After days of rampant speculation and fair amount of criticism, [autotag]Sam Pittman[/autotag] has reportedly found his next offensive coordinator. In a move that not many saw coming, [autotag]Bobby Petrino[/autotag] is making a return to Fayetteville.
Petrino is back for a second stint at Arkansas, this time as offensive coordinator. He served as Arkansas’ head coach from 2008-2011, but his tenure ended in 2012 with the infamous motorcycle scandal.
In his four seasons, Petrino led the Hogs to a 34-17 overall record and three straight bowl appearances from 2009-2011. Following the 2011 season, the Razorbacks finished ranked 5th in the final AP Top 25 poll – which is their highest final ranking since 1977 (3rd).
Everyone knows what happened next, what led to his dismissal in April of 2012 and, most notably, the struggles Arkansas football has experienced since he’s been gone.
In the past decade since Petrino’s tenure came to an end, the Hogs have failed to come close to the success they obtained under him. Coincidentally, the closest the program has come was in 2021 under Sam Pittman, who is now responsible for bringing Petrino back to Fayetteville.
Bobby Petrino returning was well-received by most Razorback fans. Here’s some of the best social media reactions to the news.