Clary gets in line to help out
FAYETTEVILLE — University of Arkansas super senior Ty Clary pulled off a feat last Saturday that had not been done in seven years for the Razorbacks.
Clary played three different positions on the offensive line — at right tackle, right guard and center, in that order — in the Razorbacks’ 45-10 victory over Georgia Southern.
“It was a little stressful, but it was fun going out there and playing a little tackle then going from guard back to center,” said Clary, who was the Razorbacks’ primary starter at center in 2018-19. “I played guard and center before, but it was fun. I felt like it was a good game. It’s all about just trying to help the team really.”
The last time a UA lineman played three spots in the same game — with current Coach Sam Pittman serving as offensive line coach no less — two different Razorbacks accomplished it. Frank Ragnow played center, left guard and right guard in Arkansas’ 45-17 homecoming win over Alabama-Birmingham on Oct. 25, 2014.
In the same game, Sebastian Tretola played four spots — every line position except for center — in addition to throwing a touchdown pass to Alan D’Appollonio on a fake field goal, then striking the Heisman pose. It was that kind of day for the Razorbacks.
A native of Fayetteville, Clary said he is well aware of the legacy of the Razorback offensive lines under Pittman from 201315, including the unit’s appearance on the cover of the 2015 Arkansas media guide.
“It’s really cool,” Clary said of following the footsteps of Ragnow and Tretola. “Those are two really cool names to hear. Obviously, Frank and Tretola are O-line legends here. Wasn’t that the game that Tretola threw a touchdown, too? That’s a tough comparison.”
Clary was asked about the difficulty level of moving from an inside spot out to tackle.
“I wouldn’t say there’s any huge differences, but it’s definitely a lot of the little things that add up,” Clary said. “Trying to cut off a 4i in inside zone is very