The Arkansas Razorbacks made a splash hire on Tuesday as former Arkansas head coach Bobby Petrino will return to the program as the next offensive coordinator.
Most of Arkansas’ commits and targets are probably too young to remember Petrino’s time as the Head Hog, but they’re excited to play under him in the coming years.
HawgBeat reached out to those athletes to get their reaction to the news. We'll continue to add reactions as they’re received.
Kobe Branham - 2024 Offensive Lineman commit
“Oh wow, I think it will be great, he’s a proven coach that I think will bring a style of offense we need. He was also the first coach that recruited me once he was hired at (Texas) A&M.”
Grayson Wilson - 2025 Quarterback commit
“It sounds awesome. I’ve never met Coach Petrino but it is definitely a great hire!”
Kane Archer - 2026 Quarterback target
“Very good hire! Coach P has been down to greenwood once already to see us!”
*Archer clarified his visit to Greenwood was not recent.*
KJ Jackson - 2024 Quarterback commit
"I'm so excited to play for him. Just ready to get to work and flip this thing around!"
Braylen Russell - 2024 Running back commit
"Very excited, he offered me when he was at Texas A&M and came to my school to watch me practice and we talked a little bit. He was very nice and I can't wait to run the ball in his offense. GO HOGS!!!"
