It’s not like Bret Bielema has been chained to his desk on the eighth floor of Camp Randall Stadium the last month, although it’s probably felt that way at times for the University of Wisconsin football coach.
A new NCAA rule has grounded Bielema and other head coaches during the important spring evaluation period, which runs from April 15 to May 31. Assistant coaches are still allowed to visit high schools and evaluate prospects.
It’s been quite a change for Bielema, who spent all but a handful of days on the road during last year’s spring evaluation period.