LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — We've heard plenty about the Arkansas River, but there's quite a derby going on out there, and here's the best things overheard after Day Three of the Diamond Drive.
“I won’t be joining the Jonathon VanDam fan club anytime soon.”
– Denny Brauer
“No, I’m not playing it safe tomorrow, I’m playing to win.”
–Denny Brauer
“The Arkansas River’s been very good to me over the years.”
– Rick Clunn
“I’m kinda playing hopscotch down there where I’m fishing.”
– Greg Vinson
“I get to go burn another $150 worth of gas tomorrow, but will be proud to do it.”
– Matt Reed
“Angler of the Year’s not over.”
– Edwin Evers
“I went and looked at a lot of water I probably shouldn’t have.”
– Gary Klein
“It’s always good to work on Saturdays.”
– Kevin Short
“The Arkansas River’s hard on everybody…It doesn’t care where you come from.”
– Kevin Short