College Heights in College Station in Brazos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
“A Piece of Aggie History”
Photographed By R. C., April 12, 2023
1. A Piece of Aggie History Marker
Inscription.
“A Piece of Aggie History”. . From 2005, 2013, this turf was part of the end zone at Kyle Field, one of the most prized patches of grass in Aggieland. Over the course of that time, it played host to Aggie football greats like Von Miller, Jovorskie Lane, Red Bryant, Martellus Bennett and Ryan Tannehill. It also witnessed the first two seasons in the SEC, as Damontre Moore, Ryan Swipe, Randy Bullock, Luke Joeckel, Mike Evans, and Johnny Manziel, electrified crowds with a new style of Aggie Football under Texas A&M football coach, Kevin Sumlin., In addition to nine years of Aggie football, the turf in front of you was also marched on by several thousand members of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, whose halftime performance have always captivated the legendary 12th Man., This turf is more than just a piece of grass. It is a piece of Texas Aggie history. Aggieland Outfitters is honored to serve as its permanent home.
From 2005—2013, this turf was part of the end zone at Kyle Field—one of the most prized patches of grass in Aggieland. Over the course of that time, it played host to Aggie football greats like Von Miller, Jovorskie Lane, Red Bryant, Martellus Bennett and Ryan Tannehill. It also witnessed the first two seasons in the SEC, as Damontre Moore, Ryan Swipe, Randy Bullock, Luke Joeckel, Mike Evans, and Johnny Manziel, electrified crowds with a new style of Aggie Football under Texas A&M football coach, Kevin Sumlin.
In addition to nine years of Aggie football, the turf in front of you was also marched on by several thousand members of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, whose halftime performance have always captivated the legendary 12th Man.
This turf is more than just a piece of grass. It is a piece of Texas Aggie history. Aggieland Outfitters is honored to serve as its permanent home.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 30° 37.798′ N, 96° 19.989′ W. Marker is in College Station, Texas, in Brazos County. It is in College Heights. Marker is at the intersection of University Drive East and Eisenhower Street on University Drive East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 University Dr E, College Station TX 77840, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2023, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 14, 2023, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
