The SEC is a jumbled mess right now, with Texas A&M and LSU sitting at the top of the rankings, both teams undefeated in conference play. This is Mike Elko’s biggest game so far in his early head coaching career with the Aggies, and it can go a long way with recruiting as well.
What also makes this game intriguing is the relationship between Elko and LSU head coach Brian Kelly. During the 2017 season, both coaches shared a sideline when Elko served as the defensive coordinator under Kelly at Notre Dame. During this week’s media day, Kelly spoke positively of Elko and what it will be like playing at Kyle Field.
“Mike does a great job with players. He’s demanding but not demeaning…he’s a bright mind …any time you can hire an Ivy Leaguer, that makes (me) look smarter”
“They’re all difficult, but when you go to A&M, kind of like Tiger Stadium, they separate themselves (from other SEC stadiums)”
These coaches have nothing but mutual respect, and both are expecting a tough game in an electric atmosphere in Bryan-College Station on primetime TV Saturday night.
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