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Arkansas football coach injured in crash

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Published: April 2, 2012 at 2:09 PM

CROSSES, Ark., April 2 (UPI) -- University of Arkansas football Coach Bobby Petrino was injured in a motorcycle crash, police said.

The accident happened Sunday evening near Crosses, KTHV-TV, Little Rock, reported.

"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," his family said a statement.

Jeff Long, director of athletics and vice chancellor, said he had been in touch with the family and would be providing additional information later.

Topics: Bobby Petrino, Jeff Long
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