Bobby Petrino leaves Falcons for Arkansas - Page 12

**DaKCMan AP** · 12-11-2007, 05:01 PM

per ESPN

Rasputin · 12-12-2007, 03:12 PM

They can have Herm, PLEASE.

Garcia Bronco · 12-12-2007, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

you don't understand the simple distinction between the man and his record?

bailing on a 5yr, 24 mill contract makes you a loser, or a putz, or a p%&^y....it has nothing to do with your college record...everything to do with what kind of a man you are...or aren't...

Agreed.

Herzig · 12-12-2007, 04:19 PM

KIFFIN "PISSED" HE DIDN'T GET ARKANSAS JOB

An industry source tells us that Raiders coach Lane Kiffin was "pissed" that he didn't get hired as the next head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks.

The job instead went to former Falcons coach Bobby Petrino.

Here's our question. Since when did Arkansas become such a plum job?

Regardless, and as we hear it, Kiffin wanted it. He manifested his displeasure by, as we're told, slamming doors and cursing.

It's bizarre. The guy is the head coach of an NFL team. He has done well in his first year. Why in the heck does he want to give up what could be a promising career at the highest level of the sport?

So if Kiffin wanted Arkansas, then we assume that he'd be interested in other available college jobs. And that, as a result, he's possibly not long for the Raiders.

As to the Raiders' position on all of this, we're told that the belief is that owner Al Davis would be happy to let Kiffin go.

"It's the same deal there as it was in Atlanta," the source said. "No one is real happy."

Kiffin is from Arkansas. That's probably why he's pissed.

Fayetteville and the surrounding area has a lot to offer. Beautiful scenery, very diverse and progressive without the big city crime problem....hopefully that won't change. Also, we have a great stadium and Arena here with all the modern amenities. With Wal-mart, Tyson chicken, & JB Hunt all have their world HQ's here so there's a lot of money in the area.

**dirk digler** · 12-12-2007, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the Talking Can

you don't understand the simple distinction between the man and his record?

bailing on a 5yr, 24 mill contract makes you a loser, or a putz, or a p%&^y....it has nothing to do with your college record...everything to do with what kind of a man you are...or aren't...

yep exactly

HolmeZz · 12-12-2007, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange Cameltoe

PC police suck. Furthermore, most black folk like fried chicken. It's not a mean spirited comment, it's simply the truth.

Waddup, Marlboro Chief.

**Bwana** · 12-12-2007, 06:05 PM

Petrino is a complete dirt bag for pulling that crap on Art Blank and the team. He left them hanging out to dry. Six hours before the game the owner asked him point blank twice "What shoud I tell the media when they ask if you're staying" Petrino looked him in the eye and told him "you have a coach I'm staying."

The guys word is not worth jack. He is to football what Hootie is to this board. I hope his luck takes a dive when he gets back to the college level, he deserves it.

Mr. Arrowhead · 12-12-2007, 06:09 PM

when i first heard this i was kinda like i understand why he did it. But after think about it, it is very cowardish

**The Bad Guy** · 12-12-2007, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I love how Petrino has a 41-9 college record and people call him a loser.....

Say what you want but that's a better pull than I think most people expected Arkansas to get.

He's a loser with the way he conducts himself and handles people.

I know you equate everything to football, wrestling, but there is no record to score integrity. I don't care if he was an undefeated college coach, you don't conduct yourself that way as a professional.

It's disgusting that he couldn't look players in the eye, the same ones that killed themselves for him since he was hired 10 months ago, to tell them he was leaving for Arkansas. He couldn't even tell the assistant coaches, the same ones that uprooted their families, that he was taking another job.

He's a ****ing scum.

Herzig · 12-12-2007, 06:41 PM

I don't really care what he did to Falcons...in fact, I think he's stuck with Arkansas because of what he did. I'm happy that Nutt is gone and Petrino is replacing him.

**Bwana** · 12-12-2007, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herzig

I don't really care what he did to Falcons...in fact, I think he's stuck with Arkansas because of what he did. I'm happy that Nutt is gone and Petrino is replacing him.

That’s all well and good, but he has lost all creditability. What happens when he goes to perspective players houses and they as him “coach, you are asking me to play for your school for 4 years, are you going to be there for 4 years?” The guy has no integrity and who is going to believe a yes answer? He looked Art blank in the eye, shook his hand Monday six hours before the game and told him he wasn’t going anywhere. Blank goes on national TV and told the audience he was staying. He made a chump out of not only Blank, but the organization, the players, the assistant coaches and the fans. I think he dug himself one hell of a hole with the way he weaseled out of Atlanta. To put it in Layman’s terms, not only did he screw the Atlanta organization, but he screwed himself.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 12-12-2007, 08:27 PM

I can't believe he just left a note.

Work the extra three weeks, quit, and then explain yourself in front of your players.

What a pussy shit bitch.

Brock · 12-12-2007, 08:31 PM

Saban already set the precedent, who cares.

**Bwana** · 12-12-2007, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I can't believe he just left a note.

Work the extra three weeks, quit, and then explain yourself in front of your players.

That would require both integrity and a set of nuts.

siberian khatru · 12-12-2007, 09:15 PM

Awesome:

Falcons players bash 'disloyal' Petrino
Former coach called a 'cancer' on team

By STEVE WYCHE
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 12/13/07

Flowery Branch — Falcons rookie defensive end Jamaal Anderson, the team's first-round draft pick from the University of Arkansas, has gotten non-stop calls from players, friends and associates with the Razorbacks football program. They all want to know what type of guy their new coach, Bobby Petrino, is.

"Disloyal," said Anderson, Petrino's first pick as an NFL coach. "If he can leave players here, what makes you think he won't leave the players he's going to coach? I'm just afraid to see what happens if he does bad at Arkansas. Is he going to leave those kids?"

Lots, lots more here:

http://www.ajc.com/services/content/...svc=7&cxcat=21

siberian khatru · 12-12-2007, 09:17 PM

Veteran safety Lawyer Milloy taped the "insensitive" farewell letter Petrino sent to players to his locker. Petrino's copied signature was crossed out in red ink.

"Coward!" was put in its place.

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Herzig Wooooooo Pig Soooooiiiie!!! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Northwest Arkansas Casino cash: $9984900	KIFFIN "PISSED" HE DIDN'T GET ARKANSAS JOB An industry source tells us that Raiders coach Lane Kiffin was "pissed" that he didn't get hired as the next head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks. The job instead went to former Falcons coach Bobby Petrino. Here's our question. Since when did Arkansas become such a plum job? Regardless, and as we hear it, Kiffin wanted it. He manifested his displeasure by, as we're told, slamming doors and cursing. It's bizarre. The guy is the head coach of an NFL team. He has done well in his first year. Why in the heck does he want to give up what could be a promising career at the highest level of the sport? So if Kiffin wanted Arkansas, then we assume that he'd be interested in other available college jobs. And that, as a result, he's possibly not long for the Raiders. As to the Raiders' position on all of this, we're told that the belief is that owner Al Davis would be happy to let Kiffin go. "It's the same deal there as it was in Atlanta," the source said. "No one is real happy." Kiffin is from Arkansas. That's probably why he's pissed. Fayetteville and the surrounding area has a lot to offer. Beautiful scenery, very diverse and progressive without the big city crime problem....hopefully that won't change. Also, we have a great stadium and Arena here with all the modern amenities. With Wal-mart, Tyson chicken, & JB Hunt all have their world HQ's here so there's a lot of money in the area. __________________
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Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2135993647	Petrino is a complete dirt bag for pulling that crap on Art Blank and the team. He left them hanging out to dry. Six hours before the game the owner asked him point blank twice "What shoud I tell the media when they ask if you're staying" Petrino looked him in the eye and told him "you have a coach I'm staying." The guys word is not worth jack. He is to football what Hootie is to this board. I hope his luck takes a dive when he gets back to the college level, he deserves it. __________________ Adventure is dangerous....but monotony can kill you.
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Herzig Wooooooo Pig Soooooiiiie!!! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Northwest Arkansas Casino cash: $9984900	I don't really care what he did to Falcons...in fact, I think he's stuck with Arkansas because of what he did. I'm happy that Nutt is gone and Petrino is replacing him. __________________
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siberian khatru 21st Century Schizoid Fan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Gates of Delirium Casino cash: $-1205050	Awesome: Falcons players bash 'disloyal' Petrino Former coach called a 'cancer' on team By STEVE WYCHE The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 12/13/07 Flowery Branch — Falcons rookie defensive end Jamaal Anderson, the team's first-round draft pick from the University of Arkansas, has gotten non-stop calls from players, friends and associates with the Razorbacks football program. They all want to know what type of guy their new coach, Bobby Petrino, is. "Disloyal," said Anderson, Petrino's first pick as an NFL coach. "If he can leave players here, what makes you think he won't leave the players he's going to coach? I'm just afraid to see what happens if he does bad at Arkansas. Is he going to leave those kids?" Lots, lots more here: http://www.ajc.com/services/content/...svc=7&cxcat=21
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siberian khatru 21st Century Schizoid Fan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Gates of Delirium Casino cash: $-1205050	Veteran safety Lawyer Milloy taped the "insensitive" farewell letter Petrino sent to players to his locker. Petrino's copied signature was crossed out in red ink. "Coward!" was put in its place.
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