... cruel hand out and touches every single one of us at some point in our lives.

Tragedy can be difficult but it can also become a rallying point for families, communities, and even entire states.

And, if in the right area and setting, it can be a rallying point for a college athletic program.

We have seen it happen before.

In 1999, Texas A & M had a bonfire collapse that left 12 dead and 27 injured. The bonfire was a tradition for 90 years and was done around Thanksgiving and was a big part of the festivities held around the Texas game.

A & M rallied around the accident and took down the No. 5 ranked Longhorns 20-16 in what was probably the most emotional college football game ever played.

Now while...

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