The original 12th Man was E. King Gill in 1922. Coach Dana X. Bible recruited him from the stands because he feared A&M did not have enough players to finish the game. Talk about every fan’s dream.
Tailgating is fun, but make sure you get inside before kickoff. Mike the Tiger and the LSU cheerleaders make a ceremonial lap around the field.
Visiting teams are relegated to “The Fail Room,” which is actually the visiting locker room. It’s named after alumnus James M. Fail in 2008, and it hasn’t treated opponents very well since.
The over/under on the number of times you’ll hear “Rocky Top” is 12.5. We suggest taking the over.
It’s better known as Death Valley. A few reasons for the name: it’s built in a valley, a cemetery was once nearby, and opponents have a hard time winning there. Clemson has a 71% winning percentage.
