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Martinez/Getty Images)   But there is a spirit that can never be
told, it is the spirit of Aggieland.  Indeed, there is an
unmistakable aura surrounding College Station and the University
they hold so dear.  An ambiance that engulfs the community so
invigorating that even Texas fans are forced to appreciate upon
every visit.  What is it about Texas A&M that makes it such a
special place?  To start with, you'd be hard pressed to find a
school anywhere as rich in traditions as the Aggies. From the
12th Man, born in 1922 when the Aggies, led by coach Dana Bible,
were playing Centre College, the number one ranked team at the
time.  As the Aggies were being decimated by injuries, E. King
Gill, a former player was called upon to suit up and stand ready
in case he was needed to play.   As the game ended, Gill was the
last man standing on the sideline and went on to say "I wish I
could have ran in and sc