Same here. I played college ball at a small NAIA division school in South Texas. As an incoming freshman I was one of the smallest guys on the team but that didn't deter me one bit. Made the switch from the LB position I played in high school to CB. the senior I backed up was even smaller than me and I was determined to beat him out but sadly I never did. He got drafted in the 12th round in the NFL that next year and ended up a starter, perennial pro bowler and was inducted to the hall of fame. You might have heard of Darrell Green.
Afterwards I attended several games at Texas Tech, UT and of course Texss A&M. There's nothing that comes close though to the atmosphere of an Aggie football game.