Why Bobby Petrino got fired and what it means for Bo Pelini

With all the recent happenings across both professional and college sports I have heard a lot of people discuss why Bobby Petrino got fired for having a mistress and Ozzie Guillen got a "slap on the wrist".  First of all, Petrino got fired for much more than having a mistress, he gave her $20,000 and a job in the athletic department and most importantly, he lied about it all following his motorcycle accident.  He not only made the mistake of having the affair but then compounded the mistake by trying to cover it up and keep it under wraps.  Ozzie Guillen's comments, while not appropriate, do not justify a firing.  It is important to listen to what he actually said and not take it out of context.  He said that he respected Fidel Castro for being able to stay in power for so long, not the way that he went about it or the ways that he runs the country but for being able to stay in power for so long.  Respecting someone for having longevity in a position is not wrong, is this the best example that he could have used, obviously not and it should not be swept under the rug either but nor is it grounds for firing.  

Now, back to Bobby Petrino and the new head coaching vacancy.  It has already been rumored that Nebraska Head Coach Bo Pelini is a candidate to fill the vacancy and I can already sense Husker Nation's wheels spinning.  First of all, take a deep breath and realize the true situation.  First of all, typically with a surprise firing or a high profile coach like this was there typically is not a short list of replacements so the fact that Bo Pelini's name is being thrown around means absolutely nothing and is pure speculation.  Secondly, Husker Nation should be proud that their coach is being considered for another high profile coaching position, not threatened by it.  It shows that you have a quality coach that other programs wish they had.  I'll be honest, the head coach at the University of Nebraska is a great position... and this coming from a Hawkeye fan... you should be able to trust that their are not many positions in line ahead of the one that Bo Pelini already has.  I realize it is a job in the SEC and an attractive one at that but is Arkansas a step up now that you are in the Big Ten??  I don't think so.  The Huskers are consistently ranked in the top 25 and continue to attract top tier recruiting classes, it is a good place to be and a place where Bo has history and roots.

So take a breath Husker Nation and at least wait until official candidates are announced to begin to look for a replacement coach.  I don't think Bo Pelini is going anywhere but then again, that may be just in my mind.