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The two were also on two more flights the following month, on March 6 and March 12, again joined by three other passengers. Both were day trips, one to Harlingen, Texas, the other to West Memphis, Ark.
In other texts, Petrino praised Long for how he handled the April 5 news conference in which Long announced he had put the coach on leave.
"Jeff I appreciate how you handled last night," Petrino texted. "Let me know if we need to get together again. I'm at your disposal and will do whatever it takes to keep you in my camp and remain your coach."
Long, who had been concerned about Petrino's health following the motorcycle accident, texted back: "Thanks Bobby, I am working through the process. Jeff."
It was a more brusque response than just a few days earlier, when Long showed repeated concern about Petrino's condition following the accident. Long texted Petrino twice the night of his accident and again the following morning.
"Bobby respect your privacy but would like to hear from you," Long texted on the morning of April 2. "Let me know how you are. Jeff."
Petrino called Long at 10:07 a.m., more than 15 hours after the accident. In later texts, Petrino said he felt sore after suffering four broken ribs and a cracked neck vertebra but seemed to be doing better. Long said he admired Petrino's toughness and encouraged him not to "push too far."
Long's concern continued until the 3:11 p.m. phone call on April 5 when Petrino came clean about his affair -- 20 minutes before the police report was released. At 3:43 that afternoon, Long texted Petrino on his way back from an off-campus function.
"Bobby, we need to talk sooner," Long texted. "I'll call you when I get back to town."
Petrino's next step is unknown, though his home is for sale and listed for $2.5 million. The 8,741 square-foot house has been listed since May 6, 2010 and features six bedrooms, six full bathrooms and three half bathrooms.
Weichert Realtor Brandon Long couldn't confirm the house is Petrino's, but property records show the Fayetteville address listed is that of the former Razorbacks coach. Long said the owners put the house on the market last year with the intention on downsizing. The house sits on a nearly 3-acre lot and features theatre and game rooms as well as a double-staircase entrance.
Long, meanwhile, is looking for Petrino's replacement.
"No decision on Interim Coach, Know current assts well, no need for folks to lobby, have watched for myself," he tweeted late Thursday. "All scenarios still on table." Then he added: "Want to express appreciation for outpouring of support for my decision. Please show support for our TEAM by attending spring game in record numbers. Go Hogs!"
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