On Wednesday, Arkansas announced that it had re-hired Bobby Petrino as its offensive coordinator. This move comes 11 years after the school fired him for a scandal involving an inappropriate relationship with a female employee.
Petrino was hired by Arkansas in 2008 and led the Razorbacks to a 34-17 record in four seasons. He was fired in 2012 after it was revealed that he had an inappropriate relationship with a female employee and lied about it to the university.
Since then, Petrino has been coaching at various universities, most recently at Louisville. He was fired from Louisville in 2018 after a 2-8 season.
Now, Petrino is back at Arkansas and is expected to help the Razorbacks improve their offense. He is known for his offensive schemes and has had success in the past with Arkansas.
The move has been met with mixed reactions from fans and alumni. Some are happy to see Petrino back in Fayetteville, while others are not so sure about the decision.
It remains to be seen how successful Petrino will be in his second stint at Arkansas. He will have to prove himself all over again and show that he has learned from his past mistakes.
Only time will tell if this move will pay off for the Razorbacks, but one thing is for sure: Bobby Petrino is back in Fayetteville and ready to make an impact.
