There was a lot of tension that I think had been brewing for quite some time. I absolutely loved my time there. Harbaugh spoke with the Minnesota Vikings last year about their head coach job before they hired Kevin OConnell. My decision to leave was also the best decision for my career type move., I mean, thats what it comes down to. Springdale quarterback Mitch Mustain looks to pass during the Class AAAAA state championship game against West Memphis on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005, at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. In the past decade, weve seen a 13-year-old quarterback (David Sills) pledge to USC and wind up as a wide receiver. The guy was a massive athlete and could throw the shit . I didn't want it to be direct. But, for six straight seasons, Nutt never delivered us an SEC Championship, let alone the National variety. Compare my experience in 2006 with that of Matt Stafford at Georgia a statistically similar performance with vastly different handling that ultimately saw a drastically different outcome. A: My relationship with him is touch-and-go. The 2007 season was supposed to be awesome. Print Headline: Q&A: The Identity Theft Of Mitch Mustain, Copyright 2023, Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC. Interviews with Mustain, several members of the Arkansas media and a few others are inter-spliced with old game and news footage. A rumor circulated online right before this time that Houston Nutt, then Arkansas coach, wanted to switch Mallett from quarterback to tight end while recruiting him the summer before his junior year. Mitch Mustain was a highly decorated high school football player and heralded as Football's Future. So, I mentioned that Houston Nutt and Gus Malzahn buried the hatchet. Arkansas quarterback Mitch Mustain, right, hands off to tailback Darren Davis, now the girls volleyball coach at Ramsey Junior High Matching search results: Cleveland remembers a lot of things from his playing days: an away game in South Carolina when the bus driver ran over the median, a plane stopping in . We all know who has had more success in the NFL thus far. And its hard. There was just a lot of stuff going on in the Hill, and I just didnt want to be a part of it.. He said, Nope, get him out of there. I think there was a lot of animosity. Some of Mallets high school highlights are simply jaw-dropping: As Mallett recalls, Michigan started recruiting him in the winter of his ninth-grade year, when Michigan played Texas in the Rose Bowl. A: Gus had contacted me at Auburn about being a (grad assistant) there a couple times over the last two or three years. If youve been a fan of the Razorbacks at least once in the past 10 years, you should know the name Houston Nutt. Thats good for a middle-of-the-road team. I know Barkley is a Christian too and does mission trips in South Africa (ala Tebow). (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? The Rebels finished 9-4, 2nd in the SEC West and beat whipped the high-flyin Texas Tech Raiders in the Cotton Bowl. Mustain played his first year of college football at the University of Arkansas in 2006 before transferring to USC in 2007. That didnt fit Nutts style, so he went to Oklahoma State, and like Mustain, served as backup for the remaining two years of his eligibility. Source of Wealth. It appears that things are taking shape in Oxford. As a freshman all those years ago, Mitch Mustain went 8-0 at Arkansas and was one of the key figures in some of the controversy that enveloped first-year college coach Gus Malzahn and head coach Houston Nutt as the 2006 season wore on. Broyles convinced Nutt it was time to allow someone else to call the shots. Instead of waiting out the lockout like all the NFL rookies, Mustain will get to play football through his new team's rookie camp, and hopefully into the season. Then, momentum stopped. And throw we couldnt. Mustain went from National Player of the Year in high school to crashing and burning in college; he ended up a backup at USC. The former No. Some people figure out who they are in college, and some people are well into their 20s before they figure it out. After going 9-13 in his first two years, his third and fourth years at Murray State were good ones his team went 11-1 in 1995 and 11-2 in 1996. Drinkwitz, an Arkansas Tech grad, hails from Alma, Ark., just a 35-minute drive from Greenwood. The following is a Q&A with Mustain including questions from an audience session and from an interview with NWA Media following the screening. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. And so change happened. FAYETTEVILLE -- Former Springdale High prodigy, Arkansas and Southern Cal quarterback Mitch Mustain attended the Fayetteville premier of "The Identity Theft of Mitch Mustain" documentary Thursday evening. Hell take a team of kids that arent supposed to do well, and turn them into winners. For Mitch Mustain and Chase Rettig, a pair of would-be NFL quarterbacks, the path took them through a junior college 2,000 miles from the league's annual February epicenter. 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. So what went wrong for Mitch Mustain? There was some talk about his transferring away from USC to get a chance elsewhere, but in the end, the former high school stud simply flamed out. There are nearly as many factors being weighed during the recruiting process as there are individuals, and regional and familial considerations loom large among them. 1 Quarterback for His Age, Gives First Interview, After Rocky Road with Exhibitionist Ex, Ryan Mallett Takes Another Shot at NFL, What to Know about Myles Rowser, Arkansas Footballs Top-Ranked Commit of the Sam Pittman Era. "It sucks. And, yes, its hard to project how players this young will perform five, six years into the future. 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. Mustain transferred to USC after that 2006 season after offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn Mustain's high school coach -- departed for the Tulsa staff, and the road that led him to his role as the offensive coordinator of the national champion Auburn Tigers. Arkansas, then coached by Bobby Petrino, was a better first. Everybody I think was defensive about what was going on. Mitch Mustain, in his 8 wins at Arkansas, had 10 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. Ol Nutt came to us as head coach in 1998, after head coaching stints at Murray State and Boise State. . -- A couple of times each week, to get away from it all, Mitch Mustain heads to his town's tiny airport. If he has a passing quarterback, if he has someone capable. Movie Info. It was the time for me to get it out of the way. Wolfe is making a . Odds & lines subject to change. So it's just a matter of running that track. The fact Brady played for UM in the late 1990s was something the Michigan football program could have used to entice the last Arkansan quarterback it pursued: Ryan Mallett. Leads the Hogs Past Georgia with Career Scoring Performance, PREVIEW: Hogs host Bulldogs in midweek affair, What we learned about the Razorbacks in their win over Florida. This time, were going to look a little beyond a Razorback player. What made you decide to put yourself out there in this way and re-visit these times? But its a shame. USC is in a position where they are expected to win every year so its important to groom the right guy. Thats NOT good for a team whose coach mentioned national championship in his very first press conference. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. I highly expect him to take another job soon. That's just the way he is. The documentary tells the story of his high-school prowess, recruiting, tumultuous year at Arkansas, under-the-radar USC career and his post-football life. USC is a great place for a quarterback to develop and to be seen. I wanted it to be open to interpretation somewhat for the audience. In 2005, Mitch Mustain was the most decorated high school football player in all of America. Then, momentum stopped. 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. 4 recruit in the nation keep doing things like the below at the college level? He is now third on the depth chart behind top recruited freshman Matt Barkley and 2007 4th ranked Quarterback Aaron Corp. Mustain seems to have lost this battle and remains third again for the 2009 season. Professional football and baseball player who joined the San Antonio Talons in the Arena Football League in 2014. "It was a lot of fun playing with those guys," said Mustain, who now lives in Phoenix and runs a supply chain for a defense company. Note: Wolfe attempted to secure interviews from Houston Nutt, Gus Malzahn, Damian Williams, and likely others involved, but they refused to participate. Under NCAA transfer rules, he sat out the 2007 season and started playing for USC in the 2008 season.Since junior high school, Mustain had accumulated a record of 623 (.953) as a starting quarterback (91 in eighth grade in 2001, 100 in both ninth grade in 2002 and 10th grade in 2003, 121 in 11th grade in 2004, 140 in 12th grade in 2005, 80 as a freshman at Arkansas in 2006, 01 in 2010 at USC).Who should we make a video on next? Finally, consider that each program has its challenges and barriers, without fail. Ja Morant had unfortunately timed endorsement announcement, Jim Harbaugh offers comment on receiving interest from NFL, Former Red Sox champion lands with new team. As much as some fans (and Wally Hall) questioned Nutts decision-making, why would he not want to see the No. A: Yeah, absolutely. Please let them know you appreciate their support for our work. The chances of Arkansas offensive coordinator Kendal Briles still being in the same position in half a decade appear very small. It would have been a boxed answer, which is fine. Q: When you were at Arkansas and coach Malzahn was the coordinator, how much was he really the coordinator? Birth Day: February 27, 1988: Birth Place: Fayetteville, AR: That job came with benefits. This lead to Williams transferring to USC, Malzahn not getting an extension and leaving for Tulsa, which was followed by Mustain opting to transfer as well, too which Nutt did not object. Not too long ago it was only a matter of time before he decides to make the jump to the NFLToday, the story is much different. 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. 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. Professional football and baseball player who joined the San Antonio Talons in the Arena Football League in 2014. Last time we talked about Mitch Mustain and where he's currently calling home. Mitchell Stewart Mustain (born February 27, 1988) is a former professional football and baseball player. Its a shame. It just never got synced up. Director Matthew Wolfe Writer Matthew Wolfe Stars Mitch Mustain Nolan Richardson Joe Schad After footing the bill for the spring semester in Fayetteville, I joined Damian at USC. They had a great year and finished it off with a great bowl game win. No, instead, he was searching for a job because he resigned three days after the victory at LSU. Mustain: I was hesitant. 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. Mustain threw 10 touchdowns and nine interceptions in his first season at Arkansas in 2006 before transferring. Q: When was the last time you talked to coach Malzahn and how would you describe your relationship with him? I'll be happy when it's over. He taught them and his children to be leaders not followers., Being a devoted family man, Jim was happiest when he was surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and all of his nieces and nephews., Jims boisterous, loud laugh was one you dont forget. If youre merely focused on making it to the league, then there is a persuasive argument that the large school/major conference mentality is not only unnecessary but even counter-productive to many transfers. I had been to the Arkansas camp for eight years, so Ive done all those drills. The story of Mitch Mustain and how his career fell apart is something of a legend in Arkansas. 9 overall player in 2006 class) . Under ten years at Arkansas, Nutt went 75-48 overall. Mitch. During his year at Arkansas, Mustain appeared in 12 games and threw for 894 yards, 10 TDs, and 9 interceptions. ", But he never got the chance to talk to those GMs and coaches in an official capacity; Mustain didn't get an invite to the scouting combine, which may have had something to do with the fact that he was arrested in early February for suspicion of selling prescription drugs. These are guys who had to battle for attention based on the fact that their schools did not get national attention. He was tough, but loved his athletes and encouraged them to be their best on and off the field, his obituary states. He also ran for 141 yards and . Several of our long-term packages cost less than $15 per day, including our popular sponsorship program. Mustain: I work in Mesa, Arizona, a place called the Virtual Incident Command Center. On top of the proverbial world. Recruited by Arkansas, Mustain played well enough as a true freshman to see the Razorbacks go 8-0 in the games he started. 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. I told Matt, this is his project. Net Worth in 2021. Mitch Mustain documentary Football Insider Board LDhog March 22, 2020, 1:17am #1 The Identity Theft of Mitch Mustain has been hashed around in the past on this board but I've not viewed it. Mustain and. Houston then went over to Boise State and began a rebuilding process to take the 2-10 Broncos to a higher level. Mitch Mustain was a phenom. Mustain was a high school star and reached celebrity status at Springdale High in Arkansas as part. Q: I'd think you'd get tired of rehashing it. Again, you can read the full column here. A: USC. The chances arent great that Jim Harbaugh, on the hot seat five years into his Michigan football coaching tenure, will still be there in 2026. He was the quarterback at Arkansas in 2006, when they played in the SEC Championship Game and Houston Nutt's hold on power began to unravel in a very. There are well-documented sources that give the micro perspective. While living in Lincoln, he used to help his older sister park cars at Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mustain: Absolutely. And as the Trojans moved from Mark Sanchez to Matt Barkley, Mustain could never punch through the glass ceiling, and finished his USC career with 52 completions in 89 attempts, three touchdowns and three interceptions. Weve also seen a 14-year-old quarterback (Tate Martell) commit to Washington and kill it in the high school, but then bounce around like a pinball on the collegiate transfer market. 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. And to the shock of everyone, Nutt was hired as the Head Coach at Ole Miss just FOUR days after the LSU game. We do firefighter and strategic training for captains and battalions. But, according to the reports, his parents are initially from the United States of America. That was my way to get in the game without having to watch it on TV or listen to it on the radio.. Lastly, I had seen what I didnt like, and I knew enough from previous exposure that there were better places and better opportunities to accomplish what I initially wanted. (Mustain) came out of Springdale, hes a 5-star Parade this, Parade that, and Casey Dick, my starting quarterback was hurt at the time. It piqued my curiosity. US$3.99 US$12.99 . Mustain played his first year of college football at the University of Arkansas in 2006 before transferring to the University of Southern . MrSnydersMicropenis 6 mo. Beck Campbell, whose earlier claim to fame was having a direct hand in short circuiting her son's once promising football career, would like to take a hatchet of her own and bury it in Nutt and Malzahn. $1 Million - $5 Million. Dec 25, 2005 at 3:00 am. To the public, Mitch Mustain is much like a one-hit wonder band. @MitchMustain 3h 3 hours ago More Mitch Mustain Retweeted Carter Hicks Frankly if Arkansas never won another game I would sleep just fine. As much as I love my teammates there, I didnt see myself even probably getting on the field that next year with that offense they brought in, he said. His first season at Ole Miss proved to be a good one. 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. (Complete Story), What Happened To Vernon Gholston? Mitch Mustain's income source is mostly from being a successful Player. What is the upside, and what do you give up reaching it? If he's ever in the area, he usually gives me a heads up or tell me about someone he's scouting in the Phoenix area. Mustain signed with the University of Arkansas, where he started eight games as a freshman before being benched in favor of sophomore Casey Dick. Mustain should look to guys who did not have it easy in college, and/or went to schools that were not considered Football Factories, who then went on to succeed. 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). Where could you have coached? I think it turned out well. 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. It was as much for me as it was for anyone else. If you've been a fan of the Razorbacks at least once in the past 10 years, you should know the name Houston Nutt. I keep up with what he's doing. I wouldn't change that. I don't know. First, consider the why. 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