The Mike Elko era is here and the staff is complete
While it felt like it took forever for Coach Mike Elko to complete his staffing choices, we finally reached this point. Objectively, he’s put together a strong team, which I believe is highlighted by Collin Klein, Holmon Wiggins, Tommy Moffitt, and Derek Miller.
Wiggins is probably the biggest name on the coming over from Alabama, where he was a top-ten recruiter and helped develop five 1st rounds picks, including Heisman winner DeVonta Smith.
Another interesting note is for the first time since 2017 the Aggie Football team will have an on-the-field special teams coach in Patrick Dougherty. This will be welcome, as the Aggies struggled last season in multiple phases of special teams.
Coach Elko is putting his stamp on the program in a major program early, and even though it seemed like he was slow rolling from these hires, they seem to be paying dividends in the transfer portal. Join us in welcoming some new and familiar faces back to Aggieland.
Collin Klein - Offensive Coordinator / Quarterback Coach
Welcome to Aggieland, @CK_KleinCollin! 👍
Meet new Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks coach Collin Klein:
🔗 https://t.co/VCFDkkXoMT#GigEm pic.twitter.com/YoLpMa8U4L
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) December 28, 2023
Adam Cushing - Run Game Coordinator / Offensive Line Coach
Welcome to Aggieland, @CoachCushing! 👍
Meet new Run Game Coordinator and Offensive Line coach Adam Cushing:
🔗 https://t.co/2Yg90PeXpz#GigEm pic.twitter.com/fFEgpC9oEl
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) December 29, 2023
Trooper Taylor - Associate Head Coach (Offense) / Running Backs Coach
Welcome to Aggieland, Trooper! 👍
Meet new Associate Head Coach on offense and Running Backs coach Trooper Taylor:
🔗 https://t.co/TIsBNZidUj#GigEm pic.twitter.com/d4JuldWdnG
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) December 29, 2023
Holmon Wiggins - Wide Receivers Coach
Welcome to Aggieland, @HolmonWiggins 👍#GigEm pic.twitter.com/OO2KOHrHXV
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) January 3, 2024
Patrick Dougherty - Special Teams Coordinator / Tight Ends Coach
Welcome to Aggieland, @Coach_Dougherty! 👍
Meet new Special Teams Coordinator Patrick Dougherty:
🔗 https://t.co/BjVoHcQKB6#GigEm pic.twitter.com/u7rrkZQACT
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) December 30, 2023
Jay Bateman - Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers Coach
Welcome to Aggieland, @CoachBateman! 👍
Meet new Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers coach Jay Bateman:
🔗 https://t.co/34qCn9leLA#GigEm pic.twitter.com/5jP7IPgnAV
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) December 28, 2023
Sean Spencer - Defensive Line Coach
Welcome to Aggieland, @SpenceChaos! 👍
Meet new Defensive Line coach Sean Spencer:
🔗 https://t.co/TIsBNZidUj#GigEm pic.twitter.com/EXXoIJ2QYt
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) December 29, 2023
Tony Jerod-Eddie - Defensive Line Coach
Officially official 👍@T_J_E_83 is our Defensive Line Coach #GigEm pic.twitter.com/U4wYJD2TrR
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) January 3, 2024
Ishmael Aristide - Defensive Backs Coach
Welcome back to Aggieland, @CoachIsh_! 👍
Meet Defensive Backs coach Ishmael Aristide:
🔗 https://t.co/vbNL7EPOPi#GigEm pic.twitter.com/s6KQWtaoR0
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) December 29, 2023
Wesley McGriff - Pass Game Coordinator / Defensive Back Coach
Welcome to Aggieland, Coach McGriff 👍#GigEm pic.twitter.com/CT0SWOtQEQ
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) January 4, 2024
Tommy Moffitt - Director of Football Strength & Conditioning
Welcome to Aggieland, @TommyMoffitt! #GigEm👍 pic.twitter.com/kouV6I8ArV
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) December 12, 2023
Derek Miller - Recruiting General Manager
Welcome to Aggieland, @DerekMillerTAMU! 👍
🔗 https://t.co/I8WZYL8uWJ#GigEm pic.twitter.com/fvcROVJAuD
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) December 22, 2023