Best Razorback Games Of 2007-08 — Instant Classic
6 comments June 25th, 2008 6:05am TipsterHog
After it was over, here’s how we described the game that is #3 on our countdown of the best Razorback games of 2007-08:
You know…just another Razorback Saturday. The stadium field gets a name; the legendary Keith Jackson stops by to ‘Call the Hogs’; Felix rushes for 174, DMac rushes for 321 and we completely steamroller Steve Spurrier. Ho hum? Yeah, right. It was a magical night. What an honor it was to be there to see an ‘Instant Razorback Classic’ in person.
And thanks to YouTube (and GTHogFan), there’s really no need to say anything more.
Raiders Draft McFadden With Fourth Overall Pick
3 comments April 26th, 2008 3:30pm TipsterHog
Hogwired.com: McFadden Selected No. 4 in NFL Draft by Oakland Raiders
Arkansas’ two-time Doak Walker Award winner and Heisman Trophy runner-up Darren McFadden was selected with the No. 4 pick of the 2008 National Football League Draft by the Oakland Raiders.
Also:
- AP: Raiders take McFadden at No. 4 in NFL draft, McFadden: ‘I just surround myself with family members’
- Alex Abrams: McFadden Headed To Silver and Black, Fans Boo Raiders’ Pick of McFadden
- Mark Lelinwalla: D-Mac in silver and black
- Bob Holt: UA backs make 1st-round splash
- The Oakland Tribune: Raiders get their man by picking McFadden
Updated 4/27/08 10:20 a.m.
Speed Of Light Squared
12 comments February 25th, 2008 6:05am TipsterHog
“Wow.” — “Oh my.” — “Hellooooo!” — “Oh…my.”
Also:
- The Slophouse: McFadden is fast…really fast
- Chris Bahn: McFadden Wows At NFL Combine
- Tom Murphy: Showing his stuff
- Jason Cole: McFadden’s quick recovery
McFadden And Jones Declare For NFL Draft
10 comments January 14th, 2008 3:52pm TipsterHog
Hogwired.com: McFadden and Jones Forgo Senior Season for NFL Draft
Arkansas’ junior tailback combination of All-American’s Darren McFadden and Felix Jones announced their decisions to forgo their senior seasons and declare for the NFL Draft on Monday at a press conference inside the Broyles Athletic Center.
Also:
- ESPN.com: Arkansas loses bulk of backfield in McFadden, Jones
- RBN: Darren McFadden Photos, Felix Jones Photos
- Chris Bahn: McFadden, Jones Opt for NFL
- Alex Abrams: Going Out Together
- Tom Murphy: It’s official: They’re gone
- Wally Hall: Hogs fans should be grateful for 3 superb years
- Nate Allen: Big league decision
Updated 1/15/08 8:10 a.m.
McFadden Finishes As Heisman Runner-Up Again
21 comments December 8th, 2007 10:35pm TipsterHog
ESPN.com: Florida QB Tebow is first underclassman to win Heisman
Tim Tebow needed only two years of college to graduate to Heisman Trophy winner, putting the sophomore in a class by himself.
[...] He beat out Arkansas running back Darren McFadden, the first player since 1949 to finish second in consecutive seasons. Tebow received 1,957 points and 462 first-place votes to McFadden’s 1,703 points and 291 first-place votes.
Also:
- ESPN.com: Maisel: Tebow defies history, runs away with the Heisman
- ArkansasSports360.com: Heisman Again Eludes Darren McFadden
- Alex Abrams: Twice, Not So Nice, Ole Miss Helps Nutt Be With McFadden
- Tom Murphy: Tebow takes trophy, McFadden 2nd again
- Marty Cook: Heisman Trophy telecast report
- Rainer Sabin: Second again
- Joe West: McFadden taking wellworn path to greatness
Updated 12/9/07 8:30 a.m.
McFadden Wins Camp And Walker Awards
4 comments December 6th, 2007 10:02pm TipsterHog
Hogwired.com: Darren McFadden Named Walter Camp Player of the Year
After a regular season in which he gained a school-record 1,725 yards on the ground and led the Southeastern Conference in rushing, Arkansas’ Darren McFadden was honored with the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award.
Also:
- Hogwired.com: Darren McFadden Wins Second-Straight Doak Walker Award, Razorback Jonathan Luigs Wins Rimington Trophy
- AP: McFadden picked as Walter Camp Player of the Year
- YouTube (Video): Frank Broyles Honored - Part 1, Frank Broyles Honored - Part 2
- Robbie Neiswanger: McFadden Has Company In Awards Spotlight, Broyles Honored For His Contributions To College Football
- Tom Murphy: Taking center stage, UA center captures Rimington, Recognition leaves Broyles happy Hog
- Nate Allen: Luigs takes award as nation’s top center, Broyles discusses awards show, Arkansas’ ongoing coaching search
Updated 12/8/07 9:35 a.m.
McFadden Featured On Sports Illustrated Cover
4 comments August 14th, 2007 6:18pm TipsterHog
Hogwired.com: McFadden Featured on Cover of Sports Illustrated
Arkansas junior Darren McFadden is featured on this week’s edition of Sports Illustrated. McFadden is one of five regional covers for the publication’s college football preview issue on newsstands this week.
[...] McFadden becomes the first Razorback football player to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated since Ben Cowins and Ron Calcagni joined former Arkansas coach Lou Holtz on the cover of the magazine on Sept. 11, 1978. McFadden becomes only the second individual football player to grace the cover by himself in school history. Harry Jones was Arkansas’ first cover boy on Nov. 8, 1965.
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McFadden Finishes Second In Heisman Voting
4 comments December 9th, 2006 9:15pm TipsterHog
Alex Abrams: McFadden Pulls Off Upset To Grab Second In Heisman Race
Darren McFadden pulled off a mini-upset by beating out [Brady] Quinn to finish as the Heisman runner-up behind [Troy] Smith. McFadden was considered the darkhorse among the three finalists, and the popular assumption was that the sophomore would finish behind Smith and Quinn in the Heisman race.
Also:
- AP Photos: NYC Tour 1, NYC Tour 2, NYC Tour 3, Times Square 1, Times Square 2, Press Conference 1, Press Conference 2
- Getty Images: Press Conference
- Hogwired.com: Smith Wins Heisman Trophy; Arkansas’ McFadden Finishes Second
- Bob Holt: Troy’s Trophy, Southern bloc elevates McFadden
Updated 12/10/06 8:50 a.m.
McFadden Wins Doak Walker Award
3 comments December 7th, 2006 7:53pm TipsterHog
Hogwired.com: Darren McFadden Wins Doak Walker Award
Arkansas tailback Darren McFadden won the Doak Walker Award, an honor bestowed annually to the nation’s top running back, it was announced on ESPN at the 2006 Home Depot College Football Awards show.
Also:
- AP Photos: Darren McFadden (12/8/06), Darren McFadden 1 (2/15/07), Darren McFadden 2 (2/15/07), Darren McFadden / Houston Nutt (2/15/07)
- Alex Abrams: McFadden Named Nation’s Best Running Back
- Bob Holt: It’s official: McFadden runs away with honor
- The Dallas Morning News (2/15/07): Doak Walker winner strong willed
Updated 2/15/06 9:55 p.m.
Practice Reports - 8/10/2005
Add comment August 10th, 2005 10:09pm TipsterHog
Robbie Neiswanger writes about the three new freshman running backs: Felix Jones, Darren McFadden and Michael Smith. While watching practice on Tuesday, HogBlogger and I thought Jones looked extremely impressive and Smith was very quick…but potentially a little too small to be a durable SEC back. We didn’t see enough of McFadden to get a read on him.
Trey Biddy wrote yesterday about the threesome (subscription required) as well.
Also:
- Hogwired.com: Freshmen Impress at Practice
- Trey Biddy: Wednesday practice cool for Razorbacks (subscription)
- Dudley Dawson: Wednesday UA Grid Report, 8/10 (subscription)
- Bob Holt: Razorbacks Football Report
Updated 8/10/05 10:45 p.m. - Updated Hawgs Illustrated link.
Updated 8/11/05 9:35 a.m. - Added additional links.
Updated 8/11/05 10:15 p.m. - Updated Hogwired.com link.
