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Texas A&M president: School won’t bring back Aggie Bonfire for rematch against UT

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Nearly two months after a report from The Texas Tribune indicated that talks of bringing back the Aggie Bonfire tradition were gaining traction, it now seems that the university has decided to keep the official tradition retired for the upcoming season.

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He said the committee’s proposed idea for a professionally constructed bonfire was not popular among the voices he heard from throughout the student body and alumni base. In place of the bonfire, President Welsh said the school has proposed several other celebratory events to commemorate the renewed rivalry, including a golf tournament and a “rivalry run” to carry the game ball from Austin to College Station ahead of the game. He added that the proposed run would act as a fundraiser for veteran resource groups affiliated with both universities.

 

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