Here is why I think you guys will hire Petrino. This country loves a second chance story (See Michael Vick). You guys seem to be willing to give Petrino that second chance. Any good PR person could sell the media a great story of how Petrino is the perfect fit for Auburn, and why Auburn is the perfect fit for him. I actually think he would be successful. He would be an idiot if it is offered and he turns it down, and Jacobs is an idiot if he doesn't make the offer.
Those who object to BMFP, and honestly I'm on the fence, are worried about several things with his hire. First, and this can't really be overlooked, is the media firestorm from those who already go out of their way to find ways to rip this program. Big deal? Not on the surface. We're about used to it. But as I think AUTailgating alluded to a couple of days back...don't think for a minute that they won't start digging to find every piece of dirt they can find on BP, just because he signed on with Auburn. Did he have any other affairs? Probably not the man's first rodeo. Would pics surface? Would he become our Mike Pirce?
Second, and something that doesn't bother me as much, is his history of leaving for greener pastures and the way he did it...or tried to do it. (JetGate). If I knew we'd get through the initial media shitstorm without anything else coming up, I'd hire him in a second. So much unknown about how it would all play out.