Mike Elko comes after the Texas A&M 'cesspool,' but he's to blame for mess
📍 Aftermath
{ "epilogue": "Mike Elko delivered a reality check and faced criticism regarding a deep and disturbing college football cesspool at Texas A&M. Following the remarks, Elko apologized for his comment and his criticism of the fans, while an SEC coach also expressed regret over similar comments.
Ultimately, the story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage as the team reached the midpoint of the 2026 season." }
Epilogue added 1h ago, after coverage quieted.
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Texas A&M's Mike Elko apologizes for 'cesspool' comment, criticism of fans CBS Sports · 15d ago broke it first
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