During a press availability Wednesday, junior defensive tackle DJ Hicks was asked about how the defensive line will replace three potential NFL draft picks and what fans can expect from the unit in the future. Hicks responded, in part, saying the unit’s motto is “C.B.O.”

In a follow-up question asking what “C.B.O.” stood for, Hicks said, “In simple terms, choke a woman out. Let’s say that.”

“Those guys really showed us how to be, how to be the best D-line we can be with their work ethic and how they went about their daily business,” Hicks said. “So, I think we still are trying to go through the model, still trying to stay with our motto with ‘C.B.O.’ That’s what we stand for and just trying to follow Coach Spence’s coaching and Coach Tony’s coaching and I think we’re going to make a big step this year.”

https://www.kbtx.com/2025/04/09/texas-ams-mike-elko-rejects-promises-address-violent-d-line-motto/

@Gerry Hamilton in shambles seeing this from his Aggies 🤣

This is just plain sad. An adult needs to step in. 

Good lord. Even worse coming after the bb coach fiasco

I get these guys aren't geniuses but could have easily pivoted to "Choke a Brotha Out" like it's a UFC fight or something. 

Lol that’s just not smart. Even if that is whats being said which is bad enough. Who in their right mind would say that at a press availability 🤣

24 minutes ago, Joe Zura said:

@Gerry Hamilton in shambles seeing this from his Aggies 🤣

I wonder how this honors their "Code".  (We all know their code is BS anyway)

26 minutes ago, smokeyiii said:

I get these guys aren't geniuses but could have easily pivoted to "Choke a Brotha Out" like it's a UFC fight or something. 

It was that easy.

Shemar Turner’s behavior makes some sense now.  Good grief, what a culture over there.

Wow! Openly espousing violence against women. And to brag about it to the media?! Good for Elko for stepping in.

1 hour ago, Tuco Ramirez said:

Wow! Openly espousing violence against women. And to brag about it to the media?! Good for Elko for stepping in.

To me it sounded like Elko was not happy that it was made public. Maybe I am not reading it correctly but here is the quote from Elko:

 

When asked about the comments during his scheduled media availability, A&M head coach Mike Elko said it was “absolutely ridiculous that that was stated.”

“It’s conveying something that shouldn’t be conveyed,” Elko said, after a disappointed look down at the podium. “So, we’ll get that handled and addressed.”

Good to know Wisner had plenty of breathing room 

52 minutes ago, marathon said:

To me it sounded like Elko was not happy that it was made public. Maybe I am not reading it correctly but here is the quote from Elko:

 

 

When asked about the comments during his scheduled media availability, A&M head coach Mike Elko said it was “absolutely ridiculous that that was stated.”

“It’s conveying something that shouldn’t be conveyed,” Elko said, after a disappointed look down at the podium. “So, we’ll get that handled and addressed.”

I can see that. If that’s the case, then Elko will fit in nicely at aggy. 

WHAT IS GOING ON OVER THERE.  I’m legit puzzled.  

Everyone has unoffical mottos for the season, doesn't mean you go around saying them 

Pretty disgusting.  Amazing that the players have the motto and just plain stupid that a college player disclosed it as if it was no big deal.  

Classic Aggie

That is terrible for a young man to say. Aggies have lost it!

Good to see Elko throwing his weight around in CS

That defensive line couldn’t stop a nose bleed against us. 

10 hours ago, Q said:

Lol that’s just not smart. Even if that is whats being said which is bad enough. Who in their right mind would say that at a press availability 🤣

 

An Aggie

Given the chance Aggy will shi*t the bed 10 times out of 10.  

In what world does anyone think that's something to say in public with a mic in your face?

Are they even working with those kids over in College Station?

Goobers , just amazing , they never cease to amaze