Elko channels Tony the Tiger when asked about Moss, Williams & Anderson

During his weekly press conference, Mike Elko the Texas A&M football coach did his best “Tony the Tiger” impression.

Before a question could be asked about the health of Texas A&M running back Le’Veon Moss, linebacker Scooby Williams and safety Bryce Anderson, Elko was likening them to Tony’s Frosted Flakes breakfast cereal.

“They’re grrrreat.”

A press conference exchange went something like this:

Reporter: “Is there any anticipation on …”

Elko: “They’re great.”

Reporter: “Le’Veon Moss …”

Elko: “They’re great.”

Reporter: “…or the other guys?”

Elko: “I know exactly where you’re going, and they all appear to great.”

Aggies certainly hope so. Getting them back, especially Moss, would be a huge addition heading into the College Football Playoff.

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Le’Veon Moss has run for 389 yards and six touchdowns on just 70 carries.

Moss sustained what is thought to be a high ankle sprain in a victory over Florida on Oct. 11. Recovery time for that type of injury typically is between four and eight weeks.

A little more than eight weeks have passed since Moss’ injury. Two weeks remain until the Aggies face Miami on Dec. 20.

The timetable suggests Moss should be available to play Miami. So, maybe his healthy truly is great.

But then why doesn’t Elko say he’s great and then add… “and he’ll play”?

Elko may be exercising a little gamesmanship. Why reveal his hand before absolutely necessary? Keep Miami coach Mario Cristobal guessing, right?

The guess here is that Moss will be in the Aggies' lineup against the Hurricanes. They’ll need him.

Rueben Owens II, EJ Smith, Amari Daniels and Jamarion Morrow have been highly effective in Moss’ absence.

Owens now leads A&M in rushing yardage. Smith has scored three touchdowns since Moss has been out. Daniels and Morrow both have run for one.

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In 11 games, Rueben Owens has run for 618 yards and five touchdowns in 2025.

Still, there’s a reason Moss was the starter. He was an All-SEC selection in 2024 and was off to another good start. He’d gained 46 yards on just five carries and had a 22-yard touchdown against Florida before his injury.

He’s a tough, hard-charging runner who will challenge Miami’s defense. He’s also the Aggies’ best option at running back.

If he does indeed play the A&M offense is better.

Similarly, the A&M’s defense is better with Williams and Anderson. Williams did not play in the Aggies' last four games. If available, he can boost A&M’s run defense.

Miami’s passing game is a greater threat. Quarterback Carson Beck and explosive receivers Malachi Toney and CJ Daniels — who have both caught seven touchdown passes — headline a top-20 passing offense.

Anderson has played once since suffering a head injury in a Week 3 win over Notre Dame. He’d add speed to the secondary.

Getting any of those guys back obviously would be good for the Aggies.

Getting all of them would be grrrreat.