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The university will honor three defining moments in its football heritage during the 2026 home schedule, weaving together a legendary championship squad, a decades‑long cookout tradition, and a hall of fame that has shaped generations of players.
Arkansas State University will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its 1986 Southland Conference championship, the 35th iteration of the Old Warriors Cookout, and the 30th anniversary of the Ring of Honor during the 2026 football season, with special events slated for games against Kennesaw State and ULM.
The Mountaineers set a program record with 17 Sun Belt victories, earned All‑Sun Belt honors, and battled Coastal Carolina in a dramatic final game that highlighted standout performances from Jordan Fisher, Darin Horn and others.
A 12-2 victory over Georgia State secured a top-six seed, set a program win record, and highlighted a cascade of standout performances.
After two decades leading the Spanish Fort High School baseball program, Hall of Fame coach Tommy Walker is stepping down, citing age and the deep bonds he forged with players and the community.
After four decades at the helm of Spanish Fort High School's baseball program, Tommy Walker steps down to focus on family, leaving behind a legacy of championships, record wins and a pipeline of college talent.