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Mike Elko shares vision for Texas A&M at introductory press conference
By Ethan Stone
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Mike Elko was officially introduced as Texas A&M’s new head coach Monday afternoon by AD Ross Bjork and University President Mark A. Welsh.
Elko, who served as the Aggies’ DC from 2018-2021, served as Duke’s head coach in 2022 and 2023, winning 16 total games across 2 seasons. He’ll take over for former HC Jimbo Fisher.
Here’s the moment Elko was introduced Monday:
The new head coach of the Fightin’ Texas Aggies‼️
Welcome home, @CoachMikeElko ? pic.twitter.com/ZDQHrgEmz9
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) November 27, 2023
Elko started his press conference by giving Aggies fans a “Howdy!” and letting them know how excited he is to be back in College Station. He then went into specifics about his vision for Texas A&M.
Elko wants the Aggies to adapt to the modern ways of college football and is looking to instill a “blue-collar mentality.”
.@CoachMikeElko: “We are going to develop a blue-collar mentality.”
“We will adapt to the modern era of college football and all that that means.”
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) November 27, 2023
He ended by insisting that the Aggies will make fans “extremely proud” on Saturdays very soon. More than anything, he’s ready to get to work.
.@CoachMikeElko: “I cannot wait to roll up my sleeves and go to work.”
“We will make you extremely proud beginning this fall on Saturdays. I promise you that.”
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) November 27, 2023
You can hear more from Elko’s introductory press conference below:
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
