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17 Reasons Every Aggie Loves Game Days In College Station, TX

Who doesn't love Texas Aggie Football?

Ivy Robinson

Sep 17, 2017

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17 Reasons Every Aggie Loves Game Days In College Station, TX

Ivy Robinson

Football season is finally back in College, Station Texas!

There's no denying that Aggie game days are special. There is a camaraderie so evident at Texas A&M, it captivates the heart and soul of every spectator who steps foot on campus. That spirit runs swiftly through the veins of every past, present, and future Aggie- just like diehard fans running to claim a tailgate spot in Spence Park at the sound of the Friday-noon horn.

I may be biased, but there truly isn't anything else quite like Fightin' Texas Aggie game days. I love everything about them.

Here is why:

1. Midnight Yell.

The very first event of game day - literally. Imagine a huge pep rally, but inside of a football stadium with the A&M student body and any other fans who attend. Plus, it's at midnight. Basically, it's awesome.

2. Tailgating.

Texas A&M is a community and one big family. So naturally, we host some of the best tailgates known to college football. Everyone is invited no matter what tent you find yourself at. There's nothing better than spending time with friends and family beforehand to get pumped up for the game.

3. Cowboy boots galore.

But is it really game day if you don't wear your cowboy boots? Boots are a game day trend in Aggieland and you will never find me complaining about that.

4. 12th Man Towels.

Over 100,000 waving, white 12th Man towels fill the stands of Kyle Field and it's a thrilling site to see.

5. "Power" by Kanye West.

The hype, run-out song for when the Aggies take the field.

6. Reveille leading the team out.

Tell me, what could possibly be cuter than Miss Rev running full force across Kyle Field with the wind blowing through her glorious coat?

7. The "Nationally Famous Fightin' Texas Aggie Band."

The Aggies always win at halftime.

8. The Aggie War Hymn.

Being a part of a sea of maroon, "sawing em' off" in Kyle, is honestly one of my favorite parts about being an Aggie.

9. Lemon Chills and Steel City Pops.

The perfect halftime treat.

10. The Corps of Cadets.

Bonus points if you get to sit with them during the game!

11. Singing the "Spirit of Aggieland."

12. "BTHO" whoever we are playing

13. Third deck views.

14. First deck views.

Aggie football scores bring a shot from the cannon and the fun Aggie tradition of a kiss from your date. So the bigger the win, the better!

16. The Yell Leaders.

At Texas A&M we don't cheer - we YELL. Yell leaders lead yells to unite fans and create a student body atmosphere and presence like no other.

17. Standing with the 12th Man.

I couldn't be more proud to be a part of a student body that is approximately 66,000 strong who stand to support our Ags and yell during the entire game.

Happy football season and Gig'em always!

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Who doesn't love Texas Aggie Football?

1. Midnight Yell.

2. Tailgating.

3. Cowboy boots galore.

4. 12th Man Towels.

5. "Power" by Kanye West.

6. Reveille leading the team out.

7. The "Nationally Famous Fightin' Texas Aggie Band."

8. The Aggie War Hymn.

9. Lemon Chills and Steel City Pops.

10. The Corps of Cadets.

11. Singing the "Spirit of Aggieland."

12. "BTHO" whoever we are playing

13. Third deck views.

14. First deck views.

16. The Yell Leaders.

17. Standing with the 12th Man.

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1. If something happens, everyone knows about it

2. Never getting to be invisible

3. Knowing every single thing about every single person in the town

4. New kids are a big deal

5. It’s hard to make new friends

6. On that note ... the dating pool is even smaller!

7. Teachers are weirdly close to their students

8. It forced you to make friends out of school

"I'm hopeless and awkward and desperate for love"

1. That Time He Tested Out His Flirting Skills and This Happened

2. When He Was Willing to Do Anything to Avoid Confrontation

3. When He Couldn't Handle Awkward, Emotional Situations

4. How He Reacted Whenever His Friends Ignored Him

5. All of the Times He Worried About His Failing Love Life

6. Whenever He Tried to Whip Himself Into Shape

7. How He Handled New People and New Experiences

8. Whenever His Friends Got Annoying, He Was Always the Voice of Reason

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10. He Finds a Way to Make Any Situation More Fun

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3. People refusing to be put on hold when a customer is standing right in front of you. Oh, how I wish I could just hang up on you!

4. Having the same conversations over and over again! To be honest I really don't even want to talk to you right now, or have this fake ass smile on my face!

5. Always having to have a smile on your face. I promise I'm not as happy as I may look!

6. Customers not understanding that sometimes, mistakes happen. I am a human being, we all mess up sometimes!

7. Having the boss from hell, it's their way or the highway! Even though I did my job correctly and efficiently, if I don't do it the exact way you do, I'm a piece of shit.

8. Having coworker who don't help out, who bend the rules just enough to screw you over.

9. Having to be at work after closing because a customer is taking forever and half! Not like I'd like to go home or anything!

10. Having shitty hours and more shifts than you asked for. Just because we don't have enough workers, doesn't mean I want to pick up every shift that you cant cover, oh great boss of mine!

11. Not having time for a social life. It gets old saying, "I can't I have work..." Every day of the week!

12. Having that lazy costumer who can't do anything for themselves... no please I'll get that, it's no problem at all!

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