Petrino to Arkansas

[stallingsstyle]

Re: Petrino to Arky? (Espn Confirmed)

Those crazy piggies said they were going to send micheal vick "thank you cards."

 

[bamaga]

Re: Petrino to Arky? (Espn Confirmed)

Listening to the pulse on espn radio.... everything is saban's fault...Petrino did it the right way, he realized he was a college coach, so , he went back to college, where as Saban couldn't compete with the new englands , etc..I am not making this up, Petrino quit mid season, but thats ok!

 

[bismarck]

Re: Petrino to Arky? (Espn Confirmed)

I see this is yourfirst post..... wheres the Saban connection? MOOOOOO

No Saban connection. Just a legit question and opinion.

 

[RobK]

Re: Petrino to Arky? (Espn Confirmed)

It is crazy, the coaches we have here in the SEC, MNC's: CNS, UM, SOS, FatPhil, even Ears went undefeated, LM playing for the MNC this year, CMR in Ga is doing good, and now add Petrino to this list, its going to be tough for the next few years. But look at our recruiting and you will see who WILL be the leading the SEC in the next few years.

I see what you're saying, but I wouldn't put Petrino in the same class as CNS, Spurrier, Fulmer, Tubs, or even Miles or Richt just yet. Winning the Conference USA title is not the same as winning an SEC title. Getting a BCS berth out of the Big East is nowhere close in my book to getting one after playing an SEC schedule.

I'm not saying he won't win big at Arkansas, but I don't think his track record says it's sure thing. For every Urban Meyer, there's a John L. Smith.

 

[Crimson Hawk]

Re: Petrino to Arky? (Espn Confirmed)

While Petrino is a "hot name" and will (at least initially) do well recruiting, his being at Arkansas doesn't concern me as much as many of you say it does.

Here's why:

1. Arkansas loses a lot depth next season (especially if the expected players turn pro). He will face a rebuilding system to go along with a complete change of offensive philosophy...two things he didn't have to worry about at Louisville.

2. Petrino played fast and loose when it came to recruiting at Louisville, promising starting spots and playing time. That can help for a short while, but almost always creates big problems in the long run (ask Coach DuBose).

3. Petrino took many chances on players with questionable character at Louisville. That won't work for long in the SEC.

4. His teams at Louisville won a lot of 55-51 type high-scoring games. He'll either have to put more focus on defense or will wind being the next Mike Leach, whipping up on also-rans while usually losing to the good teams.

5. Steve Kragthorpe gets a lot of blame for Louisville's down season, but many of the problems are of Petrino's making: reduced depth on the roster, bad attitude players, players promised playing time they didn't get, etc.

I'm not saying Petrino won't build a different kind of team at Arkansas, but doing so will require a different approach than the one he used at Louisville.

Man, you just threw a bucket of water on a quickly spreading wildfire...........sobering reality for anyone that will take the time to read it.

 

[37bamagrl]

Re: Petrino to Arky? (Espn Confirmed)

This is just crazy. I never imagined it would turn out so good for arky (at least seemingly pretty much the best possible option for them- but we'll see how he does in the SEC).

I NEVER would of thought he would leave after one season - and the fact that the media probably won't crucifby him for it makes me mad - he left in the MIDDLE of the season!!!

i do like the fact that this probably really bugs the head barners!

and OH my goodness could the SEC West get any tougher??? I hope not!!!!!....next thing we know les will go to michigan, and belichick will want a real challenge and take over lsu! LOL

 

[DiamondDust]

Re: Petrino to Arky? (Espn Confirmed)

Listening to the pulse on espn radio.... everything is saban's fault...Petrino did it the right way, he realized he was a college coach, so , he went back to college, where as Saban couldn't compete with the new englands , etc..I am not making this up, Petrino quit mid season, but thats ok!

That's what annoys me.

Besides, the last coach to beat New England in the regular season is Nick Saban.

 

[TDBama78]

Re: Petrino to Arky? (Espn Confirmed)

That's what annoys me.

Besides, the last coach to beat New England in the regular season is Nick Saban.

you are exactly right. also lsu is undefeted this year in regulation.

 

[JeffAtlanta]

Re: Petrino to Arky? (Espn Confirmed)

I have always thought that you have to play the best to be the best

We'd better hope that LSU and UGA win their bowl games because it is going to be really tough to go unbeaten in the SEC in the future.

 

[JeffAtlanta]

Re: Petrino to Arky? (Espn Confirmed)

Not surprised that Petrino wants to leave Atlanta. It takes you 3 hours to get from one side of town to the other and you can't even water your lawn or wash your car anymore.

LOL - I doubt that any of that concerns Petrino in the least. He probably isn't even aware of it.

He is a very good college coach and a terrible NFL coach. He was out of his depth in the NFL and chose to bail.

 

[LSU63]

Re: Petrino to Arky? (Espn Confirmed)

The SEC just traded Orgeron for Petrino. Anyway you look at Petrino, that's an upgrade.

The SEC is now even tougher.

 

[GA Bamafan]

Re: Petrino to Arky? (Espn Confirmed)

The SEC just traded Orgeron for Petrino. Anyway you look at Petrino, that's an upgrade.

The SEC is now even tougher.

Ditto.

 

[JeffAtlanta]

Re: Petrino to Arky? (Espn Confirmed)

Folks often assume that these multi-millionaires or billionaires are happily willing to throw millions and millions into a college football program. Some (like Boone Pickens at Oklahoma State) are. Most aren't.

Great point. Not many millionaires are going to throw millions of dollars into a college football program. We should have all learned this from Texas A&M/Tubberville. They've got some of the wealthiest alumni around but $6 million was still too steep.

 

[TDBama78]

Re: Petrino to Arky? (Espn Confirmed)

patrino will passify the fan base for right now. he's a well known coach,not a no name up and comer. but i get the impression patrino dosent come without some baggage. his recruiting tactics at louisville and probably at api were, from what i gather from other posts, not of the highest standards. so if this is true,and he continues the trend he just might have the nzaa knocking on arkys door before its all said and done.

 

[JeffAtlanta]

Re: Petrino to Arky? (Espn Confirmed)

The thing that gets me is that people were going to give him a free pass on this year because of Ookie's legal problems.

I agree. Ironically, Vick's leaving the team was a dream come true for Petrino. I always thought that many had an unhealthy hate for Vick, but realistically he was just too inconsistent to take the team very far.

His contract was tying up way too much money and the Falcons couldn't really cut him because of the salary cap hit. Petrino was going to have tons of salary cap money freed up over the next few years and a very high draft pick next year.

As a Falcon fan, this is actually good for the team as Petrino didn't have it in him to ever be a good NFL coach. At least now we don't have to fire him and buyout his contract - we actually get a decent buyout to go after a real NFL coach.

I think you will see the veteren players rip him pretty good as they told the press that he was terrible even when he was their coach.

 

[OCtide]

Re: Petrino to Arky? (Espn Confirmed)

I can't believe how badly the Auburn people must be kicking themselves right now. Tubbs flirts with the arkansas job....their administration caves and gives him a raise, then the guy they've wanted for years comes available within a week of tubby passing on arkansas and getting that raise.

It only adds insult to injury that the job that tubby used to hold over auburn's head to get the raise is the one that the guy they've wanted forever ultimately takes.

I don't know why I take so much enjoyment from that.

 

[TDBama78]

Re: Petrino to Arky? (Espn Confirmed)

I agree. Ironically, Vick's leaving the team was a dream come true for Petrino. I always thought that many had an unhealthy hate for Vick, but realistically he was just too inconsistent to take the team very far.

His contract was tying up way too much money and the Falcons couldn't really cut him because of the salary cap hit. Petrino was going to have tons of salary cap money freed up next year and a very high draft pick.

As a Falcon fan, this is actually good for the team as Petrino didn't have it in him to ever be a good NFL coach. At least now we don't have to fire him and buyout his contract - we actually get a decent buyout to go after a real NFL coach.

I think you will see the veteren players rip him pretty good as they told the press that he was terrible even when he was their coach.

is a. blank in over his head owning a pro football team? he reminds me of some one who comes into money and buys an expensive race car but he dosent know how to drive it. its like the king has no clothes on. imo vick is through in the nfl his style works on the play ground but not in the nfl. no one will touch him.

 

[Crimson Cat]

Re: Petrino to Arky? (Espn Confirmed)

I didn't see this one coming- pretty good hire for Arky...I'm not sure if he'll have instant success at Arky, particularly if he's going to try to run the offense he had at Louisville, but in time he can be successful I think.

 

[JeffAtlanta]

Re: Petrino to Arky? (Espn Confirmed)

is a. blank in over his head owning a pro football team?

That's a good question, but I don't think so. He seems to have a good heart and he wants Atlanta to do well. That is much better than an owner that is disinterested and just wants a cut of the revenue sharing.

Blank is willing to spend money to make the team stronger and unfortunately he has gotten some bad advice with Petrino. Vick's contract may seem like a mistake now, but he did fill up the stadium and there was excitement surrounding the team.

I think Blank needs to go the Alabama route and hire a proven winner and not hire another guy that has to learn as he goes. Unfortunately that is a little harder to do in the NFL since the tampering rules are pretty strict.

Hopefully Cowher will consider the job. I wouldn't go with an older guy that just wants to hurry up and win in 3 years and then leave (e.g. Bill Parcels). I pray he does not consider Gailey.

 

[Alabama Larry in Ky]

Re: Petrino to Arky? (Espn Confirmed)

Word out up here is the Coach and his wife have some problems and she is taking their two teenage kids and moving back to Louisville. They have a 19 year old at Georgetown college out side of Lexington.

All these fans bashed CNS for leaving the Fins, but now they are saying ..."its a good move by CBP. He is a college coach".

I know what their problems are, but I'd rather be quite, I seeing stuff on the boards here, and I know some folks who know what is going on.