Mallett has spoken to Tim Horton

[hawg in memphis]

Since this is dead time that means he had to call Horton. Not saying he ends up at U of A, but, I think were seriously in the running.

[WilsonHog]

Won't take long to play out, I suspect. Classes start at UA on January 14.

[pigfeet]

Good start

[limousin]

Since this is dead time that means he had to call Horton. Not saying he ends up at U of A, but, I think were seriously in the running.

Source?

Is this just another weekend rumor? Please convince me that we can get him home.

[Corkscrew Johnson]

ha, not the optimism im used to coming from that handle

[Hogtropolis™]

Since this is dead time that means he had to call Horton. Not saying he ends up at U of A, but, I think were seriously in the running.

Coaches can contact recruits once a week in the dead period, but since Mallet is not a recruit and has not been released by the University of Michigan, then I would suspect your assumption that Mallet contacted Horton would be correct.

BTW, this is very good news!

[ArKan5a5 KiD]

Does anyone have a link for this???

[boilerhog]

why call Horton?  I know he's recruiting coordinator and all, but if a call comes in from RM it should immediately be forwarded to Petrino

[limousin]

Hawg in Memphis has no proof or he would be discussing this. Just another rumor!!! I wish it were true though.

[tophawg19]

what do you want a copy of the phone call. there isn't always a link

[limousin]

Point taken. But I would like to know how he knows this. I do not know one person that would not sell his grandma (figuratively speaking) for a qb like Mallett. Many of us have watched this kid grow up and wanted him all along, but I digress. I am just sick of rumors with no substance.

[The Boar War]

why call Horton?  I know he's recruiting coordinator and all, but if a call comes in from RM it should immediately be forwarded to Petrino

Horton's may be the only number he has.  If he calls you have to keep him on the line and at least talk to him.  Horton is the recruiting coordinator after all. 

We cant afford to have a 5 star qb on the line and then tell him to call someone else.  Im sure they arranged for another phone conversation with the petrinos and possibly the new qb coach later on.

[HawgAdvocate]

Point taken. But I would like to know how he knows this. I do not know one person that would not sell his grandma (figuratively speaking) for a qb like Mallett. Many of us have watched this kid grow up and wanted him all along, but I digress. I am just sick of rumors with no substance.

You would like to know? Why hell, I'd like 20 minutes with Jessica Alba, but that doesn't mean it's gonna happen.

If you don't like rumors, then you shouldn't be reading message boards. We have anonymous handles for a reason.

Think good thoughts. It makes sense that he would contact us. It's not as if this was a "Tim Tebow calls Tim Horton" rumor. We should expect this to happen, honestly.

[ArKan5a5 KiD]

Regardless if its rumor or not i hope its true....i'd love to have RM on the team next year!

[PigPusher]

Since this is dead time that means he had to call Horton. Not saying he ends up at U of A, but, I think were seriously in the running.

Did you make this up?  How do you know this fact?

[tkhog]

If it didn't have substance, Lanny wouldn't leave it up.

[hawg in memphis]

Did you make this up?  How do you know this fact?
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I have better things to do with my time than post rumors on this board. I did not say Mallet was comming to Arkansas, although at this time I feel good about our chances. Being a razorback fan I thought this would be of interest-------

[The real Hogules]

I certainly hope that Ryan Mallett still has a desire to lead our/his Arkansas Razorbacks to the top of the always powerful SEC and on to the BCS!

Him committing to the Razorbacks would vastly cut down our rebuilding time and would give our new coaching staff something else to sell to prospective offensive recruits.

[jackflash]

If he decides to transfer, Arkansas will have a chance and that all we can ask for

[swinesation]

You would like to know? Why hell, I'd like 20 minutes with Jessica Alba, but that doesn't mean it's gonna happen.

If you don't like rumors, then you shouldn't be reading message boards. We have anonymous handles for a reason.

Think good thoughts. It makes sense that he would contact us. It's not as if this was a "Tim Tebow calls Tim Horton" rumor. We should expect this to happen, honestly.

Just 20 minutes?

[jgphillips3]

Since he is not a "recruit", would the dead period even matter?  Also, if the kid is seriously interested in Arkansas, I would bet money that Petrino will make the final contact, but I get the sense that Petrino really delegates duties and lets his guys do their thing and Horton is probably his point guy for all "recruits"/prospective players. 

Finally, I know we all got gun shy of rumours in the HDN era, but there has been a lot of interest from Mallett in Arkansas for a long time per the great preponderance of people who seem to have legitimate knowledge.  Interest doesn't mean he will come here, but it sure makes me believe he has at least made contact.  There is in fact no reason to doubt he has made contact if you believe he is leaving Michigan in the first.  He will have to contact schools real fast and in a hurry and better be making contact with every place he may want to go in case his first choice falls through.

[Buck Brewer]

he's got his release its just not public.

[ArKan5a5 KiD]

he's got his release its just not public.

Do you have anything to back that up??

[Beaverfever]

Why do yall all say stuff about sources and backing stuff up.  Obviously this guy doesn't have a link that says mallett is comming to arkansas or whatever.  It is a RUMOR.  Take it with a grain of salt.  This guy might know what he is talking about and he might not.  Seeing as how the mods haven't moved this to rumors that might be a good sign.  Who knows for sure though. 

[Beaverfever]

Point taken. But I would like to know how he knows this. I do not know one person that would not sell his grandma (figuratively speaking) for a qb like Mallett. Many of us have watched this kid grow up and wanted him all along, but I digress. I am just sick of rumors with no substance.

This is a MESSAGE BOARD.  This is not the 5 o clock news.  If you don't like rumors than message boards aren't for you.

[SpiritHog]

This is a MESSAGE BOARD.  This is not the 5 o clock news.  If you don't like rumors than message boards aren't for you.

Couldn't say it better.  Love the handle.

[kimjongsqUeAl]

wouldn't he have to sit out a year if he transfers to another DI school anyway?

[pigtracks]

Two different stories on Mallet on the TN boards
Sorry, don't think my hyperlink worked - may have to copy to read

http://www.volnation.com/forum/tennessee-vols/41599-scot-loeffler-merged-3.html

http://www.volnation.com/forum/tennessee-vols/41697-ryan-mallett.html

[The Boar War]

Two different stories on Mallet on the TN boards
Sorry, don't think my hyperlink worked - may have to copy to read

http://www.volnation.com/forum/tennessee-vols/41599-scot-loeffler-merged-3.html

http://www.volnation.com/forum/tennessee-vols/41697-ryan-mallett.html

They seem to think its between them, FSU, Ucla, A&M, and Rutgers.  Some of those choices don't even make sense.  I think UCLA and Tennessee cancel each other out.  Loeffler can only be at one school at a time.  Rutgers makes no sense at all.  The idea that he might come to Arkansas came up but was quickly shot down.  They even said he said he doesn't want to go there.  Either they have some information no one else has or they still think we're a program committed to mediocrity.

[The real Hogules]

They seem to think its between them, FSU, Ucla, A&M, and Rutgers.  Some of those choices don't even make sense.  I think UCLA and Tennessee cancel each other out.  Loeffler can only be at one school at a time.  Rutgers makes no sense at all.  The idea that he might come to Arkansas came up but was quickly shot down.  They even said he said he doesn't want to go there.  Either they have some information no one else has or they still think we're a program committed to mediocrity.

It also says this over on Vol Nation -

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FWIW: Mallet to UCLA will NOT happen. Arkansas is the favorite since they don't have a qb. He spoke with Rich Rod and didn't like what he heard so transfer is more than likely in the future; spoke with UCLA yesterday, nixed them; talking to Petrino today. Will be coming through Memphis beginning of next week and says a decision will be made by then.

He loves playing for Loeffler, and if Fulmer can get him as qb coach then TN might have an outside shot. His family is big Ark fans, and with their qb situation they are the favorite.

[The Boar War]

It also says this over on Vol Nation -

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FWIW: Mallet to UCLA will NOT happen. Arkansas is the favorite since they don't have a qb. He spoke with Rich Rod and didn't like what he heard so transfer is more than likely in the future; spoke with UCLA yesterday, nixed them; talking to Petrino today. Will be coming through Memphis beginning of next week and says a decision will be made by then.

He loves playing for Loeffler, and if Fulmer can get him as qb coach then TN might have an outside shot. His family is big Ark fans, and with their qb situation they are the favorite.

Wow I didn't see that.  I'm sorry I misrepresented the story.

[Kevin Bacon]

Point taken. But I would like to know how he knows this. I do not know one person that would not sell his grandma (figuratively speaking) for a qb like Mallett. Many of us have watched this kid grow up and wanted him all along, but I digress. I am just sick of rumors with no substance.

Try the PM function then.  I am sure he will tell you how he knows.

[SpiritHog]

If that's the case we will have him for that brutal 09 schoedule.

[Hawgballz]

They seem to think its between them, FSU, Ucla, A&M, and Rutgers.  Some of those choices don't even make sense.  I think UCLA and Tennessee cancel each other out.  Loeffler can only be at one school at a time.  Rutgers makes no sense at all.  The idea that he might come to Arkansas came up but was quickly shot down.  They even said he said he doesn't want to go there.  Either they have some information no one else has or they still think we're a program committed to mediocrity.

Don't believe the BS.

[Oklahawg]

Mallett's disinterest in Michigan is well-known gossip that goes back to a year ago. Word on the street is that Carr refused to release him from scholarship last spring. That he didn't play (a down? many downs?) in UM's bowl game after playing well during the year (Henne or no Henne) may or may not mean anything.

I mention that not to confuse things but to acknowledge there is reason to believe that Carr didn't do much to hold onto Mallett for UM by giving him some reps in the bowl vs Florida.

[dewayne]

his family are arkansas fans?

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

+1 because I want to believe it.

You may say I'm a Dreamer, But I'm not the only one.

[kimjongsqUeAl]

please let it be.  don't know how true it is but sounds good nontheless.

[TMooney]

Well , Ive got a problem with this rumor.

Pryor said to day when he played in the game he wasnt declaring till the end of Febuary. However , he came in wearing a Mich sweatshirt and they made him  take it off and change before he could come in.

Be a h^ll of a thing for Mich if they lost them both! I dont see that happening . Pryor may be putting pressure on Mich cause their in jepardy of losing Mallet over this . That coach didnt get to where hes at by being stupid.
Now Mallet gains in this by staying if pryor doesnt come or one would think as its a checker game for him. He doesnt want to hold off playing a year over nothing .
Id say that the boys got the coach backed against the wall on this one . Its the coaches move .

[TMooney]

Yall might end up in the same shape if the state starts chasing Mallet . We might end up with the Dicks and thats it . Thad be a shame .

[SpiritHog]

With the Arkansas media you generally get more reliable information from message boards than you do from the 5 o clock news.

I know of a couple of stations that looked like they were using hogville for a source a few weeks ago.

[Beaverfever]

With the Arkansas media you generally get more reliable information from message boards than you do from the 5 o clock news.

Sad but true.

[Adam Stokes]

What would be really great is if Pryor really wants to go to OSU, and he is just telling all this stuff to Michigan so Mallett will leave and he can spank their tails the next three years.

[HawgAdvocate]

What would be really great is if Pryor really wants to go to OSU, and he is just telling all this stuff to Michigan so Mallett will leave and he can spank their tails the next three years.

Very nice. Very devious, but very nice!

[ArKan5a5 KiD]

Has there been any recent news on this whole Mallet issue?? I mean how long is this kid going to take before he makes up his mind?? Is Mallet waiting on Pryor and Pryor waiting on Mallet?? One of them is going to have to make a decision.

[Hawgballz]

Has there been any recent news on this whole Mallet issue?? I mean how long is this kid going to take before he makes up his mind?? Is Mallet waiting on Pryor and Pryor waiting on Mallet?? One of them is going to have to make a decision.

Doesn't have to make a decision until just before fall enrollment, if he wants to wait that long. 

[mbgrulz]

i think he needs to be in class on the 2nd monday of classes.