great to bring aboard former Captain and QB to our staff Barry Lunney Jr. Tremendous coach & leader of young men. Can't wait to start. #wps
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 16, 2013
“@cassellmark: @BretBielema coach I hate to ask you this but is our strength coach on SEC level?”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 16, 2013
Beyond all levels. Sit back and enjoy.
Happy for Coach McDonald & his opportunity to take a coordinator job at a BCS school. We will hire another great WR coach and move on. #1-0
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 16, 2013
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Working tag team work with Coach Bucknam of men's track to recruit a really fast Razorback. All sports working together for Arkansas! #wps
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 17, 2013
Very excited to bring Michael Smith to our Razorback family. He is a great coach, fantastic recruiter coming out of New Orleans. #WPS #1-0
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 18, 2013
Good start to a great weekend. Excited to see what a full day in Fayetteville will bring Razorback Nation. #WPS #1-0
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 19, 2013
Woo Pig Sooooie!
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 19, 2013
Day is going up.
Woooo pig Sooooie! Great weekend here at Reynolds Razorback Stadium. One day at a time and thanks to all at UA that made it possible. #wps
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 21, 2013
Vote @DangeRussWilson as
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 21, 2013
VIZIO Top Value Performer.
Vote here!http://t.co/3fzkfPeu
Spread the word #VIZIOTVP
He is worth a vote! #wps
“@jay_skebba: Really don't know why @bretbielema poke Badger reporters in the ribs. That makes you just as infantile. #MoveOn”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 21, 2013
We did. #1-0
“@jay_skebba: I love how Kaepernick has bible verses tatted all over his arms, yet every word he says is an f-bomb. Punkass"
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 21, 2013
Stay classy
“@ScottYoung15: @DrewSmithSports Yippee Ky Yay, motherf**ker!”
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 21, 2013
Hope your children don't follow you on twitter? #dad #wps
Busy week ahead for Razorback nation. Thanks to all that made or possible and bigger and righter days are ahead of us?
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 21, 2013
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