If your school can't hire Lane Kiffin, try for another Mike Elko

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Texas A&M's Mike Elko becomes a model for schools making coaching hires.

The Aggies' victory over Missouri strengthens their case for a top College Football Playoff ranking.

As Texas A&M offense thrives, Collin Klein is emerging as a potential head coaching candidate.

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Only one school can hire Lane Kiffin . That’s if he leaves at all.

From Gainesville to Baton Rouge, covetous college football fans wonder whether their school can land Kiffin . That’s an understandable wish.

That still leaves a handful of name-brand programs making hires who won’t be named Kiffin. Athletic directors ought to ask themselves: Is there another Mike Elko for the taking? Someone in the mold of Texas A&M's coach who might not be the flashiest pick, but who’s got the stu