Darren's dilemma

McFadden finding out stardrom brings increased scrutiny

By Nick Walker (Contact)

Darren McFadden takes a break during media day in Dallas ahead of the Cotton Bowl.

Rick McFarland
2008-01-10 16:13:00

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Being a star athlete in Arkansas can be like being the biggest fish in the pond.

But it can also be like living in a fishbowl.

Arkansas running back and presumed first-round NFL Draft pick Darren McFadden is finding that out the hard way.

The multitalented McFadden found himself in a bad situation early Thursday morning when he was handcuffed outside a River Market bar in downtown Little Rock.

McFadden wasn’t arrested in either situation, but both times McFadden’s late-night escapades received considerable media attention.

“You’re placed in a position if you make a wrong choice, it’s news. Not Page 7 news, it’s front page news,” former Razorbacks football player David Bazzel said.

For more information see today's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

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Originally published 06:00 a.m., January 13, 2008
Updated 06:00 a.m., January 14, 2008

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