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Tradition and history are important parts of life on any college campus. So what makes Texas A&M University so special? The “Spirit of Aggieland” is said to be unmatched by any other college or university in the United States. Most traditions at Texas A&M ar ....

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.... and current basketball player, and asked him to come down and suit up. When interviewed later Gill remarked: "I wish I could say I went in a scored the winning touch down but I didn't, all I did was stand by ready to go in case my team needed me (Parks No 4., 108)." Although he didn't play in that game, he was ready and able to go in and give it his best. This readiness to support the team inspired the rest of the Aggies, and to this day, every member of the student body stands through the entire game to tell the team, “We're here if you need us.” Today, and everyday since 1922, the term Twelfth Man, has referred to every Aggie in the stands. Th ....