Texas A&M coach Elko criticises fan website after Missouri loss

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 21:24 · Archive

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko called a popular fan community website a 'cesspool' after the Aggies' 27-6 loss to Missouri dropped them to 3-3.

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko sparked controversy after his team's 27-6 loss to Missouri on Saturday dropped the Aggies to 3-3 on the season. During his postgame press conference, when asked what he would say to fans losing faith, Elko distinguished between the broader fan base and participants on social media and fan websites. He called TexAgs.com, a prominent fan community whose co-owner is Billy Liucci, 'Billy's cesspool', whilst appealing to the team's supporters to 'stay with us' and remain behind the programme as it works to 'build something'.

Texas A&M entered the season ranked eighth in the nation with aspirations of making the College Football Playoff for a second consecutive year. The team had gone 11-1 in 2025 and returned senior quarterback Marcel Reed. Now sitting 1-3 in conference play and 14th in the SEC after losing three of their last four games, the team's fortunes have shifted dramatically.

Liucci acknowledged the frustration behind Elko's comments but suggested the timing and target were problematic. 'It was just the wrong time and wrong audience to be saying that, the way the season is going. It's never a time to call out the fans, especially when it's a large, loyal portion of your fanbase,' Liucci said.

How it is being reported

• Texas A&M coach Mike Elko calls out ‘cesspool’ fan website after another ugly lossHe sent a clear shot at the fan site TexAgs.com, calling the website a “cesspool” in his postgame comments to the media.New York Post · 11 Oct, 21:08
• Mike Elko calls out Texas A&M fans on community message board as Aggies continue to spiral after another lossMike Elko called the TexAgs community "Billy's cesspool" after Texas A&M's 27-6 loss to Missouri dropped the Aggies to 3-3 on the season.Fox News · 11 Oct, 14:45

In this story: Mike Elko · Texas A&M · Billy Liucci · TexAgs.com · Missouri

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