Mike Elko says Aggies’ run game had ‘the best performance of the year’ vs. South Carolina
By Mark Kern
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Mike Elko and Texas A&M have weathered a lot of issues on offense this year and were able to score only nine points in their loss to South Carolina in Week 10.
Despite the lack of scoring, Elko liked how his team was able to run the ball against the Gamecocks. He insisted it was Texas A&M’s best performance of the year in that regard.
“I’m not looking for anybody to pat us on the back, but I do think running the ball for over 200 yards against that team and the way we did, was the best performance of the year,” Elko told reporters on Monday.
In the 17-9 loss to the Gamecocks, the Aggies rushed the ball 43 times for 206 yards. Running back Reuben Owens had 19 carries for 137 yards.
There hasn’t been much for Elko and his team to be excited about this year, especially when it comes to the offense. On Monday, Elko was asked if he was thinking about making a change at offensive coordinator, to which he responded, “that’s a stupid question.”
After last season’s run to the College Football Playoff, expectations were high in College Station. However, things have went completely south, as the Aggies are going to need to end the season playing well if it even wants to become bowl-eligible.
Rushing for 200+ yards against South Carolina is a good step for the Aggies, but getting to that number in Week 11 would be an even more impressive feat as they host Tennessee.
