Bret Bielema, Shane Beamer and Illinois

Best Reactions to Illinois' Bret Bielema vs. South Carolina's Shane Beamer
All the talk around the game was tied to the gamesmanship and gonzo behavior of coaches Shane Beamer and Bret Bielema. Here’s a quick explanation (and, if you like, a more
Illinois HC Bret Bielema nearly causes brawl with taunt directed at Shane Beamer
The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl delivered the entertainment. This time, it's the head coaches of the teams involved that are creating the action.
Watch: Illinois’ Bret Bielema appears to taunt Shane Beamer. South Carolina coach reacts
Beamer saw Bielema’s taunt and started charging forward screaming and pointing at the Illinois head coach. A number of staffers held him back and escorted him back to the sideline. “Shane just turned to me and said, ‘You saw what he did,’ ” said ABC sideline reporter Quint Kessenich.
Everything Bret Bielema said after Illinois beat South Carolina in the Citrus Bowl
Illinois football coach Bret Bielema met with the media following his team's 21-17 victory against South Carolina in the Citrus Bowl.
WATCH: Irate Shane Beamer restrained by staff after Illinois' Bret Bielema taunts South Carolina during bowl
The incident occurred when Bielema walked across the field to check on injured Illini defensive back Jaheim Clarke. Bielema then held up his arms in an apparent signaling of substitution, which caused Beamer to run onto the field incensed. Beamer had to be held back and could be seen telling the game's sideline reporter, "you saw what he did."
Bret Bielema explains controversial gesture that caused Shane Beamer to explode
An Illinois football player was down near the South Carolina sideline at one point in the second half and Bret Bielema went over to check on his player. He then did the T-bar gesture that you will see on kickoffs as he walked away, and Shane Beamer thought that Bielema was taunting him. Bielema explained what happened after the game.
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer goes after Illinois' Bret Bielema during Cheez-It Bowl
All hell broke loose in the third quarter of the Cheez-It Bowl on Tuesday. It wasn’t the players. It was South Carolina coach Shane Beamer going after Illinois’ Bret Bielema. An Illinois DB was injured on a long pass play by South Carolina. Bielema came across the field to check on his player.
Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Shares Final Thoughts Ahead of Citrus Bowl
With only hours left before his No. 20 Illinois football team was set to take on No. 15 South Carolina in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, coach Bret Bielema on Monday addressed the media a final time before the Illini would hit the field at Camping World Stadium (Tuesday at 2 p.m. CT, on ABC).
Illinois coach Bret Bielema appears to taunt South Carolina coach, who is held back at Citrus Bowl
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer erupted Tuesday after Illinois coach Bret Bielema appeared to taunt him during the Citrus Bowl.
Illinois HC Bret Bielema taunts South Carolina’s Shane Beamer in eventful Cheez-It Bowl
The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl was one to savor as it featured all sorts of mind-blowing action, including a coaches' confrontation.
Illinois football coach Bret Bielema gets Cheez-It shower after Illini win Citrus Bowl
Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema was covered in Cheez-Its by players after their victory over South Carolina in the 2024 Citrus Bowl.
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