Texas A&M’s 50-0 win over Missouri State on Saturday night in College Station was one thing. The real entertainment, though, came from the Texas A&M Police social media account, which had plenty to say about the behavior inside Kyle Field.
The Aggies opened the Mike Elko era with a dominant performance on the field, but the police account was busy documenting a much messier night in the stands. From intoxication to ejections, the updates painted a lively picture of Week 1.
The most eye-catching entry came from Section 233, where police responded to a report of an intoxicated subject who was given several chances to call a friend. The person reportedly said he had "nothing to say." He was arrested, and the post listed a BAC of .216.
Another incident in Section 117 ended the same way. Police said the subject was belligerent, wanted to fight the female behind him, and then told officers to take him to jail. He was arrested.
There was also a report from Section 131 involving a subject who was making fun of police while holding a Long Drink, which the post noted was not sold in the stadium. That ended with an ejection.
Not every case ended with an arrest or ejection. In the MSC 2nd floor bathroom, police responded to a subject who was sick and emotional. That person was released to a sober cousin.
And the night even reached the employee level. A contract employee reportedly became agitated after a supervisor told him to tuck in his shirt. Police were called, the subject became belligerent with officers, and he was ejected.
Texas A&M is back next Saturday against Arizona State in College Station, and if Week 1 was any indication, the police account may have more material ready to go.
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