Texas A&M coach Mike Elko apologized for referring to TexAgs, a prominent Aggies website and message board, as a "cesspool" after the program's lopsided loss to Missouri on Saturday. Per CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports, Elko's characterization of that section of the fan base prompted swift backlash, leading him to walk back the comments.
The apology came after Missouri defeated Texas A&M 27-6 on October 10, extending the Tigers to 5-1 overall and 2-1 in conference play. For the Aggies, the defeat marked their third loss in four conference games, dropping them to 3-3 overall and 1-3 in the SEC. Texas A&M now sits 14th in the conference standings and carries a one-game losing streak into its next matchup.
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The magnitude of the loss—a 21-point margin—appeared to prompt Elko's frustrated remarks about the online fan community, though the reporting available does not specify the exact context or timing of when he made the "cesspool" comment. His subsequent apology suggests he recognized the comments had crossed a line with the fan base, even amid the frustration of a blowout loss.
Texas A&M will look to bounce back when it hosts a non-conference opponent on Saturday, October 17, while Missouri continues conference play at Mississippi the same day, seeking to build on its two-game winning streak.
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