It felt like I was at the SEC Media Day today. Following a number of outlets on Twitter I learned some valuable insight into the conference. But nothing was more clear than this simple fact:
SEC coaches love Tim Tebow (except one unidentified coach who didn't vote for him as the preseason SEC quarterback). Did you see new Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen wants his daughter to marry Tebow (who doesn't?).
However, the most interesting nugget I gleaned from this annual slap on the back for being the greatest conference in college football was the status of Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett.
Mallett, who sat out last season after transferring from Michigan and Rich Rodriguez' spread offense, has impressed many folks with his arm strength. He's a big dude at 6-foot-6, 240-pounds, and Razorback fans are hoping he has broad shoulders as he tries to lift Arkansas up from a down 5-7 season.
According to a quote in the Orlando Sentinel, Arkansas tight end D.J. Williams said, "He has the strongest arm in college football. I'd have to take my gloves off because he ripped off the sticky stuff."
Put Mallett's unquestionable talent with coach Bobby Petrino's knack for devising tough-to-stop offensive schemes could mean a breakout season for the quarterback.
It also means one more talented SEC team, and a dangerous game for anyone in the conference.
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be curious to see if Mallet, who has a huge arm, but is about as mobile as an oil tanker, can be protected by the Hogs line.
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