I note the video’s cover shot of the Aggies trying to be Texas. Calling themselves “Texas Aggies” on their jerseys is ridiculous. You don’t see Texas State claiming to be the “Texas Bobcats,” or Texas Tech calling themselves the “Texas Red Raiders.” When did the Aggies become ashamed of being A&M?
As an part of the Aggie class of 2017, the phrase Texas Aggies doesn’t infer that we are ashamed of our school. In fact it’s quite the opposite. We are often mocked for our loyalty and our traditions to our school (some of which can be justified, ie. delusional national championship statements). But the term Texas Aggies has been part of our school for over 100 years. Texas Aggies is in the Aggie War Hymn, “Good luck to dear ole Texas Aggies.” This was coined when an Aggie was serving in the Trenches in 1918 WW1 when he wrote what would become the War Hymn. We have used it ever since. To say that we are ashamed is just not true. The phrase has been an identification for all Aggies for over a century. It honors the Aggies that gave their life for this country in countless wars. We also use it interchangeably with Texas A&M Aggies, it just depends on who is broadcasting and who you’re talking to. That’s my take as an a third generation Aggie that has loved that school since they day I was born. I think if you speak with other Aggies, the vast majority of them would say something similar. If you still think we’re ashamed, that’s your take and your allowed to have it. We can agree to disagree on the point
Thanks for these uploads! Tamu athletics only posts 3 min long videos so it’s nice to have these more comprehensive ones
I note the video’s cover shot of the Aggies trying to be Texas. Calling themselves “Texas Aggies” on their jerseys is ridiculous. You don’t see Texas State claiming to be the “Texas Bobcats,” or Texas Tech calling themselves the “Texas Red Raiders.” When did the Aggies become ashamed of being A&M?
As an part of the Aggie class of 2017, the phrase Texas Aggies doesn’t infer that we are ashamed of our school. In fact it’s quite the opposite. We are often mocked for our loyalty and our traditions to our school (some of which can be justified, ie. delusional national championship statements). But the term Texas Aggies has been part of our school for over 100 years. Texas Aggies is in the Aggie War Hymn, “Good luck to dear ole Texas Aggies.” This was coined when an Aggie was serving in the Trenches in 1918 WW1 when he wrote what would become the War Hymn. We have used it ever since. To say that we are ashamed is just not true. The phrase has been an identification for all Aggies for over a century. It honors the Aggies that gave their life for this country in countless wars. We also use it interchangeably with Texas A&M Aggies, it just depends on who is broadcasting and who you’re talking to. That’s my take as an a third generation Aggie that has loved that school since they day I was born. I think if you speak with other Aggies, the vast majority of them would say something similar. If you still think we’re ashamed, that’s your take and your allowed to have it. We can agree to disagree on the point
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My left testicle is a foul ball.
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