A&M not a real military school....

[tarpon_fly]

Some guy on the radio was saying that since A&M is not a real Military School yet they choose to wear the Military outfits, then other schools should follow suit and dress like Pirates.

http://www.fullyramblomatic.com/images/piratesmil.gif

[Blue Water Ho]

Uhhhhhhhhh, yea you should have been at the Army/aTm game, man Army gave em hell. ;)

[greg77]

You probably want to be careful with this one. Some of the friends and families of some of the Aggies that aren't coming back might take exception.

[Blue Water Ho]

Seperation of a non military school and our U.S Military is easy to seperate. So if anyone is offended, sorry, but like say in my refference to the Army/aTm it was them not me nor my buddy.

I am saddened by all who give/gave and never make it back home.

[Red]

Last I checked this is a Sports Forum. What the hell does whether A&M is a military school have anything to do with it?

[spotsndots]

Umm, once i was riding this bus and ummm, this guy next too me said that umm, since... oh forget it!


You have got to be kidding tarpon!!

[portalto]

To all those Aggies who are not 'military' but have committed for 4+ years in the Armed Forces, thank you for your service. And thank you for keeping our freedom of speech so that those who wish to always bad-mouth you, still have that freedom. And to those 'non-military' Aggies and their families who have given the ultimate, thank you and I salute you.

Many choose to try to insult - through just plain ignorance -those who have decided to give their all and protect. Without them, would you be able to type such nonsence?
PS-This is a football board. Keep it to football or go to the Jungle and I will be more than happy to discuss the freedoms 'non-military' Aggies have protected!

[fishsmart]

General Patton never seemed confused in comparing the ability of the Texas Aggies with that of West Point.

Charles

[the waterman]

Seperation of a non military school and our U.S Military is easy to seperate. So if anyone is offended, sorry, but like say in my refference to the Army/aTm it was them not me nor my buddy.

I am saddened by all who give/gave and never make it back home.
Just what do you mean when you said look at your reference to the Army/A&M game it was them not me nor my buddy?? I have tried to read and re-read that post several times and still do not understand what your intent with that comment was.

While there certainly are many more students than corps members today I think you are spltting hairs when you say it is a non-military school (unless you are just saying that all students at the school are military bound). Many of A&M's corp students go on to a military career as a direct result of their years at A&M. In my mine, that is good enough for me to say it is a military school. I would not say it is the same as Air Force or the others but it definetly is a school that produces military people. In fact Saturday I was talking to a friend of mine that graduated from A&M in 88. He spent time flying apache helo's in desert storm, Operation Enduring Freedom and just back from Iraq last month. I think he would beg to differ with you.

[Blue Water Ho]

I was rplying to Greg77, thant Im not a hater either way. Just the fact that that DJ made a stupid *** remark. How many aTm students get there a say **** what do you mean this isnt Westpoint? lol As far as the "not me nor my buddy" comment, I was making sure that yall knew that it was a pissin match between aTm and Army.

[texaggie2007]

DON'T YOU DARE TELL ME THAT A&M IS NOT A REAL MILLITARY SCHOOL. IT IS THE MILLITARY COLLEGE OF TEXAS. TRY TELLING LT MORAN'S FAMILY http://2coolfishing.com/ttmbforum/showthread.php?t=94838 OR ONE OF THE 10 + FAMLIES WHO HAVE LOST AGGIE SOLDIERS AND MARINES IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN; TRY AND TELL ME OR ANY OF MY OTHER BUDDIES THAT ARE CONTRACT TO JOIN THE ARMY, NAVY, MARINE CORPS OR AIR FORCE AFTER WE GRADUATE THAT WE AREN'T REAL MILTARY TO OUR FACE AND SEE WHAT THAT GETS YOU.
****IN FAGGOT

[the waterman]

DON'T YOU DARE TELL ME THAT A&M IS NOT A REAL MILLITARY SCHOOL. IT IS THE MILLITARY COLLEGE OF TEXAS. TRY TELLING LT MORAN'S FAMILY http://2coolfishing.com/ttmbforum/showthread.php?t=94838 OR ONE OF THE 10 + FAMLIES WHO HAVE LOST AGGIE SOLDIERS AND MARINES IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN; TRY AND TELL ME OR ANY OF MY OTHER BUDDIES THAT ARE CONTRACT TO JOIN THE ARMY, NAVY, MARINE CORPS OR AIR FORCE AFTER WE GRADUATE THAT WE AREN'T REAL MILTARY TO OUR FACE AND SEE WHAT THAT GETS YOU.
****IN FAGGOT
sorry you won't ever get that from him. it is much easier to be an internet tough guy. If you ever do get to me him face to face I would pay to see the greeting

[spotsndots]

Tarpon...since this is the jungle I guess this comment is fair game since you started this ****...would you and your sip friends be dressing up as the butt pirates?

[dennis_99]

LMAO>>>You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to spotsndots again.

[dennis_99]

I was going to stay off this thread, but I just gotta ask, Tarpon, what was your motivation in starting this thread? This is a sports forum!!! What does your topic have to do with anything?

IMO its a completely disrespectful attempt to join in on the Aggie bashing that has been going on in other hi-jacked threads... So I ask differently, Tarpon WHAT'S YOUR POINT?

[tarpon_fly]

BTW... The topic was raised on AM Sports Talk Radio therefore I think this is appropriate for the sports forum....


Faggot??? Did I hit a nerve?

[Bobby]

If I read Tarpon's post right he didn't say this he was quoting some guy on the radio. Are you guys really that touchy. He even put a smiley on the post.

[Fuelin]

LMAO>>>You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to spotsndots again.
gotcha covered Dennis

[tarpon_fly]

I was going to stay off this thread, but I just gotta ask, Tarpon, what was your motivation in starting this thread? This is a sports forum!!! What does your topic have to do with anything?

IMO its a completely disrespectful attempt to join in on the Aggie bashing that has been going on in other hi-jacked threads... So I ask differently, Tarpon WHAT'S YOUR POINT?
I heard this comment on the radio and I thought it was amusing.

[the waterman]

If I read Tarpon's post right he didn't say this he was quoting some guy on the radio. Are you guys really that touchy. He even put a smiley on the post.
Hey Bobby: see Aggie 2007's post. Have you lost any family in the war yet?? When Aggies say if you are not on the inside you do not understand this. If you did not go to A&M you will not understand my response either. But in layman's terms lets just say I spent the day talking trash about your sister or mother or other family member that lost their lives. Would you be a little touchy as you put it then?? think about it that way.

Talking trash about how good or bad we have been or will be is one thing but it needs to be kept to that. This is a sports forumn. If it is not left that way then I am sure this forumn will be shut down rather quickly.

[Mont]

gents, I put this forum in the bottom dweller section for a reason. Don't come to me for any quarter. Y'all post it, deal with it.

[tarpon_fly]

gents, I put this forum in the bottom dweller section for a reason. Don't come to me for any quarter. Y'all post it, deal with it.That's exactly how I understood the rules.....

[Bobby]

Hey Bobby: see Aggie 2007's post. Have you lost any family in the war yet?? When Aggies say if you are not on the inside you do not understand this. If you did not go to A&M you will not understand my response either. But in layman's terms lets just say I spent the day talking trash about your sister or mother or other family member that lost their lives. Would you be a little touchy as you put it then?? think about it that way.

Talking trash about how good or bad we have been or will be is one thing but it needs to be kept to that. This is a sports forumn. If it is not left that way then I am sure this forumn will be shut down rather quickly.I don't have to lose family I was in the war before you and these other guys were even born. I have lost more friends to enemy fire than most of you have as friends. I think you should be jumping on the Sports radio station that broadcast this instead of someone who just quoted it. As far as Aggie bashing it was going on before any of you were even a twinkle in your daddys eye. You are not going to stop it. Read what it says next to the Sports forum if you are thin skinned then stay out.

[bevo/fishing/hunting]

Good point Bobby.

[fishnlab]

DON'T YOU DARE TELL ME THAT A&M IS NOT A REAL MILLITARY SCHOOL. IT IS THE MILLITARY COLLEGE OF TEXAS. TRY TELLING LT MORAN'S FAMILY http://2coolfishing.com/ttmbforum/showthread.php?t=94838 OR ONE OF THE 10 + FAMLIES WHO HAVE LOST AGGIE SOLDIERS AND MARINES IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN; TRY AND TELL ME OR ANY OF MY OTHER BUDDIES THAT ARE CONTRACT TO JOIN THE ARMY, NAVY, MARINE CORPS OR AIR FORCE AFTER WE GRADUATE THAT WE AREN'T REAL MILTARY TO OUR FACE AND SEE WHAT THAT GETS YOU.
****IN FAGGOT
are you kidding? lighten up, buddy.

[dennis_99]

Actually, it was the credit for the "quote" goes to Mike Leech for poking fun at A&M's rich military tradition. He said it and it was quoted in a newspaper and/or internet article. Then right after his team's win at A&M, he told the ABC reporter something like "Even a pirate can beat a Soldier somedays..." It was on youtube, but I couldn't find it. I'll post up the article tomorrow.

[the waterman]

I don't have to lose family I was in the war before you and these other guys were even born. I have lost more friends to enemy fire than most of you have as friends. I think you should be jumping on the Sports radio station that broadcast this instead of someone who just quoted it. As far as Aggie bashing it was going on before any of you were even a twinkle in your daddys eye. You are not going to stop it. Read what it says next to the Sports forum if you are thin skinned then stay out.
Hey I am not thinned skinned at all. I just thought this forumn was about sports. If you or others want to rip us for stuff other than sports and then put a sports perspective on it because of a sports talk show quote that is your doing. If you have truly lost as many friends as you say you have I would have thought you would understand this.

[dennis_99]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=str3J5WQ49s

[dennis_99]

I guess its better than the alternative though...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I-4XS3XtZQ

I guess thats a 1st year Pirate at Mike Leach's School of Pirates?

[James Herman]

On its second down, a football team gains 6 yds. On third down, the team loses 3 yds and on 4th down, it loses 4 more yrd. What INTEGER represents the net gain or loss of the team made on the three downs?

What the hell is integer?

Christmas is coming, peace on earth.
Jimmy

[Stumpgrinder]

I put the over +under on this forums lifespan at 12 days.

Serious name calling after 3 , right ? Ole Mont seems to be a real patient man but he wont abide by this stuff for long . IMHO

[texaggie2007]

I don't take to kindly to someone telling me I need to lighten up when a guy I know who had his Hummer blown up and watched 2 of his men die right infront of his eyes who can't even come in here and defend himself from folks who like to say that he isn't real millitary. The quote was funny from leach cause he's an idiot and doesn't have a clue what he's talking about. The fake millitary of A&M produces the most officers behind the academy every year and also produced more officers for WWII than westpoint and anapolis combined. So yes again I can take many things but when someone want's to deminish something that men who have been wounded and died were a part of and they can't come and defend themselves then yes I do get quite ****** off.

[dennis_99]

"From the outside looking in, you can't understand it. From the inside looking out, you can't explain it..." The Spirit of Aggieland!

WHOOP!

[Bobby]

texaggie2007 who were you directing your comments to ? The guy that made the post or the radio station he was quoting? You never said.

[Red]

Anyone trying to discredit the military aspect of Texas A&M is a dumbarse or a troll. Both are a waste of energy and time. Congratulations for qualifying.

[James Herman]

thought this was the homework thread.

Please forget my previous post.

Peace on earth though.

[Red]

Bobby, I'm not sure where you are coming from on this. t_fly started a thread on it with a green smiley face right next to it. I am sure the context of it on the radio was a humorous one on the radio. He can stand up and defend his post on this. It's not like he was asking it as a question.

[dennis_99]

On its second down, a football team gains 6 yds. On third down, the team loses 3 yds and on 4th down, it loses 4 more yrd. What INTEGER represents the net gain or loss of the team made on the three downs?

What the hell is integer?

I thought you were just taking your shots at A&M like everyone else... LOL

[Bobby]

Bobby, I'm not sure where you are coming from on this. t_fly started a thread on it with a green smiley face right next to it. I am sure the context of it on the radio was a humorous one on the radio. He can stand up and defend his post on this. It's not like he was asking it as a question.Red that is what I was saying. He was just quoting what the guy said on the radio. I wasn't doing any bashing. I just asked if these guys are really that touchy. Now does that tell you where I am coming from?

[tarpon_fly]

Just to be clear....

I posted this because when I heard it, I thought it was pretty **** funny. I decided to post it because I thought others might be amused as well. I knew some Aggies might not be amused but I chose to post it anyway.

[Red]

Red that is what I was saying. He was just quoting what the guy said on the radio. I wasn't doing any bashing. I just asked if these guys are really that touchy. Now does that tell you where I am coming from?Yes sir, Bobby. Thank you.

[Slam]

Correct me if I am wrong here, but does't every major Texas college have an ROTC program that has produced officers in every branch of the military?

[texaggie2007]

they all have ROTC programs; however the only schools with all 3 are A&M and tu. However; A&M is a desginated Senior Millitary College; the only one in the state of Texas.
hth

[Gottagofishin]

they all have ROTC programs; however the only schools with all 3 are A&M and tu. However; A&M is a desginated Senior Millitary College; the only one in the state of Texas.
hthIf I remember correctly, aren't A&M and VMI the only non-service academies with this designation? Seems I read that somewhere, but I can't find it.

[Charles Helm]

If I remember correctly, aren't A&M and VMI the only non-service academies with this designation? Seems I read that somewhere, but I can't find it.Looks there are a few more. (http://www.todaysmilitary.com/app/tm/get/collegehelp/colleges)

Not bashing, just got curious.

[Slam]

kewl...If I recall correctly TTU had all 3 until '95 when they shut down the Navy ROTC.

I am pretty sure the radio station was talking about Leach's quote after the A&M game... I don't think he was disrespecting any of those who server our great country...but I can see how it could ruffle some feathers of those hard core corp guys... Here is the link to texags.com where some aggies are agreeing with leach... Click Here (http://www.texags.com/main/forum.reply.asp?forum_id=5&topic_id=536439) And I did spot some of the TTU faithful dressed in full on pirate gear at the Baylor game...http://www.drudgeforum.com/style_emoticons/default/pirate.gif

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As his team raced onto the field, Leach gazed into the stands filled with screaming fans and wondered about the several thousand "cadets" from Texas A&M clustered in one end zone. They wear military uniforms and buzz cuts, holler in unison and stand at attention the entire game.

"How come they get to pretend they are soldiers?" Leach asked.

"The thing is, they aren't actually in the military. I ought to have Mike's pirate school. The freshmen, all they get is the bandanna. When you're a senior, you get the sword and skull and crossbones. For homework, we'll work pirate maneuvers and stuff like that."
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http://www.2coolfishing.com/ttmbforum/images/icons/flag.gif god bless our soldiers and keep them safe! http://www.2coolfishing.com/ttmbforum/images/icons/flag.gif

[texaggie2007]

Yup there are quite a few. Have had the pleasure of meeting some fellow Air Force guys from the Citadel good guys. Some of my Army buddies have met some VMI guys and said they're pretty cool also. A&M VMI and Citadel are the big three. A&M and Virgina Tech are very similar as we both have beautiful women on campus. I don't know much about the other programs. Thanks for the link I'm intrested in readion up on their programs

[raw10628]

I'm not posting this to bash, just to be educated on the program. My question is what the heck is the point of the Corps? Why not go straight to the Army, Air Force, Marines, etc. if you want to be in the military? Go there work your *** off and become an officer. If that is the plan anyway, why not dive right in and train with the rest of the soldiers that are in the thick of it? Is it to bypass all the grunt work and come out as an officer and not to deal with all the other BS in bootcamp etc.? Once again I am pretty ignorant on the system and what its point is.

[texaggie2007]

everyone has their prefrences; for me I always planed on going to college. Thought I might want to do the millitary but wasn't for sure. Decided to go ahead and do millitary my freshman year here. I guess we do it for the same reasons that the academy guys do it. But don't confuse us with academy ring knockers. At senior millitary colleges you don't go in to "not have to deal with all the bootcamp BS" because your whole freshman year at senior millitary colleges is nothing but BS.
hth

[Slam]

Do the "academy ring knockers" practice the nut to butt dog protection drills and the feel my pain nut squeeze?? Just curious... http://www.2coolfishing.com/ttmbforum/images/icons/biggrin.gif

I don't get it...some aggies are quick to attack those who disrespect their corp, but turn around and refer to The Military Academies as "ring knockers".

http://www.2coolfishing.com/ttmbforum/images/icons/flag.gif

[dennis_99]

I guess your right slam. The guys at A&M have ridiculous things they do in front of the camera. You Tech guys are much more photogenic and know how to get it done on National TV.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I-4XS3XtZQ

[Red]

Speaking of Slam, welcome back. You kind of disappeared after your team won their own personal Superbowl against Texas A&M. Little bit of a downward spiral after that, eh....You have a coach in Mike Leach that can get your team 'up' for the big games against Texas A&M and Texas. Congratulations.

[Slam]

That poor bell ringer is old fun...I thought maybe you had something newer like a photo of our guys dressed as pirates at the Baylor game.http://www.smileyarena.com/emoticons/Main/Pirates/laugh.gif (http://www.smileyarena.com/download.aspx?File=emoticons/Main/Pirates/laugh.gif) However, the aggies give us something new every year...gotta love'em.

And I have to admit...I'd rather be caught at the wrong angle just ringing a bell then actually squeezing my balls so I can feel the pain of the football players on the field...

But I got to say...the best football atmosphere I have been part of was at Kyle Field in 2002...great fans, great stadium, ok town http://www.2coolfishing.com/ttmbforum/images/icons/biggrin.gif and did I mention great fans! All that swaying got me dizzy looking at it from the other side of the stadium...

[dennis_99]

Well, you'd be disappointed to know that they weren't actually doing the deed as you describe. Its all about camera angles right?

BTW, thanks for the kind words. I was at Tech once, stayed over on my way to Ruidoso, NM. It sure was hard to get a drink in that town, but we sure did manage to have a good time...

[Slam]

Speaking of Slam, welcome back. You kind of disappeared after your team won their own personal Superbowl against Texas A&M. Little bit of a downward spiral after that, eh....You have a coach in Mike Leach that can get your team 'up' for the big games against Texas A&M and Texas. Congratulations.
Yea it was a tough couple of games, especially CO http://media.scout.com/media/image/26/264027.gif, after yet another win over the aggies..but a great game as always at Kyle. And hey, isn't Big12 South football about beating the other schools of texas and OU...oh yall wouldn't know http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/roll.gif

You gotta win the ones that matter...I remember the old spike dyke days...it didn't matter if we lost to NTex...all that mattered was beating UT and the Aggies...

[dennis_99]

What's changed?

[dennis_99]

BTW, whats you all's record with OU over the last few years? j/c since you mention that we wouldn't know what its like to beat OU, but insinuating that you all do?!?

[Slam]

Well, you'd be disappointed to know that they weren't actually doing the deed as you describe. Its all about camera angles right?

BTW, thanks for the kind words. I was at Tech once, stayed over on my way to Ruidoso, NM. It sure was hard to get a drink in that town...

Lets cover the important stuff first...drinking...http://www.smileyarena.com/emoticons/Emotions/Drinking/drinking05.gif (http://www.smileyarena.com/download.aspx?File=emoticons/Emotions/Drinking/drinking05.gif) Once you find the strip you are in heaven. It took me a couple years after I left lubbock to be able to buy only one 12pack and nothing else ...you got to stock up out there...those darn dry counties... Yall still have that drive though daquri shop in college station? And that shot bar next to the chicken?

Ok, back to the fun stuff, I got the video in my archives...lets all watch it and then vote...do you think they were really squeezing...look at the second guys face...

I vote yes...he is squeezing...he looks like this -->http://www.smileyarena.com/emoticons/Emotions/Grin/grin07.gif (http://www.smileyarena.com/download.aspx?File=emoticons/Emotions/Grin/grin07.gif)

No hard feelings... http://www.smileyarena.com/emoticons/Emotions/Drinking/drinking44.gif (http://www.smileyarena.com/download.aspx?File=emoticons/Emotions/Drinking/drinking44.gif)

[Red]

It is easy to see why you have never won a Big XII championship, and probably never will.

Yea it was a tough couple of games, especially CO http://media.scout.com/media/image/26/264027.gif, after yet another win over the aggies..but a great game as always at Kyle. And hey, isn't Big12 South football about beating the other schools of texas and OU...oh yall wouldn't know http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/roll.gif

You gotta win the ones that matter...I remember the old spike dyke days...it didn't matter if we lost to NTex...all that mattered was beating UT and the Aggies...

[Slam]

BTW, whats you all's record with OU over the last few years? j/c since you mention that we wouldn't know what its like to beat OU, but insinuating that you all do?!?
I stand corrected on OU http://media.scout.com/media/image/26/264027.gif Got all caught up in our win last year...but if you only look at the last three years who has the better record against OU...http://www.2coolfishing.com/ttmbforum/images/icons/icon10.gif I am not looking forward to the game this sat in Norman...but TTU wins a close one!

[gulf_addict]

I don't take to kindly to someone telling me I need to lighten up when a guy I know who had his Hummer blown up and watched 2 of his men die right infront of his eyes who can't even come in here and defend himself from folks who like to say that he isn't real millitary. The quote was funny from leach cause he's an idiot and doesn't have a clue what he's talking about. The fake millitary of A&M produces the most officers behind the academy every year and also produced more officers for WWII than westpoint and anapolis combined. So yes again I can take many things but when someone want's to deminish something that men who have been wounded and died were a part of and they can't come and defend themselves then yes I do get quite ****** off.

TXAggie 2007 - If I understand your title and posts correctly you are a Senior at A&M. I humbly offer you this small piece of advice - If you yourself have never actually been to combat and let yourself get this worked up over words you have heard, you really need to take a hard look at your career path. It is one thing to be passionate about your chosen career path, however think hard about those junior fighting men you speak so proudly of. You have to be able to lead in the face of fire and adversity and that is no place to let your emotions get away from you.

Enjoy this post as I believe it was originally intended, as lighthearted ribbing amongst Texas' finest universities. Enjoy every minute of your youth and exuberance that you can, for one day it may be you who is facing the adversity and trust me on this one, you will long for someone to joust with about who or who is not the best college in Texas.

You have a great passion for life, live it, love it, enjoy it. Good luck to you and bless all of our military..

Semper Fi

[Rig'd UP]

Well said Gulf_Addict.


Two things to add:

1. Military Universities do not equal U.S. Military

2. Too much pride can actaully be a weakness

-Up

[texaggie2007]

It's just that folks trying to deminish something that folks who have seen combat were in is quite upseting. And I can guarentee you that if the folks that I havae spoken of were here; who obviously have seen combat (their wounds can attest to that) would be saying the same things and defending the fine millitary training the recieved here at A&M. But since they can not I speak on their behalf, once an Aggie always an Aggie. I have talked to an Army guy who was in my outfit, forget what class he is but he's an Army Capt now. He was telling me that when the **** hits the fan you don't have time to have any emotions just do what needs to be done. I can only assume emotions on the battle field and emotions of the pride of ones school and orginization are two compeletly diffrent things.
As for the Army Squeze inccident it is unfortnate that it made it to tv. I had heard of that but didn't think anyone still did it. Apprently E2 are the only guys who still do it. And to tell you the truth I really don't give 2 shits about what someone who isn't part of A&M thinks about our traditons.

[Slam]

And to tell you the truth I really don't give 2 shits about what someone who isn't part of A&M thinks about our traditons. http://www.smileyarena.com/emoticons/Main/Signs/lame.gif (http://www.smileyarena.com/download.aspx?File=emoticons/Main/Signs/lame.gif)

[Wes]

Well said Gulf_Addict.


Two things to add:

1. Military Universities do not equal U.S. Military

2. Too much pride can actaully be a weakness

-UpVery well said, but I don't think the Aggies get it.

I remember back in 1991 I had just returned from Desert Storm. I came home on leave and went to visit some friends that were attending A & M. We went out for drinks, run into a bunch of the cadets, that wanted to start some shiat, saying I was a "wannabe cadet" with my military haircut and all. I found it ironic that the little pricks didn't, truly see who were the "wannabes". That is why I truly don't care for the Aggies, to this day.

[dennis_99]

Wes,

Its truly sad that you were treated like that and that a few cadets while out for drinks have tainted your entire image of Aggies and our University.

[JD761]

And to tell you the truth I really don't give 2 shits about what someone who isn't part of A&M thinks about our traditons.Spoken like a true, closed-minded Aggie. Not speaking about the Aggies in general. I hear enough of that BS from my family at Thanksgiving and Christmas...

[spec]

how is this in the sports forum???

[Rig'd UP]

... the fine millitary training the recieved here at A&M...
What type of military training does A&M does offer? Is it classroom training or actual field training? No disrespect meant. I am just curious.

[tarpon_fly]

Actually, it was the credit for the "quote" goes to Mike Leech for poking fun at A&M's rich military tradition. He said it and it was quoted in a newspaper and/or internet article. Then right after his team's win at A&M, he told the ABC reporter something like "Even a pirate can beat a Soldier somedays..." It was on youtube, but I couldn't find it. I'll post up the article tomorrow.Dennis was correct about the originator of this comment.
I guess the guys on talk radio were referring to this article.
http://www.statesman.com/search/content/sports/stories/longhorns/10/28/28leachisms.html

[James Howell]

Depends on the branch of service, Rig'd UP. But, generally, during fall and spring semesters, its classroom instruction, and those that take a commission usually do field training during the summer, just like the academies. Pilots don't begin pilot training until after graduation and commissioning as an officer, while infantry, artillery, marine PLC training is done during summer between semesters.

[4x4tx]

Thats been my experience as well. There are a few that give the whole group a bad name. Like the clown last year that scooped up and threw horse **** into the UT band. Now thats class.

Isnt squeezing a tradition for them? To feel the football teams pain? I thought the milkmen did this also. Watch them behind the field goal, they are all crowded around each other "squeezing"


Very well said, but I don't think the Aggies get it.

I remember back in 1991 I had just returned from Desert Storm. I came home on leave and went to visit some friends that were attending A & M. We went out for drinks, run into a bunch of the cadets, that wanted to start some shiat, saying I was a "wannabe cadet" with my military haircut and all. I found it ironic that the little pricks didn't, truly see who were the "wannabes". That is why I truly don't care for the Aggies, to this day.

[spec]

Thats been my experience as well. There are a few that give the whole group a bad name. Like the clown last year that scooped up and threw horse **** into the UT band. Now thats class.

Isnt squeezing a tradition for them? To feel the football teams pain? I thought the milkmen did this also. Watch them behind the field goal, they are all crowded around each other "squeezing"

OH THE IRONY!!!!!

[Rig'd UP]

Depends on the branch of service, Rig'd UP. But, generally, during fall and spring semesters, its classroom instruction, and those that take a commission usually do field training during the summer, just like the academies. Pilots don't begin pilot training until after graduation and commissioning as an officer, while infantry, artillery, marine PLC training is done during summer between semesters.
Sound just like ROTC to me. So the corps of cadets is just the the university's ROTC program?

[4x4tx]

OH THE IRONY!!!!!

this is a trash talk forum, to have some fun. Sorry you are to thinned skinned to enjoy it. Read the intro to this forum again and lighten up francis.

[Slam]

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[gulf_addict]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rig'd UP
Well said Gulf_Addict.


Two things to add:

1. Military Universities do not equal U.S. Military

2. Too much pride can actaully be a weakness

-Up

Very well said, but I don't think the Aggies get it.
well I tried
on to the fun then! not gonna let it get me down!

[dennis_99]

LMAO

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to spec again.

[texaggie2007]

Wes; are you sure the ****ers that were giving you a hard time were cadets or just non reg joe that confused you with and Aggie Corps of Cadets member? I would be willing to bet they were the former because there are many folks on campus who don't respect the corps and the history of the school; quite sad acttually. I also find it quite hard to believe that a cadet would give someone in the millitary a hard time.
As for the millitary training; you get your standard ROTC training along with other training including mental and physical training.
hth

[4x4tx]

Do any of you on campus see this video?

http://www.thebatt.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticlePrinterFriendly&uStory_id=cbb8159c-1fd3-4a9b-a1b3-55f0399c9015

[texaggie2007]

I just got a mass email from Dr Gates apologizing for what happend. He promised us that these students (not Aggies) will be dealt with accourdingly and that there carrer here in Aggieland is questionable. This was total ******** and just brings down this fine institution.
President Gates email;
An Open Letter to the Aggie Family:

Yesterday was a sad day for Texas A&M. It was brought to my attention
that individuals who appear to be Aggie students had posted to a public
web site a home-made video that is so utterly disgusting that,
regardless of race, religion, or background, I believe virtually any
member of our Aggie family would be outraged and ashamed if they viewed
it. The content of the video is offensive on many levels and would be
so to all Aggies, but is particularly insulting and hurtful to members
of our Black community. The hateful video is not simply an example of
poor judgment and insensitivity; it appears to have been purposefully
produced to insult and demean. When one member of the Aggie family is
insulted, we are all insulted. I find the content of the video
inexcusable and I believe virtually all Aggies join me in that belief.

I cannot fully express my disappointment and embarrassment that Texas
A&M students may have been involved in this matter. While I respect
and value the constitutional right to free speech, I can neither
condone nor accept that right being disrespected in this manner. We
believe we have identified the students allegedly involved in producing
the video and are directing them to meet with Student Affairs officials
to discuss their actions, as well as their future at Texas A&M. The
university has already contacted the web host and demanded that the
video be removed, and they have done so.

The university will be hosting a community forum at 7 p.m. this evening
in Rudder Tower, Room 601 to provide students, faculty and staff an
opportunity to express their opinions about how the university moves
forward and overcomes this disgraceful episode.

In this vein, I applaud the editors of The Battalion for strongly
condemning the actions of students whose behavior is counter to
everything Aggies stand for -- loyalty, character, integrity and
respect.

I deeply regret that anyone was hurt by viewing the video, or simply
knowing or hearing about it. At a time when Texas A&M is doing more
than ever to attract, retain and graduate a diverse student body, the
damage done by the insensitivity of two or three individuals is
immeasurable. I am extremely disappointed by their behavior, but even
more saddened by the hurt this might bring to many members of our
campus and extended communities.

Finally, I am truly outraged by this moronic video. Those who made it
are no true Aggies, and I expect they will have to live with the
consequences of their actions in this matter for a very long time.



Robert M. Gates, President
Texas A&M University

[Blue Water Ho]

I think I like this one better. I didnt make it, but here ya go Agg's.

http://www.aggienetwork.com/troopsupport/AggieSoldierTribute.wmv

[texaggie2007]

Thanks man I had forgot about that video it was shown last year during the football season; also your avatar is humorous
Gig Em

[Blue Water Ho]

Yea I saw that one to, took me a little time to find it again. Asfar as the avatar goes I had to find somthing to saw of in Aggieland, and well that was it. :)

[Red]

You have given out too much Reputation in the last 24 hours, try again later.


****, I was gonna give out my very first RED.


Do any of you on campus see this video?

http://www.thebatt.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticlePrinterFriendly&uStory_id=cbb8159c-1fd3-4a9b-a1b3-55f0399c9015

[Slam]

I think I like this one better. I didnt make it, but here ya go Agg's.

http://www.aggienetwork.com/troopsupport/AggieSoldierTribute.wmv
Great video!!! http://media.scout.com/media/image/25/259745.gif

[atm_93]

As you might guess, i am an aggie, and 5 of the better yrs of my life were spent in Aggieland, not in the corp. I have LOTS of family that has served and/or are currently active duty.

Now, let the red fly on this comment. Active duty is not the same as a ROTC program, even one @ A&M,VMI or the Citadel. None of my friends that were in the corp came home from college with physical and mental injuries that never heal, many in active service do. I know, they are some of my immediate family. None have been shot at, around or drive around with a bullseye on a hummer. Yes, many do go from the corp to a commission, and I thank them every night right along with the rest of our servicemen.

Oh, and Leech is a classless jerk. Dress up as pirate, throw a tortilla, ride around on a horse, get a gun up, ring a bell, whatever...just go away.

[collegeboy]

i have a question. why is it that tortilla tossing is bad or anything that tech does but its ok for the aggies to degrade ut? if their classless aren't the aggies as well. saw em off. thats pretty classless too then right? every college does something to one another.

[Slam]

Oh, and Leech is a classless jerk. Dress up as pirate, throw a tortilla, ride around on a horse, get a gun up, ring a bell, whatever...just go away.I still don't understand some aggies...http://media.scout.com/media/image/26/264023.gif Leach as complemented the aggie football program on many occasions as shown in the quote below...I just think some dislike him cuz he consistently has beaten the aggies during his tenure at TTU.




Posted from texags.com: "I just gone done watching "Red Raider Sports with Mike Leach", their Sunday night highlight and interview show, and the host brought up the subject of Aggie fans and how Leach has said before that he's always been a fan of them.

Leach talked about how it wasn't real politically correct for a Red Raider to compliment the Aggie fans, but he's always appreciated them. He said the best thing about them is "their commitment: it's tough to find an Aggie fan that isn't totally committed." He also called Kyle and the 12th Man "one of college football's all-time greatest traditions."

The host asked him about it being tough to play at Kyle. He said it was plenty tough, but that makes it a lot more interesting, and that's the way it ought to be. He also said the tough environment made it that much better to come out of there with a win.

He closed it out be saying that Tech-A&M has been quite a series over the years, with a lot of outstanding coaches having been involved, and he was just thankful that he was able to be a part of it."



Yea, atm_93, it sounds like he's pretty classless to me...http://media.scout.com/media/image/32/320455.gif

[SPI-FlatsCatter]

2007: What some of these elder statesmen are saying is right: don't let the comments of some of these dugebags get under your skin. EVERY SINGLE ONE of the techtards would have given their left cajone to have had the grades to get in to A&M and would have embraced the traditions that make us different from every other plain vanilla university in the state. As for the 'sips, they're just taking their turn like we did during our long stretch in the 80's and 90's. When you run into a tard, just make sure you have your flea killer on (thick) and congratulate them on evening up their lifetime series with Baylor, wish them your best on eventually winning a conference football championship, and run (don't walk) to the nearest shower facility.
As for guys like Bobby, that feel the need to stand up for for their austin boyfriends instead of letting them swing their own little purses, .....well.....just wait til the tide turns back and they will go away...

[Bobby]

2007: What some of these elder statesmen are saying is right: don't let the comments of some of these dugebags get under your skin. EVERY SINGLE ONE of the techtards would have given their left cajone to have had the grades to get in to A&M and would have embraced the traditions that make us different from every other plain vanilla university in the state. As for the 'sips, they're just taking their turn like we did during our long stretch in the 80's and 90's. When you run into a tard, just make sure you have your flea killer on (thick) and congratulate them on evening up their lifetime series with Baylor, wish them your best on eventually winning a conference football championship, and run (don't walk) to the nearest shower facility.
As for guys like Bobby, that feel the need to stand up for for their austin boyfriends instead of letting them swing their own little purses, .....well.....just wait til the tide turns back and they will go away...Just a quick question. Were you refering to me???

[scwine]

Nevermind me, I'm just enjoying this show......

[SPI-FlatsCatter]

10/4. Bobby, I read you like an open book, one I'll share with you as soon as you get your reading glasses and knock back your 11 pm double shot of Geritol. You adamantly shout out your support of one poster while talkin' smack against another who openly supports his position with facts. This was CLEARLY a flame post which was seemingly posted in a suitable forum. He got smack back. Your reply (as the old coot with no dog in the fight) was "Are you guys really that touchy." [sic]
The fact you had to ask that question makes it crystal clear that your ability to tell your arse from third base has deteriorated to the point that you should seriously consider hiring a driver. Your p-poor judgement could cost some innocent motorist their life.
Your personal feelings on whether or not that flame post was an affront to the thousands of Aggies who have fought and died in defense of this great country are no more true or valid than those of "2007". I am assuming that at your age you can even REMEMBER what your opinion is.....
I stand by my advice to "2007", heed the sound advice made by those with GOOD INTENTIONS and ignore the rest. If "the rest" includes you, then so be it.

Quoting you: "Read what it says next to the Sports forum if you are thin skinned then stay out."

[Slam]

EVERY SINGLE ONE of the techtards would have given their left cajone to have had the grades to get in to A&M and would have embraced the traditions that make us different from every other plain vanilla university in the state. bahwahhahahahah....you said cajones... Dang squeezers... http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/roll.gif


I will take the high road here and not stoop to your level by assuming I know anything about you or your academic background... http://www.smileyarena.com/emoticons/Emotions/Hand_Signs/thefinger36.gif (http://www.smileyarena.com/download.aspx?File=emoticons/Emotions/Hand_Signs/thefinger36.gif)
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[Bobby]

10/4. Bobby, I read you like an open book, one I'll share with you as soon as you get your reading glasses and knock back your 11 pm double shot of Geritol. You adamantly shout out your support of one poster while talkin' smack against another who openly supports his position with facts. This was CLEARLY a flame post which was seemingly posted in a suitable forum. He got smack back. Your reply (as the old coot with no dog in the fight) was "Are you guys really that touchy." [sic]
The fact you had to ask that question makes it crystal clear that your ability to tell your arse from third base has deteriorated to the point that you should seriously consider hiring a driver. Your p-poor judgement could cost some innocent motorist their life.
Your personal feelings on whether or not that flame post was an affront to the thousands of Aggies who have fought and died in defense of this great country are no more true or valid than those of "2007". I am assuming that at your age you can even REMEMBER what your opinion is.....
I stand by my advice to "2007", heed the sound advice made by those with GOOD INTENTIONS and ignore the rest. If "the rest" includes you, then so be it.

Quoting you: "Read what it says next to the Sports forum if you are thin skinned then stay out."I really didn't think you were talking about me, but I guess I was wrong. Looks like you read a lot more into what I said than I did. I am so glad you can read minds over the internet. I did ask him a question and he didn't have a answer so I assumed he didn't know. I am sorry you feel the way you do about me but I bet I won't lose any sleep over it. I did not mean to bash anyone or any school. I was not taking up for anyone. But you believe whatever you wany too. Have a good night.

[SPI-FlatsCatter]

I'm driving down the road here between deliveries and stooping down to clean your driveway for a bigger tip. And I know better than to compare my pitiful tt education to your academic background...
Smartest thing a sandflea ever posted on this board. Now get back to those pizza deliveries.http://www.smileyarena.com/emoticons/Emotions/Hand_Signs/thefinger36.gif (http://www.smileyarena.com/download.aspx?File=emoticons/Emotions/Hand_Signs/thefinger36.gif)


(smiley face means I'm just kiddin')

[SPI-FlatsCatter]

The fact you had to ask that question makes it crystal clear that your ability to tell your arse from third base has deteriorated
If you can't tell a flame post from a joking post then you should stay the hell out of the way of the fight that you had no part of.

And yes, I'll sleep just fine. The real question is: Will you fess up to your error or are you a Kerry clone?

Fair comparison IMO.

D2

(smiley face)

[Slam]

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[TheGoose]

Ibtl!!

[tarpon_fly]

Looks like you read a lot more into what I said than I did. I am so glad you can read minds over the internet. Bobby now you know why the locals fishing out of Jim's Pier refer to SPI-FlatsCatter as "Nostra-dumb arse"....

[Blue Water Ho]

Uhhhhhhhh, this post has taken a turn. LMAO

[shanegair]

Uhhhhhhhh, this post has taken a turn. LMAO

I agree with Blue.......


Hook'em