Personally, while on a visit to the University of Arkansas, I had the opportunity to meet Mallett as he began preparing to be the starter in 2009. He was so excited to be a Razorback and help return the football program back to national prominence.
There was excitement about the pieces surrounding him that were returning to the team, especially the wide receiver group. Jarius Wright, Greg, Charles and Joe Adams already displayed promise as freshmen. Then, add in budding superstar tight end, DJ Williams, and promising running back Knile Davis and it made the offense truly prolific.