Monday, April 2, 2012

DEVELOPING: Arkansas' Petrino hospitalized after motorcycle accident

Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino, Esq.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark --  University of Arkansas head football coach Bobby Petrino was involved in a motorcycle accident last night.

Here's the statement from Arkansas State Police spokesman Bill Sadler:

"Arkansas State Police was notified of a single vehicle motor vehicle crash along Highway 16 in Madison County near the Crosses community about 6:45 last night (Sunday). The crash involved a motorcycle that had left the roadway. Coach Petrino was the operator of the motorcycle. He was transported to a Washington County medical facility."

Crosses is about 23 miles southeast of Fayetteville, where the University of Arkansas is located.

OSG HQ does think it strange that no one has released what hospital he's in, his condition, or much of anything else...

A source close to Petrino told ESPN's Joe Schad the coach is "pretty banged up" but "will recover." The 51-year-old is focused and determined to return to practice as quickly as possible, but it could take some time for him to recover, the source also told the Four Letter. 

Petrino's been into bikes for awhile now, learning how to ride when he was a kid in Montana. He even has a big Harley with the nickname "Hogwild" emblazoned on the side.

Zack Higbee, a spokesman for Petrino, would not comment or confirm to NBC Sports today that the coach was involved in the crash.

Robbie Neiswanger, reporter who covers the Razorbacks for the Arkansas News Bureau, tweeted about the accident. See the image below:


Stay tuned to OSG Sports...we'll report more when we know more...

1400 UPDATE: The school has put out a statement from Coach Petrino's family.

"Coach Petrino was involved in a motorcycle accident on Sunday evening that involved no other individuals. He is in stable condition and is expected to make a full recovery. Our family appreciates respect for our privacy during the recovery and we are grateful for the thoughts of Razorback fans at this time."

Jeff Long, director of athletics and vice chancellor, said he has been in touch with the Petrinos and added that he will consult with the family to provide additional information at a later time. Until then, there will be no further information or comment on the accident per the Petrinos' request."


Here's the bike... thanks to our friends at KATV-TV

And here's team coverage from our friends at KATV

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