Texas A & M Aggies

Texas A & M Aggies is the name given to the sports teams of Texas A & M University. The nickname "Aggie" is common at land-grant or agriculture schools in many states. The teams compete in Division I of NCAA sports. Texas A & M was a charter member of the Southwest Conference until its dissolution and subsequent formation of the Big 12 Conference in 1996. The program of athletics competes in the South Division of the Big 12, along side with Oklahoma State University, Baylor University, Texas Tech University, the University of Texas, and the University of Oklahoma. Texas A & M's official school colors are maroon and white. The teams are referred to as "Aggies" and the mascot is a pure-bred collie that goes by the name Reveille.