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    Playing career

    Bielema attended Prophetstown High School in Prophetstown, Illinois. He played tight end and linebacker in high school. Bielema walked on as a defensive lineman at the University of Iowa under coach Hayden Fry, … See more

    Coaching career

    Bielema returned to Iowa in 1994 to begin his coaching career under Fry as a graduate assistant. In 1996, he was promoted to linebackers coach, a role he would hold until 2001. In 1998, Fry retired and was re… See more

    Personal life

    Bielema grew up on an 80-acre hog farm near Prophetstown, Illinois with brothers Bart and Barry. Each of the brothers competed in football, track, and wrestling.
    Bielema married Jen Hielsberg on March 10, 2012, i… See more