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ESPN: Mallett says Hogs' 'D' up to the task

For those wondering about what kind of start it’s been for the Arkansas defense in preseason camp, the Hogs got a ringing endorsement this week on that side of the ball.

Arkansas star quarterback Ryan Mallett says his defensive mates are playing fast, playing aggressively and playing with a purpose.

“They’re really flying to the football,” Mallett said. “The defensive line is getting a lot of push, which is great. That’s opening up the holes for the linebackers to run through and make tackles. Our ...

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Since 2002, we've correctly projected the winner of every single Heisman Trophy contest. Starting in 2010, we're running a season-long Heisman Trophy poll, providing ongoing commentary, and aggregating the best news about the top Heisman candidates around the country.

When it comes to our projections, well, we really can't say it any better than ESPN's Neil Everett - just a few days before the 2009 winner was announced: