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'''Springfield A&M''' is the longtime rival of [[Springfield University]]. Its mascot is a pig named "Sir Oinks-a-lot" who has several powerful friends, including Richard Nixon. The two schools meet in an annual football game. The college is often referred to as a "cow college," as it was literally founded by a cow.
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==Alumni==
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'''Springfield A&M''' is one of Springfield's universities, and the longtime rival of [[Springfield University]].
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== History ==
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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>
  
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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"/>
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== Alumni ==
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*[[Lenny Leonard]]
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*[[Carl Carlson]]
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== Behind the Laughter ==
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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}}.
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== Appearances ==
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*{{ep|Homer Goes to College}}
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*{{ep|Faith Off|(mentioned)}}
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*{{ep|Any Given Sundance|(mentioned)}}
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*{{bk|The Simpsons Guide to Springfield|(mentioned)}}
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== References ==
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{{Reflist}}
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{{Schools|uni=yes}}
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{{Springfield}}
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Latest revision as of 12:25, June 3, 2024

Springfield A&M
Springfield A&M.png
Location Information
Town: Springfield
Use: Education facility
First appearance: "Homer Goes to College"

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]

References[edit]