Petrino leaves Falcons, will coach Arkansas
Jay Glazer
FOXSports.com, Updated 8 minutes ago
Bobby Petrino was introduced as the new Arkansas head coach late Tuesday, just hours after he resigned as Atlanta Falcons coach. He lasted only 13 games with the NFL team.
Petrino leaves Falcons
Petrino was hired to succeed Houston Nutt, who stepped down at Arkansas two weeks ago and became the head coach at Mississippi.
Petrino was introduced as the 30th Razorbacks coach by incoming athletic director Jeff Long at a late-night news conference Tuesday.
"It is a tremendous honor for me to be named the 30th head coach at Arkansas, particularly on a night when we honored coach (Frank) Broyles for his 50 years service," Petrino said, referring to former head coach and outgoing athletic director Frank Broyles. "He's such a legend and I can't wait to develop a relationship with him."
Petrino called a Falcons staff meeting late Tuesday afternoon, a meeting which last about 10 seconds, sources said.
"He just said to us, 'Guys I've resigned, I'm going to Arkansas. I'm sorry. I'll be talking with you guys in the future.' And with that he turned and walked out the door. We haven't been told anything else," said one assistant coach.
