Dorrell on paid administrative leave

Jessica Dorrell and University of Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino appear together in this Feb. 23 file photograph at Searcy High School during a meeting of the White County Razorback Club.
Jessica Dorrell and University of Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino appear together in this Feb. 23 file photograph at Searcy High School during a meeting of the White County Razorback Club.

Jessica Dorrell is on paid administrative leave from her job in the football program at the University of Arkansas, said Steve Voorhies, a spokesman for the university.

Dorrell, 25, was a passenger on Bobby Petrino's motorcycle when it crashed April 1.

The crash led to revelations about a relationship between Dorrell and Petrino, including a $20,000 gift from Petrino to Dorrell.

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Petrino was fired Tuesday.

Voorhies could not provide any other details about Dorrell's employment status or whether she is being investigated.

Dorrell was recently hired as student-athlete development coordinator. She had previously worked for the Razorback Foundation.

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