There was mutual curiosity between Charlotte and Arkansas offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino for this system’s head teaching emptiness, nevertheless it seems nothing will materialize. The 63-year-old Petrino had even expressed optimism about his probabilities behind the scenes, however on Tuesday, Petrino withdrew his title from consideration for the job, sources confirmed to 247Sports’ Chris Hummer.
Charlotte fired Biff Poggi after beneath two seasons within the Queen Metropolis. Charlotte has been an FBS program since 2015 and has by no means completed higher than 7-6, its mark in 2019 beneath Will Healy. The 49ers went 5-7 in 2024, profitable their final two video games beneath interim coach Tim Brewster.
The 49ers are additionally contemplating NC State defensive coordinator Tony Gibson, who has been with the Wolfpack since 2019, and Western Carolina coach Kerwin Bell. A former offensive coordinator at South Florida, Bell has a 24-21 report in 4 seasons with the Catamounts.
Petrino coached the Razorbacks from 2008-11 and spent the 2023 season as offensive coordinator at Texas A&M after three seasons at FCS Missouri State. He had two stints as Louisville’s coach (2003-09, 2014-18) and spent a 12 months at Western Kentucky as properly.
Petrino went 77-35 total at Louisville and coached Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson. Petrino posted 34-17 report in his profession with the Razorbacks, ending the 2011 season No. 5 within the remaining AP Prime 25 ballot, with two BCS bowl bids. His profession at Arkansas resulted in April 2012 when he was let go amid accusations of an inappropriate relationship with a feminine staffer.
He made his return to Fayetteville as offensive coordinator forward of the 2024 season and helped information the Razorbacks to a 6-6 common season report, which included an enormous upset win in opposition to then-No. 4 Tennessee. Underneath Petrino’s steering, Arkansas completed third within the SEC in whole offense (450.9 yards per sport) and fifth in dashing offense (181.8 ypg) and passing offense (269.2 ypg).
Dropping Petrino would have been an enormous blow to Arkansas and coach Sam Pittman, who is anticipated to return in 2025. However, not less than for now, it appears as if Petrino is staying put.
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