Mike Elko addresses the media ahead of Aggies vs. Bulldogs
SEC Conference play continues for the 4-0 Aggies as they welcome Mississippi State to Kyle Field. Mike Elko held his regularly scheduled press conference on Monday ahead of the contest with the Bulldogs.
Key Takeaways:
- Players of the Week for Auburn: OL Dametrious Crownover, DL DJ Hicks, Offense Le’Veon Moss, Defense, Taurean York, ST Jared Kerr
- Elko thought the tape was very clean on defense, brought up the penalties as a major issue for what should’ve been a dominant performance against Auburn
- Mike Elko highlighted the run defense – not an issue with the defensive line getting pushed back, instead it’s getting outleveraged with the football. He feels like it’s gotten better but something they are constantly trying to improve.
- Elko talks about the challenge of facing Jeff Lebby’s offense, a physical version of the spread
- Scooby Williams remains day-to-day
- Elko talks about the growth of Dezz Ricks since last season
- Bothwell and Booth are both super talented backs, but the scheme is different from Notre Dame, so it’s not a 1-to-1 comparison
- Elko talks about the options they have in the tight end room and how they can create mismatches
- Mike Elko talks about the different types of penalties, Aggies should have zero pre-snap or post-whistle penalties. Have to clean that up.
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