Headline: “Bret Bielema tests positive for COVID-19, will not coach vs. Iowa”
Can’t my Iowa Bias kind of took over here as my first reaction was (laughing by the way) “well that make Iowa’s last home easier” however as I begun to think about it my second reaction “well, shit what if an Iowa player catches covid?”
The second thought was quickly erased by the fist part of the article that said “After developing mild symptoms yesterday, I was tested and unfortunately late Monday night tested positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19. I’m disappointed that I will not be with our team this week when we travel to Iowa, but I’m grateful that I’m vaccinated and received the booster shot last week,” Bielema said. “Going back to last spring and this fall, I have a set protocol for anyone on our staff who may be removed due to COVID, including myself as a head coach. Our players and coaches have prepared for 10 games already this year and today’s news will just be a continuation of that process.”
The article finished up by pointing out that both Iowa and Illinois are coming off wins vs Minnesota as the Illini had a by week that week. I wish the best Bret Bielema but the same cannot be said for his football team.
He gets COVID, even after the booster. What does that say about the people he hangs out with? How much do you think these stories are aimed at bettors?
I can never pick a team when it’s Iowa v. Nebraska. It’s the one game where I don’t have a favorite.