`  == Protected edit request on 2 February 2014 ==     There's a misconception on how the ``12th Man`` is used by Texas A&M.;  The 12th Man refers solely to the student body, not to any fan attending the game.  The 12th Man is represented on the field by the non-scholarship player chosen to wear the number 12.  NO SCHOLARSHIP FOOTBALL PLAYER AT A&M; IS ALLOWED TO WEAR #12.  Former Students and other fans at the game are not considered the 12th Man...only current students.  This restriction does not apply to other sports on campus.  Many of the ``12th Man`` representatives have gone on to receive scholarships, such as Rich Coady, Caleb Russell, and Travis Labhart.     `