By: AP via CommercialAppeal.com — FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Ryan Mallett spent only one season as a Wolverine, but part of him will always be a Michigan man.

Mallett learned all he needed to know about the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry during that one season. It’s a lesson that will be on the quarterback’s mind when he leads No. 8 Arkansas (10-2) against the No. 6 Buckeyes (11-1) in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 4.

“It’s going to be a fun game,” Mallett said. “It’s two great teams. Obviously, I had the traditional rivalry hatred (at Michigan). I’ve still got a little Michigan in me from that. I’ve never really been a big fan (of Ohio State).”

Just how deep does that rivalry run for Mallett?

“I don’t know if it’s something you can say on air or in the paper,” Mallett said.

Mallett left Michigan after his freshman season when Rich Rodriguez was hired as the Wolverines’ coach, bringing with him an offense that didn’t fit the pocket passer. Mallett transferred to his home state to play for Arkansas in coach Bobby Petrino’s wide-open offense……

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