The Times Dispatch Blogs

Congratulations to the Arkansas State Red Wolves on their 18-14 upset win over Texas A & M last week. It was good to see them finally get a win against one of the “big boys.” Several times over the years, ASU has come close to beating a big-name opponent, but could never quite pull it off.
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Congratulations are also in order for Hoxie senior football player Derek Johnson. Derek was named first-team preseason All-Arkansas, as well as being named the preseason Defensive Player of the Year by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in last Sunday’s edition.
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The NFL season kicks off tonight with the Washington Redskins visiting the Super Bowl champion New York Giants. It’s good to have the NFL back, but there just aren’t any real marquis matchups on the first weekend.

A couple of former Razorback players will make their pro debuts in the Monday night game between the Oakland Raiders and the Denver Broncos. Darren McFadden, the fourth pick in the NFL draft, is expected to be a star with the Raiders. Due to injuries suffered by the starters, ex-Hog Payton Hillis is expected to get the start at fullback for the Broncos.
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