Big game, big talk
The print on Saturday's editions was still fresh when Arkansas running back Darren McFadden's name was starting to recirculate in Heisman Trophy talk after a 206-yard, 3-touchdown performance in Arkansas' 50-48 triple-overtime victory over LSU on Friday in Baton Rouge.
NEW VIDEO: BHS Band drumming up excitement
Hard work paid off for the Bearden High School Band, which has been selected to participate in the annual AT&T Cotton Bowl Music Festival in Dallas from Dec. 30 through Jan. 1.
Living it up in Dallas
While the Hogs players and coaches are hard at work preparing for the game, fans are painting the town Razorback red.
After Kentucky
Darren McFadden is Arkansas' first legitimate contender for the Heisman Trophy and news of his game and fame is spreading across the country. McFadden has rushed for 519 yards and four touchdowns in three games and has been a marked man for writers and opposing players and coaches so far this season. Here is what is being overheard in the aftermath of Saturday's 42-29 loss to Kentucky.
Razorback fans in Galleria Mall
Arkanasas Online News Editor Jeff Lindsey took photos of Hogs fans at Galleria Mall in Dallas.
Wildcat news eclipses chicken, for a bit
MEMPHIS - Not long after a lunch at Gus' Famous Fried Chicken, which started out as Maggie's in the early 1960s, the story broke about Billy Gillispie being out at Kentucky.
This road warrior ready for Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Everyone from Joe Kleine to Bob Holt said, "Oh, it's an easy drive." Little Rock to here was easier than understanding the bonus philosophy at AIG, but no one will ever consider it fun.
Bearden and County Line high schools going southwest
The Band from Bearden High School and the Drill team from County Line High School have been invited participate in Cotton Bowl festivities and parade.
We're Dallas bound
Who could ask for a better New Year's than to be in Dallas for the Cotton Bowl game between Arkansas and Missouri? But if you can't be there, follow ArkansasOnline for all the latest info on the game preparations, the best events and more!
Detroit embracing NCAA visitors
DETROIT - It is almost hard not to rip this host city for the NCAA Final Four.
Herring praises Arkansas' academic work
Arkansas interim coach Reggie Herring expects the No. 25 Razorbacks to be at full strength for the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 1 against No. 7 Missouri.
Hey Wally, got a light?
DETROIT - The March to Motown started in a very nice Kansas City and moved through Memphis before John Calipari left for Kentucky.
Going the distance
MEMPHIS - A few years ago when the SEC Tournament was held here, the weekend started off rough for a couple of TV guys.
Hogs in Dallas
The Razorbacks arrived in Dallas this week and were already on the field for practice on Thursday.
Before Kentucky
"I've been in this game a long time, and I'm not sure I've ever seen two backs in the same backfield like McFadden and Jones. I know it's early in his career, but I think when you start talking about the all-time great backs that have played college football, McFadden's name has got to be in that discussion. ... "It isn't like you can just line up and prepare for him in the dotted-I (formation) like an I-back would be. He's going to be different places, and he's going to give you different problems." - Kentucky Coach Rich Brooks
Hogs PR: Razorbacks Continue Cotton Bowl Preparations
The Razorback Sports Information Department released it's periodic team update today. Read it Here.
Day off means time to reflect
DETROIT - On game day, Saturday, this city showed it really can mess up. Some writers have wanted to blame the weather on Motown or the fact that the media work room, on the second floor, is at least a five-minute walk to the court, in the basement.
Will the record hurt Mac's chances?
Much has been made this week of Arkansas' 1-2 record hurting Darren McFadden's chances to win the Heisman Trophy. Some think it has already killed his chances. Others don't see it that way:
