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Vassallo: Aggies Invade the Grove
Ryan McDonald on left; Aaron Miller is in middle; and Joseph Martin on right.
Texas A&M brought a different shade of maroon to the Grove Saturday. It was enjoyable visiting with all the Texans as the intense rivalry between the two schools is closer to a mutual admiration society than a “hate state affair.”
HottyToddy.com had the pleasure to cross paths with three outstanding young men along The Walk of Champions: Ryan McDonald (Junior from San Antonio), Aaron Miller(Senior from Houston) and Joseph Martin (Junior from Dallas).
We asked the trio for their initial reactions to the Grove….
“Amazing girls”
“Great hospitality”
“Beautiful campus”
“Great tailgating turnout”
I then turned the discussion to the football game at hand and asked for their predictions:
Ryan: 28-24 Aggies
Aaron: 34-20 Aggies
Joseph: 27-20 Aggies
It was interesting that none picked the Rebs even though Vegas had Ole Miss by 6 1/2. I told the guys that we would publish their predictions regardless of the outcome.
Texas A&M is a class university with great fans, students and alums. I wish we could host them every year as they are a quality group of individuals in every respect.
I did learn a new term Saturday. A “two per center” is an Aggie who leaves the stadium prior to the game ending. I wonder what we would call those party goers who return to the Grove at halftime? It just came to me….”A half way house.” (Only joking!)
Steve Vassallo is a HottyToddy.com contributor. Steve writes on Ole Miss athletics, Oxford business, politics and other subjects. He is an Ole Miss grad and former radio announcer for the basketball team. Currently, Steve is a highly successful leader in the real estate business who lives in Oxford with his wife Rosie. You can contact Steve at sovassallo@gmail.com or call him at 985-852-7745.
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Carol
October 28, 2015 at 12:09 am
Loved my first trip to Oxford! Beautiful town full of history,amazingly hospitable fans and now I know why y’all are known for your fantastic tailgating experience! We appreciate your kind words about a school we LOVE!!!! I can’t wait for my next trip to Ole Miss!!!