Mike Elko motivates Texas A&M players by showing empty trophy case
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 10:39 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko addressed motivation tactics at SEC media days on July 22. Coming off an 11-2 season that included a first-round loss in the College Football Playoff, Elko emphasizes the absence of trophies in the school's case to instill a culture of growth among his players. He noted the school's history of not yet winning a conference title since joining the SEC in 2012. Elko has led the Aggies to a 19-7 record since taking over in 2024.
- •Mike Elko spoke at SEC media days on July 22.
- •Texas A&M finished the last season with an 11-2 record and a CFP loss.
- •Elko emphasizes the team's empty trophy case to motivate players.
- •The Aggies have a 19-7 record under Elko since 2024.
- •Texas A&M has not won a conference title since joining the SEC.
- 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M HC Mike Elko on motivating his players: 'I show them our trophy case, and it's empty"
"Elko and the Aggies are coming off an 11-2 season that ended with a first-round loss in the CFP.
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