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Going to Aggieland This Weekend? Here’s Everything You Need to Know!
Posted on 10/15/12 at 8:54 am
Posted on 10/15/12 at 8:54 am
As the Tigers head to Aggieland this week, I was asked by Texas A&M University to share gameday related information and give you a quick refresher on a few of A&M’s traditions:
The Aggies are excited to host the Tigers at Kyle Field for the first time since 1995, and they want us to have a great SEC game weekend experience! Here’s the scoop for all who are traveling to the game:
Tailgating: If you're coming to the game this weekend and are still in need of a full-service, reserved, on campus tailgate, please visit tailgateguystamu.com for more information. There are only a few spots left, so please inquire soon if you're interested.
Visit Gameday Central for information on parking, maps, tailgating, and more: aggieathletics.com/gameday
Gameday activities and timeline: www.aggieathletics.com
Additional Gameday information: tailgating.tamu.edu
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Here's a snapshot of Texas A&M and a few of their Traditions explained:
Founded: 1876 (first public university in Texas)
Enrollment: 50,769 Students
Academic Ranking: 23rd in the nation among public universities (U.S. News & World Report, 2013)
Research: Valued at nearly $705 million annually
Alumni: More than 360,000 former students worldwide (Aggie graduates are referred to as former students because the term “alumni” implies that grads are “ex-Aggies,” but once an Aggie, always an Aggie.)
Kyle Field
Texas A&M’s football stadium opened in 1927 on a plot of land purchased by Professor of Horticulture E.J. Kyle. Today, the stadium boasts a seating capacity of 83,000+, but crowds typically average around 87,000. When the crowd sings the ‘Aggie War Hymn’ they “saw” back and forth which, actually moves the stadium from side to side.
The 12th Man
This term refers to the entire student body at football games, which stand 31,000 strong and make up the majority of the stadium’s east side. After several injuries during a football game in 1922, the Aggies were down to just 11 players. Student E. King Gill came from the stands, suited up and stood ready to go on the field if needed. The spirit of this “Twelfth Man” continues, as current students stand during the entire game to support their team. Texas A&M takes the 12th Man so seriously that the term is a protected trademark of the university.
Yell Leaders
Aggies don’t cheer, they yell! Look for Aggie Yell Leaders in front of the student section at athletics events, wearing all white and encouraging fans to show their Aggie Spirit. Listen for the A&M student body doing different Yells during any A&M sporting event.
Reveille
The official mascot of Texas A&M. Reveille first came to campus in 1931, after a group of cadets found a stray dog on the road. “Miss Rev,” as cadets address her, can be seen around campus, in class or attending a number of events.
Corps of Cadets
With more than 2,300 members, this is the largest uniformed body of students outside the U.S. military academies.
The Aggies are excited to host the Tigers at Kyle Field for the first time since 1995, and they want us to have a great SEC game weekend experience! Here’s the scoop for all who are traveling to the game:
Tailgating: If you're coming to the game this weekend and are still in need of a full-service, reserved, on campus tailgate, please visit tailgateguystamu.com for more information. There are only a few spots left, so please inquire soon if you're interested.
Visit Gameday Central for information on parking, maps, tailgating, and more: aggieathletics.com/gameday
Gameday activities and timeline: www.aggieathletics.com
Additional Gameday information: tailgating.tamu.edu
________
Here's a snapshot of Texas A&M and a few of their Traditions explained:
Founded: 1876 (first public university in Texas)
Enrollment: 50,769 Students
Academic Ranking: 23rd in the nation among public universities (U.S. News & World Report, 2013)
Research: Valued at nearly $705 million annually
Alumni: More than 360,000 former students worldwide (Aggie graduates are referred to as former students because the term “alumni” implies that grads are “ex-Aggies,” but once an Aggie, always an Aggie.)
Kyle Field
Texas A&M’s football stadium opened in 1927 on a plot of land purchased by Professor of Horticulture E.J. Kyle. Today, the stadium boasts a seating capacity of 83,000+, but crowds typically average around 87,000. When the crowd sings the ‘Aggie War Hymn’ they “saw” back and forth which, actually moves the stadium from side to side.
The 12th Man
This term refers to the entire student body at football games, which stand 31,000 strong and make up the majority of the stadium’s east side. After several injuries during a football game in 1922, the Aggies were down to just 11 players. Student E. King Gill came from the stands, suited up and stood ready to go on the field if needed. The spirit of this “Twelfth Man” continues, as current students stand during the entire game to support their team. Texas A&M takes the 12th Man so seriously that the term is a protected trademark of the university.
Yell Leaders
Aggies don’t cheer, they yell! Look for Aggie Yell Leaders in front of the student section at athletics events, wearing all white and encouraging fans to show their Aggie Spirit. Listen for the A&M student body doing different Yells during any A&M sporting event.
Reveille
The official mascot of Texas A&M. Reveille first came to campus in 1931, after a group of cadets found a stray dog on the road. “Miss Rev,” as cadets address her, can be seen around campus, in class or attending a number of events.
Corps of Cadets
With more than 2,300 members, this is the largest uniformed body of students outside the U.S. military academies.
Posted on 10/15/12 at 8:54 am to Chicken
Damn I really wish I could still make road trips
Posted on 10/15/12 at 8:55 am to Chicken
Cute dog.
Wish mike would eat it.
Wish mike would eat it.
Posted on 10/15/12 at 8:55 am to Chicken
First trip to Kyle Field and I'm looking forward to it!
Posted on 10/15/12 at 8:58 am to Chicken
quote:how progressive
(Aggie graduates are referred to as former students because the term “alumni” implies that grads are “ex-Aggies,” but once an Aggie, always an Aggie.)
Posted on 10/15/12 at 9:02 am to Chicken
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While at Texas A&M do not walk on the grass around the Memorial Student Center (MSC). This is in honor of all the Aggies who gave their lives while fighting in World War II. Some extend that to not walk on the grass around any building at Texas A&M. Also, please remove your hats and caps while inside the MSC to show respect.
Posted on 10/15/12 at 9:09 am to Chicken
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Penguin ice can simplify your tailgate by bringing ice to you! They will have vehicles circulating among the RV and tailgating areas on game day. You will know the delivery truck is nearby when you hear the sound of the Aggie war hymn played on steel drums.
Posted on 10/15/12 at 9:59 am to Chicken
And by the way, be classy, don't bring up bonfires. Bad subject with them.
Posted on 10/15/12 at 10:30 am to Chicken
My wife is an Aggie and one of my daugthers is at A&M now. However, my son is a senior at LSU, I'm an alum, and we are all planning on a great tailgate for all of us! Just wish the damn game wasn't moved to 11am kickoff!! Lots of Cajun food will have to be done for breakfast, and save some jambalaya for after game. I don't have a ticket, so we'll watch on the 2 TVs that we'll have in our tents. Been waitin' on this game for a while! I've been taunting my daughter since she enrolled at A&M last year!
Posted on 10/15/12 at 10:59 am to Chicken
Where is the tigerdroppings tailgate being set up, Chicken?
Posted on 10/15/12 at 11:25 am to Chicken
quote:
This term refers to the entire student body at football games, which stand 31,000 strong and make up the majority of the stadium’s east side
I'm guessing A&M hasn't caved to the almighty as of yet. Seems like LSU's student section shrinks every yr. Good for them!
Posted on 10/15/12 at 11:31 am to Chicken
Chicken could be sitting right next to me and I wouldn't know him. Yet he's a celebrity to me online. Honored just to be in a thread with him.
Weird part is, I'm not joking.
Weird part is, I'm not joking.
Posted on 10/15/12 at 1:22 pm to Chicken
How many sets of truck nuts are we gonna see?
Posted on 10/15/12 at 7:26 pm to Chicken
Don't forget to walk on the grass around the Student Union. Longstanding cadet tradition called "Grass Walk."
Posted on 10/15/12 at 9:10 pm to Chicken
That dog sure has a purty mouth.
Posted on 10/15/12 at 11:48 pm to Chicken
Be prepared... Kyle Field smells like shite. And I'm not kidding... it literally smells like shite.
This post was edited on 10/15/12 at 11:49 pm
Posted on 10/16/12 at 8:41 am to Chicken
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Alumni: More than 360,000 former students worldwide (Aggie graduates are referred to as former students because the term “alumni” implies that grads are “ex-Aggies,” but once an Aggie, always an Aggie.)
Plus...DON'T forget, Chicken, to be an Alumnus of a certain university...you have to have graduated!!! SO, former students is all encompassing, even that one and done 1st semester drop out is a former student. That dude can donate to the coffers of TAMU with pride.
Posted on 10/16/12 at 8:52 am to Chicken
They also have these boys dressed up as ice cream salesmen running around shaking body parts! BTW no female cheerleaders either!
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