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Bill Superman said:

Not sure why this is even a discussion. Elko has 0 reason to leave here, and millions of reasons to stay. Things are going quite well, no coach would ever leave under these circumstances.

This is only a discussion because the media is MAKING it a discussion. There has not been anything of any substance to this, other than talking heads saying "Elko would be great for Penn State".
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BarnacleBill said:

Bill Superman said:

Not sure why this is even a discussion. Elko has 0 reason to leave here, and millions of reasons to stay. Things are going quite well, no coach would ever leave under these circumstances.

This is only a discussion because the media is MAKING it a discussion. There has not been anything of any substance to this, other than talking heads saying "Elko would be great for Penn State".
Just because the dumbass media wants it to happen, doesn't mean it will happen or is even a possibility.
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Tree Hugger said:

Remind me about the pool boy reference, was that a Sumlin/Sumlin's wife thing?

When we were waiting on the announcement of who was going to be the new DC (the year we hired Chavis), the pool guy (an A&M sophomore at the time) tweeted that he was cleaning Sumlin's pool and saw him on the phone "hopefully with our new DC". Sunlin responded to that tweet with "You just lost your job!"

Sumlin said later that he did, in fact, fire the pool guy and that he was actually on the phone with Chavis at the time.

https://www.espn.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/96221/kevin-sumlin-fires-his-snooping-pool-boy?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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I was just at the cemetery in Snook and I didn't see any athletic directors from any of the schools looking for football coaches.
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Do I hear the sounds of the hammering of a pine box?

Look man, absolutely none of this is in your control. Just let it go, and hope for the best.


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TyperWoods
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That was a more reassuring answer than the first one.

IMO.

I don't think he leaves. But if Penn State (Ark, Fla, whoever) doubles his pay guaranteed, would you blame him?
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Pumpkins on the curb
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I think he's a great fit here . We have a unique environment that he seems to embrace . Having said that if he were to leave you just move on to the next best option.
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TyperWoods said:

But if Penn State (Ark, Fla, whoever) doubles his pay guaranteed, would you blame him?

Nope.

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boyfriend said:

Here is the video at the exact moment the exchange happens so people can judge for themselves. My opinion is we have nothing to worry about. He seems happy here but that doesn't mean he couldn't leave. So we'll just have to keep on winning and then everyone will be happy when coach gets an extension and raise.




To me it seems like OP did not reflect the video.

It seems that coach deflected the issue by making a joke about the missus being in charge. But even if she really is in charge, no woman is going to turn down more money.
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TyperWoods said:

That was a more reassuring answer than the first one.

IMO.

I don't think he leaves. But if Penn State (Ark, Fla, whoever) doubles his pay guaranteed, would you blame him?


Not at all, and if he leaves then we will go get another great coach. I just don't want us to match whatever his agent says he is being offered with another stupid buyout clause like we normally do.

Buy players first and then spend money on the coach. You can win a championship with elite players and an above average coach. Look at Coach O as a prime example.
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swrdply400mrelay said:

boyfriend said:

Here is the video at the exact moment the exchange happens so people can judge for themselves. My opinion is we have nothing to worry about. He seems happy here but that doesn't mean he couldn't leave. So we'll just have to keep on winning and then everyone will be happy when coach gets an extension and raise.




To me it seems like OP did not reflect the video.

It seems that coach deflected the issue by making a joke about the missus being in charge. But even if she really is in charge, no woman is going to turn down more money.

There is one thing you can say about Elko. He is no fool. Only a fool would pass on gaining some leverage for potential negotiations.

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swrdply400mrelay said:

boyfriend said:

Here is the video at the exact moment the exchange happens so people can judge for themselves. My opinion is we have nothing to worry about. He seems happy here but that doesn't mean he couldn't leave. So we'll just have to keep on winning and then everyone will be happy when coach gets an extension and raise.




To me it seems like OP did not reflect the video.

It seems that coach deflected the issue by making a joke about the missus being in charge. But even if she really is in charge, no woman is going to turn down more money.
You just answered your own question. Nobody will be able to pay him more money. They want to stay, and if money became a topic, all he has to do is win and he'll get paid more than anyone.
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TheDecadeSapling said:

Found the guy who got dumped and never recovered.
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Aggie Dad 26 said:

Then he must know a raise is in the works

Elko goes 10-2 or better and makes the playoffs, damn straight he'll get a raise. Heck, there might even be talk of a statue.
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TheDecadeSapling said:

Not explicitly but it was insinuated. I don't believe all coach speak
By your own (naive) definition, you just called him a liar.
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Mike Elko is smart as a whip. He has already invested 5 1/2 years of his life in this program and at 7-0 it's building in the right direction that he was hired for. His vast experience, intelligence, toughness and attention to detail displays confidence that he will make us into a top championship contender. Mike knows Texas A&M with the 12th Man will turn into Santa Clause if he succeeds. Therefore, common sense tells you Mike isn't going anywhere soon to start all over ?
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Not really concerned with Elko leaving - I don't think he will - but what is the timing of these coaching changes? For instance, in the case of Florida, it has been reported that their #1 target is Kiffin (or let's just say that it is for the sake of this example, and that Kiffin wants to make the move). Are they trying to get him to commit before the end of the season? Can he even sign a new contract before ending his contract with Ole Miss. Or do they have to wait until the end of Ole Miss's season - even into the playoffs. I can't see a coach that has a shot at taking his team to the playoffs leaving, or even committing to leave prior to the end of their playoff run. Even if they try to keep it under wraps, these things tend to get out and that could really damage the teams psyche going into the playoffs.

I'm not sure what the timing is on recruiting and the portal, but wouldn't waiting until mid-January to get a new coach be a problem for both?
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swrdply400mrelay said:

boyfriend said:

Here is the video at the exact moment the exchange happens so people can judge for themselves. My opinion is we have nothing to worry about. He seems happy here but that doesn't mean he couldn't leave. So we'll just have to keep on winning and then everyone will be happy when coach gets an extension and raise.




To me it seems like OP did not reflect the video.

It seems that coach deflected the issue by making a joke about the missus being in charge. But even if she really is in charge, no woman is going to turn down more money.


You're around some really crappy women then.
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No I said I didn't believe all coach speak. Just cause I don't believe something doesnt make it a lie. But hey I don't want to take away from your negativity. I hope he leaves so you get to rub it in my face. Maybe you'd be less miserable for a while.
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Good news...and hope he can win some big stuff this year (win SEC, get into CFP and make some noise).

Now hope this board is happy with him next year too as possibly we are going to take a large step back (sort of what sippers are going thru this year and why they are struggling). Our OL will be decimated of 'experience' (good experience) and will losing a lot of key players all over the place.

Yes, recruiting well, but doesn't have that recruiting depth of 3-4 yrs or more (like a Bama, UGA, etc.) to reload as easily.

Transfer portal helps (definitely helped in WRs/DL this year and DE last year -- more helpful in skill positions), but does not guarantee anything.

Think OL is the hardest for plug-n-play when we'll need 3-4 OL (or more) to refill with proper experience in a tough conference (just getting 1 OL won't be enough as difficult to put 3-4 Fish/Sophs on OL next year and expect similar results).

Think only 1 underclass OL has played considerably thus far (Bourdan) and Rogers as seen some 'spot time'. We have a big gap next year, but yes, that's next year's problem.
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I saw Elko and some guy dressed in a suit visiting at a cemetery by Bee Creek Park. It's over.
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Lol that you believe that says anything about his future.
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I'm rooting for him to leave
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/rece-davis-suggests-penn-state-could-take-a-big-swing-by-trying-to-hire-mike-elko/ar-AA1P3EJ5?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=885ae865516449ff9c6c34f92d5ed9db&ei=43

Guess R Davis now opining...it's all about the brinks trucks involved...

And now the 're-upping' facade...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/mike-elko-could-decide-on-coaching-future-at-texas-a-m-soon/ar-AA1P3P06?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=885ae865516449ff9c6c34f92d5ed9db&ei=43
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What you people need to realize is there's no chance in hell Monaco is asking that question unless he's been given the green light by Elko or Elko's people...Thus pretty evident Elko wanted to send a message he didn't clearly when put on the spot in the press conference which is he likes it here and he's here to stay. Unlike a lot of football coaches he's actually incredibly intelligent and not just about football. Those with a brain in his position realize A&M has every resource ever needed to build a program and sustain a program and if he wins here he'll be enshrined in gold in the Aggie heavens and the question of more money will be meaningless because A&M will have him swimming in cash if he wins here.
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We were 7-1 last year and didn't back the brinks truck up. We're 7-0 this year. Why in the hell would anyone with a scintilla of sense even have the keys of the brinks truck out now? If Elko isn't willing to execute his existing contract through the end of the season (or near it), at which point he can be fairly evaluated, then just let him take PSU's offer. If he does, he knows he could be accepting less than he could have gotten here with an SEC championship and a deep run in the playoffs. It would be foolish for him to take that route.
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Gyles Marrett said:

What you people need to realize is there's no chance in hell Monaco is asking that question unless he's been given the green light by Elko or Elko's people...Thus pretty evident Elko wanted to send a message he didn't clearly when put on the spot in the press conference which is he likes it here and he's here to stay. Unlike a lot of football coaches he's actually incredibly intelligent and not just about football. Those with a brain in his position realize A&M has every resource ever needed to build a program and sustain a program and if he wins here he'll be enshrined in gold in the Aggie heavens and the question of more money will be meaningless because A&M will have him swimming in cash if he wins here.


That when he leaves blame the Missus?
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At a point after Sumlin, Jimbo and NIL, if he wants to walk then let him…
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swrdply400mrelay said:

boyfriend said:

Here is the video at the exact moment the exchange happens so people can judge for themselves. My opinion is we have nothing to worry about. He seems happy here but that doesn't mean he couldn't leave. So we'll just have to keep on winning and then everyone will be happy when coach gets an extension and raise.




To me it seems like OP did not reflect the video.

It seems that coach deflected the issue by making a joke about the missus being in charge. But even if she really is in charge, no woman is going to turn down more money.
Yeah, Elko did not unequivocally shut it down again. He just deflected to his wife in this interview yesterday.
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You got to admit it's pretty wild we only pay Elko like $7m. I understand and agree we shouldn't have a big buyout and that we should have incentives, but it's BIZARRE Elko isn't paid at least $9m or $10m a year after this season.
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88Warrior said:

At a point after Sumlin, Jimbo and NIL, if he wants to walk then let him…
durrr. Bc we're so attractive we can get Mark Stoops if we do a Coaching search.
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TheDecadeSapling said:

No I said I didn't believe all coach speak. Just cause I don't believe something doesnt make it a lie. But hey I don't want to take away from your negativity. I hope he leaves so you get to rub it in my face. Maybe you'd be less miserable for a while.
Ok, we're on the same page. We don't believe what he's saying but we're also not accusing him of being a liar. Feel better, Sunshine?
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Ag1188 said:

swrdply400mrelay said:

boyfriend said:

Here is the video at the exact moment the exchange happens so people can judge for themselves. My opinion is we have nothing to worry about. He seems happy here but that doesn't mean he couldn't leave. So we'll just have to keep on winning and then everyone will be happy when coach gets an extension and raise.




To me it seems like OP did not reflect the video.

It seems that coach deflected the issue by making a joke about the missus being in charge. But even if she really is in charge, no woman is going to turn down more money.
Yeah, Elko did not unequivocally shut it down again. He just deflected to his wife in this interview yesterday.
He's dancing around it because he's not actively looking to leave (or interested in the public ones currently being discussed). But he's leaving the door open for when the right call from the right team is made. And who can blame him. He's doing what we'd all do and maintain some integrity and from the fan base he respects
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Has he put up his Christmas tree yet?
"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Aggieland!" -Davy Crockett
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