10 Reasons Why Bobby Petrino Took The WKU job
Western Kentucky University will introduce Bobby Petrino as its new head football coach, thirty minutes from now in a press conference in Bowling Green. The hire comes as somewhat of a surprise, but there were a lot of positive things about the job that stood out to Petrino. Here are 10 of the reasons he’ll be coaching the Hilltoppers next season…
1. No one else wanted him.
When all the big name programs passed on him, it was either take a lower tier job or play golf until the 2014 season.
He chose to coach football.
2. Young talent from Louisville.
Western has two future stars in DaMarcus Smith and Ace Wales, two former Louisville commits. DeMarcus Smith was a 4-star quarterback coming out of high school and Ace Wales was an absolute beast at Central High School. Another former Cardinal, wide receiver Jerrell Moore, left the U of L program 10 days before the 2011 season opener and will catch passes for WKU next season.
3. (See photo.)
He hasn’t changed.
4. Kentucky Motorcycle Helmet Law
A person over the age of twenty-one (21) years who is operating a motorcycle or who is a passenger on a motorcycle or in a sidecar attachment is not required to wear a helmet.
Bobby Petrino hates helmets.
5. Beat Kentucky?
His first game with the Hilltoppers will be against Kentucky, a program that turned him down, in Nashville. It’s an opportunity to beat an SEC team in an NFL stadium in his debut.
6. Beat Tennessee?
Western’s second game of the season is in Neyland Stadium against the Volunteers. Tennessee passed on him, too.
7. $850,000
Petrino signed a 4-year contract with a base salary of $850,000. Incentives include: $10,000 per year for 12,000 season tickets per year; $300,000 if Western goes to a BCS bowl; $25,000 if Petrino wins National Coach of the Year; and $10,000 if his team has a 3.0 GPA.
He’ll owe Western $1.2 million if he terminates the deal.
8. “Arrrrite YouTube ‘vures…”
Kige Ramsey approved the hire.
Now we just need a video.
9. Red is his color.
He wore it at Louisville, Atlanta, Arkansas and on his face after sliding across the pavement.
10. Two words: Little. Sturgis.
It’s one of the biggest bike rallies in the south and it’s conveniently located 122 miles away from L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green.
He’ll be there with his new band of rebels next summer.
34 Comments for 10 Reasons Why Bobby Petrino Took The WKU job
1 year, 2 at the most, and he’ll be back with the big boys. He won’t be there long.
What error was Matt arguing with Petrino over?
I don’t get the post by Matt…
Haha at #9
I think Kige actually pronounces it “voowers”.
@2: Bozich said Petrino has never trailed to Kentucky.
Of course, UK beat Petrino in his first year at Arkansas.
5 – Well that is an error…
But, he’s had success against them no doubt, and I became aware DeMarcus Smith is going to be at WKU after wasting time down in Florida.
Won’t be easy to get a second win against Petrino next year.
Theres a reason no big-time school wanted him…
@6: I agree. The UK-WKU game will be too close for my comfort next season.
Petrino was blacklisted from the SEC after that mess he left in Arkansas…..And rightfully so
WKU should get the job done in regulation time this time around
Joker aint coaching these young men anymore. Neither UofL or especially WKU, will beat UK this upcoming season. We got our SWAG back Catfans.
If WKU wanted to create a PR buzz, mission accomplished.
As a WKU graduate and former Big Red I could not be more disappointed in the University I graduated from. Go Cats and beat WKU!
Good for WKU. If a school wants to be relevant they hire the best coach available and don’t look back. Western doesn’t have the assets of an SEC school but they are going to be fine. Taggart and Petrino is 2 for 2 and lots of excitement. Now let’s not obsess over them and hope Stoops is a great choice…..
Yell beoches i’m back yall thought yall got a high octane air Iaid coach haha. I don’t need a gimmick passing game to win.Got Damarcus Smith pulling the trigger and Ace running the ball too bad Uk.
I get it that Mitch/Matt didn’t want Petrino at UK but what’s the point of being a dick to Bobby? Borderline obsession? Scared of Western in Nashville to open next year? Geesh.
We won’t be laughing come September…BarnFart won’t be either. A SUN BELT school has the common sense to hire an EXPERIENCED Head Coach.Sure, he will be gone in a year or two…so may Stoops.Bothe for different reasons.
Can’t stop talking about the tops? #WKUEffect
(Bobby P.) Who’s there.
Avon calling…we have this exciting new face cream, it’s amazing.
(B.P.) I will cream you if you don’t get off my porch.
(Avon Lady)Calm down Bobby, just trying to help with those scares.
That is about where I thought he’d end up. Once he wins big at Western, the big boys will forgive his past transgressions and he’ll be back on top again. I don’t like him, I think he is an arrogant ass, but he is one hell of a college coach.
Bobby Petrino hasn’t done anymore than 75% of uk fans… maybe uk fans need to read tha bible… I’ve been a uk fan all my life but I get sick at things from uk say…
plus there a Harley dealership and corvette plant right off of 65 in bowling green
He’ll be able to take motor cycle classes too in the parking lot of the old mall and Big Lots
So, Topper fans, can someone enlighten me as to what exactly that big red “THING” is that you all have running around? Is it something that was removed on an operating table? Maybe something left over from one of RP’s trysts? Maybe he’s “Gossimer”, the hairy red monster from the Bugs Bunny cartoon?
Kige Ramsey approves this hire. CLASSIC!
Rumor I heard out of arkansas is that the young ladies boyfriend whipped Bobby ass and he never really had an accident
11: HAHAHAHA! UK football swag? That’s hilarious!
Forgot to add in that Bowling Green host Harley Drags twice a year.
Now Western has the best and most proven coach in the state. Didn’t see that one coming.
Give the guy a break, this may not be too funny next fall when we play Western!
21 – huh?
22 – The corvette plant is closed bro…..
31—Corvette plant is not closed…bro…i have quite a few friends that work there
24—Big Red is a balled up towel. Became the mascot during the years of EA Diddle
Did ya’ll see this Petrino shirt yet? http://skreened.com/collegerivalshop/bobby-petrino-bowling-green
You left off, “He misunderstood when they said WKU was home to Diddle Arena.”