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Cowboy football announces Ring of Honor

Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinee Thurman Thomas waves to fans during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival Timken Grand Parade, Saturday, August 4, 2007, in Canton, Ohio. (Lew Stamp/Akron Beacon Journal)

Lew Stamp

The Oklahoma State Athletic Department announced a new tradition for the football program on Tuesday night.

In the Cowboys’ Big 12 home opener against West Virginia on Sept.ember 26, the Cowboys will induct their inaugural member into the Oklahoma State Ring of Honor.

Former OSU running back Thurman Thomas received a phone call from wrestling coach John Smith, who broke the news to Thomas that he would be the first inductee into the Ring of Honor.