Bobby Petrino resigns as coach of Falcons

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Falcons Coach Petrino Resigns
Published 12/11/2007 by Bill Jordan at The Biz of Football :: Part of the Business of Sports Network
Atlanta Falcon rookie head coach Bobby Petrino resigned on Tuesday just hours after his team was badly beat by the New Orleans Saints. The team has yet to announce their coach's decision, as reported by The USAToday: Petrino left Louisville to become Falcons coach this season but lost star quarterback Michael Vick during the summer when he came under investigation for dogfighting. Vick was sentenced Monday to 23 months in prison for his role in the frisly dogfighting operation. Atlanta is 3-10 ...

Bobby Petrino To Leave Falcons For Arkansas Job
Published 12/12/2007 at SPORTSbyBROOKS
... : USA TODAY follows up that Petrino has resigned from the NFL team on Tuesday. Not even finishing a full season in the pros, sources say Petrino is bolting the 3-10 Falcons to return to the college ranks. Last year, Petrino led Louisville to a Big East title and Orange Bowl victory over Wake Forest. If Bobby is indeed Arkansas bound, it'll be the 4th time's a charm for the fans in Fayetteville. The Razorbacks have already had to handle rejection from Tommy Tuberville, Tommy Bowden and Jim Grobe about their job vacancy. —