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Mallet is better than Clausen

at least according to Tom Luginbill, ESPN recruiting expert, in what he said on tuesday's ESPNU college coaches spotlight.

Clausen has more upside, but Mallet is more developed now. Both are huge talents. Both were huge recruits. However, Clausen played for a stacked team against weaker high school competition. Last week was the first time Clausen has ever been knocked around. Mallet played in a very competitive league in Texas. He's had to do it the hard way.

There is huge argument over who was the better recruit.
For example, PhilSteele had Mallet #1 and Clausen #5 among QBs (Tyrod Taylor of V Tech #3 BTW). Rivals had Clausen #1 and Mallet #2 among pro-style QBs. Scout had Clausen #1 and Mallet #2.


So, I'd be hard-pressed at this point to say there is much of a difference between the two, and I know Mallet has a better group of surrounding players and is healthier.