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Jeff Long's Biggest Regret While At Arkansas
Posted on 6/2/17 at 9:11 am
Posted on 6/2/17 at 9:11 am
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Asked about his biggest regret in his time at Arkansas athletic director, Jeff Long pointed to an obvious one, without saying it directly.
It was the Bobby Petrino situation and its end, despite the winning on the field.
“There’s probably one I regret,” Long told SportsTalk with Bo Mattingly. “Probably that I compromised what I believed in because I thought a certain kind of coach needed to be in this conference to compete. It’s a regret, really, of myself and not living true to my values and what I believe in.”
Asked if he’s learned since then, Long replied, “Absolutely.”
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Posted on 6/2/17 at 9:17 am to Pygthagorean Theorem
This is going to go over well 
Posted on 6/2/17 at 10:38 am to Pygthagorean Theorem
Translation: Petrino is a meanie and I'm glad his winning ways are at Louisville instead of here. Me and Bert sit in his office and have long cries over our student athletes.
I'm just kidding, kinda. You boys settle down.
I'm just kidding, kinda. You boys settle down.
Posted on 6/2/17 at 12:15 pm to Pygthagorean Theorem
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I thought a certain kind of coach needed to be in this conference to compete.
And when was the last time we kind of 'competed'? Oh yeah, I remember now...
Posted on 6/2/17 at 12:42 pm to Pygthagorean Theorem
He should compromise more often. You know who doesn't conpromise? Radicalists and idealists. Don't be an idealist Jeff, switch to direct TV and start winning again.
This post was edited on 6/2/17 at 12:43 pm
Posted on 6/2/17 at 1:44 pm to Pygthagorean Theorem
So at the time Long hired Petrino, what "bad" things did he know or think about him that he consciously decided to overlook? This needs to be asked.
Posted on 6/2/17 at 2:03 pm to Jon Ham
This ^.
Based on what I knew (which is admittedly little), I thought the biggest concern with Petrino was his job-hopping ways. I thought we locked that down with the contract clauses, which would have imposed significant financial penalties if he tried to pull some weird stuff. If there was something more, then...
Based on what I knew (which is admittedly little), I thought the biggest concern with Petrino was his job-hopping ways. I thought we locked that down with the contract clauses, which would have imposed significant financial penalties if he tried to pull some weird stuff. If there was something more, then...
Posted on 6/2/17 at 2:12 pm to DiafGtfo
There's always been a part of me that thinks Long knew of the affair (with horse teeth gal) well before the accident. When Long first talked about the wreck he specified that no one was with Petrino. I just remember thinking something was hinky with the way he said that- as if he was covering something.
That said, I'm not really a Long hater- just remember that moment and the feeling I got from it.
That said, I'm not really a Long hater- just remember that moment and the feeling I got from it.
Posted on 6/2/17 at 2:22 pm to piggilicious
The fact that he was willing to just dip on the Falcons probably wasn't a good sign.
Posted on 6/2/17 at 5:47 pm to DiafGtfo
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This ^.
Based on what I knew (which is admittedly little), I thought the biggest concern with Petrino was his job-hopping ways. I thought we locked that down with the contract clauses, which would have imposed significant financial penalties if he tried to pull some weird stuff. If there was something more, then...
Those around the program will tell you that Petrino was a douchebag to many that worked there and there was plenty of issues inside the football program...That said, I'm sure Saban is no saint.
Posted on 6/3/17 at 8:49 am to WonderWartHawg
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And when was the last time we kind of 'competed'? Oh yeah, I remember now...
Posted on 6/5/17 at 5:20 pm to DiafGtfo
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This post was edited on 5/16/18 at 7:53 pm
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