Texas A&M is in the midst of a coaching search, with reports linking Mark Stoops and Ryan Day to the job. Stoops, the current Kentucky head coach, has been the subject of widespread reports suggesting his move to Texas A&M, but he has since denied the rumors. Meanwhile, the possibility of hiring Jon Sumrall, the Troy head coach, has also been discussed. However, the coaching search took a turn when Texas A&M reportedly turned to Mike Elko, the former defensive coordinator at Duke, as their new head coach.
A terrific hire by Texas A&M- via @ESPN App MIKE ELKO will be successful! @AggieFootball https://t.co/LzabRnbwDy
Well, Texas A&M fans, I visited your new guy this fall, wondering if his school could do much to keep him. (Narrator: It could not.) But this is how Mike Elko, head coach, operates. 🏈 https://t.co/MAfriiT1nD (You can still get @TheAthletic for $1 a month, too, at the link.) https://t.co/dUv6Ct86il
To be clear, Texas A&M fans. Mike Elko is a good hire. I think Mark Stoops would have been better. But Mike Elko is perfectly fine. He brings all of the same attributes and characteristics, which is what the program needs. He just doesn't have as much experience. It's all good. https://t.co/hbh75t4pVX
My belief in Mike Elko began 6.5 years ago with a conversation on the sidelines of IMG Academy. At the time, I didn't recognize who he was, but I did become a believer in what he was about to do. On Texas A&M bringing back the guy who just gets it: https://t.co/wH2KBx5Q0v
Late last night, Mike Elko informed Duke he was taking the Texas A&M Head Coaching Job. He has scheduled a Zoom meeting for 10AM to tell the players, but attendance is expected to be sparse --> https://t.co/cU6rRt9z3d
Texas A&M takes a new path in its coaching hire: understated sensibility @skhanjr https://t.co/AWO55XdJQd
Mike Elko arrives in College Station overnight to take Texas A&M job --> https://t.co/FWZBbebqiD
As Texas A&M's lengthy coaching search proceeds following the firing of Jimbo Fisher, the Aggies reportedly are targeting a familiar face. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/Hcp6iRlbmM
Lots of reasons to like Mike Elko for Texas A&M, but I suspect his ability to hold this highly touted roster + key staffers together was critical. Increasingly relevant factor in these hires. https://t.co/kEJ3rkkAUU
duke's mike elko gets texas a & m coaching job. former aggies' dc won seven games this year, has taken devils to two straight bowl games.
I think Mike Elko is really good, and he was Texas A&M’s defensive coordinator for four years, but it is funny that Aggies fans seem much happier about him, after two years of HC experience and coming off 7-5 in a bad ACC, than the possibility of Stoops.
Texas A&M is close to having its new coach. Houston Chronicle was first. https://t.co/CpFy13B3gv
After perhaps the dumbest 18 hours in coaching search history outside the state of Tennessee, it appears Texas A&M has hired a new head coach. Seriously this time. (via @GBHunting) https://t.co/QOYqTooDJZ
🚨 Texas A&M picks Duke's Mike Elko to replace Jimbo Fisher 🚨 https://t.co/TXK2aHdPsd
Texas A&M's Sunday afternoon hire will likely prove to be much better than what it almost did Saturday night: https://t.co/D1jNJXSLFv https://t.co/DGD4VEuSh4
Breaking: Texas A&M #Aggies Set To Hire Duke Blue Devils Mike Elko As Jimbo Fisher Replacement https://t.co/8cS8xs9J26
Texas A&M AD Ross Bjork makes a better hire on Sunday than he almost did on Saturday night. https://t.co/KXDpoZOWaw https://t.co/gBOCZRUtOK
Updating what I know on Mike Elko and Texas A&M: https://t.co/Nncj9mJf6L
College football head coach jobs ranking: Where Texas A&M, Mississippi State searches stand https://t.co/RHhTcEKixo
Texas A&M turns to Mike Elko to replace Jimbo Fisher https://t.co/Nk978vWDRt via @houstonchron
Texas A&M stoops to new low by unhiring Mark Stoops amid fan revolt https://t.co/Oj0RW9rEgZ
Mark Stoops says he is staying in Kentucky amid links to Texas A&M as Aggies' coach search continues after Jimbo Fisher's firing and $75m buyout: 'I have a great job at a place I love' https://t.co/CgJ4jlVtvy https://t.co/4ddRFNMSrv
Mark Stoops says he is staying in Kentucky amid links to Texas A&M as Aggies' coach search continues after Jimbo Fisher's firing and $75m buyout: 'I have a great job at a place I love' https://t.co/2wCB4BqAuQ https://t.co/Pzdv40WFca
Texas A&M AD Riss Bjork was close to naming Kentucky’s Mark Stoops his new coach. Social media and A&M higher ups said no. And it’s not happening now. @dhookstead https://t.co/o7pbOaggIk
Texas A&M strikes out on Kentucky’s Mark Stoops as major ‘wild card’ looms https://t.co/ALDThLBo7d https://t.co/QF9CsJiCuG
Texas A&M's coaching search now has a live blog. That's right, a LIVE BLOG. It's been that kind of search. https://t.co/xqgKJ0rg4N
Mark Stoops Is STAYING -Shuts Down The Texas A&M Job At 1am After Realizing Delusional Aggie Fans Aren't Worth The Massive Payout https://t.co/KgKz6Pzu6p https://t.co/grwGkSDc2o
Mark Stoops addresses rumors about him leaving for Texas A&M: 'I couldn't leave' Kentucky https://t.co/JUxVHSGFiM
Mark Stoops will NOT be the coach at Texas A&M after reports claimed he was nearing locking down the deal. Saturday night was full of chaos, and Stoops broke his silence shortly after midnight. DETAILS: https://t.co/J9gO9KiELA https://t.co/vPdjxpEVYw
Mark Stoops is no longer a candidate for the Texas A&M coaching job. So where do things stand now for the Aggies coaching search? Here's the latest on what The Athletic's hearing on the coaching carousel front: https://t.co/I73MXbq9VC https://t.co/I73MXbq9VC
Spoke with @UKFootball’s Mark Stoops tonight, and while he talked to Texas A&M about the job, he told me: “Really excited about the win today (over Louisville), and I’m staying at Kentucky.”
I’m a big Mark Stoops fan, but something about Stoops to Texas A&M doesn’t feel right.
CRAWFORD | Ponying up? Texas A&M reportedly set to hire Kentucky's Mark Stoops -- though the deal may not yet be done. What we know https://t.co/ikGFf03fS8 https://t.co/7r4zV20nlq
Texas A&M expected to hire Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops to replace Jimbo Fisher in College Station: Report One thing is for certain, NIL will not be a problem for Stoops going forward. Read: https://t.co/9w8727rzmG https://t.co/IZTX9e1Drb
If Kentucky does lose Mark Stoops, don't overthink it. Troy coach Jon Sumrall, a former Kentucky co-DC, should be the only call. Sumrall is 22-4 in two seasons at Troy and will play for a second straight Sun Belt title next week.
Mark Stoops to Texas A&M + Instant Rivalry Weekend Reactions https://t.co/iRQI1PHHhI
NEW: Multiple reports have Mark Stoops on the verge of taking the Texas A&M job. No confirmation on our end yet, but it looks like this is happening. https://t.co/SDbcNLF78G
Texas A&M is hiring Kentucky HC Mark Stoops to replace Jimbo Fisher, via @mbpRivals. 🤐 https://t.co/mKxYRab8cP
Texas A&M hiring Mark Stoops seems like the sequel to Nebraska hiring Mike Riley.
Widespread reports that Texas A&M is hiring Kentucky's Mark Stoops. If that's the case, Troy's Jon Sumrall would be a natural fit. Former Wildcats linebacker who was Stoops' AHC/LB coach & was promoted to DC just before going back to Troy.
Widespread reports that Texas A&M is hiring Mark Stoops. If that's the case, Troy's Jon Sumrall would be a natural fit. Former Wildcats linebacker who was Stoops' AHC/LB coach & was promoted to DC just before going back to Troy.
Sounds like Mark Stoops to Texas A&M is really happening How are we feeling, Aggies? https://t.co/aBEBtlfNAV
Texas A&M has been linked to a huge name in their search for a new head coach https://t.co/Fi6XaOVaic
COLUMN: Why Ryan Day should consider going to Texas A&M https://t.co/wm8j4vsqLf via @USATODAY
Mark Stoops on Texas A&M reports: "Come on, you know better than that. This is a big win for our state and our program and our team. You know how good I’ve been at keeping my concentration and focus on this team. That’s all it is." https://t.co/ab3nh8xnQU
Mark Stoops sidesteps question about Texas A&M opening. https://t.co/2x1yrrh8uN
Mark Stoops refuses to comment on rumors connecting him to the Texas A&M opening.
So, Ryan Day to Texas A&M?
Texas A&M’s coaching search comes with dream Ryan Day scenario https://t.co/DSGgOpEZZS https://t.co/d7ZacJtmdz
Latest of the search at Texas A&M, which wants to hire a coach by the end of the weekend. @CollegeGameDay. https://t.co/YXfZdNEP3P
Two words: Jon Sumrall. He’s 21-4 in two years at Troy. Played and coached at Kentucky. Is an elite SEC recruiter, great face of a program. If Mark Stoops does bounce, this should be the first, second and third call.