In college football, results are everything, but in order to win, and win consistently, building a solid foundation and a culture surrounded by honesty, toughness, and dedication to the improving is the key to success, as seen during Alabama’s historic run under head coach Nick Saban, who led to the Crimson Tide to six National Championships.
Right now, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Clemson, Texas, and several other Power 5 programs embody similar culture, while Texas A&M, under second year head coach Mike Elko is still rebuidling a program that was crumbling under former head coach Jimbo Fisher, who was fired after nearly six full season back in November, 2023.
After finishing 8-5, including a dissapointing 1-4 finish last season, Elko’s immediate action this offseason included landing 14 players from the transfer portal, and hiring James Madison defensive coordinator Lyle Hemphill to the coaching staff to help fix issues in the secondary.
This week, Athlon released its annual coaching comments, as SEC coaches around the conference provided their aononymous opinions for each program’s head coach, and the progress, or lack thereof heading into the 2025 season. Here is what they had to say about Mike Elko leadership, and Texas A&M’s potential in 2025.
Concerning culture, which can be vague on its face, Elko is apparently the right man for the job, as the consensus expectation that he is on his way to turning the Aggies into consistent contenders.
“They didn’t finish strong, but the turnaround here was remarkable. As coaches, we talked about the culture at this place really falling to rock-bottom under Jimbo [Fisher]. You turn on the tape from [Mike] Elko, and those kids are playing harder, playing smarter. That’s coaching, but it’s culture. It’s the want-to.”
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Publish date : 2025-05-23 11:02:00
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