Subscribe to Axios NW Arkansas
Get smarter, faster with a daily look at the biggest stories in NW Arkansas

Bobby Petrino may return to Arkansas, years after motorcycle scandal

Former head coach Bobby Petrino of the Arkansas Razorbacks in 2010. Photo: Wesley Hitt/Getty Images
Bobby Petrino may be returning to Arkansas Razorbacks football as offensive coordinator, according to ESPN.
Flashback: Petrino was fired as head coach in 2012 after hiring a woman he was in a romantic relationship with, which came to light after an infamous motorcycle accident with her as the passenger.
- Petrino initially lied in public statements, saying he was alone during the accident, which occurred about 20 miles southeast of Fayetteville.
- Petrino gave the employee, former volleyball player Jessica Dorrell, a $20,000 gift, which he did not disclose.