Charlie Fiss, a Springdale native and University of Arkansas graduate, is transitioning from vice president of communications for the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic to a new position of Historian for the game, it was announced on Wednesday.
Fiss has worked at the Cotton Bowl since 1985 and his media relations operation is considered the gold standard within the college football industry for its thoroughness and attention to detail.
“Charlie has created a legacy that will positively affect our organization for generations to come,” Rick Baker, president and CEO of the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association, said in a news release.