Leaders of the Arkansas State University System and Arkansas State University on Monday endorsed Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ call to make the Red Wolves’ football matchup with the Arkansas Razorbacks a recurring event.
ASU Board of Trustees Chair Steve Eddington said the first-ever meeting between the two programs created an atmosphere worth repeating.
“We’ve crossed the uncrossable chasm – the first game has been played,” Eddington said. “I agree with Gov. Sanders that we can’t let this be the last time these teams play each other. The atmosphere was invigorating.”
A-State Chancellor Todd Shields called the game a unifying moment for the state.
“Whether your favorite red is scarlet or cardinal, this past weekend has proven that the Red Wolves and Razorbacks can unite communities and energize Arkansans from every corner of the state,” Shields said.
Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Chris Pezman said the public response showed strong support for making the matchup a tradition.
“In-state matchups like this are the heartbeat of college athletics,” Pezman said. “This opportunity makes too much sense for us not to work toward a solution that serves everyone.”
The Red Wolves and Razorbacks played their first football game against each other this past weekend at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock.
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I am an AVID / DIE HARD Red Wolves fan and the outcome was NOT what I had hoped for at all, but it was GREAT mixing our tailgate with family and friends that are fans of both! And because they agreed to play us, I will pull for them in the rest of their games! Their administration should realize that they will build their fan base by playing us. Because if they beat us, We will want them to beat everyone they play, because it will reflect better on Arkansas State! It’s fine to pull for both, we all live here! Wolves up & good luck Hogs! Let’s do it again soon! 🤘🏽