sugar bowl ohio state vs arkansas

[jblaze2004]

who to watch?
and who are you hoping we have a chance to draft in this game?

 

[Doomsday101]

The Sugar Bowl matchup between Arkansas and Ohio State features one top-end quarterback and another whose skills may or may not transfer to the NFL. Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett possesses the raw, physical ability that makes NFL scouts drew, while Terrell Pryor can make plays with his legs and his arm at the college level. Between the two, the Sugar Bowl promises to be a fun matchup between two quarterbacks that bring vastly different skill-sets.

Where will Mallett land in the 2011 NFL Draft? Who from the Sugar Bowl will likely join him? SB Nation's Mocking the Draft has a look at the top prospects in 2011.

Ryan Mallett, Arkansas quarterback: Mallett comes in as the highest-ranked prospect in the Sugar Bowl. Ranked as the No. 19 overall prospect in the 2011 NFL Draft, Mallett's arm strength is enough to vault him into the franchise quarterback conversation, though he still sits a step behind Andrew Luck.

D.J. Williams, Arkansas tight end: Williams, a 6-foot-2, 250 pound tight end, checks-in at No. 49 in the latest top-200. In 2010, Williams caught 49 passes for 589 yards and four touchdowns.

DeMarcus Love, Arkansas offensive lineman: 6-foot-5, 315 pound offensive tackle DeMarcus Love anchors the offensive line in charge of keeping Mallett upright. Love is ranked No. 65 in the Mocking the Draft top-200.

Cameron Heyward, Ohio State defensive end: The top-ranked Ohio State prospect comes from the defensive line this year. In 2010, Heyward finished with 42 tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss and 1.5 sacks. He also rumbled for a 80-yard interception return for a touchdown. Heyward is ranked 11th in the latest top-100.

Michael Brewster, Ohio State center: Brewster leads a talented Ohio State offensive line that's been opening holes for the Buckeye backs all year long. Brewster checks-in at a hair under 300 pounds, measuring 6-foot-5, 293 pounds. Brewster is ranked 78th overall.

Justin Boren, Ohio State guard: Staying on the offensive line, Boren brings a 6-foot-3, 320 pound frame to the table. His body, apparently, is already NFL ready and Boren is one of the reasons Ohio State has been so successful on the ground. Boren just barely slides into the top-100, at No. 95.

 

[The Realist]

It's all about Demarcus Love and Justin Boren for me.

Love is probably the most versatile OL in the draft.

A ton of experience at both tackle spots and right guard.

 

[realtick]

I'm really hoping Mallett puts together a great performance tonight and solidify himself a spot in the Top 10.

 

[Nirvana]

These are the players listed on Drafttek player ranking board (note it's last revised in late October so it's a couple months out of date):

13 Ryan Mallett Arkansas 6'6" 238 QB
25 Cameron Heyward Ohio State 6'5" 288 DE43 DE34
27 DeMarcus Love Arkansas 6'5" 315 ROT LOT
47 D.J. Williams Arkansas 6'2" 250 TE
153 Ross Homan Ohio State 6'0" 228 OLB43 WILB
167 Chimdi Chekwa Ohio State 6'0" 190 CB
211 Justin Boren Ohio State 6'3" 320 OG
247 Bryant Browning Ohio State 6'4" 315 OG

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

I hope the buckeyes get stomped tonight.
After the NCAA let these five play when they should have
Been suspended. Add to that, I have lost some respect for
Tressel (sp?) for not sitting them. So I say screw then :laugh1:

 

[CATCH17]

Buffalo needs to draft Mallett or Newton.

 

[kmp77]

Perfect throw and dropped....

Edit: Two drops in a row

 

[Nirvana]

Love lacked quickness and Heyward got right by him. Looks more like a RT prospect.

 

[kmp77]

What tha?!?! Gift to OS

 

[Deep_Freeze]

Well great payback.

 

[jblaze2004]

wow what a play

 

[jblaze2004]

These are the players listed on Drafttek player ranking board (note it's last revised in late October so it's a couple months out of date):

I see you have winston moss in your sig. Is he a screamer and good motivator because we need something like that on our defense. Our d needs motivation and somebody to stay on top of them.

 

[kmp77]

Wrist??? Thought it was only elbows....

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Wrist??? Thought it was only elbows....

Yeah, very questionable call there... At least Ark scored on the next play.

And I bet that by the time draft day rolls around, someone takes Mallett higher than anyone expects. He's big and has a huge arm. Someone will think they can work with that.

 

[Nirvana]

I see you have winston moss in your sig. Is he a screamer and good motivator because we need something like that on our defense. Our d needs motivation and somebody to stay on top of them.

Yes I have seen him called Winston "the motivator" Moss.

 

[Deep_Freeze]

These refs suck

 

[jblaze2004]

Pior(sp) is looking good so far passing and running when he has to. A nice throw in the middle of 2 people. He is a scary QB to defend he looks fast and BIG.

 

[TheFinisher]

Yeah, very questionable call there... At least Ark scored on the next play.

And I bet that by the time draft day rolls around, someone takes Mallett higher than anyone expects. He's big and has a huge arm. Someone will think they can work with that.

Mallett's got more upside than any QB in this draft, if he lands with a good QB coach watch out. He makes throws that most NFL guys can't make, let alone college.

When he has time, nobody throws a better ball.

 

[jblaze2004]

prior is definitly going pro after this game. Ark can not stop Ohio State with Prior back there.