The News-Gazette · Feb 17, 2019
Asmussen | New Illini Petitbon ready to make immediate impact
Photo by: Robert Sutton/Crimson Tide Photos / UA AthleticsOn the list of things you least want to do, telling Nick Saban "I'm outta here" might be at the top.
That's what Richie Petitbon did after the 2018 season. The reaction might surprise you.
"I've always had a good relationship with the coaches at Alabama," Petitbon said. "They've always been there for me. They've pushed me to be better.
"When I decided I wanted to fulfill my dream of playing college football for my last year, they completely understood. They thanked me for my four years.
"It was a very smooth exit."
Petitbon is a big fan of Saban.