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Press Conference: Elko, Aggies address 31-21 loss to Kentucky

No. 9 Texas A&M's 2026 SEC opener was devoid of positives as Kentucky gashed the Aggies over and over in a 31-21 contest at Kyle Field. Following the loss, Mike Elko, Marcus Ratcliffe and Marcel Reed spoke to the media as A&M now sits at 2-1 overall.
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Press Conference: Elko, Aggies address 31-21 loss to Kentucky

23,801 Views | 15 Replies | Last: 6 days ago by DGrimesAg92
Fquin
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What happened to post game wrap?
KatyAggie2000
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Sorry. Whatever you said =you're a loser.
TexAgs23
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If youre acknowledging 10 plays better in 2-minute drills, why not run more hurry-up / up-tempo / 2-minute?
DGrimesAg92
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Yeah there's a LOT OF NOISE. Rightly so, too. He's pressing???? In year 3????? Just admit the kid is NOT an SEC level QB, make a change with someone else. At this point, what on earth can it hurt? There is no way EVERY BACKUP we have in a Division 1 program the size of Texas A&M can be that bad.

Now the OC, he's OBVIOUSLY in WAAAAAY over his head. What were we thinking hiring a "Klein Clone", he's NOT the answer either. Spend the money and go get the BEST OC we can find and pay him. Do what it takes, because the product "WE'RE" paying for is not getting it done. Do it before all the 5 Stars we have start de-committing.
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People keep saying this is year three for Marcel, but it's year four

He's a red shirt Junior
Pichael Thompson
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Sounds like Elko & Marcel experienced 2 different games


The game I watched was right in line w Elko's interpretation
DGrimesAg92
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People keep saying this is year three for Marcel, but it's year four

He's a red shirt Junior


As a "starter"
DGrimesAg92
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Pichael Thompson said:

Sounds like Elko & Marcel experienced 2 different games


The game I watched was right in line w Elko's interpretation


I don't think Marcel knows how bad he actually is. We've been hearing he's worked hard on his footwork for the past two years and in the presser after every loss, the excuse is "bad footwork" and "he's pressing". Leopards can't change their spots.
Bill Superman
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DGrimesAg92 said:

Pichael Thompson said:

Sounds like Elko & Marcel experienced 2 different games


The game I watched was right in line w Elko's interpretation


I don't think Marcel knows how bad he actually is. We've been hearing he's worked hard on his footwork for the past two years and in the presser after every loss, the excuse is "bad footwork" and "he's pressing". Leopards can't change their spots.
He's doing things to where he sucks is all that matters. And there's OC isn't helping.
The Collective
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He's getting paid to be a high level QB. Sorry, can't defend this **** - it is what it is now.
DGrimesAg92
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The Collective said:

He's getting paid to be a high level QB. Sorry, can't defend this **** - it is what it is now.


That's right. When they were "kids" playing for an education and for the love of the game, criticizing was off limits. Now, they wanted to get paid and they are, HARSH criticism comes with it. Do the job you're being paid to do or GTFO of the way and let someone else do the job you can't.
sharpdressedman
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Elko knows that the house is on fire. Having to extinguish the blaze at lsu is a stout challenge.
Pichael Thompson
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DGrimesAg92 said:

Pichael Thompson said:

Sounds like Elko & Marcel experienced 2 different games


The game I watched was right in line w Elko's interpretation


I don't think Marcel knows how bad he actually is. We've been hearing he's worked hard on his footwork for the past two years and in the presser after every loss, the excuse is "bad footwork" and "he's pressing". Leopards can't change their spots.



Yea he's clueless

He's missing on peewee passes now


He sucks ass
Honolulu Blue
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I trust Texags to ask the tough questions like I trust Reed to throw a 2 yard out route
DGrimesAg92
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Honolulu Blue said:

I trust Texags to ask the tough questions like I trust Reed to throw a 2 yard out route


Put me in front of Elko, I'll ask the questions we all want answered. I won't sugar coat a damn thing, I don't care who gets pissed. Do your job or get blown up in the presser, I don't wanna hear softball answers to softball questions.
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