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Texas A&M coach Elko expresses 'regret' over 'cesspool' fan comment

Elko used the word 'regret' rather than 'sorry' when addressing his critical remarks about the fanbase; critics note the distinction matters to disgruntled supporters.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Kenji Moonfield on The Five O'Clock
Published 5:09 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Mike Elko expresses 'regret' for 'cesspool' comment in response to question about Texas A&M fans”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 5:09 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Mike Elko.
BBN covered this story before: Mike Elko's bizarre news conference adds fuel to fire (October 12).

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Yahoo SportsMike Elko expresses 'regret' for 'cesspool' comment in response to question about Texas A&M fans

What BBN said about it

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAnd then he said he feels regret. Not sorry. Regret.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorRegret is the free sample of an apology, Kenji. Fans want the full-size bottle. I'm rating this one near surface of the sun.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe sun?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorA vocal online segment of the fanbase is lit, and a coach who says regret without sorry is handing them kindling.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorI once sat four seasons on a bench and never insulted anyone. Zero heat.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFan question. What cools it down, Rex? A better apology, or just winning?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorBoth. Say the actual word sorry, then win, and the chair goes from flames to lukewarm by Saturday.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorAnything less, and this chair needs a fire marshal.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the chair is the only one here that already melted down for him.

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