This is a little belated, but thanks for writing what can only be described as a tour-de-force commentary on Mallett & the Hogs. That was one of the most enjoyable reading experiences I’ve had in a long time, and I practically read for a living. I imagine that, by early December, we will have been able to look back on your analysis as an accurate prediction of what the Hogs needed for a championship-caliber season.

The only proper homage I know to offer for such an effort on your part – besides my labored attempt to use the future perfect at the end of the last paragraph – is to give you a nod on my own site:

http://www.genxrising.com/2010/01/calling-all-hogs-fans.html

Thanks again,
AT

Ryan “Big Knucklehead” Mallett will have had many interviews in which he looks as if his pants are 6 sizes too big and sounds as if he has a full bag of marbles in his mouth, by the time he completes his career at Arkansas.

Blake–I thought it was “As the World Turns” that grandpa watched, but I am not sure. For whatever reason, I remember it was a CBS soap he watched, and Ryan’s Hope was ABC. I will now go light myself on fire for knowing that. That’s the reason I am part of a Little Rock Live Trivia juggernaut….I can remember stuff like that.

And guys, thanks for the comments. They made the inordinate amount of time I spent on that worth, it, because those were my two favorite parts. We should have our Preseason Predictions review out, soon. Thanks for reading.