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FOCUUUUUUUUUUUS!!! (Mike Elko halftime speech)

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I just need Mike Elko to yell at me and I'll be ready to run through brick walls.
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….. and his post-game - my goodness.

If don't win on Saturday it won't be because of a lack of Elko's motivation and dedication.
The Banned
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(Have to do it cuz I can't help myself): Elko told the WRs to get open? So many on this board are convince CW is solely to blame and it's not on the WRs…

Positive response is that this is badass. So glad we got him as our coach.
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Play championship football
I wanna see our defense pissed off, not confused, maybe a little murder in their hearts Reload12, 11/4/11
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I'm starting to like this guy. He's a bit of a throwback to 3 or 4 decades ago. Funny how wins start winning the fans over.
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Have you ever been in a locker room before? That's pretty standard fare.

That being said I still love the s*** out of Elko
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hindsight said:

….. and his post-game - my goodness.

If don't win on Saturday it won't be because of a lack of Elko's motivation and dedication.
We have absolutely landed one of the best coaches in the country. This is the beginning….
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MisterJones said:

Have you ever been in a locker room before? That's pretty standard fare.

That being said I still love the s*** out of Elko

Many.
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MisterJones said:

Have you ever been in a locker room before? That's pretty standard fare.

That being said I still love the s*** out of Elko
It's not what is said, it's how it is said. Elko doesn't just yell and go through the motions. His conviction is genuine and it shows, and you can tell the players know the difference. Comments like "Elko is a wizard" clearly demonstrates he has established credibility so I think the words take on more meaning. I was glad to see him get out in front of the next week as soon as possible. Loved the "the decision you make tonight will reflect on your ability to win next week which will be the hardest game you will have played".
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He clearly has the admiration and respect of our players.

My favorite quote from this weeks Pulse was from Scourton… "That's why you come to A&M. Trust in Elko!"

This team is 100% bought in
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I wish so many could've seen Coach Sherrill's '86 bu pregame speech. Great speech. And we go out & get down 17-0.
Ronnie '88
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This hire was a home run imo. I thought it was very good from the get go but it's better that.
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The Banned said:

(Have to do it cuz I can't help myself): Elko told the WRs to get open? So many on this board are convince CW is solely to blame and it's not on the WRs…

Positive response is that this is badass. So glad we got him as our coach.


Weigmans read issues are obvious on film. It's not like elko would have watched tape at that point. Also, at halftime, what is the right move for a coach? To tell his players the qb had a **** half, or to push the wideouts to give max effort?
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that's pretty much what my wife and kids tell me every morning before i leave for work
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The Banned said:

(Have to do it cuz I can't help myself): Elko told the WRs to get open? So many on this board are convince CW is solely to blame and it's not on the WRs…

Positive response is that this is badass. So glad we got him as our coach.


You do realize WRs consistently being the cause for Weigman's ineptitude is bigger reason we have to start Reed, right?
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During the part where he said 'we cannot have penalties!!!!!' Shemar Turner and Walker must have been in the bathroom.
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Pumpkinhead said:

During the part where he said 'we cannot have penalties!!!!!' Shemar Turner and Walker must have been in the bathroom.
They only heard the "-have penalties!!!" part.
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MrWonderful said:

The Banned said:

(Have to do it cuz I can't help myself): Elko told the WRs to get open? So many on this board are convince CW is solely to blame and it's not on the WRs…

Positive response is that this is badass. So glad we got him as our coach.


Weigmans read issues are obvious on film. It's not like elko would have watched tape at that point. Also, at halftime, what is the right move for a coach? To tell his players the qb had a **** half, or to push the wideouts to give max effort?



Truly amazing. Said it at half time. Said it after the game. Said at this weeks press conference. McGee agrees that while Conner could play better, he didn't have many open guys or time to find them. None of that matters though.
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12thMan9 said:

I wish so many could've seen Coach Sherrill's '86 bu pregame speech. Great speech. And we go out & get down 17-0.
And ya gritted it out and got the W nonetheless
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PyriteAg said:

The Banned said:

(Have to do it cuz I can't help myself): Elko told the WRs to get open? So many on this board are convince CW is solely to blame and it's not on the WRs…

Positive response is that this is badass. So glad we got him as our coach.


You do realize WRs consistently being the cause for Weigman's ineptitude is bigger reason we have to start Reed, right?


I won't agree that we "have" to start him, but I do agree that he will be needed again, and probably more than once. I believe we're in a 2 QB system going forward.
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The Banned said:

(Have to do it cuz I can't help myself): Elko told the WRs to get open? So many on this board are convince CW is solely to blame and it's not on the WRs…

Positive response is that this is badass. So glad we got him as our coach.


I would say it's both….the receivers and the bad reads/missed passes from Conner.
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Coach Elko

MrWonderful
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Again, you don't think it's at all possible that coach would say one thing to the public to protect his qb's psyche?

Go watch the film and tell me it's all the receivers

https://texags.com/forums/5/topics/3503207
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I gave the same speech to my flag football team this year many times.
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MrWonderful said:

Again, you don't think it's at all possible that coach would say one thing to the public to protect his qb's psyche?

Go watch the film and tell me it's all the receivers

https://texags.com/forums/5/topics/3503207


Now go watch McGee's film. We've already done this on another thread

ETA: I'm not taking a OLine from a small college turned SI writer's take on how to play QB. He contradicts himself on the ease of throws over the middle. Conner should definitely make the "easy" throw but Nuss made a terrible mistake when he did it. There were plenty other flaws in his analysis. CW made mistakes for sure but his take was intentionally taking shots at CW
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I'm in a rage.
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The Banned said:

MrWonderful said:

The Banned said:

(Have to do it cuz I can't help myself): Elko told the WRs to get open? So many on this board are convince CW is solely to blame and it's not on the WRs…

Positive response is that this is badass. So glad we got him as our coach.


Weigmans read issues are obvious on film. It's not like elko would have watched tape at that point. Also, at halftime, what is the right move for a coach? To tell his players the qb had a **** half, or to push the wideouts to give max effort?



Truly amazing. Said it at half time. Said it after the game. Said at this weeks press conference. McGee agrees that while Conner could play better, he didn't have many open guys or time to find them. None of that matters though.

Not only that, I seem to recall him saying they did watch tape at half during the interview after the half.
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Klein was almost certainly watching tape the entire game when not calling plays. I'd imagine he relayed what he was seeing to Elko as well.
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He said execute a whole lot… is the zoo gonna be ok?
Bill Superman
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The right HC at the right time. Elko is getting the best out of our team, even through QB issues.
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Elko is the freaking man. Running a business, which it's what NIL has turned college football into. Nerd about football, passionate about his culture, and surrounds himself with people on the same mission. Right man, right time.
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The Banned said:

(Have to do it cuz I can't help myself): Elko told the WRs to get open? So many on this board are convince CW is solely to blame and it's not on the WRs…


Yeah he explicitly said "you [WRs] have to get to your spots!!"

He and Dan Campbell have similarities in yelling style. And everybody seems on board. He is inspirational, direct and to the point, and analytical. I don't see anything so far that he doesn't get about winning football. Seems to be working. No doubt has plans for this QB conundrum and will implement but will change if not working out. Has the good sense and courage that vibes from self confidence to make a decision about changes in tactics. Two impressive game winning decisions so far: Start Connor in one, and relieve him in the other.

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Yeah but we won, right?
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YES, FOCUUUUUUUUS rang out to me as well
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Wonder why Elko can get away with saying " execute."
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