Mike Elko dials up creative fake punt play for 48-yard gain vs. Mizzou
By Sydney Hunte
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Mike Elko reached into his bag of tricks in the 3rd quarter of Texas A&M‘s Week 11 game at Mizzou.
The Aggies already held a 21-7 lead as they’re in search of a 9-0 start, their best opening to a season since 1994. They’re also hoping to get a step closer to a berth in the SEC Championship Game and a College Football Playoff appearance.
With just over 5 minutes remaining in the 3rd, the Aggies looked as if they would punt after a 3-and-out. Elko, though, had other ideas. Instead, Dalton Brooks got the ball and took it 48 yards to the Tigers’ 18-yard line.
Here’s video of the fake punt:
The Aggies had an opportunity to drive a stake through the Tigers’ chances in this one, but ultimately settled for a field goal to go up 24-7. They fumbled on their next drive before holding Mizzou to a field goal to cut the lead to 24-10.
It bears mentioning, by the way, that Dalton Brooks is a defensive back. He started the day fifth on the team in tackles with 32. Brooks has also totaled 3.5 tackles for a loss and 1.0 sacks.
Texas A&M vs. Mizzou can be seen on ABC.
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
