north end of Kyle Field Erickson Hall of Fame and Hall of Honor Traditions Texas A&M values traditions highly, many of which revolve around the sports in which the school competes. A few of the athletic traditions of Texas A&M include: The 12th Man – The entire student body is referred to as The 12th Man after E. King Gill stood ready to play on the sidelines in 1922. The Aggie War Hymn – The War Hymn is played at athletic events during the game and after a win. Aggie Bonfire – Built and burned before the annual football game with the University of Texas. Bonfire is now an off-campus event after the university cancelled it following the 1999 collapse. Fightin' Texas Aggie Band – The Aggie Band is the largest military-style marching band in the United States and performs at halftime during the football games. Midnight Yell Practice – Held the night before a home game, the student body gathers at Kyle Field to excite the crowd. Yell Leaders – Attending many events, wearing uniforms modeled after a milkman uniform the yell leaders use hand signals to keep the crowd yelling in unison. Gig 'em – The slogan used by Aggie supporters, often accompanied with a thumbs-up sign, the first hand sign of the Southwest Conference. Reveille – The official mascot of Texas A&M since 1931. Since Reveille II, all A&M mascots have been collies. Maroon Out – One designated home football game of the year is a "maroon out" game. All Aggies are instructed to wear maroon. Athletic directors Notable athletes and coaches Former student-athletes and coaches at Texas A&M include: Sam Adams, NCAA All-American and NFL Pro Bowl defensive tackle Randy Barnes, Olympic gold & silver medalist, Current world record holder in the shot put Indoor-Outdoor "Bear" Bryant, head coach, 1954–1957, most successful coach in NCAA Division I college football Lee Roy Caffey, All Rookie, All-Pro, Pro Bowl, one World Championship, three Super Bowl wins, first Aggie to win Super Bowl Shaine Casas, three time NCAA champion, first male Aggie to win NCAA title in swimming, 2019 US National title in backstroke, 2020−2021 US National Team member. John David Crow, 1957 Heisman Trophy winner Dean Goldfine, former ATP Tour tennis player, former coach of Todd Martin and Andy Roddick Lester Hayes, five-time NFL Pro-Bowler, two Super Bowl wins with Oakland Raiders Dante Hall, two-time Pro-Bowler, tied for