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The Tailgater's Handbook America's Official Site for College Football Fans
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Texas A & M Texas A&M, the state's first public college, was opened in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College. The 44,000 plus students now at the university enjoy it's central location approximately equidistant from three of the 10 largest cities in the United States (Houston, Dallas and San Antonio) and the state capitol (Austin). Howdy! Is the traditional Aggie greeting. Aggies pride themselves on their friendliness and are known to greet each other and visitors with a "Howdy" as they walk across campus.
The Academic Building, as seen through the base of Albritton Tower, which bells ring in celebration after every A&M victory.
Hart Hall
Texas Aggie Bonfire draws crowds in excess of 50,000 to the Polo Fields on the northeast corner of the A&M campus. Lot J
The roots of Lot J are actually founded in the RV Lot. In the middle of the 1992 season, David & Kay Cain and Brant Ince began meeting in the RV Lot and tailgating behind Kays Pontiac Grand Am with one lawn chair and a wicker picnic basket. David Lawhorne happened by near the end of the season and those four finished out the 1992 season.
Now the Lot J folks have a web site that helps everyone to plan the next game or two. Their web address is www.jlotaggies.com
the J lot Aggies are gaining converts weekly.
Lot J folks know how to dress up as well!
The 12th Man tradition was born in 1922 at the Dixie Classic in Dallas, Texas. Today, students stand throughout the entire game in readiness in case they are needed to go into the game. Click the Kyle Field Photo for more details. |
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