By james art 
Texas A&M (7-2, 5-1 SEC) is no longer the last undefeated team in SEC play after Week 10, as the Aggies were blown out in every aspect of the term on the road against South Carolina (5-3, 3 -3 SEC ) 44-20 after giving up 286 yards rushing and three touchdowns on the ground.
Entering the game, redshirt freshman quarterback Marcell Reed earned his fourth start of the year after his performance against LSU the previous week. However, he struggled in the pocket and his accuracy on the field remains an issue. South Carolina’s defense shut down the quarterback the most outside of a few successful scrimmages.
What hampered the offensive play was the loss of running back Le’Veon Moss early in the first half, as the junior left the field with an apparent knee injury, but returned to the sidelines in street clothes, which could be a positive sign . Defensively, the Aggies were horrendous against the run, mainly due to poor tackling and poor eye discipline against the option quarterback, allowing LaNorris Sellers to rush for over 100 yards.
Texas A&M will now enter the bye week with many questions, but despite the loss, everything is still ahead of them, tied atop the SEC at 5-1 with Georgia.
After the game, head coach Mike Elko, quarterback Marcell Reed and defensive end Taurean York spoke to the media. Here’s what both players had to say.
Taurean York on the lack of performance on defense
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“I feel like after Tuesday and Wednesday, we didn’t watch LSU. We just didn’t deliver.”
York for dealing with Aggie’s problems
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“Build over the course of the season. It felt like one person beat us. We didn’t struggle with our technique. It starts with me.”
York continues mentally toward the bye week
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“Losing always sucks… It’s a long ride back to College Station. This match ended 30 minutes ago. We’re into the bye week.”
York on RB Raheem Sanders’ big day at South Carolina
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“A good player. A rising star in this league. This is their guy here in South Carolina. He excelled.”
York on HC Mike Elko’s message to the team
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“We still have a lot of ball.”
QB Marcell Reed when he found out he was the starter
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“He told me Thursday afternoon after practice.”
“I don’t know what the future holds.”
Reed on the lack of run success against the Gamecock defense
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“I don’t think I had any opportunities to pull the ball. (South Carolina) scheduled game.”
Reed for a 68 yard penalty to the Aggies
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“We have to be smarter. The coach tells us all the time that penalties can cost you the game.
Marcel Reed on what it’s like to play at Williams-Brice Stadium
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“It’s a different field. I like playing on the road.”