Texas A&M on the verge of historic season with undefeated record and SEC title hopes | Hindustan Times
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**Revised Title:** "Texas A&M on Verge of Historic Season, SEC Title Hopes, and College Football Playoff Berth" **Revised Article:** COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M is poised to make history, and the Aggies' faithful are abuzz with excitement. The No. 3 team in the nation is undefeated, and a win in their upcoming matchup against 16th-ranked Texas could secure a spot in the Southeastern Conference title game and the College Football Playoff. At the helm of this resurgence is quarterback Marcel Reed, a Heisman Trophy contender, and coach Mike Elko, who was rewarded with a lucrative contract extension. The Aggies' remarkable turnaround is all the more impressive given the tumultuous period that preceded it, including the departure of Jimbo Fisher, who failed to deliver on his promise of a national championship since 1939. Elko, who took over the program two years ago, has been credited with instilling a winning culture. "We are not going to talk about it anymore," he said during his introductory event. "We are gonna be about it." Elko attributes the team's success to the players, who have bought into the vision and worked tirelessly to build a winning mentality. Texas A&M has come close to reaching the next level on numerous occasions, only to fall short. The team's fans have coined the term "Battered Aggies Syndrome" to describe the frustration and disappointment that comes with it. However, Elko and his team are focused on the present, with a mantra that reads "G-R-I-N-D" on a wall in the team meeting room, standing for Grit, Relentless effort, Integrity, Now, and Dependability. Reed has a message for those still struggling with "Battered Aggies Syndrome": "If you want to think about the past and go back to 'Battered Aggies Syndrome,' that's not my fault. That's yours. You can have your own opinions, but if you focus on the past, you're not going to get anywhere in life. You got to have hope. You got to have faith." The Aggies have won 10 games for the first time since Johnny Manziel's Heisman-winning season in 2012. A win against Texas on Friday would be their first 11-0 start since coach R.C. Slocum's 1992 season, which culminated in a perfect regular season.
