Bobby Petrino, former Arkansas coach, will return as the offensive coordinator under Sam Pittman. His two-year deal includes a $1.6 million annual salary, $350K for work from Dec. 3, 2023, to Feb. 28, 2024, a country club membership, 8 home game tickets, and a $7,200 car allowance. There was confusion regarding the contract's end date, which is Feb. 28, 2026. Despite past controversies, Arkansas fans are excited about Petrino's return. His hiring was not initially considered by Pittman, but Petrino's agent reached out, leading to his selection. Petrino expressed his love for the team and his desire to win. He also mentioned running his own offense at Arkansas with his terminology, unlike at Texas A&M.
Bobby Petrino says he will run his offense at @RazorbackFB with his terminology, which wasn’t the case at Texas A&M. “I don’t think it’s about plays. I don’t think it’s about what you do. I think it’s about how you use the players that you have …” https://t.co/gED0iDPSmT
Bobby Petrino is back, but in reality, his heart never left Northwest Arkansas. My column from an introductory press conference where schemes and quarterbacks paled in comparison to an emotional homecoming. (Link) https://t.co/plc0aq3aef
New Arkansas OC/former Louisville HC Bobby Petrino mentions Clemson when asked about the issue of sign-stealing in college football while meeting media today. Recalls that when he coached vs Clemson, “they were going to have your signals.” Full answer (h/t @NWAScottie) https://t.co/XaKo2kLb0R
Bobby Petrino: "There never was any anger. I was always a Hogs fan. People would ask me if I would watch a game. I watched as many games as I could." He freezes, gets choked up. "... I loved the players." He abruptly stops again as tears well up. Next question is asked.
Bobby Petrino asked what he wants to accomplish coming back to Arkansas: "I want to win." https://t.co/SSk2J84uDD
Bobby Petrino now at the podium. Says he didn't know that his agent reached out to Sam Pittman, but Petrino's thankful she did.
Arkansas coach Sam Pittman says Bobby Petrino wasn't on his initial list of offensive coordinator candidates. He says Petrino's agent called him to see if there would be interest.
Sam Pittman is speaking to the media now about hiring Bobby Petrino as OC. Pittman says he interviewed five candidates and Petrino was extremely excited to come back to Arkansas. Calls it 'a no-brainer' once Petrino wanted the job.
How could Arkansas football rehire Bobby Petrino? With a loophole, @RJ_cfb writes https://t.co/89VAGXhsj7
Greg Sankey asked his reaction to Arkansas hiring Bobby Petrino as OC: “It’s interesting, nobody asked me about him being back in the league when he was hired at Texas A&M last year. So he’s been back in the league. There’s history, but I consider that to be history."
With Bobby Petrino returning to Arkansas, worth reading @davidubben story from last year revisiting the entire 2012 saga. The amount of lying he did was staggering. But, Arkansas' president concluded he's all good now. https://t.co/bA5daOXzNZ https://t.co/bA5daOXzNZ
In 2012, Bobby Petrino hired a woman with whom he was having an affair using an HR loophole, then got fired for lying about it. Things come full circle, as the university has brought him back using HR gymnastics to make a desperate move. Here's how: https://t.co/efBkLH9iZ4
Arkansas OC Bobby Petrino revealed what kept him up at night at Texas A&M https://t.co/v3XfAY3AQG
Arkansas welcomes back Bobby Petrino with country club membership and hefty contract. It’s good to be a coordinator in college football right now, especially with that unlimited golf contract detail. Read: https://t.co/TCqmRTi8TI https://t.co/RUBEjEnv1y
From today's @AaronTorresPod: I happened to be in Fayetteville when the news of Bobby Petrino's return broke. While most national people were getting cracks in - I'm here to tell you, most Arkansas fans are fired up to see what he can deliver. More 👇 https://t.co/eqULtSm1Be
Former Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino, who spent last season as Texas A&M’s offensive coordinator, is returning to Fayetteville to become the Razorbacks’ new offensive coordinator under Sam Pittman https://t.co/s1A2cQQPRz
Turns out you can go back home again no matter how messy the exit. “I know this will be a little different for a lot of people, but I’m grateful to Coach Pittman for giving me this chance …” — Bobby Petrino https://t.co/W6uQjLUpKx
Arkansas welcomes back Bobby Petrino with country club membership and hefty contract. It’s good to be a coordinator in college football right now, especially the unlimited golf. Read: https://t.co/TCqmRTi8TI https://t.co/WGTN11Bl9k
Bobby Petrino is returning to Arkansas as the offensive coordinator? Just for kicks, I think he should ride into Fayetteville on his motorcycle with a blonde on the back.
Bobby Petrino is returning to Arkansas as the offensive coordinator? Just for kicks, I think he should ride into Fayetteville on his motorcyle with a blonde on the back.
Bobby Petrino will be paid $1.6 million annually as part of a two-year deal as Arkansas' offensive coordinator. He will be paid $350K for working Dec. 3 through Feb. 28, 2024. He gets a country club membership, 8 tickets to home football games and $7,200 in car allowance.… https://t.co/DRtolBa8mr
Some confusion in that Bobby Petrino contract. It expires Feb. 28, 2026, so it's only for the next two football seasons. Fayetteville Athletic Club or Paradise Valley Golf Course? Which one you taking?