2006-11-03 08:12:24 · 10 answers · asked by Joey J 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
The student section at A&M. They never sit down.
2006-11-03 08:15:32 · answer #1 · answered by Dave 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The 12th man is a term commonly used to describe the fans within a stadium during American football or association football games. Since most football leagues allow a maximum of eleven players per team on the playing field at a time, the term denotes the attempt of a team's fans to help their team. The term has been claimed to be created by Texas A&M University in 1922.
Due to the very nature of fans, their mere presence can have profound impacts on how the teams perform. Namely, the home team fans would like to see their team win the game. Thus these fans will often create loud sounds or chant in hopes of distracting, demoralizing and confusing the opposing team while they have possession of the ball; or to persuade a referee to make a favorable decision. Noises are made by shouting, whistling, stomping and various other techniques.
2006-11-03 16:18:46 · answer #2 · answered by chrisalwaysirish 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's the greatest tradition in college football!! Texas A&M students and former students compile The 12th Man ! Gig 'Em
2006-11-03 17:07:20 · answer #3 · answered by Scottie Boy 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The home town crowd. It really comes into effect in places like St.Louis, Atlanta, New Orleans or any place the has a dome. Keeps the noise in.
2006-11-03 16:19:58 · answer #4 · answered by 10 to 20 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
the crowd (and their noise that forces the opponent to take TOs so everyone can be told the play, or causing false-starts/offsides)
what the hell is up with all of these negative ratings?! all of those posts have the right answer!!
2006-11-03 16:15:00 · answer #5 · answered by Andy T 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Home field advantage. The fans act like an extra player they are so loud. What Seahawks fans call themselves.
2006-11-03 16:15:09 · answer #6 · answered by Matt E 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Another one of those wonderful Aggie traditions. They may not be able to play football but they have great traditions. Now if you could just bring the fire back.
Hook'em!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-11-03 16:17:19 · answer #7 · answered by Nuke Lefties 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
the home crowd
2006-11-03 16:20:10 · answer #8 · answered by patrick s 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
the fans
2006-11-03 16:26:52 · answer #9 · answered by deion"primetime"sander 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
the home crowd.
2006-11-03 16:14:11 · answer #10 · answered by oldsoftee2001 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋