100 Things Texas A&M Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
By (Author) Rusty Burson
Foreword by Dat Nguyen
Triumph Books
Triumph Books
9th December 2013
United States
General
Non Fiction
Travel and holiday
796.3326309764242
Paperback
320
Width 139mm, Height 215mm, Spine 20mm
449g
Describing the personalities, events, and facts that any and every Aggies fan should know, this work stands as a complete guide to one of the most accomplished and unique histories in college football. Highlighting the traditions that make Texas A&M football one of a kindthe 12th Man, the Aggie Bonfire, and Midnight Yell Practicethis book details the teams recent resurgence with their electrifying, Heisman Trophywinning quarterback Johnny Manziel before taking readers back to the Aggies three national championships and describing the larger-than-life figures who have coached at the school, including Paul Bear Bryant, Gene Stallings, Jackie Sherrill, R. C. Slocum, and Kevin Sumlin. More than a century of team history is distilled to highlight the essential moments, describing in an informative and lively way the personalities, games, rivalries, and plays that have come together to make Texas A&M one of college footballs most beloved programs.
Rusty Burson is a former newspaper reporter and feature writer and is the current associate editor of 12th Man Magazine as well as the senior development officer for the 12th Man Foundation at Texas A&M University. He is the author of 10 books, including 100 Things Ranger Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die and What It Means to Be an Aggie. He lives in College Station, Texas. Dat Nguyen is one of the greatest linebackers in the history of the Texas A&M football program.