Coach Bobby Petrino In Motorcycle Accident

According to ESPN's Joe Schad, Arkansas football coach Bobby Petrino was hurt in a motorcycle accident on Sunday but did not suffer life-threatening injuries. In a statement issued through the university, Petrino's family said the 51-year-old coach...

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"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."

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The accident happened Sunday night on Arkansas Highway 16 in Madison County, near the community of Crosses, Arkansas State Police spokesman Bill Sadler said. Petrino was operating a motorcycle that left the highway and crashed, Sadler said. A member of the Arkansas football staff told ESPN.com's Chris Low that Petrino was "going to be OK," but did suffer some injuries in the accident.