When it comes to offseason coordinator hires, one of college football's top preseason magazines believes Texas A&M made the best move in the country.
New A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko was named the year's top coordinator acquisition in Athlon Sports' 2018 season preview. Elko, who reportedly signed a three-year deal that starts with a $1.8 million salary, was hired by new A&M coach Jimbo Fisher in January.
What's incredibly remarkable about this offseason accomplishment is that A&M hired Elko after it failed to lure LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda out of Baton Rouge for the same job in College Station (Aranda was named by Athlon as the No.