He will also have to ride on his High School accolades and keep up the hard work at USC practices in order to show NFL scouts that although he is not the starter there, it is not for lack of talent or effort. On Friday, the Michigan football program offered a scholarship to Kane Archer, a 13-year-old who has already shown potential to one day join Mallett and Mitch Mustain as the states only five-star quarterbacks in the modern era. Mitch Mustain is a member of Football Player. Nate Allen, the longtime Arkansas sportswriter, gave me some good insight into where Mallett ranks among the best to ever come from the state. If you want to be a great player on a great team and challenge for the title each season, you need to find the programs that are working for that. The stats didn't quite match up (69 of 132 for 894 yards, 10 touchdowns, and nine interceptions), but something was happening, and it was pretty impressive. Even if it wasn't me. I wouldn't change that. (Story), The Life And Career Of Blair Thomas (Complete Story), The Life And Career Of Joe Namath (Complete Story), The Life And Career Of Wayne Chrebet (Complete Story), The Life And Career Of Curtis Martin (Complete Story), What Happened To Dee Milliner? Talented quarterback Mitch Mustain broke his arm on the first play of the second quarter against Little Rock Central in the playoffs. As you can see in the video clip below, he has the kind of physical frame even in junior high that should grow into the kind of 63, dual-threat quarterback with 10+ hands that major colleges seek. Read the column in full here. I thought, certainly better than . 158. r/rolltide. Even Aaron Corp who is younger then Mustain and is also a USC recruit is also valued more by Carroll and his staff. Another QB Gus Malzahn faked to develop beyond anything other than a HUNH loser. In 2024, for their designated events, they are planning to have fewer, Has Aaron Rodgers made a decision about his future with the Green Bay Packers? The first time they've reached that mark since Wimp Sanderson resigned in 1992. Also, waaaaay back in the day, Nutt played quarterback at Arkansas (1976-77) before transferring to, and playing at, Oklahoma State. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Mustain also played college football at Southern California (USC). Under Review. But, if you ask me, I think this stint at Ole Miss is just a blip for Nutt. And it never really matched up. Mitch has not hinted at his parent's detail as of now. Sometimes those who have it easiest in college have much more talent around them and their success could be deceiving. To avoid the long walk to a little house, I chose Arkansas with the accompaniment of my high school head coach Gus Malzahn and a bag of hopes and promises that in very low likelihood could be fulfilled. He transferred in his own words that he wanted to get as far away from the Arkansas as possible. I don't know. Its definitely worth a watch. So he played and played in the first six or seven games, and of course dont forget the supporting cast was pretty good: Darren McFadden, Felix Jones, Peyton Hillis, Marcus Monk. The PGA Tour has made some changes to designated events. Not only is he by far the strongest-armed quarterback** in Arkansas history, he is among the strongest-armed quarterbacks at the high school level anywhere. Play a mental game and run through the transfer in your head: Will the change in location and situation lead to the results you desire? Im willing to bet thats an ability that most coaches desire. For Damian it proved to be a boon just as it has been for many others. And read this exclusive interview with him here: Just the past week, Ryans father passed away in Farmington at the age of 64. Subscribe 807 views 2 months ago In 2005, Mitch Mustain was the most decorated high school football player in all of America. But that, too, didnt last long and Arkansas was back to being the predictable offense. Where Is Mitch Mustain Now? Some people figure out who they are in college, and some people are well into their 20s before they figure it out. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. And I think it showed on the field, which was unfortunate because we had the best running back trio that had maybe existed in a long time, if ever. Its a tough situation when you have parents, you got a lot of people there in the community, that have this notion that this guy should be a Heisman Trophy candidate as a freshman and he should be doing this, he should be doing that, Nutt continued. Earnings in 2023. Despite all of that, we had a load of star talent and one of the better seasons in the recent history of the program and certainly the most excitement around it all. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. DETAILS BELOW Mitch Mustain (born February 27, 1988) is famous for being football player. The NFL is littered with small-school or I dare say lesser-school talent, and I believe that the most effective route to a roster is to get as much game film as possible to highlight your talent and consistent growth as a player. Of course there is also the obvious example of Matt Cassel who was in the exact same position, at the exact same school, behind Matt Leinart. Sure there were stories of his disagreements with Malzahn. The film even features quick clips from locals around what is presumably the Fayetteville area giving their varied opinions on the quarterback. But when it comes down to it, Nutt is a good coach who has enjoyed success during a majority of his coaching years. For most schools, thats quite an accomplishment. Are these reasons within your control in your current situation, or is there a systemic problem that you cannot see a way around? I remember standing out there, me and Robert (Johnson) and Casey (Dick) and (Darren McFadden) trying to figure out what in the world we were doing. Then, momentum stopped. He had guided Springdale High School to. Our sponsors are what keep the Flyer flying. We started going with the Wildcat formation. This is an excerpt of a a full report I wrote for Sporting Life Arkansas. On top of the proverbial world. Last time we talked about Mitch Mustain and where he's currently calling home. "I can certainly look back on my childhood now grown up and think certainly there was a path from the time I was four or five years old . Mitch Mustain was once the best high school football player in the country voted the Gatorade, USA Today and Parade Magazine National Player of the Year in 2005 after leading Springdale High in Arkansas to a 14-0 season and a state championship. Mitch Mustain - Arkansas/Southern Cal (No. July 21, 2012. I just stumbled across this documentary on Amazon Prime from 2015. 1 high school prospect is attempting to stick with the Hamilton (Ontario) Tiger-Cats, with whom he recently signed a contract. The lesson I took from that is if you want something, you've got to make it happen. For six straight seasons, Arkansas finished with winning records (48-32 overall, 6-6 in the year 2000) and bowl game invitations (winning the 1999 Cotton Bowl and the 2003 Independence Bowl). But Nutt did quick work todispelthe non-believers. In May 2006, I enrolled at the University of Arkansas two days after my high school graduation. To acheive this, weve developed affordable and effective advertising options for any budget. The Seahawks have had a winning season in 10 of the last 11 years. Was he in the wrong to complain about his coach and set himself up for disaster? It may be a long shot, but thats what I have to believe. I think it stemmed from a group of Little Rock guys who I think felt beholden to Houston. He played. While I loved USC, the fact is that my path to a league roster would have been much more likely as a record-setting, three-year starter at Tulsa than as a perennial backup in Los Angeles. They filter this guy through all this noise when he should just be a freshman and just take one day at a time, go to school, go to college and be a part of a team. Former Razorbacks quarterback Mitch Mustain lived in California, apres le deluge, in Matthew Wolfe's documentary The Identity Theft of Mitch Mustain. Between their success and trades of, Its amazing how quickly those on the PGA Tour have done a 180 regarding cuts in tournament golf. Thats barely over a .500 winning percentage. As of 2023, Mitch Mustain's net worth is $100,000 - $1M. All the sudden we win 10 games. I wanted to put it behind me. It was as much for me as it was for anyone else. US$3.99 US$12.99 . Arkansas eventually hired Gus Malzahn, who coached Mustain at Springdale High School in Arkansas, as their offensive coordinator. A: USC. And we were just the catalyst for it and an obvious target for it, as well. I absolutely loved my time there. In that sense Mustain picked the best place to go. The Texas coaches were already familiar with Mallett through his high school coach. Interviews with Mustain, several members of the Arkansas media and a few others are inter-spliced with old game and news footage. Mustain played his first year of college football at the University of Arkansas in 2006 before transferring to the University of Southern . I think its a sad, sad story, and a lot of it is ridiculous.. Kane Archer is different. SPRINGDALE, Ark. Coach OutletMitch Mustain was once the best high school football player in the country voted the Gatorade, USA Today and Parade Magazine National Player of the Year in 2005 after leading Springdale High in Arkansas to a 14-0 season and a state championship.The quarterback certainly never expected that five total seasons in two of the NCAA's biggest and most successful programs would lead . Listen to the entire Mallett interview here: The Arkansas football program hasnt yet offered Kane Archer, but if he keeps improving at this rate, it seems likely the Hogs will offer at some point. The story involves most of all the worst parts of college sports. Years before he rewrote the record books for the Razorbacks, Ryan Mallett was just a fan trying to get into Arkansas football games for free. "It sucks. (Kane Archer is now doing the same against out-of-state competition by playing for the Kansas City Outlaws youth football team.). We'd go get from him what we needed to be working on that day and then we'd get something thrown in from Danny (Nutt) and Houston. Then came along Lou Holtz and established the option as our offense of choice. Meanwhile, relationships inside the halls and, just as important, in the media, began to turn cold and hostile and wholly riddled with inaccuracies and assumptions. He played baseball at Springdale High School in Springdale, Arkansas, and football under present Auburn University head football coach Gus Malzahn. All day. Kirby Smart Issues Statement On Latest Jalen Carter Arrest Warrant News, Nick Saban Adds Charlie Strong To His Staff, Warrants Out For The Arrest Of Ex-Georgia Star And NFL Draft Prospect Jalen Carter, Ole Miss Fires Basketball Coach Kermit Davis, Newly Hired Alabama LB Coach Austin Armstrong Leaving For Florida DC Job, NFL Inside Jay Glazer Shows Off Girlfriend While On Vacation, Kliff Kingsbury's Girlfriend Is Back At It With New Swimsuit Photos, 8 Players Ejected During SEC Women's Tournament Basketball Game, Texas A&M Coach Jim Schlossnagle Furious With Team's Home Fans, Here's What The Titans Did With Taylor Lewan's Stuff After He Was Cut, Tom Brady's Ex-Wife Gisele Bundchen Looks Unrecognizable On New Vogue Cover. I told Matt, this is his project. On Wednesday, Powerade announced a new partnership with the Memphis Grizzlies star Morant, who will serve as the face of their rebranded product. Hope is not a strategy, but it's a very poor one I chose hoping that this would come together when the reality was that the promises that were made never should have been made and really couldn't have been made in good faith. Our goal is to work with small- to medium-sized businesses rooted in the community. There were quite a few older guys who I think were very happy Malzahn was there as they shared stories of previous seasons and what they experienced between (Roy) Wittke, (Mike) Markuson and Nutt. Mustain signed with the University of Arkansas, where he started eight games as a freshman before being benched in favor of sophomore Casey Dick. So, all the caveats aside, lets just enjoy Archers moment with Missouri and Michigan for what it is: further proof that the state of Arkansas produces, on a per capita basis, some of the best (jr.) high school talent in the nation. I wish Nutt, Malzahn, and Beck Campbell would have done interviews. After throwing for an Arkansas state record 3,817 yards in 2005, Mustain was named the USA Today Parade magazine national player of the year, AHEAD of . Under Review. Editor's Note: Mitch Mustain is a former Gatorade, Parade, and USA Today National High School Player of the Year who was widely considered to be the top quarterback prospect in the 2006 recruiting class while playing for now-Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn at Springdale (AR) High School. A Batesville native, Mallett moved with his family to northwest Arkansas when he was four years old. It was December 10, 1997 that Houston Nutt was named head coach at Arkansas, succeeding Danny Ford. To the public, Mitch Mustain is much like a one-hit wonder band. Fight on. The game will be televised by ESPN, rather than the SEC Network as originally planned. January 13, 2012, 2:36 AM. Sure there were stories of all sorts. I might argue that yes they could, in fact, be better. They'd just struggled through a few really poor seasons. I met him a couple of times. Gambling problem? Power, corruption, deceit, influence, ambition. For a non-starter with NFL aspirations, USC is the best place to be in todays college football world based on the amount of national attention the program gets. Instead, well talk about the former Razorback play-caller, Houston Nutt. The chances of Arkansas offensive coordinator Kendal Briles still being in the same position in half a decade appear very small. The Bulldogs went on to lose 30-21 in the semifinal game. Mitch. Some might say that the 2004 and 2005 seasons were the beginning of the end for Nutts reign at Arkansas. Then, the movie spends the next 90 minutes apparently trying to disprove that theory. I had been to the Arkansas camp for eight years, so Ive done all those drills. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. He began his college career with eight consecutive victories. The average tenure of major college football coaches, after all, just keeps getting shorter and shorter. Nutt cited experience as the primary reason, however this is obviously not true since Mustain had been 8-0 to that point. Archer is a nearly 61 172-pound Greenwood, Ark. There was just a lot of stuff going on in the Hill, and I just didnt want to be a part of it.. I obviously didn't want it to be exploitative. Transaction. He played his first year of college football at the University of Arkansas in 2006, before transferring to the University of Southern California (USC) in 2007. So I'm training physically for special warfare. We stay in touch. In order to improve our community experience, we are temporarily suspending article commenting, Pour Salt Down Your Drain At Night, Here's Why, a pro career in Canada instead of the NFL, is attempting to stick with the Hamilton (Ontario) Tiger-Cats. It is, Jim Harbaugh offered a comment recently on the interest he and others have received from NFL teams. I don't know. Named the first ever consensus Gatorade, Parade, and USA Today Player of the Year, Mustain grabbed the spotlight from future NFL players such as Tim Tebow and Matthew Stafford. Notre Dame had finally made a bold move and hired Charlie Weis, who brought along David Cutcliffe, and they had all the appearances of making a return to prominence. The Identity Theft of Mitch Mustain opens with a home video of Mustain as a small child playing football in his yard, just as millions of other children did at the same age. During his year at Arkansas, Mustain appeared in 12 games and threw for 894 yards, 10 TDs, and 9 interceptions. 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