(16) Opinion - Local

        After the Arkansas Razorbacks finished their football season people knew something needed to change with the coaching staff. Not sure where to start though, head coach Sam Pittman really hadn't done bad since only being there for two years with a record of 16-10. Recently some concern has come since the Razorbacks turned to former Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino to come back as offensive coordinator. 

Bobby was a great coach at Arkansas and it has seemed as if the team has gone downhill since he was fired in 2012. As some know Petrino was caught having an affair on his wife with a younger lady after he wrecked his motorcycle with her on the back. The story was much more though, it went national and was all over the news after finding out he also had some “character issues.” Since this happened he has said that he has come to realize these problems and has been coping with them. 

        I believe that Petino deserves another chance since he was fired in 2012 he’s worked at other Universities and shown he’s stayed away from trouble. As well as the fact that he and his wife are together still, shows that they’ve worked things out since. Petrino brings good culture and leadership to the team and it seems like he really wants to be there saying “something I hoped would happen. Wasn’t sure if it ever would, but it is a dream come true to be able to go back to the University of Arkansas and do anything I possibly can to make it right this time.” I believe Petrino is invested in taking full advantage of this opportunity and will help the Razorbacks get back to their winning culture.


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