A head coach knows his team’s potential, inside and out. He feels it first when they fall short of it, even in victory. Just ask Texas A&M’s Mike Elko. His Aggies are the last unbeaten team in the SEC, sitting at 8-0 after a 49-25 beatdown of LSU, a win and a top position 33 years in the making. But for Elko, perfection isn’t a record; it’s a benchmark. So, he wasn’t celebrating too long. A few days after the win, he delivered a firm locker-room message, revealing he wasn’t willing to risk anything.

During Wednesday’s SEC teleconference, Elko made his stance clear: the winning streak must stay alive. That’s why, ahead of the Missouri game, the HC reminded everyone where his team fell short of last week’s win over LSU. “ We played a very good second half,” said Elko, “ but let’s not f

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