Here’s the history behind one of Aggieland’s most powerful traditions…
The cannon you hear on game day — the Spirit of ’02 — is a 3-inch M1902 field gun discovered by cadets in 1974 near Easterwood Airport while cutting wood for Bonfire. After the Corps restored it, the cannon became part of campus life and by 1984 was firing at football games.
By the late 1980s, it had become a game-day staple. Operated by Parsons Mounted Cavalry, the Spirit of ’02 fires before march-in, when the team enters, and after every Aggie touchdown.
More than just a sound, this cannon stands as a proud reminder of our military heritage , the Corps of Cadets, and the spirit that defines Texas A&M.
The CCA proudly supports the Parsons Mounted Cavalry and Spirit of ‘02.🇺🇸
Since 2003, The Texas A&M Board of Regents has:
* Hired 5 new Head coaches
* Offered all 5 contract extensions
* Paid 4/5 buyouts worth $97 Million
* Acquired $57 Million buyout for Elko
* TWO 10 win seasons
* 0 National championship apps.
* 1 playoff appearance
Robin Ventura played 16 MLB seasons and was a Manager for another 5, but the thing he’s known for the most is getting his ass kicked by Nolan Ryan 😂😭. That’s gotta be tough
Texas A&M football coach Mike Elko said on his SEC Teleconference call that Marcel Reed is still the starting QB for the Aggies despite considering putting in Brady Hart vs. Alabama.
He was asked why Reed is still the starter: “We’re going to do what we believe is the right thing to do for us to win on Saturdays.”
If you had told me in the pre-season that Aggie fans would be hoping to get “at least one win” In the back half of our schedule, I’d have said no way.
Then again, I’d also 100% believe it, because after all we are the Aggies and Aggy gonna Aggy.
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