Coaching... The Business

So, we all know that Bobby Petrino became the Head Coach today(or night) at Arkansas.



Check out the timeline here:

He woke up Tuesday (assuming he slept) as the Head Coach of the Atlanta Falcons, after a big loss to the Saints, 34-14, on Monday Night Football. Then, Tuesday afternoon, CALLED, yes, CALLED the Falcons to resign. Tuesday night, he was official at Arkansas.

I've always had a REAL issue with coaches that take other jobs, and not sit with their team to let them know he was leaving, say goodbye, etc. I don't care if these are grown men in the NFL, or not. If you think his players weren't put off by this, just listen to Falcon's DB DeAngelo Hall:



Let me just say this. If I had a kid in Arkansas, and Petrino wanted to recruit him to play for Arkansas, I'd present him with this:

Coaching career (HC unless noted):
1983 Carroll (GA)
1984 Weber State (GA)
1985-1986 Carroll (OC)
1987-1988 Weber State (WR/TE)
1989 Idaho (QB)
1990-1991 Idaho (OC)
1992-1993 Arizona State (QB)
1994 Nevada (OC/QB)
1995-1997 Utah State (OC)
1998 Louisville (OC)
1999-2000 Jacksonville Jaguars (QB)
2001 Jacksonville Jaguars (OC)
2002 Auburn (OC)
2003-2006 Louisville
2007 Atlanta Falcons
2008-present Arkansas

I'd then ask him, since he's only stayed at 1 place for 4 years since 1983, how on earth am I supposed to hand over my child to him when I know its' a more/less guarentee that he won't be around for his full college career???
ARKANSAS PARENTS BEWARE! A SNAKE-OIL SALESMAN IS HEADED TO YOUR DOORSTEP!

He must not have paid too much attention back in 1984 when he was a grad. assistant with Weber St. He would have benefitted by taking a class on "class" from his then boss, Mike Price...

Speaking of Price, nobody truly though he'd be leaving, did they???

And now for your "Cum Ba Yah" Christmas ad of the week:

"Having trouble picking out that perfect gift for your special someone this Holiday Season??? Why not go original, and get them a never-been-thought-of-before band with handles? You won't be sorry..."

And finally tonight... Odds on Petrino's next job...

10-1: High Risk Mortgage Broker
15-1: Contract Lawyer
20-1: Guidance Counselor
150-1: Nemesis Role as Opposing Coach in "Waterboy 2"

Talk amongst yourselves...