COACH EXCITE-O-PANTS IT ISN’T
DOUBLE LATE UPDATE Yup. Totally done and official. It was in Wikipedia three minutes after Petrino called Blank at 5:45 p.m. to phone in his resignation, which must be some kind of internet sorcery. Jeff Schultz of the AJC calls Petrino “a quitter,” and we’re sort of inclined to agree, even with the biblical disasters that struck the Falcons this year–he didn’t even finish out the damn string, the least any coach could do. They gave you four mil a year. The least you could do is finish the disaster out and then go instead of “blindsiding” your boss. Having been a bad employee for most of our our life, we can totally say with authority that this is beyond the pale, since we’ve never done it, and we suck. Just ask our employers.
We’ll leave the rest of the post as evidence that, truly, no one knows anything. But all of that Will Muschamp shit? To hell with it. Bobby Petrino is the next head coach at Arkansas, according to John Clayton of ESPN. If true, the SEC just got even more horrifying. If not: ESPN’s hahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahariffic.
The whole thing would have had to have been hammered out in a matter of minutes over cellphones to happen and sketched out on the back of a napkin. Given the amount of money involved–3 million a year–we wouldn’t have predicted that it would have happened any other way.
Ah, great to have a monster like Petrino in conference to go with Meyer, Fulmer, Tuberville, Miles, Saban, Spurrier, and Richt. Hey, anyone take the Michigan job yet? Anyone?
Will Muschamp, excitable defensive coordinator for the Auburn Tigers, will indeed likely be the next head coach at Arkansas. He’s naturally going to be called Boom! Motherfucker for life, but we’ll throw a few other possible nicknames out there just for the hell of it in a vain attempt to be family friendly, you thieving horde of goose-raping assholes.
–Coach Excite-o-pants
–Spanky the Indomitable
–Coach Mustyfist
–Mr. Babychimp

–Hyper-hypo.
UPDATE! We didn’t mention that this is potentially a really, really good hire, and a bonus for us as Florida fans since we won’t have to face a Muschamp defense every year now. We should have done that, so…um, yeah. It’s potentially a really, really good hire.









1
SEC Supremacist says:
So we keep Tubbs, but lose everyone else? Hmm… next year should be interesting.
December 11th, 2007 at 5:25 pm
2
Hang up & Listen says:
First time, long time here Orson.
Got a Question & Comment.
Who do you see as excite o pants coordinators?
and I tthink this is a good hire. Les Miles might be heading to UM after all.
I’m gonna hang up and listen
December 11th, 2007 at 5:26 pm
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the croominator says:
Hmm, what if Auburn wanted Tuberville to stay…provided he overhaul his entire staff?
Cutcliffe wouldn’t at Ole Miss, and it got him fired.
December 11th, 2007 at 5:29 pm
4
Warthen says:
Mike–the Kids in the Hall called, they want their comedy back.
December 11th, 2007 at 5:38 pm
5
Techie says:
He’ll always be Coach McGurk to me:
Exhibit A) On Sportsmanship
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Nn8Bk_NjRTo
Exhibit B) On Losing
http://youtube.com/watch?v=EXv13WdLiMA
Exhibit C) On Player Managment
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1T0xr10vRBA&feature=related
December 11th, 2007 at 5:38 pm
6
Roaminggator says:
Now isn’t it “SoooWeee Muthafucker!”?????
December 11th, 2007 at 5:43 pm
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LD says:
Florida wasn’t to face a Muschamp-coached defense in the next year (or for the next 4). Y’all don’t play Auburn every year, Georgia does.
December 11th, 2007 at 5:57 pm
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Robert in Toledo says:
Until he signs on the dotted line, finishes the introductory press conference and stays more than one night in Fayetteville, do not believe it. Remember that this is an Arkansas coaching search. Things have a tendency to go awry when the Hogs try to hire a coach this year…basketball and football.
December 11th, 2007 at 5:59 pm
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jake steely says:
threadjack
petrino resingns and goes to arkansas…wow
December 11th, 2007 at 6:02 pm
10
Luke says:
Bobby Petrino resigning from the Falcons and become the Arkansas Head Coach. Guess good ol’ Boom! Motherfucker will get a chance to blow up some Razorbacks next year in retaliation.
December 11th, 2007 at 6:02 pm
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The Freewheelin' Charles Woodson says:
Annnd… it’s Petrino.
December 11th, 2007 at 6:03 pm
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Jerkwheat says:
I think this hire is still likely, but there have been some hiccups on the hill regarding this today – John White (Ark’s chancellor, very meddlesome) has been running interference with Jeff Long on this hire since Day 1. It’s my understanding that he’s not a fan of Muschamp and this may still wind up not happening. I shudder to think of who would be next on the list if White screws up this hire as well.
December 11th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
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Hogs Smell Lovely says:
ESPN reporting Bobby Petrino has resigned and agreed to take position of Head Hog.
More at 11…
December 11th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
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The Freewheelin' Charles Woodson says:
Note that the Petrino story wasn’t broken by Kerb Herbstreit… so you know it’s reliable
December 11th, 2007 at 6:05 pm
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Jerkwheat says:
ESPN JUST SAID PETRINO IS TAKING THE JOB AT ARKANSAS
WTF?!?!
December 11th, 2007 at 6:05 pm
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jake steely says:
shit who wants the vick-less falcons and the empty georgia dome….but the sec schedule wont makelife any easier
December 11th, 2007 at 6:09 pm
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ClwFlGator says:
Wow, I can’t believe you guys beat me to posting it that fast … lol. Yes, the worldwide leader is reporting that Petrino resigns as Falcons coach to go to Ark-Kansas! Good, my Bucs need to wrap up our division this week (hosting Atlanta here, see you at the game)!
December 11th, 2007 at 6:11 pm
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Pirate_mate says:
ESPN reporting Petrino
December 11th, 2007 at 6:16 pm
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Steve says:
Way to fuck it up Orson.
You’re worse than Herbstreit.
And to think I actually believed every single thing you wrote. Shame on me.
December 11th, 2007 at 6:18 pm
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Will says:
Not so fast my Florida Friend:
It looks like ESPN has just announced that Bobby Petrino of the Atlanta Falcons has resigned to take the Arkansas job.
December 11th, 2007 at 6:19 pm
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coastalbuck says:
Steve is a funny guy…
December 11th, 2007 at 6:20 pm
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Doug says:
Boy, Muschamp must feel like shit right now. Given the brush-off by the Jackets, and now the Razorbacks?
December 11th, 2007 at 6:21 pm
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Dess of the T'ubervilles says:
::still in cold sweat::
Don’t ever scare me like that again, Boom Motherfucker.
December 11th, 2007 at 6:22 pm
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ramblin' says:
ESPN just reported Petrino to Arkansas. Will they dare to be totally wrong twice in one week?
December 11th, 2007 at 6:27 pm
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SEC supremacist says:
I had nightmares of facing The Boom annually. Fears not alleviated. Until CFN breaks Tubbs to Vandy or something…
December 11th, 2007 at 6:27 pm
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ramblin' says:
god damnit – ESPN said this was breaking news and now i see posts about it from half an hour ago
December 11th, 2007 at 6:28 pm
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PTTO says:
If I were Bobby Petrino, I would take the first opportunity to get out of that job that I could, even it does mean I would have to move to Arkansas. The Falcons are a train wreck, and its not quite what he signed up for I assume.
December 11th, 2007 at 6:32 pm
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Max says:
I know there was only about three of you, but did anyone watch the Falcon’s on MNF last night? At one point they interviewed Arthur Blank and he said something like “we do have needs we need to address, but we believe we have a young team with a lot of promise and we have have a great coach we believe in and we’re going to give him the time he needs to build this team back up.”(sic)
If Petrino is taking the position at Arkansas its pretty f’ed up for him to just slap the Falcon’s owner in the face after he gives him that kind of support.
December 11th, 2007 at 6:41 pm
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Crabapple Buck says:
So, how many months/years does Petrino stay at Arkansas before he leaves for the next stop in is quest to emulate Lou Saban/Nick Saban/Butch Van Breda Kolff? Face it Arkansas, he is a nomad. He may be there 2 years before you start tracking planes. He was in Atlanta for 8 months.
December 11th, 2007 at 6:42 pm
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UCLA Mob says:
if the Hogs did just get Petrino, considering everything thas gone down the last couple of week? they just hit a home run.
amazing story
December 11th, 2007 at 6:42 pm
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mawghog says:
I’m gonna love watching the likes of Chris Dodd and the ESPN blabbermouths spit over themselves wondering why Petrino would go to stupid ol’ Arkysaw?
After weeks of being lectured about how we were inbred retards for firing Houston Nutt, the best coach our crappy little school could ever afford, ESPN, Dodd,
BOBBY
FUCKIN
PETRINO
December 11th, 2007 at 6:45 pm
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Harper says:
Arthur Blank is too busy choking on fried chicken. There is an NFL coach sitting on his porch in walking distance to the MARTA. FEED THE CHANIMAL!!! He made the playoffs 2x in da league… I want the disaster to be New York Knicks epic!!!
December 11th, 2007 at 7:09 pm
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WDamnE says:
So…confused…
He’s my DC. He’s my rival. He’s my DC. He’s my rival. He’s my DC he’s my rival.
Jake. It’s Fayetteville.
December 11th, 2007 at 7:19 pm
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John says:
If it’s written on Wikipedia, it must be true: “Bobby Petrino (born March 10, 1961(1961-03-10) in Lewistown, Montana) is an American college football coach and the current head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks.”
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Petrino)
At first I thought that Petrino was a moron for taking the Atlanta job, but now it looks brilliant. Had he stayed at Louisville, he would have blamed for Louisville’s defensive struggles instead of Kragthorpe.
December 11th, 2007 at 7:34 pm
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Holly says:
Ah, great to have a monster like Petrino in conference to go with Meyer, Fulmer, Tuberville, Miles, Saban, Spurrier, and Richt. Hey, anyone take the Michigan job yet? Anyone?
One Hundred Moonshine Stills to you, sir.
December 11th, 2007 at 7:46 pm
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Roaminggator says:
We need a new t-shirt:
“I am the next football coach at Arkansas”
December 11th, 2007 at 7:51 pm
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Mark says:
So, not even a pretense of shame from Orson? The “scoop”-mania that plagues the media shouldn’t be reflected in a blog, should it?
December 11th, 2007 at 8:01 pm
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J.J. says:
Brian Brohm can’t buy a break. Petrino and the Falcoons could’ve picked him up early in the draft and then begun building a kinder, gentler, forward pass oriented franchise. Changing the face of the franchise is imperative, and a Brohm-Petrino reunion would have really helped to erase the memory of this horrible year. Oh, yeah. I hope Vick gets shivved at the graybar hotel.
December 11th, 2007 at 8:02 pm
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chris says:
florida doesn’t play auburn and will muschamp every year. unless you got the schedule changed
December 11th, 2007 at 8:06 pm
40
bitterhorn says:
Atlanta is FUBAR’d. Man, how can it get any worse for this franchise?
December 11th, 2007 at 8:12 pm
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Warthen says:
So, I’m guessing that within 10 years the NFL and the SEC create a Premier League/Football League Championship type of agreement?
It’s just a matter of time.
December 11th, 2007 at 8:13 pm
42
jake steely says:
lets be real, even the dolphins would beat the sec champion every year by 4 touchdowns plus……
December 11th, 2007 at 8:32 pm
43
Bill Clinton says:
Mawghog — I fully support your stance on Chris Dodd. He has no business tearing down the fans of our fine institution. He should stick to farm subsidies and carbon taxes. Can Hillary and I count on your support in ‘08?
December 11th, 2007 at 8:32 pm
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Warthen says:
No way, Mr. Steely.
I think at least 3 different SEC teams would push .500 in the NFL–RIGHT NOW!!!
December 11th, 2007 at 8:44 pm
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Pete in BHM says:
So I assume Orson is stuck under a rock as he hasn’t updated this yet.
December 11th, 2007 at 8:44 pm
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oc phil says:
#41 But how would they do against a team made up of 6 inch tall Ditkas?
On the drive home from work the UCLA flagship station was announcing that Norm Chow is the new coach of the gutty little Bruins.
Good luck to him, he’s going to need it there.
December 11th, 2007 at 8:52 pm
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Warthen says:
Come on #46.
Let’s try to keep this discussion serious.
December 11th, 2007 at 9:10 pm
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TIGERinATL says:
Damn this has turned into a good day! Hopefully we’ll get the Spread Eagle offense fired up and now we have the Boom MFer defense here to stay (for one more year at least).
The downside is that Ark and Ole Miss have severely upgraded their own coaching staffs. There isn’t a single idiot coach left in the West. I contend that Nutt’s nuttiness was exacerbated by the nuttiness of the Arkansas fan base. Rest assured, Petrino has no nuttiness in him.
December 11th, 2007 at 9:11 pm
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Sarah says:
Whaaaaaaaat?? But the Falcons job must be like the best job ever?? Oh, fuck.
December 11th, 2007 at 9:16 pm
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Futbawl Fan says:
So…. Coach Pet-rhino is going to hogtown… and about to find out what it’s like to be the 4th best team… in his conference
this ain’t yer Louisville, son
welcome to the SEC
oh yeah….one more thing
BOOOOOOMMMMM MUTHAFUCKA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 11th, 2007 at 9:16 pm