After Mike Elko Accepted The Head Coaching Position At Duke He Wrote A Letter To Texas A&M , Their Fans, Spectators!

Who is Duke’s new Head Coach?

Mike Elko was the Defensive Coordinator at Texas A&M!

In his fourth season Mike Elko was overseeing the Wrecking Crew as defensive coordinator.

Mike Elko vastly improved the Texas A&M defense throughout his time in College Station and saw the unit lead the SEC in total defense and rank second among league teams in rushing and passing defense. Elko's guidance helped A&M post an 8-1 regular season record against all SEC opponents and boast a top-five ranking through the end of the season.

Mike Elko came to Texas A&M after one season of directing Notre Dame's defense. In his lone season in South Bend, the defense ranked in the top half nationally in all four major defensive categories as the Irish finished with a 10-3 record, which included a 21-17 win over LSU in the 2018 Citrus Bowl. Elko was a semifinalist for the Broyles Award, which is given annually to the top assistant coach in college football.

After his fourth season as the Defensive Coordinator for Texas A&M Mike Elko accepted the head coaching position at Duke! After accepting the Head Coaching position at Duke Mike Elko wrote a letter to Texas A&M fans, spectators!

Mike Elko had this say about the accepting the opportunity to be Duke’s Head Coach!

I want to thank Nina King and President Price for this great opportunity," Elko said. "Duke stands for excellence. The university has excelled in everything they've ever tried to do, whether that'd be in academics or athletics. I'm excited to get to work."

“according to an article on goduke.com”

After accepting the Head Coaching job at Duke Mike Elko wrote a letter to Texas A&M, their fans, spectators!

Where?

On Social Media!

Specifically Twitter!

What did it say?

It said this!

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"I can't thank you guys enough for the last four years," Elko said.""I can't thank you guys enough for the last four years,". "Being a part of the Texas A&M community has been an amazing blessing for me and my family. College Station will forever be a special place in our hearts.

Four years ago, we came down here to bring a great defense to Texas A&M. I have worked tirelessly every day to get that accomplished. With the help of Coach Fisher, the rest of the staff, and an amazing group of young men in this program I leave knowing we have left our mark on Aggie Football, and helped lay a foundation that will last for a long time.

To the players: Thank you for your unwavering belief in our plan and vision. You are the reason for all of the success we had together.

To Coach Fisher: Thank you for the opportunity and making all of this possible. Texas A&M is building a monster and it Ain't Done Yet!

To the Staff: Thank you for all your hard work and help to bring all of this together. I'm forever thankful for your trust and loyalty.

And lastly to the 12th Man: It has been amazing playing in front of you these past four years. You drive us every game to be great.

There have been so many great memories that will stay with me forever, but now it is time for a new chapter in my life."

Forever Gig 'Em,

Mike Elko

“according to an article on 247. sports.com by Adam Rowe”