Bobby Petrino officially hired as Texas A&M’s new offensive coordinator
By Andrew Olson
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Bobby Petrino is officially back in the SEC. Texas A&M announced the hiring of Petrino as its new offensive coordinator on Friday.
Petrino takes the OC position after being the head coach of the FCS program Missouri State the past 3 seasons (2020-22). He succeeds Darrell Dickey, who was fired from his post as Texas A&M offensive coordinator after the 2022 season.
Dickey did not call plays for Texas A&M. Jimbo Fisher is expected to hand over play-calling duties to Petrino. In his released statement, Fisher praises Petrino’s play calling:
“I am very happy to add Bobby as our offensive coordinator,” Fisher said. “I always had tremendous respect for him as a head coach, offensive coordinator and play caller. He is one of the best minds in college football. Bobby has a reputation for developing players and we are extremely excited to have him on our staff.”
The last time Petrino was an offensive coordinator as an assistant coach was in 2002 at Auburn. His first stint as Louisville’s head coach followed (2003-06).
NEWS | Texas A&M head football coach Jimbo Fisher has officially announced the hiring of Bobby Petrino as the Aggies’ new offensive coordinator.
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