FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Ryan Mallett spent only one season as a Wolverine, but part of him will always be a Michigan man.
Mallett learned all he needed to know about the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry during that one season. It’s a lesson that will be on the quarterback’s mind when he leads No. 8 Arkansas (10-2) against the No. 6 Buckeyes (11-1) in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 4.
Mallett left Michigan after his freshman season when Rich Rodriguez was hired as coach, bringing with him an offense that didn’t fit the pocket passer. He transferred to his home state to play for Arkansas and coach Bobby Petrino.
The decision has paid off for Mallett, who redshirted his first season after transferring. In two seasons as the Razorbacks’ quarterback, the record-setting junior has Arkansas in its first BCS bowl game.
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