Bobby Petrino was on a mission.
That’s why he refused any compensation from the Little Rock Touchdown Club for Monday’s appearance as the luncheon featured speaker.
He had something heavy on his mind and in his heart, and he wanted the fans of the University of Arkansas to hear it from his lips.
“I wanted to apologize for the way it ended,” he said, tears gathering in the corner of his eyes. “You are what makes the UA special. You have no idea what a special group you are.”
Without pause, the more than 600 in attendance jumped to their feet to give their former head coach his second of three standing ovations.