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Arkansas football coach Bobby Petrino answers a question during media day at the Broyles Center in Fayetteville, Ark., Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008. Arkansas announced Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, it is bringing back Bobby Petrino to be offensive coordinator, 11 years after he was fired as head coach in a sordid scandal that involved a motorcycle accident, an affair with a woman who worked for him and being untruthful to his bosses.(AP Photo/April L. Brown, File)

Arkansas brings back Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator 11 years after he was fired amid scandal

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Petrino named Missouri Valley Conference’s top coach

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FILE - Atlanta Falcons coach Bobby Petrino looks on during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Atlanta, in this Sept. 30, 2007, file photo. Back in 2007, Petrino lasted all of 13 games with the Atlanta Falcons, winning just three times before he slinked back to college in the middle of the night, leaving behind nothing more than a form letter for his abandoned players. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Column: Meyer faces tough adjustment heading to NFL Jaguars

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) runs onto the field before an NCAA college football game against South Dakota Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Norman, Okla. Rattler, a redshirt freshman, has been named Oklahoma’s starting quarterback. Missouri State plays at No. 5 Oklahoma on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Missouri St coach Petrino returns to big stage vs. Oklahoma

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Bobby Petrino speaks after being introduced as the new NCAA college football head coach at Missouri State during a news conference Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Springfield, Mo. Petrino has a 119-56 record in 14 seasons at Arkansas, Western Kentucky and Louisville and replaces Dave Steckel who was fired after winning just 13 games in five seasons. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Petrino back in game, says he knew he wouldn’t stay retired

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FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2018, file photo, Louisville head coach Bobby Petrino tries to get the referees attention during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse, in Syracuse, N.Y. Petrino, a coach with a track record of on-the-field success but off-the-field embarrassments, will be the next coach at Missouri State, the university said Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

Former UL, Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino lands at Missouri St

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FILE - In this Aug. 6, 2011, file photo, then-Arkansas NCAA college football coach Bobby Petrino discusses the Razorbacks prospects during a news conference in Fayetteville, Ark. Petrino is apologizing to fans and players in Arkansas seven years after he was fired for misleading officials about his extramarital affair with an athletic department employee that was exposed after a motorcycle crash. Petrino returned to Arkansas on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, for the first time since 2012, addressing a packed room for a Little Rock Touchdown Club meeting. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston, File)

Bobby Petrino apologizes to Arkansas fans over 2012 firing

By ANDREW DeMILLO - Associated Press

Louisville head coach Bobby Petrino tries to get the referees attention during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus) **FILE**

Louisville fires head coach Bobby Petrino with team 2-8

By Gary B. Graves - Associated Press

Louisville coach Bobby Petrino looks out over the field during a heavy rain in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana State, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Louisville, Western Kentucky resume rivalry after 20 years

By GARY B. GRAVES - Associated Press

Louisville quarterback Jason Pass (4) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Indiana State, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Louisville earns 31-7 rain-soaked win over Indiana State

By GARY B. GRAVES - Associated Press

Louisville head football coach Bobby Petrino reacts to a question during Louisville Football Media Day, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Louisville transitions without Heisman-winning QB Jackson

By GARY B. GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 10, 2012, file photo, Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long listens to a question during a news conference where he announced that Arkansas football coach Bobby Petrino had been terminated, in Fayetteville, Ark. Arkansas has announced the firing of athletic director Jeff Long, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, after nearly 10 years at the school. (AP Photo/April L. Brown, File)

Arkansas fires athletic director Jeff Long after 10 years

By KURT VOIGT - Associated Press

Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) drops back to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kent State, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

No. 17 Louisville seeks consistency, depth vs. Murray State

By STEVE BITTENBENDER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2016, file photo, Louisville head football coach Bobby Petrino, right, talks with freshman wide receiver Seth Dawkins as they go through workouts at their first public practice, in Louisville Ky. The Cardinals begin fall practice Monday with holes to fill on both sides of the ball after losing their final three games. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Louisville welcomes early down time as camp opens on Monday

By GARY B. GRAVES - Associated Press

Cardinals load up with offensive linemen, defensive backs

By STEVE BITTENBENDER - Associated Press

Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 in Charlottesville, Va. Louisville defeated Virginia 32-25. (AP Photo/Ryan M. Kelly)

Lamar Jackson saved Louisville’s season, and his Heisman candidacy

By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press

Louisville's Cole Hikutini (18) is brought down by North Carolina State's Shawn Boone (24) and Jerod Fernandez (4) during the first half of their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

No. 5 Louisville looks to maintain edge against Virginia

By GARY B. GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2016, file photo, Louisville coach Bobby Petrino looks on as his team goes through workouts during NCAA college football practice in Louisville Ky. Four and a half years after being fired by Long at Arkansas as a pariah, Petrino is rising again. His Louisville team is No. 3 in the country heading into showdown at No. 5 Clemson and his quarterback has gone from three-star prospect to Heisman Trophy front-runner in a little more than one season of college football. AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Column: Not buying that Bobby Petrino is a changed man

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2016, file photo, Louisville coach Bobby Petrino looks on as his team goes through workouts during NCAA college football practice in Louisville Ky. Four and a half years after being fired by Long at Arkansas as a pariah, Petrino is rising again. His Louisville team is No. 3 in the country heading into showdown at No. 5 Clemson and his quarterback has gone from three-star prospect to Heisman Trophy front-runner in a little more than one season of college football. AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Outcast to back on top: Petrino has Louisville ranked No. 3

By GARY B. GRAVES - Associated Press

Louisville head coach Bobby Petrino answers a question during a news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference Football kickoff in Greensboro, N.C., Monday, July 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Petrino returns to Louisville for 1st ACC season

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press