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Reveille, mascot of Texas A&M and highest-ranking member of the Corps of Cadets, had her retirement formally announced Wednesday in the Corps Center at 5 p.m....
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BG '03
posted 3/03/08 @ 9:20 AM CST
The tradition of Reveille has not always been a collie, Reveille I was not a collie, it was a black and white dog that was accidently hit by members of the Corps of Cadets. The cadets brought the injured dog back to campus. This information is found on the Aggie Athletics webpage.
labr
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Originally posted byBJ '05
Keep the tradition, Reveille is and always should be a Collie!!! For the love of Texas A&M, do not change that...another breed will not contribute to "vision 2020", but I am certain will contribute to pissing off old Ags.
John A. Mason 05
posted 3/03/08 @ 10:15 AM CST
Originally posted byBJ '05
Keep the tradition, Reveille is and always should be a Collie!!! For the love of Texas A&M, do not change that...another breed will not contribute to "vision 2020", but I am certain will contribute to pissing off old Ags.
I agree that she should stay a collie... but don't forget the original Reveille was a mutt, as were a few afterwards.
I think for publicity sake, marketing sake, and yes, of course Tradition sake future Reveille's should be pure Collie. Just think... Aggies are so different that the Playstation, XBOX, etc. can't fully get our "feel" or atmosphere at gametime.... you think changing our beloved mascot to a different breed is going to help!? Think of Knox's paintings of Reveille... I personally own a copy of the Changing of the Gaurd from Reveille VI to Reveille VII!
Definitely keep it a Collie. And without being vulgar, think about what kids look at when they look at a dog.... my 2 year old notices when a dog is a ... male. So again for publicity sake, keep her female. Thanks and Gig-Em.
Learn to Read
posted 3/05/08 @ 11:51 AM CST
Originally posted byBJ '05
Keep the tradition, Reveille is and always should be a Collie!!! For the love of Texas A&M, do not change that...another breed will not contribute to "vision 2020", but I am certain will contribute to pissing off old Ags.
Learn to Read guys. Although I agree with the fact that we should get something other than a Collie, the guy did say "is and always should be a Collie." NOT "was and always"...stop attacking him for something he didn't say...
JG '79
posted 3/07/08 @ 7:19 PM CST
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It's true that Rev 1 was a mutt, but just the mention of "Reveille" to any Ag and I'm sure the first image that comes to mind is that of a Collie. Rev is just about as big as tradition gets at A&M and A&M is all about tradition.
Originally posted byBJ '05
Keep the tradition, Reveille is and always should be a Collie!!! For the love of Texas A&M, do not change that...another breed will not contribute to "vision 2020", but I am certain will contribute to pissing off old Ags.
It's true that Rev 1 was a mutt, but just the mention of "Reveille" to any Ag and I'm sure the first image that comes to mind is that of a Collie. Rev is just about as big as tradition gets at A&M and A&M is all about tradition.
Brandy
posted 2/14/08 @ 9:59 AM CST
Miss Rev was a wonderful dog and I think her spunk made her a fantastic mascot. She showed the world that she was the top and made it known that she also a simple dog with animalistic instincts. If someone steps on me, I would naturally turn around and do something about it.
Having a collie as the mascot of A&M is what have had for several years, and since A&M is known for tradition, why in the world would we go against what we put out there for the world to see as our school being rooted in tradition. It just wouldn't make sense. You can't just go changing mascots after 60-70 years.
No need to pull more unpleasant press to our school by making us look unsure and unstable. Our mascot was given the highest ranking there is, and so why would we just change b/c some people have delusional ideas that all purebreds are inbred. Our Revs don't even come from the same people! Come on, we are Aggies, and if you are a true Aggie, you should understand that tradition is defined as "an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior". Rev being a collie is an inherited and established tradition, therefore, stop with the nonsense of griping about inbred dogs and replacing her with your personal favorite.
Having a collie as the mascot of A&M is what have had for several years, and since A&M is known for tradition, why in the world would we go against what we put out there for the world to see as our school being rooted in tradition. It just wouldn't make sense. You can't just go changing mascots after 60-70 years.
No need to pull more unpleasant press to our school by making us look unsure and unstable. Our mascot was given the highest ranking there is, and so why would we just change b/c some people have delusional ideas that all purebreds are inbred. Our Revs don't even come from the same people! Come on, we are Aggies, and if you are a true Aggie, you should understand that tradition is defined as "an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior". Rev being a collie is an inherited and established tradition, therefore, stop with the nonsense of griping about inbred dogs and replacing her with your personal favorite.
Ames
posted 2/14/08 @ 2:17 PM CST
Originally posted byBrandy
Miss Rev was a wonderful dog and I think her spunk made her a fantastic mascot. She showed the world that she was the top and made it known that she also a simple dog with animalistic instincts. If someone steps on me, I would naturally turn around and do something about it.
Having a collie as the mascot of A&M is what have had for several years, and since A&M is known for tradition, why in the world would we go against what we put out there for the world to see as our school being rooted in tradition. It just wouldn't make sense. You can't just go changing mascots after 60-70 years.
No need to pull more unpleasant press to our school by making us look unsure and unstable. Our mascot was given the highest ranking there is, and so why would we just change b/c some people have delusional ideas that all purebreds are inbred. Our Revs don't even come from the same people! Come on, we are Aggies, and if you are a true Aggie, you should understand that tradition is defined as "an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior". Rev being a collie is an inherited and established tradition, therefore, stop with the nonsense of griping about inbred dogs and replacing her with your personal favorite.
Noone ever said all pure breds were inbred. And its not a delusional thought, it's true. Just because you don't like that idea doesn't make it delusional. The only problem with inbreeding is the risk of genetic defects goes up. It doesn't mean the dogs can't be great animals with no problems. Getting a collie from different breeders each time doesn't make the risk of inbreeding go down. Each separate breeder could inbreed their dogs. That doesn't mean they do, but it's not as uncommon as you'd think.
Yo-Yo
posted 2/14/08 @ 10:14 AM CST
The things with the collies is that they want a pure breed. I dont have a pob with collies, but remember that Rev I was a mutt. Lets go and get a mutt from the pound. god knows that there are a lot of good dogs that get killed at the pound.
KC Mohr
posted 2/14/08 @ 10:16 AM CST
Tradition is what A&M is based upon and what sets it apart from ALL other colleges. Rev should be a Collie ... keep the tradition going!
Chris
posted 2/14/08 @ 10:40 AM CST
Keep tradition? We need to get back to tradition. The original Revs were mutts and what would be a cooler mascot than a mutt? I think the tradition should be rescuing a dog from the pound and giving her an awesome life as the mascot of Texas A&M. It would send a great message to the rest of the world and would have so much more meaning to our roots.
I mean, seriously, a Collie? What better way to represent our University than a "pretty," superficial, female pure bred with attitude problems?
I mean, seriously, a Collie? What better way to represent our University than a "pretty," superficial, female pure bred with attitude problems?
Renee
posted 3/06/08 @ 2:16 PM CST
Originally posted byChris
Keep tradition? We need to get back to tradition. The original Revs were mutts and what would be a cooler mascot than a mutt? I think the tradition should be rescuing a dog from the pound and giving her an awesome life as the mascot of Texas A&M. It would send a great message to the rest of the world and would have so much more meaning to our roots.
I mean, seriously, a Collie? What better way to represent our University than a "pretty," superficial, female pure bred with attitude problems?
Join us! Make her a mutt!
http://tamu.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10162861466
terri
posted 2/14/08 @ 10:49 AM CST
Hi,
You might want to check out Texags.com. A lot of people would be cool with us going back to a mutt and adopting a dog from the pound like Rev I.
The Collie Breed has had it's genetics compromised since the 60s due to less than scrupulous breeding methods. Another Suggestion is the "Blue Lacy" a dog that is less apt to have genetic problems. Additionally, as An Old Ag that donates, I'm sick of the embarassment the University has received due to the problems we have with our Collie Mascot. I think a breed that is breed for performance,temperment, and capabilities is much more acceptable than a "Pretty Breed" that has such behavioral problems she must be muzzled. This is an issue when regardding children.
If one of our masscots ever bites a kid, you can forget the University allowing us to have a dog as a masscot PERIOD. So it's better to pick a breed that is much more mellow and evenly tempered as well as has fewer traiing issues.
Terri '99
You might want to check out Texags.com. A lot of people would be cool with us going back to a mutt and adopting a dog from the pound like Rev I.
The Collie Breed has had it's genetics compromised since the 60s due to less than scrupulous breeding methods. Another Suggestion is the "Blue Lacy" a dog that is less apt to have genetic problems. Additionally, as An Old Ag that donates, I'm sick of the embarassment the University has received due to the problems we have with our Collie Mascot. I think a breed that is breed for performance,temperment, and capabilities is much more acceptable than a "Pretty Breed" that has such behavioral problems she must be muzzled. This is an issue when regardding children.
If one of our masscots ever bites a kid, you can forget the University allowing us to have a dog as a masscot PERIOD. So it's better to pick a breed that is much more mellow and evenly tempered as well as has fewer traiing issues.
Terri '99
Adam
posted 2/14/08 @ 11:25 AM CST
If you are going to claim tradition at least get your facts somewhat straight.
For over 30 years our Mascot was not a collie, for the past 42 it has been. Naming our mascot Reveille came from the actions of Rev I prior to being our official mascot. The original mascot Rev I was a Mutt, if that is where Reveille as our mascot started then maybe that is where the tradition should be. Let's bring back the mutt as our original mascott and get back to tradition.
For over 30 years our Mascot was not a collie, for the past 42 it has been. Naming our mascot Reveille came from the actions of Rev I prior to being our official mascot. The original mascot Rev I was a Mutt, if that is where Reveille as our mascot started then maybe that is where the tradition should be. Let's bring back the mutt as our original mascott and get back to tradition.
buckey turk
posted 2/14/08 @ 1:39 PM CST
I would love to see us stay in the collie family ( very smart dogs, as a whole ) but maybe go with a Border Collie. My wife and I, Class of "83" & "84" remember Rev. entertaining us at the halftimes catching frizbees etc. There are many dog rescue groups where one can save a dog and still get a pure breed ( if that is an issue ). My wife and I just got a fantastic dog. It is a Frisian Stabij or Stabijhoun. it looks like a Border Collie/German Pointer mix and is still popular in europe ( http://www.alde-leane.com/friesestabijdekreuen/index.htm )
I would love to see us get a dog that in some ways interacts more with the student body.
Buckey
I would love to see us get a dog that in some ways interacts more with the student body.
Buckey
buckey turk
posted 2/14/08 @ 1:46 PM CST
I would love to see us stay in the collie family ( very smart dogs, as a whole ) but maybe go with a Border Collie. My wife and I, Class of "83" & "84" remember Rev. entertaining us at the halftimes catching frizbees etc. There are many dog rescue groups where one can save a dog and still get a pure breed ( if that is an issue ). My wife and I just got a fantastic dog. It is a Frisian Stabij or Stabijhoun. it looks like a Border Collie/German Pointer mix and is still popular in Europe ( http://www.alde-leane.com/friesestabijdekreuen/index.htm )
I would love to see us get a dog that in some ways interacts more with the student body.
Buckey
I would love to see us get a dog that in some ways interacts more with the student body.
Buckey
buckey turk
posted 2/14/08 @ 1:58 PM CST
I would love to see us stay in the collie family ( very smart dogs, as a whole ) but maybe go with a Border Collie. My wife and I, Class of "83" & "84" remember Rev. entertaining us at the halftimes catching frizbees etc. There are many dog rescue groups where one can save a dog and still get a pure breed ( if that is an issue ). My wife and I just got a fantastic dog. It is a Frisian Stabij or Stabijhoun. it looks like a Border Collie/German Pointer mix and is still popular in Europe ( www.alde-leane.com/friesestabijdekreuen/index.htm )
I would love to see us get a dog that in some ways interacts more with the student body.
Buckey
I would love to see us get a dog that in some ways interacts more with the student body.
Buckey
Victor
posted 2/14/08 @ 2:03 PM CST
Get a Texas Blue Lacy!!! Those dogs are beautiful, and they're the state dog of Texas!!!!
Jessi
posted 2/14/08 @ 4:57 PM CST
Read up on blue lacys. They are sensitive to yelling (helloo football games) and they are meant for hunting. they are really hyper in other (more than a collie) and are used for killing animals while hunting. seriously people, you will be hurting the dog more than helping it by getting a blue lacy. take the time to find a good breeder. a family owned breeder. and get to know the dam and the sire. make sure their temperament is good before deciding to breed them. it takes work. its sad when i see rev walking around with a muzzle. shes psycho and has problems due to bad breeding. it matters. trust me, i know.
Aggie '09
posted 2/14/08 @ 10:06 PM CST
For another perspective on this issue please read:
http://www.theeagle.com/local/It-s-been-a-good-run--girl
http://www.theeagle.com/local/It-s-been-a-good-run--girl
Nancy Becker '79
posted 2/15/08 @ 12:41 AM CST
Yes, it is true that the first Rev was a mutt but then all that followed were Collies. I can't imagine the future Rev being anything but a Collie.
Do you think that when Bevo dies, tu will make their mascot a horse? Or LSU replace Mike the Tiger with a lion? I don't think so. Please keep our future Rev a collie.
Do you think that when Bevo dies, tu will make their mascot a horse? Or LSU replace Mike the Tiger with a lion? I don't think so. Please keep our future Rev a collie.
Carolyn '09
posted 2/17/08 @ 9:49 AM CST
Originally posted byNancy Becker '79
Yes, it is true that the first Rev was a mutt but then all that followed were Collies. I can't imagine the future Rev being anything but a Collie.
Do you think that when Bevo dies, tu will make their mascot a horse? Or LSU replace Mike the Tiger with a lion? I don't think so. Please keep our future Rev a collie.
Not all were collies. I believe (correct me if I'm wrong) that Rev II was a sheepdog of some kind.
Renee
posted 3/06/08 @ 2:28 PM CST
Originally posted byNancy Becker '79
Yes, it is true that the first Rev was a mutt but then all that followed were Collies. I can't imagine the future Rev being anything but a Collie.
Do you think that when Bevo dies, tu will make their mascot a horse? Or LSU replace Mike the Tiger with a lion? I don't think so. Please keep our future Rev a collie.
Reveille I and II were both not collies. Switching from one breed of dog to another is hardly the same as switching species of animal. We're restoring the tradition; not fundamentally alter it.
Rachel '99
posted 2/15/08 @ 1:06 AM CST
Return to the first tradition. Get a mutt!
Ed
posted 2/15/08 @ 12:19 PM CST
No preference for or against Collies and i've always personally thought Reveille could kick Lassie butt any day. However, i'm worried at the line of justification of Collies only as candidates for the next Cadet general of the corps and the mascot of Texas A&M. It's almost as if we would reject and disown Reveille 1 & 2 for not being Collie. So i'm pro Collie but let keep the reasons reasonable.
Debra '85
posted 2/15/08 @ 12:54 PM CST
I have to admit, I was not happy to read that Reveille's successor may not be a Collie. I am saddened that we keep losing our traditions, one after another, and this is just one more. I know all about the history of Reveille...I know that Rev hasn't always been a Collie. And I don't feel them any less Reveille than their successors. However, because Rev has been a Collie for so long, a Collie has become the tradition and the recognized A&M mascot. I agree, Reveille VII has had some problems, but are we condemning all Collies based on the temperament of one? What about her predecessors? I agree with those who have stated that perhaps getting an adult Collie rather than a puppy might help in being better able to judge her temperament. Let's keep this tradition...keep Rev a Collie. Gig 'Em, Rev!
Stormy
posted 2/16/08 @ 8:47 AM CST
A Collie please and make this one a honorary Atmospheric Science professor as Collies can sense thunderstorms from 400 miles away. Joel '01 Meteorology
Joel '01 Meteorology
posted 2/16/08 @ 8:57 AM CST
Make the next mascot a collie. They can sense thunderstorms up to 400 miles away so give the collie an honorary professorship in Atmospheric Science.
Randy Durham '71
posted 2/16/08 @ 1:19 PM CST
I have personally observed every mascot except for Reveille I. This issue has grown over time to be a very personal and emotional one for me. We all love our collie mascots: they are beautiful dogs. But, I think the branding of our mascot as solely a collie has painted us into a corner: a corner that sends the wrong message about being an Aggie to our students and the rest of the world.
The Aggie Miracle is the concept that, no matter how humble your beginnings or who your parents were, you can come to Texas A&M and get the tools you will need to achieve greatness. Picking a championship-line purebred mascot departs from that principle. We must get back to the tradition's beginning: the next Reveille needs to be an adult dog (tested for temperament) rescued from being euthanized at a "kill facility" animal shelter. You can't get a more humble background than that, and what a noble gesture!
I know that most Aggies have only known collies, and the branding issue is a legitimate one. Therefore, I would suggest rescuing a collie mix from a shelter. You get away from the elitist ramifications of a purebred, are able to keep your brand identity, and perform a noble gesture all in one move.
The Aggie Miracle is the concept that, no matter how humble your beginnings or who your parents were, you can come to Texas A&M and get the tools you will need to achieve greatness. Picking a championship-line purebred mascot departs from that principle. We must get back to the tradition's beginning: the next Reveille needs to be an adult dog (tested for temperament) rescued from being euthanized at a "kill facility" animal shelter. You can't get a more humble background than that, and what a noble gesture!
I know that most Aggies have only known collies, and the branding issue is a legitimate one. Therefore, I would suggest rescuing a collie mix from a shelter. You get away from the elitist ramifications of a purebred, are able to keep your brand identity, and perform a noble gesture all in one move.
Carolyn '09
posted 2/17/08 @ 9:53 AM CST
Originally posted byRandy Durham '71
I have personally observed every mascot except for Reveille I. This issue has grown over time to be a very personal and emotional one for me. We all love our collie mascots: they are beautiful dogs. But, I think the branding of our mascot as solely a collie has painted us into a corner: a corner that sends the wrong message about being an Aggie to our students and the rest of the world.
The Aggie Miracle is the concept that, no matter how humble your beginnings or who your parents were, you can come to Texas A&M and get the tools you will need to achieve greatness. Picking a championship-line purebred mascot departs from that principle. We must get back to the tradition's beginning: the next Reveille needs to be an adult dog (tested for temperament) rescued from being euthanized at a "kill facility" animal shelter. You can't get a more humble background than that, and what a noble gesture!
I know that most Aggies have only known collies, and the branding issue is a legitimate one. Therefore, I would suggest rescuing a collie mix from a shelter. You get away from the elitist ramifications of a purebred, are able to keep your brand identity, and perform a noble gesture all in one move.
Beautifully stated! I wish you could convince those making these decisions about how significantly positive a change could be! ^_^
Zinnia
posted 2/20/08 @ 2:45 PM CST
We should be honored to rescue our next Reveille...this gesture will be just a small thank you to all the other Reveille's and what they have done for us Aggies..imagine how rewarding it will be to us to give back in this way...great idea to all of y'all who thought of this..good luck to those who decide in the future rep of Aggieland!
I whole-heartedly agree with the following quote!
I whole-heartedly agree with the following quote!
Originally posted byRandy Durham '71
I have personally observed every mascot except for Reveille I. This issue has grown over time to be a very personal and emotional one for me. We all love our collie mascots: they are beautiful dogs. But, I think the branding of our mascot as solely a collie has painted us into a corner: a corner that sends the wrong message about being an Aggie to our students and the rest of the world.
The Aggie Miracle is the concept that, no matter how humble your beginnings or who your parents were, you can come to Texas A&M and get the tools you will need to achieve greatness. Picking a championship-line purebred mascot departs from that principle. We must get back to the tradition's beginning: the next Reveille needs to be an adult dog (tested for temperament) rescued from being euthanized at a "kill facility" animal shelter. You can't get a more humble background than that, and what a noble gesture!
I know that most Aggies have only known collies, and the branding issue is a legitimate one. Therefore, I would suggest rescuing a collie mix from a shelter. You get away from the elitist ramifications of a purebred, are able to keep your brand identity, and perform a noble gesture all in one move.
Hugh Lieck
posted 3/03/08 @ 6:14 PM CST
Hear! Hear!! and Gig'em Aggies!! Beat the Class of '77 HELL OUTTA TU!!
Originally posted byRandy Durham '71
I have personally observed every mascot except for Reveille I. This issue has grown over time to be a very personal and emotional one for me. We all love our collie mascots: they are beautiful dogs. But, I think the branding of our mascot as solely a collie has painted us into a corner: a corner that sends the wrong message about being an Aggie to our students and the rest of the world.
The Aggie Miracle is the concept that, no matter how humble your beginnings or who your parents were, you can come to Texas A&M and get the tools you will need to achieve greatness. Picking a championship-line purebred mascot departs from that principle. We must get back to the tradition's beginning: the next Reveille needs to be an adult dog (tested for temperament) rescued from being euthanized at a "kill facility" animal shelter. You can't get a more humble background than that, and what a noble gesture!
I know that most Aggies have only known collies, and the branding issue is a legitimate one. Therefore, I would suggest rescuing a collie mix from a shelter. You get away from the elitist ramifications of a purebred, are able to keep your brand identity, and perform a noble gesture all in one move.
Mike Jak Balla
posted 2/16/08 @ 8:38 PM CST
I would honestly like to see a cat become the new Reveille VIII. In the spirit of tolerance and acceptance, having a common housecat as a mascot would be a refreshing change from the stereotypically aggressive canine norm. I'd like to suggest, in honor of our new and long overdue first female president, that we break with tradition, if only just this once, and welcome the first feline Reveille into the arms of the Aggie family. It's about time and it's the right thing to do!
westtexasgirl
posted 3/01/08 @ 8:23 AM CST
Originally posted byMike Jak Balla
I would honestly like to see a cat become the new Reveille VIII. In the spirit of tolerance and acceptance, having a common housecat as a mascot would be a refreshing change from the stereotypically aggressive canine norm. I'd like to suggest, in honor of our new and long overdue first female president, that we break with tradition, if only just this once, and welcome the first feline Reveille into the arms of the Aggie family. It's about time and it's the right thing to do!
Thank you for your post! It brought tears (of laughter) to my eyes. As a loyal Red Raider, I would LOVE for Reveille VIII to be a cat!
swizzlestix
posted 3/05/08 @ 3:42 PM CST
A gay cat...
Originally posted byMike Jak Balla
I would honestly like to see a cat become the new Reveille VIII. In the spirit of tolerance and acceptance, having a common housecat as a mascot would be a refreshing change from the stereotypically aggressive canine norm. I'd like to suggest, in honor of our new and long overdue first female president, that we break with tradition, if only just this once, and welcome the first feline Reveille into the arms of the Aggie family. It's about time and it's the right thing to do!
Leo
posted 2/16/08 @ 9:14 PM CST
The collie is gonna stay. I mean come on, the university already has a trademark for that Reveille graphic. It's already a part of this university and for us to change is not gonna flow well with the marketing department. Don't get me wrong, I'm totally up for just adopting a happy puppy from the animal shelter but from a marketing standpoint, it would be a bad idea. I don't think it would really matter either way what we have, it's not the first image that pops into mind when anyone thinks of A&M. OOOHHH!! Idea just popped into my head: someone make a new breed of dog and name it Aggie. That would be a first and would make more sense when choosing a mascot.
Stuart Schroeder '79
posted 2/16/08 @ 11:01 PM CST
While I have absolutely nothing against collies, I think Texas A&M could really generate a tremendous amount of publicity by reviving the original tradition of Rev. I. Who could resist the Cinderella story of rescuing a doomed canine from a shelter and elevating the animal to become the official mascot of Texas A&M? I think with proper media relations this could be a national story.
Nancy Becker '79
posted 2/18/08 @ 7:49 AM CST
Going back to a mutt has credence but we have established a brand association between Texas A & M and a collie. I like the idea of getting a collie from a rescue organization.
I just googled "collie rescue" and there is a collie available named "Aggie" from the Houston rescue group.
That just shows that people assoctiate collies with Texas A & M. I think it would take a long time to change people's minds that Reville is anything but a collie.
I just googled "collie rescue" and there is a collie available named "Aggie" from the Houston rescue group.
That just shows that people assoctiate collies with Texas A & M. I think it would take a long time to change people's minds that Reville is anything but a collie.
Kay Stephens DVM
posted 2/19/08 @ 1:50 PM CST
It is my opinion that unless the care, training,and management of Reveille is radically altered, A&M should do away with the tradition of a live mascot. The way things are done now, it is a nearly impossible situation and actually dangerous in my opinion.
Just choosing a dog with a suitable temperament will not be sufficient.
class of 79,80, 83
Just choosing a dog with a suitable temperament will not be sufficient.
class of 79,80, 83
Julie (Marshall) Haas'03
posted 2/29/08 @ 2:55 PM CST
Reveille should stay a collie! I know the tradition started with a mutt but the collie has come to be known as the beautiful First Lady of Texas A&M. We can't change that now. My mother was the breeder of Reveille VI and even though her reign as First Lady is long over and she has passed we are still so proud to be part of the tradition! We can't change breeds now, what would be the point? The most wonderful part about being and Aggie is our traditions; they make us just a little different from the other schools. Let's try and keep traditions alive!
SoCal Ag '97
posted 3/01/08 @ 12:03 AM CST
What am I going to do with all of my Reveille COLLIE paraphenalia if they change breeds??? Seriously Ags, why should A&M even consider a switch after 40+ years of such a recognizable, beloved mascot? I agree with those who suggested going to a collie rescue group as an alternative to a breeder. I got my dog through a breed specific rescue and he is the BEST dog ever! (no offense Rev!) This is just crazy talk. The next thing you know, t.u. will be chaning bevo to a dairy cow, USC's Traveler will be a donkey, and TCU will become the horned tadpoles!
Renee
posted 3/06/08 @ 2:36 PM CST
Originally posted bySoCal Ag '97
What am I going to do with all of my Reveille COLLIE paraphenalia if they change breeds??? Seriously Ags, why should A&M even consider a switch after 40+ years of such a recognizable, beloved mascot? I agree with those who suggested going to a collie rescue group as an alternative to a breeder. I got my dog through a breed specific rescue and he is the BEST dog ever! (no offense Rev!) This is just crazy talk. The next thing you know, t.u. will be chaning bevo to a dairy cow, USC's Traveler will be a donkey, and TCU will become the horned tadpoles!
I suspect you'll treasure your old collie memorabilia, and buy new merchandise, which= more money for the school!
Dave Webb
posted 3/01/08 @ 11:18 PM CST
I nominate my dog, Barrett for the next Reveille. Sure, he's a guy. Sure, he's a border collie/aussie shepherd. Sure, he burps, sometimes farts, and cleans himself in public. But he is well behaved around children, non-agressive towards other dogs, can perform a variety of tricks, comes when you call him, and has no need for a leash or a muzzle. He's a year old, and about 60 lbs. of pure, unadulterated puppy love. I see the future of A&M when I look in his eyes. I like to think of him as the next "Mr. Reveille"...perhaps "The First Man of A&M".
Dave Webb
posted 3/02/08 @ 11:43 AM CST
And I should also add to Barrett's resume that I step on his tail all the time, while running, while walking, I stepped on it today while we were walking down the stairs. I weigh 230, so I'm sure it doesn't feel too good for him, but he's never bitten me because of it.
Laurie (Griffin) McKinney '03
posted 3/03/08 @ 7:54 AM CST
The Reveille collies are beautiful dogs and I think ingrained in the minds of Texas A&M fans. Nancy Becker had a wonderful idea--why doesn't Texas A&M adopt a rescue collie? I adopted my dog from another purebred rescue and he is a beautiful, gentle dog without any behavioral problems. I agree this is an opportunity for Texas A&M to do something special when choosing our next Reveille! This past Rev was so crazy--I remember when she broke her back jumping off the steps of the Academic building (or was that her predecessor?) Regardless, we have not had much luck with the past purebred, as beautiful as she was.
Karl Crawley '80 & '82
posted 3/03/08 @ 9:11 AM CST
Reveille needs to be a collie or at least a mix that looks collie-like. I have a large shelty (about Rev's size) that would meet all of the requirements, and I got her at Canton first Monday several years ago. I love the idea of a rescued dog what a story of the underdog as mentioned the epitome of the A&M story of not being an elitest school like tu. I guess the last time I will see Rev VII is at the Maroon and White game.
Leslie
posted 3/03/08 @ 7:26 PM CST
I'm ok with either another collie (best recognized by non Ags), but would also be fine with a hybrid (rescue dog). Knowing our fantastic vets and scientists, we could even clone the best one, year after year....
Melissa D '94
posted 3/05/08 @ 12:59 AM CST
I just want to know when the word 'tradition' became a bad word on the Texas A&M Campus. I am so tired of Aggies having to defend this in the name of acceptance and tolerance. Now we are worried about excluding other dog breeds because it would perpetuate a mis-perception of intolerance? How many other traditions do we have to lose? I don't care if the new Rev is pure bred or saved from a shelter, but please let her stay a collie. I know the history and that Rev hasn't always been a collie, but I'm tired of feeling like we are losing who we are. Remember that we are the Aggies, the Aggies are we. Support tradition. Be proud of who we are and all that our humble beginnings stand for. Reveille, you've done an awesome job these many years. Gig 'em!
Pro Pound-Puppy
posted 3/05/08 @ 9:34 AM CST
Does Rev HAVE to be a Collie? If A&M is defined by what kind of DOG we have as a mascot, and our whole world as we know it will end if Rev is NOT a Collie...then we have reached a sad state indeed.
Pamela Eades
posted 3/06/08 @ 6:33 PM CST
I am a journalism major from class of '82. I think that if any other breed is considered it should revert to the original Reville's breed -- a mutt. That maybe should be our new tradition -- finding a dog that needs a home and loves to run with the Corps like the original Rev did. Regardless, I would be open to consideration of other breeds, but am partial to collies due to my days at Aggieland.
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