Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko just called out a popular fan website, TexAgs.com, dubbing it a “cesspool” right after his team’s crushing 27-6 loss to No. 14 Missouri on October 10, 2026. This wasn’t some off-the-cuff whisper either; Elko dropped the label during his post-game press conference, escalating his recent comments about social media.
Elko’s “Cesspool” Jab and the TexAgs Owner’s Retort
Elko did not mince words when addressing the media following the disappointing defeat in Columbia, Mo. “There’s a difference to me between the fan base and social media,” Elko stated. “There’s one group that I really don’t care much about. Billy’s cesspool can go be Billy’s cesspool.” The “Billy” he referred to is Billy Liucci, co-owner of TexAgs, which is one of the biggest fan sites in college football. Liucci wasted no time responding to the jab. About an hour after Elko’s press conference, Liucci tweeted, calling the coach’s comment a “wildly unnecessary misstep” given the 27-6 loss and the fact Elko was “immediately calling out an incredibly large portion of the loyal but also understandably frustrated fan base.” Liucci later added in another reply, “Personally, I think he needs to spend less time on the site as the head coach but that’s just me.”
What’s Really Got Elko Fired Up? The Aggies’ Freefall
This isn’t the first time social media has been on Elko’s mind in recent weeks, as he’s either mentioned it or been asked about it in multiple press conferences. However, this was the first time he specifically targeted a subset of users. It’s not hard to see why Elko is feeling the heat. The Aggies have been in a serious spiral over the past month, losing three of their first four games to start SEC play. The offense has been particularly anemic, scoring only six points in two of those losses. Their single win came against Arkansas, a team that hadn’t secured a conference win since October 2024 before that game. This rough stretch is a stark contrast to where the program was just a month ago, boasting a top-10 ranking and coming off their first College Football Playoff appearance last season. After last week’s 34-7 win over the Razorbacks, Elko had spoken about the “12th Man” not living on social media, emphasizing that the true fans would always back the team.
This whole situation just shows how much pressure is building in College Station right now. The Aggies were a top-10 team a month ago, fresh off a CFP appearance, and now their coach is beefing with fan sites after dropping three of four SEC games. Scoring only six points in two of those losses? That’s a brutal look. What happens next with Elko and the TexAgs crew is anyone’s guess, but one thing is clear: the heat is on in a big way for the Aggies.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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