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Road Warriors

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 Q: “What’s one tip you can share with people who travel a lot? ”

 A: “Always double check your bag before you go, make sure you've got everything you need. ”

City with the most rabid fans
“Definitely the fans at LSU”

Favorite sports venue to visit
“I don't have one yet.”

Least-favorite way to travel
“I really don't like traveling on a bus. ”

Favorite mini-bar item
“Bottled water”

Darren McFadden

Oakland Raiders Running Back

SI:What’s the gadget you can’t live without when you travel?

Darren McFadden:I'm probably one of the few people who only takes the things that you need for an overnight trip; maybe an iPod.

SI:What’s one thing you’d change about hotels?

Darren McFadden:I feel like the team takes pretty good care of us when it comes to picking a nice hotel and having what we need.

SI:What’s one tip you can share with people who travel a lot?

Darren McFadden:Always double check your bag before you go, make sure you've got everything you need.

SI:Do you care where on a plane you sit?

Darren McFadden:I don't usually care, but if it's a long flight, I wouldn't mind a row all to myself.

SI:What’s your favorite city to visit?

Darren McFadden:I don't have one -- we don't get to see too much of a city on road trips.

SI:What’s your least-favorite city to visit?

Darren McFadden:I don't really have a least-favorite city.

SI:What’s your least-favorite sports venue to visit as a fan or player?

Darren McFadden:I don't have one. As a player, I feel blessed to be playing in any arena.

SI:What’s your favorite place to eat on the road?

Darren McFadden:It depends on where we are. A lot of cities aren't known for their food, but if I can find good Southern food, then I'm happy.

SI:What’s your craziest/best travel story?

Darren McFadden:I can't think of anything crazy that's happened.

SI:Which city has the most passive fans?

Darren McFadden:Everywhere I've gone has been loud so far.

SI:Which city has the best-looking women?

Darren McFadden:It's a toss-up between Tampa and Miami