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University of Arkansas junior quarterback Ryan Mallett, who threw
for 3,624 yards and 30 touchdowns last season, is expected to miss
spring practice after breaking a bone in his left foot during
conditioning drills Wednesday.
The school disclosed the injury Wednesday night.
Mallett is expected to recover in time for the start of fall
practice.
“It is unfortunate since Ryan works extremely hard and
has made a commitment to the Razorbacks,” coach Bobby Petrino
said in the school's news release. “I am confident in our
athletic trainers and medical staff and believe they are the best
in the country. Ryan is a strong competitor who I know will put all
his effort into overcoming his injury and continuing to lead this
team.”
Mallett missed part of spring practice a year ago after
suffering a thumb injury. He also broke a finger in a weight room
accident last summer.
Mallett is also coming off minor surgery on his non-throwing
shoulder in January.
