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Is Elko Still the Guy?

Posted on 11/28/25 at 11:42 pm
Posted by The Detroit Lions
English Turn, LSU Alum
Member since Feb 2010
1570 posts
Posted on 11/28/25 at 11:42 pm
they beat everyone they were supposed to this year, including ND

but damn tonight was a slap in the face
Posted by 308
the backwoods of Mississippi
Member since Sep 2020
3005 posts
Posted on 11/28/25 at 11:43 pm to
Gone in 3 or 4 seasons, most likely.
Posted by GamerAg
Member since Dec 2010
2910 posts
Posted on 11/28/25 at 11:43 pm to
11-1 in year two, even losing to Horns, says yes. We will see how he does in year 3
Posted by Jugbow
Member since Nov 2025
399 posts
Posted on 11/28/25 at 11:43 pm to
Best coach they’ve had since joining the conf imo.
Posted by Themicah86
Member since Jun 2023
2515 posts
Posted on 11/28/25 at 11:44 pm to
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Best coach they’ve had since joining the conf imo.


Well no shite.
Posted by tBrand
Member since Oct 2022
2736 posts
Posted on 11/28/25 at 11:45 pm to
Mark Stoops would have this team 11-1 too.
Posted by RelentlessAnalysis
Member since Oct 2025
1383 posts
Posted on 11/28/25 at 11:46 pm to
quote:

Is Elko Still the Guy?
yes
Posted by Herodijontiger
Myrtle Beach S.C.
Member since Apr 2021
1279 posts
Posted on 11/28/25 at 11:46 pm to
He didn’t look very happy or confident in the 4th qt. Not a look good for a coach that’s about to go into the playoffs. Hmmm
Posted by Gings5
Member since Jul 2016
10909 posts
Posted on 11/28/25 at 11:46 pm to
Back to 8-4 when you play a normal schedule. Can’t play the 7 worst teams every year.
Posted by Krampus
Member since Nov 2018
5707 posts
Posted on 11/28/25 at 11:46 pm to
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Is Elko Still the Guy?


Absolutely.

A&M is not a football powerhouse. Never have been. Almost certainly never will be.

He wins the games he should. He works the portal well. He keeps our dumbass boosters in line. He fights for call when he knows theyre warranted (which is damn important with SEC officiating).

He's the best coach A&M has had in 30 years.
Posted by DallasTiger11
Los Angeles
Member since Mar 2004
13352 posts
Posted on 11/28/25 at 11:56 pm to
He’s 11-1 and taking A&M of all programs to the CFP. The overreactions here sometimes
Posted by Gings5
Member since Jul 2016
10909 posts
Posted on 11/28/25 at 11:57 pm to
You must’ve been the biggest James Franklin fan
Posted by DrKnievel
Belgium, MT
Member since Sep 2016
449 posts
Posted on 11/28/25 at 11:58 pm to
He lost one game. Way to overreact.

Have no idea if he is the guy, but I like what I’ve seen in two years. He got past a bunch of mental roadblocks this year, but not all of them.

I like what he is building, but certainly, I’m disappointed in the loss tonight. We still have games to play, so let’s see how the season ends.
Posted by Pimphand
Member since Sep 2021
3792 posts
Posted on 11/29/25 at 12:00 am to
Yes. Next year will be the litmus test. 5 SEC road games

@Oklahoma
@Alabama
@Mizzou
@Scar
@LSU

Plus visits from both UT schools.
Posted by Krampus
Member since Nov 2018
5707 posts
Posted on 11/29/25 at 12:06 am to
quote:

I like what he is building, but certainly, I’m disappointed in the loss tonight. We still have games to play, so let’s see how the season ends.


Yep. This is looking like a stable program for the first time in decades.

Texas and Arch have been improving all season. Theyre a much better team today they they were 6 weeks ago. Tough game. Tough loss. Thats life in the SEC. Let's see how the playoff seeding goes.
Posted by superwolf
Member since Dec 2006
1081 posts
Posted on 11/29/25 at 12:08 am to
An overpaid, over weight high school PE teacher. He knows nothing about offense which is why they don't let their QB walk & chew gum at the same time. They don't throw down field forward passes.
Posted by clamdip
Rocky Mountain High
Member since Sep 2004
20325 posts
Posted on 11/29/25 at 12:09 am to
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Mark Stoops would have this schedule 11-1 too.

FIFY
Posted by TexasOnTop
Member since Nov 2023
6202 posts
Posted on 11/29/25 at 12:11 am to
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Is Elko Still the Guy?


I equate his extension to Drinks. Both got paydays after playing a charmin scheduled and beating easy teams. Time will tell, but Elko finally played a decent team tonight and spanked by 10.
Posted by 212ZonePress
Member since Jun 2015
645 posts
Posted on 11/29/25 at 12:24 am to
A&M is 11-1 and in the CFP with their best season in 30+ years. Yeah, he's still the guy but, feasting on the bottom of the conference glossed over some weaknesses.

Elko better find a NG & start mixing in 5-man fronts on 1st & 2nd down to stop the run more effectively. Otherwise it will be a short playoff run.

None of their 3-tech DTs are NFL prospects & neither is the LB York. I could see if A&M had some All-Conference 3-techs then maybe theyd have better run fronts....Elko's 4-2-5 has been getting gashed for long runs all year tho & that was against the bottom of the conference. They made Weisner look like Saquan fkn Barkley running behind the Eagles OL tonight in the 2H.

If Elko recruits some stud 3-techs & safties to run his fronts then he's really the guy. If not, then he needs to adjust his fronts accordingly. Being a defensive guru-type, he may not want to alter his philosophy. Great coaches can adapt & succeed.
This post was edited on 11/29/25 at 12:25 am
Posted by cajuntiger1010
Member since Jan 2015
13694 posts
Posted on 11/29/25 at 12:25 am to
Every Aggie coach in my lifetime had a solid first 2 or so years before getting ridiculously extended into mediocrity
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