# Texas A&M coach Elko says he regrets 'cesspool' comments

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-10-13 02:29 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 4 · Current Velocity: 2

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Texas, Elko

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| www.espn.com | Texas A&M coach Elko expresses regret for 'cesspool' comments | 2026-10-13 02:10 | [Source Link](https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/50168753/texas-coach-mike-elko-regrets-cesspool-comments) |
| The New York Times | Mike Elko apologizes for ‘cesspool’ comments, says ‘I am the reason’ for Texas A&M’s struggles | 2026-10-12 21:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxOUnBhcE9nb1J0U2xsT0lGN08yd2tTSXgwcHZkV1BXUDFHanZzMlV6cW0zcmV5aGdzTWJSUjJlWEVndV9zdEMyaXFfMW03dzdGU0s5NDVTQ18yY01vaXJwR2Jmb2NoSjFJbUNFNEl3RUJTSXMySmljSEp4ZEJhV0xicW5ySUh4UEhVUHJQVGVENUdmQ002QXgzUzhVdTlJUQ?oc=5) |
| A to Z Sports | Texas A&M's loss to Missouri proves the Aggies can no longer avoid a quarterback change with Marcel Reed | 2026-10-12 21:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxQYkFhcndFSkltRmp6V0VUX1VoUHV5SE9XaWdTbF9ubExGVjVRQkplMENZYVFTbURGRHljUnMyb05JbTdUZDc5cm5xbGMwWGZweHAtTGdvdGx5UkhqMExrNWFNWDN5enFEd2ZCdTlOdjFKTHBOaWx0UmVaakhvT3RfcUtXZDVCNkNoNmdzOXBSZ21EXzc3eklLU3lwdGoxRGxjVnZqOGs1YmxsTm1LMUgyMlNsUE1ULTVoekE?oc=5) |
| Dallas News | Texas A&M's Mike Elko apologizes for 'cesspool' jab at Billy Liucci, TexAgs fan site | 2026-10-12 21:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxPNHpEdFlPSWp1eF9vbTY1MkpHa2IyenQzT2ZMcm9aelA4Z0tJczFaSnFYMzlnb3NaQnNnNFJnNVNoQVFwdnhXX2Jfb3VrcHpWTUlSNkFCaHFvbXdOclpGSm1kbFlycW45aFZGTkM4XzJtU3M0ay16YlkwTm5vY19ycjlTMlM5ekdrNjEzeE02Y0FJbURPVnhzLTJpQ3dGRk13S05lOWIxeTRLMVY5T3lHdWRFMEJfSjRxSUE?oc=5) |

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