Report: Pitt's Bob Bostad to be Named OL Coach

by Pete Dixon on Jan 19, 2012 7:06 AM CST in Breaking News

University of Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Bob Bostad is expected to be named Bears offensive line coach Thursday morning.WSCR-670 The Score’s Mike Mulligan reports the official announcement will be coming soon from the Bears. Bostad is also a former offensive line coach and running game coordinator for the Wisconsin Badgers.

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Sounds like a good hire to me

Just curious, how recent was he with the Badgers? I wonder if he has ties with Gabe Carimi and/or any of their current draft eligible O-Lineman. Being associated with the O-Line while having a coaching resume which includes Wisconsin is always a good thing IMO, considering they’ve always had one of the better units in all of college football.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 19, 2012 7:31 AM CST reply actions

Yes

was at WI when Carimi and joe thomas was there…..

"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."

- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line

by CloudyFuture on Jan 19, 2012 7:49 AM CST up reply actions

Was

were what ever….

"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."

- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line

by CloudyFuture on Jan 19, 2012 7:50 AM CST up reply actions

So will he be receiving input from Tice?

or is this now his O-line?

by BOBdaBEAR on Jan 19, 2012 7:47 AM CST reply actions

The Badgers have had outstanding o-line play for quite some time

This is a good hire.

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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jan 19, 2012 8:46 AM CST up reply actions

He likes Tight Ends, too.

Of course, who in their right mind wouldn’t?

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Jan 19, 2012 8:50 AM CST up reply actions

Least they were

quick with this…..Now that passing game coordinator……

"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."

- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line

by CloudyFuture on Jan 19, 2012 7:50 AM CST reply actions

Here's a little more info:

Bostad.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Jan 19, 2012 8:46 AM CST reply actions

Me like

I think this is a solid hire.

by Wisbearfan on Jan 19, 2012 9:03 AM CST reply actions

solid

by beartopia on Jan 19, 2012 9:12 AM CST via mobile reply actions

Apparently

he is highly touted according to holmes…..He was also the run game coordinator at the schools…..

"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."

- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line

by CloudyFuture on Jan 19, 2012 9:15 AM CST reply actions

Solid.

Is this where I get to say? ’Who’s finding these guys?’

Five foot three seems to thrive on his misery...

by awfullyquiet on Jan 19, 2012 9:39 AM CST reply actions

But is he a guru?

by BusterK on Jan 19, 2012 9:54 AM CST reply actions

Apparently

he is a run game guru….If that counts…..

"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."

- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line

by CloudyFuture on Jan 19, 2012 10:00 AM CST up reply actions

Great Hire

He coached three lineman that were drafted last year, and another three that will likely be drafted this year. Also coached Joe Thomas. This man is a great hire and regarded as one of the best o-line coaches in college.

by ChitownBadger on Jan 19, 2012 10:07 AM CST reply actions

skjensen Sean Jensen
I’m told Bob Bostad is on #Bears radar for o-line job. But no decision has been made and at least one other college coach in the mix

"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."

- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line

by CloudyFuture on Jan 19, 2012 10:12 AM CST reply actions

Pitt Newspaper...

is saying this report is false now.

by Wisbearfan on Jan 19, 2012 11:18 AM CST reply actions

pitt sports radio host

JColony13 Jim Colony
My best info is that #Pitt Bob Bostad is NOT leaving to be the OL coach of #Bears … Pitt will issue a formal denial shortly

"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."

- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line

by CloudyFuture on Jan 19, 2012 11:26 AM CST reply actions

well crap

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by ThorCo on Jan 19, 2012 11:32 AM CST reply actions

Seemed too good to be true… and I guess it is ATT…

by Beer Down! on Jan 19, 2012 12:11 PM CST up reply actions

Update from ESPN Chicago

The Chicago Bears have narrowed their list of candidates for offensive line coach to “five or six,” including recently hired University of Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Bob Bostad and former St. Louis Rams offensive line coach Steve Loney, according to a source.

The source said it “will be a while” before the team makes a decision on the position, and the scheduled interview Tuesday of recently promoted offensive coordinator Mike Tice for the head coaching job of the Oakland Raiders adds fluidity to the situation.

Link…..

"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."

- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line

by CloudyFuture on Jan 19, 2012 12:37 PM CST reply actions