Comments on: “The Hire” And “The Lie” Could Bring Down Petrino

By: buddha22

buddha22 — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 06:43:47 +0000

Don’t see how Long can keep Petrino and ask anyone else to conduct themselves to any level of integrity and decorum. Slippery slope holding on to the Bobby just because he has won some games…especially in the face of the PR and substantial financial damage the upcoming suit, potential dismissal of the girlfriend and the ongoing prestige damage a this situation would bring. If he does, heaven forbid his team goes in the tank or has other problems. You hit the nail on the head, though, Long will be held responsible regardless of what happens for bringing him and his baggage to arky and for whoever he tabs to pick up the reins…

By: Fayettechill14

Fayettechill14 — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 21:42:42 +0000

@AllTideUp Only coach Arkansas could get to come now would be Gus Malzahn, and we’re not ready for the Gus Bus yet. Most Arkansas fans believe that Malzahn will eventually be our coach, but not he’s dominated the Sun Belt with stAte. We would probably go interim and then hire a solid up-and-comer for 2013. Chris Petersen at Boise is the obvious #1, but Charlie Strong at Louisville and Butch Jones at Cincinnati would also be targets.

By: AllTideUp

AllTideUp — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 19:27:02 +0000

Might as well ask the question, if Petrino is gone(and the more I read about the situation the worse it gets) then where does Arkansas turn? Do they go with the interim coach? They’ll probably have to do that for this season anyway, but are they comfortable with that long term? Do you roll the dice and try to bring back Garrick McGee because he understands the system and presided over some of the best SEC offenses over the last couple of years? Is it realistic for Arkansas to land a big time proven head coach?Arkansas was just making its comeback.

By: maroonandwhitenation.com » The Bobby Petrino Situation Could Greatly Benefit MSU

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:57:14 +0000

[...] Petrino isn’t just in trouble with his wife, he’s in trouble with the University of Arkansas as well. He promoted his mistress, then lied about her involvement with him. He has been placed on a paid leave while the administration investigates (another word for taking time to contemplate firing a really good coach). Former lawyer turned sports blogger Clay Travis breaks down Petrino’s future HERE. Mr. SEC gives his take HERE. [...]

By: viciousdawg

viciousdawg — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:52:32 +0000

@Fayettechill14 Arkansas deserves better.

By: viciousdawg

viciousdawg — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:51:48 +0000

As a Falcons fan I think it couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy.

By: omahahog

omahahog — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 01:53:34 +0000

@ZackTN
Not yet, but its coming. in 2012 no less. Zing Zing.

By: Fayettechill14

Fayettechill14 — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 01:23:14 +0000

Arkansas fans’ reactions have been nothing but frustration at Petrino’s bad decisions. This is a serious situation. Most Hog fans want him to stay (probably around 80-20 in his favor, per a poll on Hogville.net) but EVERYONE can respect Jeff Long’s decision if he decides to fire him.

By: kaput

kaput — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:52:13 +0000

“Many are already blaming the press for making a big deal of the situation.”

Huh? Who?

This story IS A BIG deal. He’s the highest paid state employee, and he hired his mistress. He’s just opened the state up to a several million dollar lawsuit, and their actions in this case will have lasting impact on the entire UA system.

It may not be something that you guys necessarily want to cover, but don’t minimize it.

By: poooooook

poooooook — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:07:07 +0000

Tennessee just found its next football coach.

By: dee6634

dee6634 — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:00:01 +0000

Will Arkansas suspend Petrino for the first game or just the first quarter? Winning is a strong deodorant.

By: tiderhawk

tiderhawk — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:14:41 +0000

Firing this guy is no big deal and it is going to happen. Think of all the guys that took their teams to the Final Four and still got canned for something off the court-Dana Kirk, Jim Harrick, and many others. Tressel, Woody, and JoPa got canned and they were certainly bigger than this guy. They have no choice-the legal ramifications are endless. You can expect a sexual harassment suit here from her. Anyway, YOU may be having a bad week, but not as bad as this guy.

By: ZackTN

ZackTN — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:58:35 +0000

Alabama fans aren’t calling for Petrino’s head because he beats their favorite football team. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZING