Being back in College Station this past Saturday was AWESOME!! It was so fun to be a part of the Aggie family again. We got there early enough to watch the famous Fightin' Texas Aggie Band march across campus and into the stadium. It was so neat to see the lines of people waiting to watch them march by. And my most favoritest part, singing the Aggie fight song and watching the entire stadium sway back and forth as they sang, "saw Varsity's horns off!" Plus, I actually remembered all the words to "The Spirit of Aggieland!" I was very proud of myself.
My second most favoritest part was seeing the 12th Man. Every school has their traditions, but to be a part of the Aggie tradition is the coolest thing ever. Someone said to me this past Friday, "A&M is just quirky! I have never understood the Agriculture and Military thing." Normally I would have been offended by the "quirky" comment. Every college has their own special things that are different. You can't peg A&M as "quirky!" However, I wasn't offended because "A&M" isn't Agriculture and Military...it's Agricultural and Mechanical. Sure, they have the Corps of Cadets, but get your shit together before you go making comments. I had to teach Mike what "hump it, Ags" meant before the game so he wouldn't be shocked when every person in the stands bent over and began yelling. And I had to tell him that every time the Ags scored and the cannon went off, you "mug down!" He was a little confused, but was a-ok with the whole process after the first touchdown. AND...I think he even got a little used to the "whooping" after every "Fightin' Texas Aggie First Down!"
It was touch and go at the beginning of the game. I was a little embarrased and worried that freaking Baylor was going to give the Aggies a real game. Thankfully, it got better and there were no worries. Standing the whole entire game was a little difficult as it was 400 degress out there, but we made it. Now, every year I plan to go to at least one game and experience it all over again. I love being an AGGIE!! 
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I haven't heard of a school with as much pride or tradition where it involved so many that love it. Every other school seems to just want you to show up and scream. As a longhorn, it hurts me to say it but I am jealous.
I tip my hat to you, again, Aggie. You're more likely to win the South than UT at this point. I hope my horns continue to help you by ensuring the Franinator is fired, though. ;)
We'll compare bellies and teams again after Thanksgiving.
Hook'em!
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