On Wednesday, during the open media period, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko was excited to discuss the Aggies’ consistent effort this spring, as the 32-day practice window has provided ample opportunity for competition at every postion to take place while the new transfer portal additions have begun to gain ground in just the first few practice days.
The recent news that presumed to start quarterback Conner Weigman is not quite 100% healthy after receiving surgery on his lower body injury suffered during last season’s week 4 matchup with the Auburn Tigers has taken most of the oxygen out of the room, but this isn’t really breaking news for those who have been paying attention. Weigman, barring any setbacks, will be fine come fall. Still, Elko, during an interview with SEC Network’s Paul Finebaum, noted backup quarterbacks Jaylen Henderson and Marcel Reed’s ability to take over if anything were to happen.
As straightforward as ever, Elko provided plenty of context regarding the Aggies’ spring practice efforts, which is much appreciated by those covering the team.
Note: Mike Elko revealed that redshirt sophomore defensive tackle Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy has not practiced this week, but he has not been ruled out for the rest of the spring practice period.
Mike Elko opens up the presser with praise regarding the effort shown during the first full week of spring practice
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“Happy with and love the way our guys are working. There is definitely a need and a desire to get better each day.”
“You have a lot of confidence that growth will occur at a really rapid rate.”
So far, so good in just one padded practice thus far
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“We’ve only had one padded practice so far, so we won’t draw any large conclusions on this yet, but I’m pleased about where things are.”
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