Tyler Wilson Drafted By The Oakland Raiders
Wilson was drafted in the fourth round at number 112 overall, and joins Darren McFadden out in California. Basically, every Raiders game will be televised in Arkansas whether we want it or not.
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Adios Aughts: And the Football Player of the Decade Is...
We here at Arkansas Expats, Inc are nothing if not completely original, so as we rapidly approach the conclusion of the 00's we've decided to take the bold and unique approach of doing an...
Darren McFadden is Funkier Than You Are
Darren McFadden gets funky at former teammate Casey Dick's wedding.
The Curse of the Razorback Rookies
The Hogs' all-universe backfield of 2007 hit the NFL this year, and we were sure that Darren McFadden's talent would shine through no matter how crappy his team was, Felix Jones had landed in the...
Remembrances of Things Past
I'm occasionally accused of being overly nostalgic. Although I try not to let those instincts get the best of me when I'm blogging, the one year anniversary of the McFadden/Jones offenseapalooza...
Another Monday Diversion
I really didn't want to post one of these this week, but unfortunately the circumstances are dictating it. So, in preparation for this week's face off against Ole Miss, enjoy this clip...it's only...
As D-Mac's World Turns..
While we all fret about the state of the Hogs, let's not forget about the strange case of perhaps the most prominent Razorback fan of all, one Mr. Darren McFadden. Not only is he watching his...
Wednesday Evening Hodge Podge
* Think D-Mac is wishing the Cowboys had traded up to pick him, as was rumored before the draft? In the latest news out of Oakland, a Raiders exec went off on a local reporter on Monday, yelling...
510, meet 501
In just his second NFL game, Darren McFadden conjured up visions of his years in Fayetteville by rushing for 164 yards on 21 carries in Oakland's 23-8 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs....
My Evening with D-Mac: a Report from the Raiders' Season Opener
Regular readers of this blog probably know that my expat adventures have taken me to the exotic locale of Oakland, California (until recently...I now live in the much wimpier city of Berkeley)....
Q&A: James Rouse, Part Two
Many of our favorite Razorback memories involve Ken Hatfield's wonderful back-to-back Cotton Bowl teams of the late 1980s. Therefore, it was a real thrill to get the chance to speak last week with...
This Looks Familiar
Wondering what Darren McFadden looks like running against NFL competition? As it turns out, not that different than he looked against the SEC: (courtesy of the Zone Blitz) And on a related note,...
Baby, You're a Rich Man
It's official: Darren McFadden is a very wealthy man. Last night he and his agent inked a 6 year, $60 million contract with the Raiders that includes $26 million in guaranteed money. Not too...
Tuesday Hodge Podge
Let's check in on the ex-Hogs who have recently joined the work force: * The Raiders held their rookie minicamp last weekend, and naturally D-Mac was the star of the show. Initial reviews were...
Sifting Through the Post-Draft Leftovers
As America's favorite non-sporting sporting event, the NFL Draft certainly receives a lot of coverage. And, with six players drafted the Hogs were a major factor this year. Here are some links I've...
Hi Darren, Welcome to the Neighborhood
In the days leading up to the NFL draft, I posted a couple of rants about why I didn't think Oakland was the best place for Darren McFadden to wind up...I've lived in the Bay Area for 12 years...
It's Feeling Drafty In Here
The NFL Draft is almost upon us, and like my Expat counterpart, I generally find it to be one of the most ridiculous events on the yearly sporting calendar. If we could only apply the same level of...
The Straight Talk Express
Courtesy of Max Brantley's Arkansas Blog, we came across this Sports Illustrated article about Darren McFadden's efforts to address the concerns NFL franchises have about his off-field issues, such...
More on McFadden and the Raiders
It seems that the Oakland Raiders management (i.e. owner Al Davis...everyone else there is irrelevant) was unswayed by my diatribe against the team last week, as they are considered the most likely...
Some NFL Draft Advice for D-Dawg
By the end of next week, Darren McFadden is going to be the richest man in the world with "Arkansas Bred" tattooed on his abs (until I win the lottery, at least). But the big question is, which...
D-Mac Runs Fast
The NFL Draft Combine (also known as the annual opportunity for GM's to let 40-yd dash times and bench press amounts overrule evidence from, you know, real football games) was held over the...
This is a Little Weird
Hey, remember this guy? He used to be a pretty decent running back for the Razorbacks, made a few big plays here and there, enjoys piano bars, eventually decided to take a shot at the NFL. Ah...
Just Resign, Baby
In an odd footnote to the Lane Kiffin-to-Arkansas rumors from the Great Football Coaching Search of 2007, it seems that Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis is asking Kiffin to resign. Only thing is,...
Draft Speculatin'
After hiring away Bobby Petrino before the NFL season was over, the Razorbacks aren't among Atlanta Falcons fans' favorite teams. However, according to a mock first-round NFL draft recently...
