valvemonkey91 said:

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lots of good stuff

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Excellent response. Never knew that about Rudder but makes sense.

RealMcCoy09 said:

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lol at Carney's. They aren't trying to drink under age, but I had a lot of A&M experiences there.

I was really sad when I learned that Alfred T. Hornback's closed shortly after I graduated in 2010, that was our walk to bar from our house.

The Tap always had really good food and was not the absolute s#$! show that Northgate turned into after a game, may be better to hit up on Friday night rather than trying to get a ride over to it after the game.

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If you haven't been to Carneys in a while you will be surprised. Very large outdoor seating with BIG screen TV. Really large draft beer selection.

Bars:

Shots - Gotta hit Dry Bean
Beer and burgers - Dixie Chicken

Fine dining:

Bar at the Republic will be fun tonight
Casa Mangiare is a fantastic Italian Restaurant
Porters

Chicken wings: Wings n More

A couple of additions to everyone's list

Downtown Bryan. The longhorn steakhouse. Pie for dessert is good too.

College station on earl rudder expressway (Hwy 6 bypass) Varsity Grill

OBE4ISU said:

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..... we're coming for the game this weekend against LSU (yes, I know it's probably a tertiary rivalry at best, but we didn't have many dates....

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Okay, let me set you straight. THIS IS NOT A "TERTIARY RIVALRY".

LSU/A&M is a great rivalry, and one that to many Ags is now superior to and preferred to the rivalry with that other school.

This rivalry started in 1889 and Saturday will be the 63rd meeting.

LSU leads the rivalry 32-23-1.... BUT:

A great majority of the games were played in Baton Rouge before the 80s:

1889 -1956 Record:

3-0-1 @ Kyle Field
5-7-0 @ Baton Rouge
3-3-1 Neutral



From 1960 to 1975, the teams played every year for 16 years, and only in Baton Rouge

4-12 @ Baton Rouge:

THEN, after A&M's program kicked into gear following scholarship limits and the admission of black athletes,
A&M won the last two meeetings in '74 and '75. After a 39-8 pasting in Baton Rouge in '75, LSU cancelled the home series even though they had a contract to continue it. BAD BLOOD!!


6-4 @Baton Rouge/Kyle Field 1986-1995:

When LSU became a hot program in the mid '80's, they asked A&M to resume the series, which we did on a home-and-home basis. LSU won 4 of the first 5. Then A&M under Jackie Sherrill and RC Slocum won 5 straight from 1991-1995. Once again, LSU cancelled the contract and refused to pay the agreed upon penalty for doing so. MORE BAD BLOOD!!!



2012 SEC ERA Begins

3-9 @ Baton Rouge/Kyle Field

The 2012 game with Manziel probably kept A&M from a national championship. Despite FIVE (5) turnovers by A&M, two missed FGs, and a missed XP, A&M lost 24-19.

A&M proceeded to lose 5 more in a row, although the first 4 of those wins were vacated by LSU.

In 2018, A&M finally overcame LSU, winning the highest scoring game in NCAA history 74-72 seven OTs.

Since then, the teams have alternated victories on their home fields, although truth be told, A&M was hosed by the SEC refs in Baton Rouge in 2021 when it stripped LSU of the ball in the last two minutes (no timeouts for LSU) and the refs completely missed it and the play wasnt even reviewed. MORE AND MORE BAD BLOOD!

So much for the "tertiary rivalry"!

Divining Rod said:

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OBE4ISU said:

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..... we're coming for the game this weekend against LSU (yes, I know it's probably a tertiary rivalry at best, but we didn't have many dates....

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Okay, let me set you straight. THIS IS NOT A "TERTIARY RIVALRY".

LSU/A&M is a great rivalry, and one that to many Ags is now superior to and preferred to the rivalry with that other school.

This rivalry started in 1889 and Saturday will be the 63rd meeting.

LSU leads the rivalry 32-23-1.... BUT:

A great majority of the games were played in Baton Rouge before the 80s:

1889 -1956 Record:

3-0-1 @ Kyle Field
5-7-0 @ Baton Rouge
3-3-1 Neutral



From 1960 to 1975, the teams played every year for 16 years, and only in Baton Rouge

4-12 @ Baton Rouge:

THEN, after A&M's program kicked into gear following scholarship limits and the admission of black athletes,
A&M won the last two meeetings in '74 and '75. After a 39-8 pasting in Baton Rouge in '75, LSU cancelled the home series even though they had a contract to continue it. BAD BLOOD!!


6-4 @Baton Rouge/Kyle Field 1986-1995:

When LSU became a hot program in the mid '80's, they asked A&M to resume the series, which we did on a home-and-home basis. LSU won 4 of the first 5. Then A&M under Jackie Sherrill and RC Slocum won 5 straight from 1991-1995. Once again, LSU cancelled the contract and refused to pay the agreed upon penalty for doing so. MORE BAD BLOOD!!!



2012 SEC ERA Begins

3-9 @ Baton Rouge/Kyle Field

The 2012 game with Manziel probably kept A&M from a national championship. Despite FIVE (5) turnovers by A&M, two missed FGs, and a missed XP, A&M lost 24-19.

A&M proceeded to lose 5 more in a row, although the first 4 of those wins were vacated by LSU.

In 2018, A&M finally overcame LSU, winning the highest scoring game in NCAA history 74-72 seven OTs.

Since then, the teams have alternated victories on their home fields, although truth be told, A&M was hosed by the SEC refs in Baton Rouge in 2021 when it stripped LSU of the ball in the last two minutes (no timeouts for LSU) and the refs completely missed it and the play wasnt even reviewed. MORE AND MORE BAD BLOOD!

So much for the "tertiary rivalry"!

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Awesome, glad to hear that and thank you for the additional insight. I assumed (you know how that goes) that it was third behind Texas and Arkansas from a rivalry standpoint. Happy to learn it's bigger than that. We're here for the hate, bring it on.

OBE4ISU said:

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Divining Rod said:

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OBE4ISU said:

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..... we're coming for the game this weekend against LSU (yes, I know it's probably a tertiary rivalry at best, but we didn't have many dates....

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Okay, let me set you straight. THIS IS NOT A "TERTIARY RIVALRY".

LSU/A&M is a great rivalry, and one that to many Ags is now superior to and preferred to the rivalry with that other school.

This rivalry started in 1889 and Saturday will be the 63rd meeting.

LSU leads the rivalry 32-23-1.... BUT:

A great majority of the games were played in Baton Rouge before the 80s:

1889 -1956 Record:

3-0-1 @ Kyle Field
5-7-0 @ Baton Rouge
3-3-1 Neutral



From 1960 to 1975, the teams played every year for 16 years, and only in Baton Rouge

4-12 @ Baton Rouge:

THEN, after A&M's program kicked into gear following scholarship limits and the admission of black athletes,
A&M won the last two meeetings in '74 and '75. After a 39-8 pasting in Baton Rouge in '75, LSU cancelled the home series even though they had a contract to continue it. BAD BLOOD!!


6-4 @Baton Rouge/Kyle Field 1986-1995:

When LSU became a hot program in the mid '80's, they asked A&M to resume the series, which we did on a home-and-home basis. LSU won 4 of the first 5. Then A&M under Jackie Sherrill and RC Slocum won 5 straight from 1991-1995. Once again, LSU cancelled the contract and refused to pay the agreed upon penalty for doing so. MORE BAD BLOOD!!!



2012 SEC ERA Begins

3-9 @ Baton Rouge/Kyle Field

The 2012 game with Manziel probably kept A&M from a national championship. Despite FIVE (5) turnovers by A&M, two missed FGs, and a missed XP, A&M lost 24-19.

A&M proceeded to lose 5 more in a row, although the first 4 of those wins were vacated by LSU.

In 2018, A&M finally overcame LSU, winning the highest scoring game in NCAA history 74-72 seven OTs.

Since then, the teams have alternated victories on their home fields, although truth be told, A&M was hosed by the SEC refs in Baton Rouge in 2021 when it stripped LSU of the ball in the last two minutes (no timeouts for LSU) and the refs completely missed it and the play wasnt even reviewed. MORE AND MORE BAD BLOOD!

So much for the "tertiary rivalry"!

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Awesome, glad to hear that and thank you for the additional insight. I assumed (you know how that goes) that it was third behind Texas and Arkansas from a rivalry standpoint. Happy to learn it's bigger than that. We're here for the hate, bring it on.

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Nah, arky is like that annoying cousin that you beat up on and would occasionally get you in trouble by whining to his mom. Not really even on our radar as a traditional rivalry anymore.

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Burgers: Margie's (Downtown Bryan, cooked to order and they aren't in a hurry), Top of the Hill (North Bryan), Harvey Washbangers, Dixie Chicken

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A little scared to ask but is Koppe Bridge no longer there?

Koppe Bridge is still alive and well at both locations...but the quality isn't quite what it once was in my opinion. Other places have passed them by.

Check out Duddley's Draw (next to Dixie Chicken)…favorite bar in school and still is

Bob Knights Paper Hands said:

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Burgers: Margie's (Downtown Bryan, cooked to order and they aren't in a hurry), Top of the Hill (North Bryan), Harvey Washbangers, Dixie Chicken

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A little scared to ask but is Koppe Bridge no longer there?

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It's still there, but you will drive right by it. It's no longer out in the middle of nowhere. Its surrounded by strip centers and stuff

I would suggest you do that or Saturday morning try Snow's in Lexington Tx. Roughly the same drive. In fact, for the complete experience, I would go with Snow's. Both very good options

"Remove your hat when entering building" (MSC) and please don't walk on the grass of the MSC.
Watching the corps march into the stadium about 60 minutes? before the game is impressive. Welcome to Aggieland.

Dang, these dudes are gonna have a blast. What a game go for an A&M experience. I've done this a few times for experiencing other venues and it's so much fun when you don't have a dog in the fight.

I'm curious to where we stack up compared to their other experiences? I'm obviously bias and jaded at the same time.

So far, my trip to Notre Dame (vs UNC) was my favorite. I can't imagine going to Kyle for a A&M vs LSU (2024), night game for this sorta thing. I would think it would be towards the top of anyone's list

Safe travels

Mostly Foggy Recollection said:

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You are welcome to crash our tailgate at Reed Arena (corner of Tom Chandler and Olsen). We have a big white trailer that says "Tailgate like a champion" on a maroon sign on the back.

We are frying and cooking lots and will have a dozen or so LSU fans with us. Going to have a wet bar with chest high table tops and a couple TVs.

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But if this man hands you trash can punch, say no thanks. Or you might wander off wearing a sombrero.

Valvemonkey gave a good thorough rundown.

Have fun: going to big games for schools you're not personally attracted to is always fun. Wish I had some friends who'd want to do that every year like y'all, sounds like a good time.

And don't listen to advice from the user known as "Trouble;" she likes to start fights at Northgate bars just as soon as you're relaxed and the night is about wind down.

I didn't start it. I broke it up. While you hid behind me.

Don't expect too much of our campus. It's huge but not the most scenic of campuses. However, check out the various places that have been mentioned. Of course, Kyle Field is definitely what it's all about, and I have to believe it will be in your top 3 of gameday experiences.

As far as BBQ goes, I am a fan of Tom's BBQ and the Aggie Special.


(Okay, Tom's is long gone, so forgive the reminisces of an old Ag)

I almost left a nice happy anniversary note on Facebook, then I remembered how much you lie.

"I wish you weren't a liar."

Camo said:

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Please don't tell this man to go to Freebirds… it's all over Texas now, nothing like it was back in 'nam

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They are feeding the ESPN crew btw.

Disregard anyone who says Fuego is good for tacos.

Enjoy your trip.

Jugstore Cowboy said:

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I almost left a nice happy anniversary note on Facebook, then I remembered how much you lie.

"I wish you weren't a liar."

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Hook up with the Swedes. Here is the title to their thread: Swedes 1st game in the US

OBE4ISU said:

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- Are there any standing room only areas/tickets? Seems like maybe I'm seeing some chatter about that some places online including a thread here.

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Might be for this game, but unfortunately the spot next to Elko has already been taken.

Enjoy your time, you'll have a ball!

I haven't seen any SRO seats offered by the university. Unless they release them through 12thman.com , I wouldn't trust an SRO ticket.

For BBQ stick to 1775, Coopers, or C&J for sure.

Check out downtown Bryan, lots of great finds there (Taco Crave, Hush & Whisper, Margie's, etc.)

OP I expect you to be blown away. Texas A&M is a special place. Make sure to post here again your impressions after the weekend

Howdy and welcome visitors !

Some posted earlier in the week that "Midnight" yell will not be at midnight for this game. Normally, it's at midnight, as indicated by the name. So, you should check several sources to be sure you get the correct time to go...... earlier, it was listed as starting at 6:30pm (Friday), as I recall. Sorry I can't positively confirm the time for you.

At any rate, you don't want to miss it..... great experience, lots of fun, and I'm betting you'll make some new friends there !

Pretty sure the only yell time that's different is for the sip game

Midnight Yell on Friday night is different from anything you've seen before.

Al Bula said:

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Disregard anyone who says Fuego is good for tacos.

Enjoy your trip.

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Fuego is wonderful. It's even drive through. You will not find a place like it anywhere, especially one that serves breakfast all day either

Not that there's anything wrong with it, but if you see anyone in purple holding a corn dog it's code for you know…. I'd avoid all corn dogs.

Mostly Foggy Recollection said:

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You are welcome to crash our tailgate at Reed Arena (corner of Tom Chandler and Olsen). We have a big white trailer that says "Tailgate like a champion" on a maroon sign on the back.

We are frying and cooking lots and will have a dozen or so LSU fans with us. Going to have a wet bar with chest high table tops and a couple TVs.

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Sounds awesome, thanks! I think we'll plan on trying to stop by at some point. Appreciate the hospitality!