Bobby Petrino Will not Appeal Firing at ArkansasOnly three days after being fired at Arkansas, Bobby Petrino has decided to take the high road up. Even though there is a clause in Petrino’s contract that grants a review of termination upon request, he will not appeal the firing and drag the university though political shenanigans. Its about the only right decision Petrino has made in the public’s eye and he can be applauded for one or two seconds because that decision cost him $18 million since he was fired with cause.
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ESPN’s Joe Schad tweeted: “Petrino has accepted responsibility for his actions and resulting termination.”
SI released some text messages that were exchanged between Bobby Petrino and assistant AD Chris Wyrick prior to the firing. The conversation is quite telling as to what was going on behind the scenes in Fayetville.
Wyrick: “Coach, I know I sometimes aggravate you, but PLEASE listen to me. Does Jeff (Long) know EVERYTHING fr...
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