Published January 10, 2013 - 11:40am
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Usually coaches’ Twitter accounts are not even managed by the coach himself. Rather, a staff member or athletic department employee usually handles the account for general updates, ‘coach speak’ or great quotes.
Coaches take some heat, too, from fans, haters and critics but never respond. However, new Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema is taking a new approach and actually responding to his critics via Twitter.
I mean, can you imagine Lane Kiffin responding to his critics? Now that would be fun and interesting.
The haters have obviously picked up since Bielema called the Hogs in early December. The 1-0 is part of Bielema’s motto for taking everything at a time – one play, one practice and one game, all at a time.
“@jordanwright: @bretbielema good to see a coach actually use their own twitter account, never let a SID worker run it…never”Appreciate!
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 12, 2012
“@brettgaydos: @bretbielema cant win big ten games but you think you can ompete in the SEC??? Yea right”Check stats, and go back to sleep.
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 11, 2012
“@idahlke21: @bretbielema hahahahha as the Bowl season continues, all you can do is watch! #And get ready for 2013-14. Happy new year! 1-0
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 30, 2012
“@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.”DEAL!
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 1, 2013
“@jtschmidt20: “@22stelt: @bretbielema u paying attention? That is how u use time outs in last 2 min. #Badgers“”Got it. Thanks. 1-0!
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 2, 2013
“@rcorn: @bretbielema Go Badgers, you’re a trader.”Hope as a father of 4 you begin to think before you tweet stupid things. #GoHogs #1-0
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 2, 2013
“@thebolstad: @bretbielema you can’t mention badgers in a tweet then say go hogs traitorFormer Badgers. Try to enjoy life not hate it. 1-0
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 6, 2013
“@jaredreid: I’m thinking @bretbielema would rather play Ohio State every year rather than Alabama #idiot Weak minds get weak dreams. 1-0
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 8, 2013
“@southendzone9: Cant wait till the fall and see Bama kick the crap out of @bretbielema andArkansas Why hate. Life is too short. 1-0.
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 8, 2013
“@luketri64: @bretbielema @jaredreid weak dreams? You sure struggled with OSU when you were here coach. #onwis Appreciate. Move on. 1-0
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 9, 2013
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