‘You put a ball down and I’ll play anyone’: Texas A&M HC Mike Elko comments on Longhorns matchup
Each year, Thanksgiving is a day that we spend with our loved ones to give thanks, eat good food and watch football.
Traditionally, the November holiday has been dominated by the NFL broadcasting three games throughout the day with two respectively always featuring the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions.
The Lone Star Showdown between Texas A&M and the University of Texas returns later this year. Longhorns athletic director Chris Del Conte recently said he wants the annual football game to be played on Thanksgiving.
Texas AD Chris Del Conte says Texas will play Texas A&M annually in football, and his hope “is to move it back to Thursday” of Thanksgiving week. pic.twitter.com/2Gp7NkhM8C
— Chip Brown (@ChipBrown247) February 14, 2024
Following Del Conte’s comments, Aggies coach Mike Elko was asked about when he’d like to play the rivalry matchup.
“Just put a ball down somewhere, we’ll be there and we’ll play,” Elko said. “You put a ball down and I’ll play anyone. You put a ball down against them and we’ll be there.”
After all the talk-back and forth on social media between fan bases, regardless of when it’s played, the Lone Star Showdown can’t return soon enough.
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