I still can't believe that we are even talking about going (back) down this road of segregation in collegiate athletics. We can have our "own events" without excluding ourselves from competing for national championships. Didn't we learn anything from the Pelican Bowl, the Gold Bowl, the Heritage Bowl and the Orange Blossom Classic?
GIFSoupThank You!!!!!!!
I know I throw out wild new ideas at times that may seem unrealistic but dang.....yall are revisiting ideas that (you all heavily valued alumni) fought so hard for us to get away from lol. As long as Aggie Pride means: Achieving Great Goals In Everything while Producing Renowned Individuals Dedicated To Excellence, I refuse for us to accept an "FCS HBCU Bowl game" or anything else that makes us appear lower scale than we are voluntarily as something positive. The Meac/Swac challenge is enough(Hell just change the date if that's the concern with participation). We need to work on improving our own house/brand as oppose to prostituting us out for little to gain. The A&T name does carry weight, act accordingly. We have all have earned it. We're not a bottom college anymore(sports wise) in NC. Men's Bball.....time for change....we have talent, just not coaching, Jerry Eaves and our current coach serving as "defensive coordinator" would work wonders evidently lol. Our "WSSU money game" in NC outside of NCCU could very well come from UNCC or any other FCS University. Look at WSSU vs UNCP, they still don't have a conference football rival that matches the UNCP rival outside of VSU for negative issues. "Segregation" again is not the answer.
In 2005, my Freshman year we had to swear in on the Aggie Oath accepting the Aggie Pride Compact:
www.ncat.edu/divisions/academic-affairs/bulletin/2014-2015/student-life/aggiepridecompact.htmlThe following standards define the essence of Aggie Pride:
Aggie Pride is consistently communicating and behaving in a manner that displays integrity, honesty, sound character, and virtuous ethics. (Values)
Aggie Pride is expecting and achieving success and setting high standards in all personal and professional ventures. (Achievement)
Aggie Pride is taking a personal stand to positively affect the continuous growth, development and enhancement of the University at large. (Commitment)
Aggie Pride is accepting and demonstrating a steadfast commitment to learning by taking responsibility through personal and professional development. (Self-determination)
Aggie Pride is striving to significantly influence the development of individuals of all ages within and beyond our community to become lifelong learners. (Lifelong Learning)
Aggie Pride is exhibiting a positive and willing attitude to unselfishly serve and to pledge ones talents and gifts for the betterment of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the larger world community. (Service)
Aggie Pride is contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a safe, clean, and aesthetically appealing campus with a favorable ecosystem. (Building Community)
Aggie Pride is exhibiting a relentless desire and commitment to treat all individuals with a high level of appreciation and respect and to expect the same in return. (Respect)
Aggie Pride is effectively representing the University by utilizing personal knowledge, skills, and resources. (Confidence)
Aggie Pride builds on the past, maintains the present, and accepts the challenges of the future while providing our personal financial resources to preserve our legacy and ensure our future. (Legacy)
Therefore, as a member of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University family, I unconditionally accept the obligation entrusted to me to live my life according to the standards set forth in this Compact. By my words and actions, I commit to Aggie Pride and the pursuit of excellence for myself and for my university.
or................:http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=A%26T
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
AGGIE PRIDE!!!
(aggie pride)- (Achieving Great Goals In Everything – Producing Renowned Individuals Dedicated To Excellence)
The essence of Aggie Pride is manifested in standards depicting what it truly means to be a responsible member of The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Family. These standards provide the impetus and inspiration, which motivate students, faculty, staff, administrators, and trustees alike in their perpetual commitment to excellence. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has a unique legacy of nurturing individual students to realize their fullest potential.
-The only HBCU with school spirit.. Home of the "GREATEST HOMECOMING ON EARTH"
-Home of the Greensboro Four, who on February 1st 1960 pioneered the sit-ins at Woolworth in Greensboro, NC.
-Produces the most black engineers in the country.
-Aggie Land
1.) A.G.G.I.E (what) P.R.I.D.E (what) Gimmie That! Gimmie That! (2x)
2.)"ERRY BODY THAT GOES 2, WENT 2, OR WANTS 2 GO 2 THA BEAUTIFUL AGGIE LAND (a&t) WHERE THA LADIES STAY FRESH AS A RIVER AND THA DUDES STAY FLY AS THA SKY!!!!!!!!"
AGGIE PRIDE!