The Tigers head off to College Station to take on the Aggies of Texas A&M for the first time in over 10 years. Fans who will be making the journey from South Carolina to Texas are going to find themselves immersed in a school that is rich in traditions.
Home of the 12th Man – The 12th Man began in 1922 as the Aggies found themselves facing a top-ranked Centre College Praying Colonels in Dallas, the Aggies had found themselves cursed with injuries and the bench was growing smaller with every play. Head Coach Dana X. Bible remembered squad player E. King Gill who was up in the press box helping reporters identify the players who were on the field. Bible waved Gill down and told him to suit up. Gill would play the entirety of the game and the Aggies would pull off one of the greatest upsets in college football history. The power of the 12th man is echoed in unity, loyalty, and the willingness of the Aggies to serve when called upon.
Aggie Band – Known also as the Noble Men of Kyle, this band is the largest military marching band in the United States and all of the bands members are members of the Corps of Cadets. The band has participated in many inaugural parades for US presidents and governors, as well as many other special events, making it one of the most travelled collegiate bands. The band is known for their military precision and style. It is said that some of the bands maneuvers – such as the Block T are so complex that a computer says it can’t be done because it requires two people to be in the same place at the same time.
Midnight Yell – Before every home game, 25,000 Aggie faithful will gather at Kyle Field and will begin when the yell leaders lead the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band and current and former students into the stadium. The crowd will sing The Aggie War Hymn and the yell leaders will tell all those in attendance about how the Aggies are going to bear opponent on the field the next day.
Yell Leaders – Speaking of yell leaders, A&M has yell leaders who are dressed in white and will lead the Aggies in yells throughout the game. These yell leaders are made up of upperclassmen – three seniors and two juniors that are elected by the student body. You will find these yell leaders on the sidelines in front of the student section.
Maroon Out – The Maroon Out tradition began in 1998 where Aggie fans where encouraged to wear A&M colors and to create a sea of maroon. So many maroon shirts were purchased that it lead to a temporary nation shortage of maroon shirts. The Maroon Out is a way to encourage unity across the community.
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