The 12th Man at Texas A&M refers to the entire student body, who stand throughout the game to symbolize their "readiness, desire, and enthusiasm" to take the field if needed). The tradition of the 12th Man was born on January 2, 1922, when an underdog Aggie team was playing Centre College, then the nations top-ranked team. As the hard-fought game wore on, and injuries depleted the Aggie ranks, Coach Dana X. Bible remembered E. King Gill, a former football player who was in the stands. Gill suited up and stood ready to play if needed, but he never entered the game. Since then, the entire student body has stood throughout the game to symbolize their willingness to serve the team if called upon). The 12th Man tradition has evolved over the years, and now includes the 12th Man Kick-Off Team, which is composed of regular students through open tryouts. In addition, a new 12th Man tradition began in 1998 called Maroon Out, where the student body wears maroon t-shirts to create a sea of maroon spirit throughout the stands. The 12th Man is also a registered trademark of Texas A&M University).