Okay, so, I’ve been digging into this guy, Bret Bielema, the football coach. The thing that I really wanted to know was his height, ’cause you know, coaches, especially in football, they’ve got that presence, right?
First, I hit up the usual spots. You know, the regular sports websites, and even went to his Wikipedia page. The thing is, everyone’s talking about his coaching career, like how he took Wisconsin to the Rose Bowl three times. Pretty impressive, yeah? He started at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2006 to 2012 and got a 68-24 record. I learned he’s been the head coach at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign since 2021. He also won the Big Ten title in 2010, 2011, and 2012 with his Wisconsin teams. And guess what? He even won the Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2006!
But here’s the kicker – no one, and I mean no one, had his height listed anywhere! It was all about his achievements, his coaching style, even some stuff about his personal life. I read that he signed a free-agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks and played for the Milwaukee Mustangs of the Arena Football League in 1994. He’s married to a woman named Jen, and they have two daughters, Briella Nicole and Brexli Nichole. I even found out his full name is Bret Arnold Bielema, he was born on January 13, 1970, and he’s from Prophetstown, IL. He’s a Christian, and a lot of people say he’s worth about $8 million. That’s a lot of dough! And did you know he has an Iowa Tigerhawk tattoo? He says, “I never met a successful person who wasn’t proud of where they come from.”
Digging Deeper
So, I went on to fan forums and some of those, well, let’s just say less official sports blogs. People were talking about his weight, but not his height. I found some articles talking about his career, like “Bret Bielema: A Football Coach Redefining Toughness and Success” and another about his time at Arkansas. But still, nothing about his height.
- Started with the basics: Checked major sports sites, his Wikipedia page.
- Expanded the search: Went to fan forums, blogs, even some Reddit threads.
- Looked for comparisons: Tried to find pictures of him next to other people whose heights I could find.
I even tried to find photos of him standing next to other players or coaches whose heights are known. You know, like a visual comparison thing. But no luck there either. It was like trying to find a needle in a haystack, except the needle was invisible.
Still No Luck
So, yeah, after all that digging, I still don’t know how tall Bret Bielema is. It’s a mystery! But you know what? It kind of adds to the guy’s persona, right? He’s this big-time football coach, with a big personality, and a big track record, but his actual height? It’s like this little secret that the internet hasn’t cracked yet.
I guess some things just aren’t meant to be found online. Maybe I’ll stumble upon it one day, or maybe it’ll just remain one of those fun little unknowns. Who knows? But if any of you out there find out, let me know! It has become a fun little mystery for me.
