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00:00 As the new Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko settles into his new role, he is making
00:06 his rounds nationally to discuss his vision and how he will lead this program.
00:11 And that includes answering some questions from outsiders regarding what some consider
00:15 to be weird and awkward Aggie traditions.
00:19 One day after his introduction to the world as the new head ball coach, Elko appeared
00:24 on the Pat McAfee show and was asked about the Aggies Midnight Yell tradition.
00:29 It was suggested that A&M should keep it in-house to avoid the embarrassment on social media.
00:35 Elko commented, "People outside of it maybe don't understand it, but the spirit of this
00:40 place is unique.
00:41 You tell me where else you can get 50,000 fans in this stadium 24 hours before kickoff."
00:48 Elko is referring to the pep rally of sort, in which Aggie fans fill Kyle Field to practice
00:53 cheers and chants led by the Aggie band and yell leaders.
00:58 Being and being enthusiastic about these long-standing Aggie traditions is another reason why Elko
01:03 is the perfect fit for this Aggie job.
01:06 Elko's contract with A&M will be at six years, $7 million per year, with up to $3.5 million
01:13 in additional incentives.
01:15 From all Aggies, I'm Alexandra Cox.