Fayetteville lineman in with the Hogs

Fayetteville offensive lineman Ty Clary realized a dream when he orally committed to Arkansas Coach Bret Bielema on Jan. 20. Clary, 6-4, 285 pounds, was set to commit to Tulsa before visiting with Bielema on the same day and being offered a blueshirt opportunity. Blueshirting allows a prospect to be put on scholarship on the first day of classes in the fall or after the first semester and is counted for next year's recruiting class. "The first chance of me going on scholarship would be the very first day of classes in the fall," Clary said. Clary and his parents met with Bielema and were told about the offer. They left campus and talked it over and for about an hour before Clary called Bielema to tell him he was ready to be a Razorback. "I was like, 'All right, I'm in,' " Clary said. "He sounded excited." In addition to Tulsa, Clary had offers from Arkansas State, Air Force, Cincinnati, Kansas, Missouri State, Costal Carolina and Dartmouth. "I've always wanted to go to the U of A," said Clary, who has a 3.4 grade-point average. "I thought I would be crazy if I didn't take that deal." Clary helped the Bulldogs to two-consecutive Class 7A state titles his junior and senior years. Since his junior season, Clary has been working toward his goal of becoming a Razorback. "As long as I can remember, I've always gone to Hog games," he said. "We've always had season tickets. So that's where I've always wanted to play. "It was really like a dream come true to get the opportunity.

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FAYETTEVILLE LINEMAN IN WITH THE HOGS

RICHARD DAVENPORT

Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette | 1/27/2017

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