While he’s not firing up a chainsaw in desperation, University of Central Arkansas coach Clint Conque told supporters Monday that he intends to keep sawing wood.

Waiting on the sun, weâve prepared a fresh batch of âDavidâs Appetizers,â assorted musings and observations on the sports scene:THE BIDDING

 This reporter has seen, participated in and evaluated a lot of polls of many kinds. I donât recall ever seeing one break like this.

University of Central Arkansas defensive end Larry Hart has been named to the watch list for the 2009 Buck Buchanan Award given annually to the top defensive player at the NCAA Football Championship Series level.

For University of Central Arkansas football coach Clint Conque, some of the misses were just as significant as the hits on National Signing Day.

We'll use some grist from the rumor mill to furnish another addition of "David's Appetizers," assorted musings from the sports scene:

HOUSTON For much of the afternoon Tuesday, Ray Woodard sat by himself at a table well away from the spotlight reading preseason media guides and talking on a cell phone.

With some leftovers from Southland Conference Media Days, here's another batch of David's Appetizers, assorted musings and observations from the sports scene:

This year, Sam Houston State's Rhett Bomar is another face in the crowd.

It's no secret the success of the University of Central Arkansas and Sam Houston State offenses revolves around the play of the quarterback.