I’ve never felt that Arkansas has received its due as a great food state. The food focus in the South has always been on Texas, Louisiana, South Carolina, Florida and some of the other Southern states. Talented young producers, chefs and food bloggers are changing that. We’re entering a golden era of Arkansas food and drink. We have something special going on here. It’s time to let the rest of the nation know.
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posted by rexnelson on October 31st, 2013College football: Week 10
posted by rexnelson on October 29th, 2013Remember what Frank Broyles used to say: “They always remember what you do in November.” Granted, there’s not much to look forward to if the Razorbacks are the only college football team you follow, but five of the six NCAA Division II teams in the state go into November with winning records.
Read MoreRex’s Rankings: Two weeks until the playoffs
posted by rexnelson on October 28th, 2013Greenwood dodged a bullet Friday night. Camden Fairview did not.
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posted by rexnelson on October 22nd, 2013I was glued to the radio Saturday night, hoping that UCA could score late, come from behind and defeat Lamar down in Beaumont, Texas. I always root for Arkansas teams against out-of-state foes. But there was another motive. I was 6-0 on the picks to that point on the day and wanted to go 7-0.
Read MoreRex’s Rankings: Three weeks to go
posted by rexnelson on October 21st, 2013There are only three weeks left in the high school football regular season. The playoffs this year are going to be fun. Some have Bentonville, despite two early losses, rated above Fayetteville. Indeed, Bentonville is strong. But this I know: To be The Man, you have to beat The Man.
Read MoreCollege football: Week 8
posted by rexnelson on October 16th, 2013I haven’t talked to too many people in Arkansas who are looking forward to this week’s Arkansas-Alabama game. How could they given the 52-7 debacle in Fayetteville last Saturday?
Read MoreRex’s Rankings: Six weeks in the books
posted by rexnelson on October 14th, 2013It appeared that Fayetteville, our No. 1 team, was going to lose on Friday night. That would have made another set of Bulldogs — the Greenwood Bulldogs — No. 1. But the Purple Dogs were able to get it done. Championship teams find a way to do those kinds of things when trailing late on the road.
Read MoreRush Harding: The coach’s son
posted by rexnelson on October 11th, 2013Rush Harding is the son of a coach and proud of it. But his career led him into investment banking. In a sense, though, Harding spends his days coaching others.
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posted by rexnelson on October 9th, 2013It was ugly, wasn’t it? Arkansas lost for a ninth consecutive time to Florida. The Hogs are 0-4 in games played at Gainesville and never had much of a chance last Saturday. Is it time for Razorback fans to panic? Not really.
Read MoreRex’s Rankings: Halfway home
posted by rexnelson on October 7th, 2013The high school football regular season is halfway finished. This we know: The Bulldogs might not be in the state’s largest classification, but Greenwood could play with anyone. Coach Rick Jones’ crew extended its winning streak to 43 games on Friday night.
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