Photos: Bret Bielema's coaching career at Wisconsin
A collection of photos from Bret Bielema's tenure at Wisconsin, first as defensive coordinator then as football coach. He worked with the Badgers from 2004 to 2012.
Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema responds to a question during a 2009 interview in his office.
Bret Bielema congratulates his defenders as they exit the field after the 2005 spring game.
Badgers defensive coordinator Bret Bielema watches from the sideline during a 2004 practice.
Badgers coach Bret Bielema hoists the trophy after his team defeated Nebraska in the 2012 Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Bret Bielema smiles during his team's 52-17 win over Indiana in 2006.
Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema answers questions during a 2006 news conference on his first official day as coach.
Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema answers questions during a news conference before thew 2012 Rose Bowl.
Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema poses with the 2010 and 2011 Big Ten championship trophies.
Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema walks on the field with his team before the 2012 spring game.
Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema chats with special teams players before the team's 2012 game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa.
Badgers coach Barry Alvarez walks by his successor, Bret Bielema, during the 2005 game against Purdue.
Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema is doused by his players in the final seconds of the fourth quarter of the 2012 Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema is pulled aside by ESPN reporter Erin Andrews after the Badgers defeated Arkansas in the 2007 Capital One Bowl at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla.
Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema celebrates after the Badgers defeated Michigan State in the 2011 Big Ten championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema leads the Badgers onto the Camp Randall turf for his first home game as coach after taking over for Barry Alvarez.
Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema walks off the field after this team's win over San Jose State in their 2010 contest at Camp Randall Stadium.
Badgers coach Bret Bielema celebrates with his players in the final seconds of the 2011 Big Ten championship in Indianapolis.
Bret Bielema walks off the field with Ben Strickland after the Badgers' loss to Tennessee in the 2008 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
The Badgers will try to beat Illinois for the fourth time in their last five games. Paul Chryst was fired after the lone Illini win in that stretch.
