Ross Bjork explains why Elijah Robinson was selected as interim head coach
Ross Bjork met with reporters on Sunday evening College Station to discuss his decision to part ways with coach Jimbo Fisher.
Bjork addressed a number of issues, including Texas A&M’s immediate future with its current coaching staff. Bjork shed some light on why Elijah Robinson was selected as A&M’s interim coach for the remainder of the 2023 season.
Bjork told a story about his time on the Texas A&M practice field last week. He said he was speaking with an NFL scout who was “fixated” on Texas A&M’s defensive line group and how they were being coached.
“To me, Elijah is all about the players,” Bjork said. “The reaction today was awesome when he spoke to the team. I wanted somebody that the players would gravitate towards. It’s gonna be a lot coming their way. We know what that means.
“I’ve already seen a lot of positivity around [Robinson]’s leadership. That’s really what it was all about.”
Bjork also noted Texas A&M’s two experienced coordinators — Bobby Petrino and DJ Durkin — and indicated he didn’t want to remove either of those coaches from their current roles.
Robinson began the season as Texas A&M’s defensive line coach and co-defensive coordinator alongside Durkin. Robinson has been on Texas A&M’s coaching staff since the 2018 season.
Bjork said Robinson will serve as the team’s interim head coach through the bowl game.
Texas A&M will host Abilene Christian on Saturday.