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+ | |name= Springfield A&M | ||
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+ | |town= [[Springfield]] | ||
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+ | |appearance= "[[Homer Goes to College]]" | ||
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'''Springfield A&M''' is one of Springfield's universities, and the longtime rival of [[Springfield University]]. | '''Springfield A&M''' is one of Springfield's universities, and the longtime rival of [[Springfield University]]. | ||
− | A&M's mascot is a pig named "[[Sir Oinks-A-Lot]]" who has several powerful friends, including | + | == History == |
+ | A&M's mascot is a pig named "[[Sir Oinks-A-Lot]]" who has several powerful friends, including {{Ch|Richard Nixon}},<ref name="Homer Goes to College">"[[Homer Goes to College]]"</ref> on whom he conferred an honorary degree. The college is often referred to as a "cow college," as the institution was literally founded by a cow.<ref>"[[Faith Off]]"</ref> | ||
− | Springfield A&M and Springfield University meet in an annual football game. The schools' rivalry comes out in other ways, such as when four Springfield University students ([[Homer Simpson]] and his | + | Springfield A&M and Springfield University meet in an annual football game.<ref>"[[Any Given Sundance]]"</ref> The schools' rivalry also comes out in other ways, such as when four Springfield University students ([[Homer Simpson]] and his nerd friends {{ap|Benjamin|nerd}}, {{ap|Doug|nerd}} and {{ap|Gary|nerd}}) kidnapped Sir Oinks-A-Lot as a prank.<ref name="Homer Goes to College"/> |
== Alumni == | == Alumni == | ||
− | * [[ | + | *[[Lenny Leonard]] |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Carl Carlson]] |
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+ | == Behind the Laughter == | ||
+ | A&M refers to {{W|A&M#Land-grant universities|Agricultural and Mechanical Universities}} created by the {{W|Morrill Land-Grant Acts#Land-grant colleges|Morrill Land-Grant Acts}}. | ||
== Appearances == | == Appearances == | ||
*{{ep|Homer Goes to College}} | *{{ep|Homer Goes to College}} | ||
− | *{{ep|Faith Off}} | + | *{{ep|Faith Off|(mentioned)}} |
− | *{{ep|Any Given Sundance}} | + | *{{ep|Any Given Sundance|(mentioned)}} |
+ | *{{bk|The Simpsons Guide to Springfield|(mentioned)}} | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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+ | {{Springfield}} | ||
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Springfield A&M is one of Springfield's universities, and the longtime rival of Springfield University.
History[edit]
A&M's mascot is a pig named "Sir Oinks-A-Lot" who has several powerful friends, including Richard Nixon,[1] on whom he conferred an honorary degree. The college is often referred to as a "cow college," as the institution was literally founded by a cow.[2]
Springfield A&M and Springfield University meet in an annual football game.[3] The schools' rivalry also comes out in other ways, such as when four Springfield University students (Homer Simpson and his nerd friends Benjamin, Doug and Gary) kidnapped Sir Oinks-A-Lot as a prank.[1]
Alumni[edit]
Behind the Laughter[edit]
A&M refers to Agricultural and Mechanical Universities created by the Morrill Land-Grant Acts.
Appearances[edit]
- Episode – "Homer Goes to College"
- Episode – "Faith Off" (mentioned)
- Episode – "Any Given Sundance" (mentioned)
- Book – The Simpsons Guide to Springfield (mentioned)
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Homer Goes to College"
- ↑ "Faith Off"
- ↑ "Any Given Sundance"
Locations in Springfield
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