QB’s parents leading cheers for son to stay
Razorbacks quarterback Ryan Mallett
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
FAYETTEVILLE — Jim and Debbie are like nearly every other Arkansas Razorbacks football fan.
They’d like to see sophomore quarterback Ryan Mallett return for his junior season with what shapes up as a loaded Arkansas team.
But Jim and Debbie’s opinion about Mallett should carry significantly more weight than the average Arkansas fans. They’re his parents.
“Why wouldn’t he want to come back next year with all they’ve got coming back?” Debbie asked. “That’s what I don’t get.”
Said Jim: “I’m telling you, you could walk out on this field next year, Ryan could, and with the receiver corps we have, it will look like an NFL receiver corps on that field. And ...
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BOBV says...
Impressive parents!
January 5, 2010 at 7:07 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
kromekote4020 says...
I think Ryan will make the right decision and come back. We all see the potential that he has and that he could be the one that leads the Hogs to a National Title if he keeps progressing.
January 5, 2010 at 8:25 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
hogabroad says...
sounds like they also want his ego to get knocked down a peg. yeesh.
January 5, 2010 at 10:53 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
aporkalypse_now says...
His parents should not comment unless they are trying to reach Ryan himself. Which means the family is having a hard time right now and Ryan isn't talking to them.
January 5, 2010 at 11:11 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
dwp007 says...
Geez, apork.. such rank speculation is a tad overly dramatic, don't you think?
Hopefully, he will stay for all the obvious reasons, but the Razorbacks will be fine, with or without Ryan Mallett.
January 5, 2010 at 12:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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