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A&M takes pride in being hospitable. This Clemson guy gets it.
Posted on 9/11/18 at 7:36 pm
Posted on 9/11/18 at 7:36 pm
I know that being a good host is not a universal goal on this board, but A&M really does try to be both welcoming and intimidating. For the last several years, we were not much of the latter. At all.
Still, we like stories like this guy's
Still, we like stories like this guy's
quote:Several observations of the day, then:
I am a Widower as my wife of 20 years passed away a few years back at 44 years of age from Lung Cancer having never smoked a day in her life. That experience and raising my two kids solo these last few years, has really given me some perspective on what is important and not so important at least as far as my life is concerned. It also makes the concept of building memories very valuable to me, so when my 18 year old son approached me last week and suggested a memorable trip for his Senior Year in High School would be an A&M trip, I was all about it.
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Finally and most important the Aggie People.... There was an announcement before the game reminding the A&M fans about class and respect for your opponent. I was blown away at how universal this sentiment was taken to heart by everyone we encountered all day - I mean EVERYONE. We sat in the middle of an Aggie section. We had been elbow to elbow with folks decked out in Maroon all day. Even making our way down the crowded walkways from the upper deck after a tightly contested game with controversial calls that frustrated the home team, I did not hear a single derogatory word. Not one - literally all day. Closest we even came was a car that drove by us walking to the stadium and the students yelled something like "Gig-em Aggies" or something like that. I was stunned to be honest. Much more often we heard "Welcome to Aggie-land" or "Hope you have a safe drive home" and never a murmur of anything condescending or hostile. We all love college football and want our team to win. We all get fired up and heated up when things don't go our way. These folks get it though. Maybe it is just my personal history with tragedy these last few years, but these Aggie folks see things the right way with the right perspective. They fought hard and that stadium was as raucous as you can imagine, but when the game was over we had nothing but pats on the backs, handshakes and well wishes. I just had to write this post to tip my cap Aggie fans, students and Alumni. You may have come up a few points short on the scoreboard Saturday night, but you sure won me over.
Posted on 9/11/18 at 7:38 pm to Ag Zwin
We had the same experience in 2012. Didn't have to buy anything to eat or drink.
Posted on 9/11/18 at 7:39 pm to Ag Zwin
A&M takes pride in making other men happy.
Posted on 9/11/18 at 7:51 pm to Ag Zwin
My coworker (Clemson grad) went. He said it was great and everyone was very hospitable before and after the game. Aggie fans can expect the same if you visit Clemson next year.
Posted on 9/11/18 at 8:08 pm to Ag Zwin
It’ll be better when the Aggie team wins and the fans leave conflicted.
‘Lovable loser’ routine gets old.
‘Lovable loser’ routine gets old.
Posted on 9/11/18 at 8:16 pm to Drewbie
Aggies taking pride in getting the Participation Award.
Posted on 9/11/18 at 8:18 pm to Ag Zwin
I'm sure all the Clemson fans went home happy; their team won.
Posted on 9/11/18 at 8:26 pm to Ag Zwin
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pride
Checks out...
This post was edited on 9/11/18 at 8:30 pm
Posted on 9/11/18 at 8:29 pm to Ag Zwin
I love that we have one of the few family friendly environments left
Posted on 9/11/18 at 8:30 pm to Drewbie
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A&M takes pride in making other men happy.
We take pride in being good hosts.
Sorry not sorry.
Posted on 9/11/18 at 8:44 pm to Ag Zwin
I’ve always had a hospital time at all away games.
Even clemson.
Because there’s no need to be a dickhead
Even clemson.
Because there’s no need to be a dickhead
Posted on 9/11/18 at 8:44 pm to Ag Zwin
I can vouch for this. I've always had a great time in Houston and college station. Folks were extremely cordial, hospitable. Asked a guy how to get to the Dixie chicken and instead of yelling some bullshite in my face, he said hey, I'll walk y'all over there. Didn't pay for a single drink and didn't have to make a deal that I would get a beer if u let me insult u.
I got drinks from just good, polite folks who welcomed us. Everyone we passed said howdy. It's up there with Penn state and Oklahoma for great road trips without the obnoxious folks. Even in 2012 their fans were very cool after the upset.
If u want a great game, great atmosphere without all the threatening, name calling bullshite, hit college station. Great place. Glad we have them.
I got drinks from just good, polite folks who welcomed us. Everyone we passed said howdy. It's up there with Penn state and Oklahoma for great road trips without the obnoxious folks. Even in 2012 their fans were very cool after the upset.
If u want a great game, great atmosphere without all the threatening, name calling bullshite, hit college station. Great place. Glad we have them.
This post was edited on 9/11/18 at 8:47 pm
Posted on 9/11/18 at 8:45 pm to Ag Zwin
They have pride in who they are, there will be a parade downtown soon
Posted on 9/11/18 at 9:05 pm to Ag Zwin
Hospitality has no place in college football
Posted on 9/11/18 at 9:50 pm to Poker Dough
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They have pride in who they are, there will be a parade downtown soon
College Station doesn't have a typical "Downtown" area. Bryan does.
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