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Maggie the Aggie and Cori Shine Alongside Football’s Home Opener Win

Cody Kitaura — September 10, 2024 - 12:53pm

Tim Plough earned his first career win at the helm of the swag�� football team at its home opener against Texas A&M-Commerce Saturday (Sept. 7) as the Aggies prevailed against the Lions, 36-22.

Also on display were twists on familiar attractions, like Cori the kickoff tee-retrieving dog being helped by a student athlete and a student making her debut in the role of Maggie the Aggie.

Maggie the Aggie Rides Into Home Games

Cody Kitaura — September 19, 2023 - 11:57am

When the Aggie football team takes the field in swag�� Health Stadium this season, the first student-athlete onto the field is one wearing bright blue and gold chaps. And she’s on horseback.

Kendal Scheiner is entering her second season as Maggie the Aggie, the student in flashy western wear who fires up the crowd by riding onto the field on horseback, waving an Aggie flag and calling to mind swag��’ longstanding veterinary medicine and agricultural connections.

“The adrenaline that hits in that moment is so amazing,” Scheiner said.

THE DOWNLOAD: Football Marks Debut for ‘Maggie,’ New Band

Cody Kitaura — October 01, 2019 - 9:29am

Saturday (Sept. 28) was a day of firsts: Not only was it the football team’s Big Sky Conference opener, but new students stormed onto the field for the annual Running of the First-Years, the renamed swag�� Marching Band made its debut in the stands, and a new home game tradition began.