I have posted before about the possibility that Petrino would go to Tennessee. Off the website of the Knoxville newspaper they have pictures of 10 possible replacements for Derek Dooley and here is the best choice my view:
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Former Arkansas head coach Bobby Petrino. Despite his disgraceful exit from Arkansas, Petrino is going to land somewhere this offseason — and whoever hires him will be getting one of the top coaches in the country.
Tennessee Athletic Director Dave Hart won’t be taking any public input on his search for Tennessee’s next head football coach, but that won’t stop the speculation. Here are a handful of candidates who are sure to be mentioned in the coming days and weeks
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Here is another report from 4 days ago from Bleacher Report. (Auburn has since hired Gus Malzahn.)
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Auburn and Tennessee finished the year at the bottom of the Southeastern Conference standings. Tennessee finished the year with one conference win, while Auburn went winless inside the SEC.
Shortly after the season concluded, the Tigers and Volunteers fired their head coaches and began the search for a new leader. With a major spark needed to recharge these football teams, Bobby Petrino is a great fit for both programs.
Petrino would bring a new life to either program and could restore these teams to the top of their divisions. The record speaks for itself, and Petrino has won everywhere he has been. If given the resources of these top programs, he would excel.
As these teams continue the search for a head coach, here are the five reasons that the Tigers and Volunteers should be battling to sign Bobby Petrino.
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