Mike Elko offers ‘utter apology’ to Aggie fans following woeful performance vs. Tennessee
By Mark Kern
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Mike Elko and Texas A&M were leading Tennessee for most of the first half, but in the end the Aggies fell to 4-6 on the season after falling to Tennessee, 22-9 on Saturday.
After last year’s run to the College Football Playoff, the expectation was the Aggies would be right there contending for a spot this season. However, things have gone downhill fast, and there is restlessness in College Station.
While talking to reporters after the game, Elko apologized to Texas A&M fans and promised to get things going on the right track.
“An utter apology to everyone who supports our program,” Elko said. “You all deserve much better. Give me a chance, and we’ll put a better product on the field. This is not what you deserve.”
There have been many issues about why the Aggies aren’t having the same success they did last year, but the biggest issue has been the play of Marcel Reed. On Saturday, he was 9-of-22 for 91 yards and one interception.
Elko decided to remove him from the game, and put in backup quarterback Brady Hart on Texas A&M’s final drive.
Only two games are remaining on the Aggies’ schedule, and they are two tough ones in a road matchup at Oklahoma, and then the regular-season finale at home against Texas.
