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Posted on 7/26/16 at 8:55 am to cas4t
I remember hearing about it when it happened and really nothing else ever again.
That was a sad 20/20. I felt terrible for everyone.
That was a sad 20/20. I felt terrible for everyone.
Posted on 7/26/16 at 9:15 am to EKG
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Another well-intentioned thread goes wayward, courtesy of a horn. You wanted attention; we see you. Now go away.
It's crazy how much time t-sips devote to A&M on this website
Posted on 7/26/16 at 9:40 am to Old Sarge
Yea. There's nothing wrong in claiming that it was dangerous. You just don't have to be an arse about it
Posted on 7/26/16 at 9:43 am to WestCoastAg
Agreed, he did go balls deep into sandpaper with it
Posted on 7/26/16 at 9:57 am to Old Sarge
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Nothing wrong with what you just said
Thanks, I was horrified when I heard about it back in '99. But the response seemed to lack humility and a sense of responsibility. I'm not referring to the few people who were actually supposed to be in charge, I'm sure their lives were deeply changed from the event, but just aggies in general seemed to think that it was just some kind of unavoidable, horrible, accident. It wasn't just avoidable, it was inevitable.
quote:No doubt, and I actually, generally, agree with his statement, "we're afraid to take risks anymore. Parents hardly even let their kids play outside unsupervised anymore." but NOT in this context. I find it disrespectful.
there is truth in what Hugh said as well.
The reason that liability is becoming such an issue these days is because we're losing our common sense, and that bonfire had exceeded all measures of common sense.
Posted on 7/26/16 at 10:03 am to WildTchoupitoulas
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wasn't just avoidable, it was inevitable
It was avoidable, all Aggies agree with this, that's one of the things that makes it so tragic
it certainly wasn't inevitable, but it's probability of occurring was great due to lack of control and yes, hubris. Isn't it human to always assume that because the worst possible thing hasn't occurred yet, that it won't?
Posted on 7/26/16 at 10:11 am to Old Sarge
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Old Sarge
My opinion of you has changed, Sarge, you're a good man. I'm still gonna throw some good natured ribbing at you in the future, but in the meantime...
Posted on 7/26/16 at 10:17 am to WildTchoupitoulas
Don't kid yourself, its the offseason, we'll be at each other's throats by week 2 
Posted on 7/26/16 at 10:20 am to Old Sarge
Bonfire is the one Aggie tradition that most Horns respect, Texas in fact had their own version of Bonfire for the Texas/Texas A&M game but elected to change the theme.
The events leading up to Bonfire involve a large portion of the student body for months in preparation. Again, a lot of bizarre & goofy stuff goes on in College Station, but this was pretty special.
Noted earlier, Bonfire turned into an accident waiting to happen as the height reached dangerous levels & the students weren't qualified to engineer or facilitate the structure. The "engineering" was simply verbal instruction passed on by previous classes.
Legalities will not allow an on campus Bonfire moving forward which is a shame. Too late, but using University resources (engineering professors & alumni/companies) in unison with the student body, would have allowed the tradition to stay on campus.
Making fun of A&M is a tradition, but Bonfire is off limits. Read/watch the portion of the 12th student that passed the day after & the details & your heart will be broken. The young man is what every parent hopes their son encompasses in terms of strength, leadership & courage.
My Longhorn father attended with his A&M sister/niece & had Bonfire as one of his greatest college football related experiences.
Bonfire was/is a very special thing.
The events leading up to Bonfire involve a large portion of the student body for months in preparation. Again, a lot of bizarre & goofy stuff goes on in College Station, but this was pretty special.
Noted earlier, Bonfire turned into an accident waiting to happen as the height reached dangerous levels & the students weren't qualified to engineer or facilitate the structure. The "engineering" was simply verbal instruction passed on by previous classes.
Legalities will not allow an on campus Bonfire moving forward which is a shame. Too late, but using University resources (engineering professors & alumni/companies) in unison with the student body, would have allowed the tradition to stay on campus.
Making fun of A&M is a tradition, but Bonfire is off limits. Read/watch the portion of the 12th student that passed the day after & the details & your heart will be broken. The young man is what every parent hopes their son encompasses in terms of strength, leadership & courage.
My Longhorn father attended with his A&M sister/niece & had Bonfire as one of his greatest college football related experiences.
Bonfire was/is a very special thing.
Posted on 7/26/16 at 10:20 am to lsusteve1
I can remember being really young and seeing the bonfire images. I could tell then it was not safe. TAMU should start this again with some engineering oversight. Subsoil stabilization, and a structural engineer could prevent any issues. No reason to stop over one accident.
Posted on 7/26/16 at 10:24 am to OldSchoolHorn
Have an upvote
And making fun of Longhorns is one of our favorite traditions as well
And making fun of Longhorns is one of our favorite traditions as well
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Posted on 7/26/16 at 10:45 am to AUCE05
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TAMU should start this again with some engineering oversight. Subsoil stabilization, and a structural engineer could prevent any issues. No reason to stop over one accident.
With all due respect, no. The reason it was special was because it hadn't been "sanitized for your protection". Bonfire was done by the students. It was a tradition passed from one class to another. It got in the way of grades, sleep and going home for the weekend. It turned college kids into Aggies - usually the cost being only sore muscles, blisters and exhaustion. I worked on three during my stay at A&M, and while I miss it dearly, it can't be redone.
Posted on 7/26/16 at 11:16 am to WestCoastAg
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You just don't have to be an arse about it
Are you implying that I have any choice in the matter?
lulz
Posted on 7/26/16 at 2:47 pm to WildTchoupitoulas
Bonfire was the best class in Leadership I've taken.
I didn't watch the show; I didn't see a need to ruin a night/weekend/month after watching it. I've already lived it once and that was enough.
I didn't watch the show; I didn't see a need to ruin a night/weekend/month after watching it. I've already lived it once and that was enough.
Posted on 7/26/16 at 2:51 pm to Jobu93
I can't (and won't) watch it either.
Posted on 7/26/16 at 4:47 pm to EKG
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With all due respect, no. ... and while I miss it dearly, it can't be redone.
X 2
I don't even go to the off campus bonfire. Football season really isn't the same without the stack going up on the campus. It's gone and not coming back.
Being on campus that fall was a surreal event.
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