COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Jimbo Fisher arrives at Kyle Field for his first Midnight Yell as Texas A&M coach at 11:40 p.m. on a humid Friday night. As he walks onto the field with his youngest son at his side, he looks up at the East side stands.
First deck: Filled.
Second deck: Filled.
Third deck: Filling.
Then the chant begins: "Jim-bo! Jim-bo! Jim-bo!"
"Wow," Fisher says, shaking his head.
Fans flock to the stadium the Friday before every Texas A&M home game, but the one before the Clemson game felt different: Everyone knew the $75 million coach would be there, so they packed the stands a little tighter and cheered a little louder.