Stoerner, who owns most of the program's significant passing records, said he enjoys watching current Razorback quarterback Ryan Mallett make a run at history.

Mallett, a sophomore, is poised to break the single-season passing record this year and could likely do it Saturday against Troy. He needs just 153 yards to break Stoerner's 11-year old record.

Stoerner isn't the least bit upset.

"There's no question I'm rooting for them all to be shattered," Stoerner told ArkansasSports360.com on Thursday. "Honestly, I didn't grow up here. I haven't always been a fan, but I've been as a big a Razorback fan as anybody the last 10 years. To see somebody up there playing like Mallett is playing, it excites me.

"I'm excited for the program."

Mallett, who has thrown for 2,477 yards with 18 touchdowns and just three interceptions, has been a good addition to the program since transferring form Michigan two years ago. He is tied for third most touchdowns in a season and has at least three regular season games and possibly a bowl remaining to get more. He trails only Stoerner (26) in that department.

Oh, and Mallett needs 11 more pass attempts without an interception to set a school record. He's at 124 right now and Stoerner's record is 134.

Mallett is generally pretty low-key about record book talk. He did perk up a little bit when the subject turned to Stoerner, who owns most of the records Mallett will be breaking.

"He was one of my idols growing up. I've had a chance to meet him," Mallett said. "We've got a good relationship. We talk every now and then."

Stoerner said he and Mallett exchange text messages from time to time. Mallett got a couple messages of encouragement from Stoerner after rough outings at Alabama and Florida.

Should Mallett break the single-season record on Saturday, Stoerner said a text message or phone call would be in order.

Stoerner thinks Mallett is quickly developing into an NFL-caliber quarterback. What impresses Stoerner most about Mallett? Is it the strong arm or on-field leadership Mallett has shown?

"That kid is a sponge, a real student of the game," Stoerner said. "It's unbelievable how young he is and how he evaluates and learns from every little thing. I think that's a product of [coach Bobby] Petrino."

Stoerner figures it is only a matter of time before Mallett owns every passing mark in school history. That's fine with Stoerner, who said his relationship with Mallett makes the process a little easier.

"We hit it right off from the first time we met," Stoerner said. "I wouldn't rather anybody else break them. I appreciate he's said he looked up to me and I really respect him. It's not just his talent, but the way he approaches the game. I'm rooting for him."