Of Showdowns and Shadows

What the return of the annual game between Texas A&M and Texas means to me

I did not grow up a fan of the Aggies or the Longhorns.

Being a difficult child (apologies to my teachers) surrounded by the influence of both programs meant choosing Oklahoma for my fandom instead.

Just to spite everyone else.

Of course, growing up a fan of the Sooners had no bearing on growing up a Texan. Come Thanksgiving, we were watching the rivalry g…