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What a Doosh:

“One of the things I wanted to learn in my transition, and I can’t sit here and throw stones and act like it hasn’t happened. I left the University of Wisconsin. I left a different conference, a different region to take on an opportunity I wanted to take on,” Bielema said. “This one took place within the conference and I just wanted Sam to address the linemen as to why this is happening. I felt like the last thing he needed to do. He didn’t want to do that so I just took them to him.”
Bielema said Pittman is a much sharper offensive line coach because he spent time at Arkansas, making him a hotter commodity than when he first came to The Hill.
“Sam’s great, I’ve enjoyed my time with him, but you know I’ve helped his career quite a bit,” Bielema said. “He wasn’t really a resound offensive line guru until we got things rolling here.”
“Probably the only mistake I made in retrospect was as I signed Sam to new contracts, I didn’t put it in there,” Bielema said. “He kind of always made the comment that, “You don’t have to worry about me going.” That’s the only part that saves you headaches.”
 




Oh, and I forgot this...

"I left a different conference"...“This one took place within the conference and I just wanted Sam to address the linemen as to why this is happening..."

Uhm...Sam Pittman - Offensive Line Coach - 2012 - Tennessee. You dumbass.
 

Sam was Ragnow's coach, right? Such a sad situation. I really feel bad about the whole situation. Dripping sarcasm intended.
 

Lol just when you think ole fatass can't reach a new low. He goes out and totally lives up to his reputation
 

The OL coach tweeted that he had a meeting scheduled with his players for the next morning.
 



You reap what you sow, you worthless excuse for a human being:

http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/39791/wisconsin-hires-hammock-as-rbs-coach

Wisconsin hires Hammock as RBs coach
2/23/2011
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Staff Writer

For the second time in a week, Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema has raided the staff of another league member for an assistant. And the Big Ten's incredible offseason trend of assistants switching jobs within the conference continues.

Wisconsin has hired Minnesota running backs coach Thomas Hammock for the same position. Hammock replaces John Settle, who recently left to coach running backs for the NFL's Carolina Panthers.

Earlier this week, Bielema hired Purdue assistant DeMontie Cross, a move that didn't sit well with Boilers coach Danny Hope.

“Much like the hiring of DeMontie Cross, Thomas is a coach that I have watched grow and am excited to finally have as a part of our staff,” Bielema said in a prepared statement. “I first met Thomas when I was the defensive coordinator at Wisconsin eight years ago and I have been impressed with his coaching ability and work ethic ever since. He has worked his way up in the coaching ranks, and is a great addition to our coaching staff. He will help us in all three phases that are important to us, recruiting the right players for Wisconsin, developing players on the field and molding them into successful young men off the field.”
Hammock served as a graduate assistant at Wisconsin from 2003-04 before returning to his alma mater, Northern Illinois, to coach running backs. He mentored NIU star Garrett Wolfe before joining Tim Brewster's staff at Minnesota. Hammock was the only assistant coach from Brewster's staff whom Jerry Kill retained when he took the Gophers' top job.

Kill announced Wednesday night that Brian Anderson, a defensive quality control assistant, has been promoted to fill Hammock's role. Anderson served as Kill's tight ends coach at Northern Illinois for the past three seasons.

"This is a situation where the stability in our staff hurt us a bit," Kill said in a prepared statement. "This had nothing to do with money. It had to do with advancement in his career. Thomas felt that the stability of our coordinator situation meant that the opportunity to advance from running backs coach to offensive coordinator would come quicker at Wisconsin than it would here. I appreciate what Thomas has done for us in the transition and I wish him the best."
Some interesting words from Kill on Hammock's career path. Hammock served as Minnesota's co-offensive coordinator in 2010 and took on more play-calling duties after Brewster was fired midseason. Kill brought in his own offensive coordinator, Matt Limegrover, from Northern Illinois.

Perhaps Hammock sees a future coordinator opportunity at Wisconsin, where Paul Chryst is a hot commodity.

Hammock is good position coach who knows the Midwest and should help Wisconsin's regional recruiting efforts. He inherits two excellent running backs in James White and Montee Ball and returns to a program that thrives on producing elite ball-carriers in a power offense.

Anderson has served on Kill's staff for the past 10 seasons.

"He'll step right in and be ready to go," Kill said in a statement. "Brian had every right to be upset with me when I took this job and asked him to take an off-the-field position here. But he swallowed it up for the team. I told him if he came here and something like this happened, then I don't have to worry about the transition. That shows what kind of team player Brian is."
What a wild offseason for Big Ten assistant changes.
 

Just like the jelly of the month club, Bert is the gift that keeps on giving the whole year thru.
 

When Ragnow was in the final stage of his decision I looked at Pittmans CV and he has an incredible job hopping history; a real vagrant. It seemed pretty clear he' be gone in a few years and sure enough, past is prologue.
 

Say what you want about Bert, but he's had some pretty good assistants work for him over the years.
 





proudgopher said:
Sam was Ragnow's coach, right? Such a sad situation. I really feel bad about the whole situation. Dripping sarcasm intended.
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That's what happens when you're a Minnesotan and you commit to that blimp. Have fun Frank.


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Did Bert meet with his Wisconsin team after he took the Arkansas job? Maybe Barry should have brought the whole team to his front door to explain the move.
 

Pompous Elitist said:
When Ragnow was in the final stage of his decision I looked at Pittmans CV and he has an incredible job hopping history; a real vagrant. It seemed pretty clear he' be gone in a few years and sure enough, past is prologue.
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Yup. Looking at his job history, he's had 12 different coaching jobs in the last 22 years.
 


I won't argue that Bielema seems like a Grade-A jackwagon, but my hate for someone who ditches wisconsin can never be THAT high. I actually kind of root for him, because I know it would burn the badger fans to seem him succeed at levels above what wisconsin is capable (cue resident badger fans typing away with their cheese-soaked fingers).
 

GopherWeatherGuy said:
Totally agree, but that's why I'm surprised he's had so many good assistants work for him. Kill liked him too.
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have you ever played/worked for a D1 football coach? to a man, when they are in the role they are barely tolerable...except to each other.
 



GopherHomer said:
I won't argue that Bielema seems like a Grade-A jackwagon, but my hate for someone who ditches wisconsin can never be THAT high. I actually kind of root for him, because I know it would burn the badger fans to seem him succeed at levels above what wisconsin is capable (cue resident badger fans typing away with their cheese-soaked fingers).
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I always lick my fingers clean of cheese before I type. Bielema was a disaster waiting to happen. Good football coach, tool of a man. I wish him all of the best now that he has become a hog.:rolleyes:
 

I know Bret personally and I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt he is an incredible large asshole.:cool02:
 

badgerdoc said:
I always lick my fingers clean of cheese before I type. Bielema was a disaster waiting to happen. Good football coach, tool of a man. I wish him all of the best now that he has become a hog.:rolleyes:
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Credit where credit is due...good line. Also in wisconsin that qualifies you as a gentleman.
 


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