Arkansas Fires Bobby Petrino
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas has fired football coach Bobby Petrino.
Athletic director Jeff Long announced his decision Tuesday night, saying he “knowingly misled” and engaged in reckless behavior during his relationship with a female football employee half his age.
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The 51-year-old Petrino was injured in an April 1 motorcycle accident. He was put on paid leave last week after admitting he lied about the presence of the 25-year-old employee, Jessica Dorrell, who had been riding with him.
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