{
  "id": 13590168,
  "title": "Texas A&M coach Mike Elko rails against 'cesspool' fan website after Aggies' loss to No. 14 Missouri",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/texas-a-m-coach-mike-elko-rails-against-cesspool-fan-website-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T00:13:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/texas-m-coach-mike-elko-001316563.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Following Texas A&M's 27-6 loss to No. 14 Missouri on Saturday, head coach Mike Elko directed his criticism towards the popular fan website TexAgs, branding it a \"cesspool\" on social media. In his post-game press conference, Elko made it clear that he didn't hold the same disdain for the overall fan base, stating that there was a distinction between the passionate supporters and the toxic online community.\n\nBilly Liucci, owner of TexAgs and referenced by Elko in his comments, responded to the coach's remarks on social media. Liucci initially maintained a level of restraint, but later took to Twitter to express his dissatisfaction with Elko's response, calling it an \"unnecessary misstep\" after the team's significant defeat.\n\nThe Aggies have been struggling in their early SEC games, with three losses out of their first four games. Offensively, they have struggled, scoring only six points in two of their recent losses, while the lone win came against Arkansas, a team that had not beaten an SEC opponent since October 2024. This recent slump has been compounded by the team's top-10 ranking just a month ago and their first-ever College Football Playoff appearance last season.\n\nElko had mentioned the impact of social media on the team in the days leading up to this loss. After their previous 34-7 victory over the Razorbacks, he reflected on the packed Kyle Field despite the team's recent setbacks, emphasizing the unwavering support of the Aggie fan base, known as the \"12th Man.\"",
  "summary": "In a curious move after a loss, Texas A&M coach Mike Elko took aim at the popular fan website TexAgs, dubbing it a cesspool in his latest commentary about social media.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Missouri football QB Austin Simmons stats, grade after Tigers stuff Texas A&M",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/missouri-football-qb-austin-simmons-stats-grade-after-tigers-stuff",
        "published": "2026-10-10T19:33:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}