Looks like Darren McFadden already learned something from new Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino: look out for number one, and screw the team.The problem is with a new Cadillac Escalade that is reportedly in Darren McFadden's possession. According to an earlier source Darren McFadden was present when sports agent, Mike Conley negotiated the deal for the Escalade at Superior Cadillac, in Fayetteville.Mike Conley, is the father of the Memphis Grizzlies Mike Conley, Jr. and the agent of both Conley, Jr. and Greg Oden of the Portland Trailblazers. He is not, however, certified by the NFL as an agent (yet).
Conley denied the full report. Saying he was not with McFadden at any dealership in Arkansas.
McFadden's mom, also denied the new Escalade was hers or in her name as the report initially said.
"Mike Conley hasn't bought nothing, and it ain't in my name," Muhammad said. "It's his stepmom's, Ella McFadden's. Really, the truck is on loan. Darren drove that down [to Dallas ] to see how he'd like it, and maybe he'd get one later."To claim that he's got one now, though, no. Of course not. Never. It's just his step-mom's. He's merely borrowed her just purchased car to see how he likes it in the future. The Arkansas Athletic Department admits it is looking into the matter with regards to NCAA compliance issues, but is saying little else.
Regardless of what the outcome with McFadden's status for the Cotton Bowl, it's safe to assume he's heading for the NFL Draft and not back to Arkansas for his senior year (okay, that was probably a safe bet before this).

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
12-28-2007 @ 12:49PM
Daron said...
Hell mc fadden suit up homeboy I'm ready to see you on sundays.....
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12-28-2007 @ 12:49PM
Daron said...
Hell suit up buddy I'm ready to see that horse run on sundays he is a terrific back
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12-28-2007 @ 3:11PM
Jimmy Winstead said...
Mcfadden reminds me of OJ Simpson. Maybe not quite as fast as the juice was, but lean and fluid and can cut on a dime. Let's hope he doesn't get hurt in the pros.
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12-28-2007 @ 3:13PM
Collins said...
Pretty ballsy article if it's just a rumor. Did Charles Rich play in the TV series, "Kojak" ?
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12-28-2007 @ 3:13PM
Freeman said...
Is it really true? Did Arkansas cede from the US and join Al Qaeda? I think Jim Rome just said they did. PLEASE.
My God, man, let the Petrino thing go. Man to man, you can not tell me or anyone else that in the same situation BP was in (millionaire premadonna football players, quarterback electrocuting pitbulls and now doing fed time, bad mouthing from players from DAY ONE, ownership hovering over every decision, miserable family situation, etc., etc.,) you wouldn't make the same decision. Blank didn't mind firing Dan Reaves with 3 games left, but if you leave HIM, oh man. Bottom line - you don't know this man personally. I doubt seriously you've ever spoken to him in person, yet you, and the media in general, feel qualified to publicly bash his character, over and over. Sports Fans, wake up - ESPN + College Game Day, sponsored by HOME DEPOT, owned by ARTHUR BLANK...is this making sense? Think for yourself. Let it go. And for God sake, now you're going to trash McFadden, too? Oh wait. You probably already did that...care to share your Heisman vote? Enough said.
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12-28-2007 @ 3:13PM
Red said...
The author of this article obviously has never had an independent thought. Why are you bringing up Petrino, who most likely won't coach Darren for a single day, given the likelyhood of McFadden going to the NFL? You could not have done any research on McFadden, given your ignorant comment about his "looking out for number one". McFadden has always been a team player and an outstanding part of his community. Is he going to the NFL? Most likely...but are we to fault him in this decision and call him selfish? I guess if we are as misinformed as the author of this article is we would. Hey Richie...why don't you write an article that doesn't sound like you copied it from the "I Hate the Razorbacks Club"?
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12-28-2007 @ 3:50PM
Linda Sneed said...
Who is this jerk writing such an ignorant article? McFadden has had enough disappointments this year...leave him alone. He is a good kid! And he is anything but all about himself, he is a team player and wants to play in this game more than you could imagine. So...find someone else to pick on.
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12-28-2007 @ 3:50PM
Don said...
I was going to rip you for the Petrino/McFadden statement as well then I relized that you are after all just a gossip columist. You are not required to have any intregrity or accountability you are just trying to make a buck. Carry on Richie... say whatever you want.
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12-28-2007 @ 4:35PM
RC said...
Two words for this so-called columnist: Idiot and Unprofessional.
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12-28-2007 @ 4:53PM
arkiemo said...
Id love to see Mac stay another yr. but that would be stupid to turn down all that money, hes the best player that ever came out of Ark. and whatever team drafts him will be my team,,,GO HOGS BEAT TIGERS
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12-28-2007 @ 8:08PM
hogfan said...
Hmm....maybe you should make sure the facts are straight before you point a finger at such a wondeful player! The news station has now made a retraction and an apology since the were WRONG! Go, D-Mac, Go!!
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12-28-2007 @ 8:08PM
Aaron said...
Nice job reporting on a false report.
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12-28-2007 @ 8:08PM
STEVE said...
LOOKS LIKE AOL AND MANY OTHER MEDIA OUTLETS NEED TO CK OUT THEIR SOURCES BEFORE THEY TRY TO RUIN SOMEONES REP. ALL OF THEM NEED TO WORRY MORE ABOUT BEING CORRECT THAN BEING FIRST. I HOPE CONLEY AND MCFADDEN SUE THEIR SOCKS OFF FOR DEFIRRMATION
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12-28-2007 @ 11:07PM
Gregory Harris said...
Rich is a journalistic joke. "According to an earlier source Darren McFadden was present when sports agent, Mike Conley negotiated the deal for the Escalade at Superior Cadillac, in Fayetteville."
You have to call the source an "earlier source" because this source has admitted they wrong. I guess calling them "earlier" travels back in time to make a point you want to make without having to deal with current facts.
As far as Petrino goes, let me ask you something Rich. Would you be man enough to leave your job and take a cut in pay for the happiness of your family? Of course in your case this probably couldn't happen because it would be a minimum wage violation.
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12-29-2007 @ 1:28AM
conwayblue said...
Charles Rich, what a pathetic person you are. I hope you die of cancer. You are a disgrace to the human race.
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12-29-2007 @ 1:28AM
Charles Rich hater said...
This article is a freaking joke. The "news agency" who broke this article has already rescinded the report as false and irresponsible reporting. Until I see an article that says Charles Rich has been fired I will never visit this website again. You should be ashamed of yourself. Mcfadden has been the ultimate team player and your derogatory article just shows your immaturity and lack of professionalism.
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12-29-2007 @ 1:28AM
Jack Lovelace said...
Reporting a story without first confirming the facts?
You would make ESPiN proud!
Doesn't it bother you, even just a little that you've trashed a person's name with no more to go on than some BS source that you apparently were to busy trashing the kid to verify your sources story???
Why not check into how Chase Daniels received a Lincoln and a trip to Las Vegas for his Christmas present?
Maybe you can latch onto another "well informed" source and trash the hell out of another innocent person, without anything resembling facts to support your attempt at journalism!
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12-29-2007 @ 12:19PM
Rick Ellensberg said...
I love how you report this without knowing what you are talking about! idiot
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12-29-2007 @ 12:20PM
G. Hale said...
This gets us talking....even if its false and that is all Charles Rich has ever wanted. He sent he resume' to TMZ and has his fingers crossed. At least he has a body of work. Idiot is to lite a term, but....
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12-29-2007 @ 12:20PM
lLee Whitener said...
Here we go again GUILTY until proven INNOCENT!!
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