Louisville Locks Petrino With 10-Year Deal?

Will the University of Louisville's new $25-million, 10-year contract signed by head football coach Bobby Petrino and announced today put an end to the Never Ending Bobby Petrino Job Search?

Probably not. After all, we're talking about a guy that went right out and interviewed with LSU immediately after locking up a previous new contract with Louisville. Then, after saying Louisville was his town, Mr. Petrino went and interviewed with the Oakland Raiders. All this after having been caught lying about interviewing for the Auburn job earlier.

I think Mr. Petrino's an excellent football coach. I don't believe the Cardinals could have recruited a more talented candidate. But, unfortunately, I don't believe the new contract will eliminate Petrino's flirtation with a head coaching job in the NFL. All the new contract does, with its $1-million buyout clause (reportedly included at the behest of Petrino), is make it more expensive for whichever NFL team chases Petrino next.

That said, I hope he stays. He's committed to winning a National Championship in Louisville. Here's hoping he gets the job done.