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Mike Elko Knocks on Wood as SEC Firings Mount: “Parity is at an All-Time High”

Elko joked he was “knocking on wood” Monday to avoid joining the growing list of fired SEC coaches. With Sam Pittman, Billy Napier, Brian Kelly, and Hugh Freeze all dismissed, Elko said unrealistic expectations fuel impatience. “The parity in this conference is at an all-time high,” he said. “People still expect 12-0 seasons, but that’s not modern college football.”