The 12th Man Kickoff Team Foundation

The 12th Man Kickoff Team Foundation is an endowment that will benefit the children and grandchildren of the members of the 12th Man. Jackie Sherrill was the head coach at Texas A&M University from 1982 to 1988. While head coach at A&M Sherrill started the tradition of the 12th Man Kickoff Team and is still observed by A&M today.

In the 1980's, Jackie Sherrill created the "12th Man Kickoff Team" composed of regular students who tried out for the team instead of players who were recruited, as is the normal practice in college football. These students were placed on the roster for the sole purpose of running the kickoffs. This 12th Man Kickoff Team performed very well and held opponents to one of the lowest yards per return averages in the league.