Haynes King leads Texas A&M to win in return; Aggies fans remain skeptical
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Texas A&M opened its 2022 season on Saturday with an easy win over visiting Sam Houston State, 31-0.
The Aggies were ranked 6th in the AP poll to begin the season and many believe they have the talent to contend for a berth in the College Football Playoff.
In Saturday’s victory, there was plenty of attention on sophomore quarterback Haynes King, who was playing in his first game since suffering a season-ending ankle injury against Colorado last September.
Expectations have been high for the 6-3, 205-pound sophomore ever since he arrived in College Station, and on Saturday he delivered a solid outing in his return to the field.
King completed 20-of-30 passes for 364 yards and also added 35 yards on the ground on 6 carries. He did thrown a pair of interceptions in the winning effort but he also tossed 3 touchdown passes in helping the Aggies move to 1-0 on the season.
Texas A&M fans, however, weren’t overly thrilled with what they saw, as was evident on Twitter:
Haynes King is going to throw 20+ INTs this year.
— Dustin L. Davis (@DustinLDavis) September 3, 2022
Imagine how terrible Haynes King will look against Alabama
— Eric (@PointGods) September 3, 2022
It’s time to see another QB in the 4th quarter. Haynes King isn’t getting it done at the level it’s going to take. Too many playmakers on offense to waste on poor QB play.
— mkcain (@mkcain) September 3, 2022
I used to be a big Haynes King guy but idk.
— Ryan Fares (@AirFares27) September 3, 2022
Yeah I think I’ve seen enough of Haynes King. Can hardly compete against FCS schools. We’re doomed
— Me (@cameronG_14) September 3, 2022
BREAKING: Haynes King with his second pick of the day. Now combining for 6 picks between games against Kent St and Sam Houston.
— Horns Up (@evinkc05) September 3, 2022
Sorry Ags. Haynes King will have 15 INT's against actual competition. Not the guy.
— OA1 Disciplined Trading Service www.OA1Trading.com (@oldarmy1) September 3, 2022
Haynes King. Not great.
— Garrett Evans (@GarrettTEvans) September 3, 2022
Haynes King is the worst starting power 5 QB
— 1st Seed OKC (4-0) (@BalakayM95) September 3, 2022
Haynes King just might not be very good.
— Taylor Travis (@TaylorTravis15) September 3, 2022
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