stood on the sidelines the entire game. After the Aggies won the
game, he said, “I wish I could say that I went in and ran for the
winning touchdown, but I didn’t. I simply got ready and waited
– just in case I was needed.” Because of E. King Gill, the student
body stands for the entire game to show they are ready to enter
the game if needed. Another honored tradition is the day Aggies
receive their Aggie Ring. Aggie Ring Day is considered one of the
greatest moments in the life of an Aggie because the Aggie Ring
is a symbol of what they have achieved academically as well as
the instantly recognizable symbolic link to the Aggie network of
former students that will forever be a part of their lives.
CAMPUS Must-Sees
Gameday is one of the most exciting days to experience
Aggieland. The night before the game, you can attend Midnight
Yell, where thousands of Aggies gather to practice the yells (not
cheers!) for the game. Gameday is filled with tailgating, the Aggie
Fan Zone, and the traditional Corps of Cadets march-in. The
stadium comes alive with unique Aggie yells led by the spirited
Yell Leaders, and the fans stay in their seats at halftime to enjoy
the remarkable precision of the nationally famous “Fightin’ Texas
Aggie Band.” It’s no wonder Kyle Field is regarded by many sports
journalists as one of the most intimidating venues in college
sports; it is also among the largest, with a seating capacity of
102,733.
Aggie Bonfire was a longstanding tradition held each year
before the football team played their then-biggest rival, The
University of Texas. It began in 1909 but, sadly, in 1999, 12 Aggies
lost their lives when the bonfire tragically collapsed during
construction. Today, in the spot where Bonfire was traditionally
built on campus, a beautiful memorial with 12 stone pillars stands
as an enduring testament to the fallen Aggies.
See for yourself what Texas A&M is all about. In no time,
you’ll be wearing maroon, waving white, and humming the “Aggie
War Hymn.”
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