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Ohio State Football: Meet the Opposition...Arkansas QB Ryan Mallett
David ThurmanJan 2, 2011
Dave Thurman (9:04 pm)
While the Buckeyes prepare for their January 4th game versus Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl we are previewing a few of the key players for the Razorbacks. So far we have looked at running back Knile Davis, defensive end Jake Bequette, tight end D.J. Williams, and linebacker Jerry Franklin. Today we conclude with quarterback Ryan Mallett, who probably needs no introduction.
Mallett, who hails from Texarkana, Texas, was the Gatorade Player of the Year in the state of Texas in 2006, and was ranked by some scouting services as the top signal caller in all of America. Upon graduation from Texas High School he signed with Michigan where he earned playing time as a true freshman throwing for 892 yards and 7 touchdowns. However, when Lloyd Carr stepped down, the big, dropback passer (6'6", 238 lbs) realized he wasn't a good fit in Rich Rodriguez' spread option attack and transferred to Arkansas. Hog fans have been thanking their lucky stars ever since,
After sitting out the 2008 season, "Big Tex" took over the Razorback offense and immediately began putting up huge numbers. In 2009 he threw for 3627 yards (55.8%) and 30 touchdowns, but has been even more accurate this season, hitting 66.5% of his passes, for 3592 yards, and 30 more touchdowns, with the bowl game still to play. A candidate for about every quarterback award that is given, Mallett has set or tied 38 Arkansas' team and stadium records in his two years in Fayetteville. Although he still has one season of eligibility left, most folks look for him to head to the NFL following the Sugar Bowl.
Possessing a cannon for an arm, Mallett has all the tools that make pro teams drool. He can complete every throw in the book, but more than that, can fit the ball into a tiny window. The big right hander is most dangerous when given time in the pocket, so Ohio State will look to pressure him, and will probably employ multiple defenses including a number of blitz packages. If he gets on a roll, which Mallett is more than capable of doing, it could be a long game for the Silver Bullets. Although every contest has a number of key match-ups, this is the one everyone will be watching. Ultimately the game will probably be decided by the level of success achieved by the Razorback quarterback. If he lights it up look for Arkansas to secure the victory, However, if he can be slowed down, even a little bit, the Buckeyes are a good bet to get the win.
While the Buckeyes prepare for their January 4th game versus Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl we are previewing a few of the key players for the Razorbacks. So far we have looked at running back Knile Davis, defensive end Jake Bequette, tight end D.J. Williams, and linebacker Jerry Franklin. Today we conclude with quarterback Ryan Mallett, who probably needs no introduction.
Mallett, who hails from Texarkana, Texas, was the Gatorade Player of the Year in the state of Texas in 2006, and was ranked by some scouting services as the top signal caller in all of America. Upon graduation from Texas High School he signed with Michigan where he earned playing time as a true freshman throwing for 892 yards and 7 touchdowns. However, when Lloyd Carr stepped down, the big, dropback passer (6'6", 238 lbs) realized he wasn't a good fit in Rich Rodriguez' spread option attack and transferred to Arkansas. Hog fans have been thanking their lucky stars ever since,
After sitting out the 2008 season, "Big Tex" took over the Razorback offense and immediately began putting up huge numbers. In 2009 he threw for 3627 yards (55.8%) and 30 touchdowns, but has been even more accurate this season, hitting 66.5% of his passes, for 3592 yards, and 30 more touchdowns, with the bowl game still to play. A candidate for about every quarterback award that is given, Mallett has set or tied 38 Arkansas' team and stadium records in his two years in Fayetteville. Although he still has one season of eligibility left, most folks look for him to head to the NFL following the Sugar Bowl.
Possessing a cannon for an arm, Mallett has all the tools that make pro teams drool. He can complete every throw in the book, but more than that, can fit the ball into a tiny window. The big right hander is most dangerous when given time in the pocket, so Ohio State will look to pressure him, and will probably employ multiple defenses including a number of blitz packages. If he gets on a roll, which Mallett is more than capable of doing, it could be a long game for the Silver Bullets. Although every contest has a number of key match-ups, this is the one everyone will be watching. Ultimately the game will probably be decided by the level of success achieved by the Razorback quarterback. If he lights it up look for Arkansas to secure the victory, However, if he can be slowed down, even a little bit, the Buckeyes are a good bet to get the win.
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