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Can anybody explain why Texas A&M doesn't have a homecoming?

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lilsportag02
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My best friend asked me this question and I'm pretty sure I offended her in some way when I answered. If you happen to know if there is a reason other than "we aren't a high school" I'd like to learn about it. I'm thinking its because we were once an all military school with no women attending.

Thanks and GigEm!
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Every game is supposed to be a homecoming.
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Every game is homecoming, that's why you bring a date to every game. Unless you have no game...
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KidDoc said:

Every game is supposed to be a homecoming.
Yep. Folks used to dress like it and dates wore mums to each game.

Ah. Those were the days.
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That's why we have former students announced every game.
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Homecoming at most universities are mostly a gimmick to get graduated to return to campus to make money. We don't need a gimmick, for some reason. Us former students year after year shill out our hard earn money to watch our team struggle against homecoming tier teams without a gimmick.
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KidDoc said:

Every game is supposed to be a homecoming.
This is the correct answer.
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KidDoc said:

Every game is supposed to be a homecoming.
Aren't you supposed to pick a "sure win" game for homecoming???
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zephyr88 said:

KidDoc said:

Every game is supposed to be a homecoming.
Aren't you supposed to pick a "sure win" game for homecoming???


I'm class of 1995, home games were a sure win!

I miss the defense.
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zephyr88 said:

KidDoc said:

Every game is supposed to be a homecoming.
Aren't you supposed to pick a "sure win" game for homecoming???
Damn, my high school went 0-4 for homecoming. I think we were the team that was picked
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wangus12 said:

zephyr88 said:

KidDoc said:

Every game is supposed to be a homecoming.
Aren't you supposed to pick a "sure win" game for homecoming???
Damn, my high school went 0-4 for homecoming. I think we were the team that was picked
You must have gone to Brazoswood then. If not, was there really another program in the state that sucked as bad as we did??
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Cuz its not a high school?
What am i missing.
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Quote:

Every game is supposed to be a homecoming.
This. That is why there are various class reunions most game weekends.
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was thinking about this the other day. yrs ago i had a good trivia Q: the only 3 schools that did not have homecoming. i think Boston College and Notre Dame were the other two. i'd have to verify if thats still so.
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When you can take a break from playing video games, look up 'Muster'.
"What's this button do?"
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I still remember when women wore mums to games.
Guessing that died off in the early ..maybe mid 90's.
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C4D said:

Cuz its not a high school?
What am i missing.

Has nothing to do with not being a high school. Technically, it is true that Texas A&M is not a high school.

You are missing that every game is homecoming.
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I remember one game a couple of years ago where one of the bulls was complaining about E2 bringing dates to the games. He was saying it was unfair to the other cadets that weren't able to sit in the corps block because of it.
95_Aggie
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Well Muster is not a typical homecoming where everyone comes back to campus. Most former students have local musters in their own area.
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Back in the SWC days I thought SMU game was sort of a special game. Wasn't that traditionally the Fish Drill Team's day to shine?
zephyr88
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KidDoc said:

zephyr88 said:

KidDoc said:

Every game is supposed to be a homecoming.
Aren't you supposed to pick a "sure win" game for homecoming???


I'm class of 1995, home games were a sure win!

I miss the defense.
Wow, you had a great run.

1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 - no home losses - all seasons 6-0 at home!

I was at A&M for 6 football seasons (1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990).

We were 31-4-1 at home during those years. It was pretty sweet.
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The primary answer is that we have class reunions as opposed to homecoming.
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queso1 said:

Back in the SWC days I thought SMU game was sort of a special game. Wasn't that traditionally the Fish Drill Team's day to shine?
I remember the "spurs" on the corps boots. Flattened bottle caps on wire that jingled when they walked.

My dates occasionally bought mums for me for games but I was mostly in long term relationships and would rather forgo the mums for a post-game pitcher of beer (or three.)
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Texas A&M is an University, not a high school.
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zephyr88 said:

KidDoc said:

zephyr88 said:

KidDoc said:

Every game is supposed to be a homecoming.
Aren't you supposed to pick a "sure win" game for homecoming???


I'm class of 1995, home games were a sure win!

I miss the defense.
Wow, you had a great run.

1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 - no home losses - all seasons 6-0 at home!

I was at A&M for 6 football seasons (1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990).

We were 31-4-1 at home during those years. It was pretty sweet.
24 of the 31 wins came against unranked teams. 3 of the 4 losses came against unranked teams, and the tie was against an unranked team.
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DWren said:

I still remember when women wore mums to games.
Guessing that died off in the early ..maybe mid 90's.
I bought many a mum for she who would become Teacher Wife.
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Every home game and away game at Gaylor is homecoming.
That's why.

Also, bring back the mums and dates. We are in the SEC now. These fans can appreciate our traditions instead of being jealous of them like the SWC/Little 12 loser schools.
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Quote:

My best friend asked me this question and I'm pretty sure I offended her in some way when I answered. If you happen to know if there is a reason other than "we aren't a high school" I'd like to learn about it. I'm thinking its because we were once an all military school with no women attending.
The fact that you have an Ag tag and have to ask this question makes me question the vetting process.
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KidDoc said:

zephyr88 said:

KidDoc said:

Every game is supposed to be a homecoming.
Aren't you supposed to pick a "sure win" game for homecoming???


I'm class of 1995, home games were a sure win!

I miss the defense.
I think you miss playing a terrible league.

From 91-94, the Aggies hosted 3 top 25 teams, none from league opponents. Only one time did a league opponent finish in the top 25, Texas in 1994 at #25.
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Video games? Not so much. I know exactly what Muster is as I participate in it every year. Muster is not even comparable to "homecoming" and to put it in the same category in my opinion is very disrespectful.
lilsportag02
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Feel free to question, however don't judge. As you can see in my original post, I gave my friend an answer and I was just asking fellow Ags if there was a "more political" response. Nothing more...
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Thank YOU for trying to answer my question without all the extra opinions and smarta** comments.
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