Bobby Petrino Issues Statement About John L. Smith Hire
By: Matt Turner / KNWA Nightly News Anchor
Updated: April 23, 2012
About one hour after John L. Smith landed in Fayetteville to replace Bobby Petrino as Arkansas' new head football coach, Petrino issued a statement to KNWA-TV in Fayetteville about the school's decision to hire his mentor and friend.
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The following statement is from former Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino and was sent by his agent, Russ Campbell:
"I think Jeff Long made a great hire. While there were several outstanding internal candidates, John L. brings a lot of head coaching experience to the table that will help Arkansas transition. He will unify the staff, the team and the Razorback fan base. I wish Coach Smith, his staff and the Arkansas football team the very best."
-Bobby Petrino
(April 23, 2012)
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The following statement is from former Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino and was sent by his agent, Russ Campbell:
"I think Jeff Long made a great hire. While there were several outstanding internal candidates, John L. brings a lot of head coaching experience to the table that will help Arkansas transition. He will unify the staff, the team and the Razorback fan base. I wish Coach Smith, his staff and the Arkansas football team the very best."
-Bobby Petrino
(April 23, 2012)
