US EditionGov. Sanders Calls to Make Arkansas-Arkansas State Game an Annual Event in Little Rock
Governor Sanders seeks to establish an annual Razorbacks-Red Wolves game at War Memorial Stadium to maintain tradition and improve fan access, following a $6 million stadium upgrade.
- On Monday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders sent letters urging the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees and Arkansas State University Board of Trustees to make the Razorbacks–Red Wolves matchup an annual event at War Memorial Stadium, Little Rock, following the Razorbacks' 56-14 victory over Arkansas State.
- Historic ties to War Memorial date back to 1906 with Razorback football, and the stadium has hosted games in 76 of 78 seasons, supported by over $6.3 million in state investments since 2017.
- Feedback over the weekend showed fans in South Arkansas and the Delta face higher travel costs to Fayetteville, while Arkansas State Red Wolves enjoyed a rare large crowd in Little Rock.
- Sanders urged the boards to ensure the game becomes a lasting tradition, with Arkansas State University System calling it `we've crossed the uncrossable chasm` and University trustees planning further discussion, led by Kelly Eichler.
- From Arkansas State's perspective, regular Little Rock games offer clear benefits and support making the rivalry recurring, but officials cautioned the state and stadium may need to spend more if Razorbacks continue playing there.
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Governor supports annual Arkansas vs. Arkansas State game at War Memorial Stadium
One day following the Arkansas Razorbacks’ 56-14 win over Arkansas State in Little Rock at War Memorial Stadium, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Sunday sent a letter to the UA and ASU Board of Trustees advocating that two teams play annually at Little Rock’s historic stadium.
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KARKGov. Sanders calls to make Arkansas-Arkansas State game an annual event in Little Rock
Related Video: Sam Pittman recaps 56-14 win over Arkansas State LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Less than two days after Arkansas' convincing win over Arkansas State in Little Rock, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders says it should be an annual event. Sanders sent a letter to the board of trustees at the University of Arkansas and Arkansas State University calling for the two schools to play each other every year at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock.…
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