Texas A&M offense criticized for all-or-nothing first half against FCS Sam Houston State
By Andrew Olson
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Texas A&M is hosting Sam Houston State to open the 2022 season. Judging by the first half, it’s a good thing that the offense is working against an FCS program (transitioning to FBS) to work on some things.
The Aggie offense has been all-or-nothing in the first 2 quarters. Haynes King and Yulkeith Brown connected for a highlight 66-yard touchdown. Late in the second quarter, King and Ainias Smith connected for a 63-yard TD. With the extra point, the Aggies’ lead was extended to 17-0, the score at the half.
New offensive line coach Steve Addazio appears to have some work to do with his unit. Besides the big-play touchdowns, the passing game has been hampered by wide receiver drops.
Here’s a sample of the reaction on social media:
It's been a lackluster first half for the Texas A&M offense to say the least. Curious if the Aggies can string together a 2-minute drill.
— Alex Miller (@AlexMill20) September 3, 2022
https://twitter.com/jucorcr/status/1566117759460802562
Poor line play, WR drops…seen this before.
— Mark Passwaters (@mbpRivals) September 3, 2022
What is this Texas A&M offense bro lmfao
— bill clinton. #RIPSmiley. Long Live Leak. (@DA__LANDL0RD) September 3, 2022
Texas A&M offense already looking suspect ??? pic.twitter.com/MNGvleRFjT
— DevinATL??? (@Blac_Knight007) September 3, 2022
Pretty pass by Haynes King down the left sideline for the Texas A&M touchdown. Offense had been stagnant to that point.
— Barrett Sallee ?? (@BarrettSallee) September 3, 2022
Texas a&m offense shaky
— Big Country (@Just_Brundage) September 3, 2022
Texas A&M grossly overrated- offense – not impressed- quarterback is average at best!!
— Jake Modla (@JakeModla) September 3, 2022
Trying to find the #6 team in the country Texas A&M offense. Anyone find it? @AggieFootball pic.twitter.com/ljX1z15yh0
— Jason Gross (@JasonMGro) September 3, 2022
6 of Sam Houston's 7 drives have been three-and-outs. The Texas A&M defense is doing its job. The offense just needs to catch up
— GigEm247 (@GigEm247) September 3, 2022
Someone should consider telling Michigan and Texas A&M about the concept of offense.
— Josh (Not Giddey) (@goblore_dfs) September 3, 2022
The big plays deliver excitement, but Texas A&M fans and others expect more sustained drives with consistency from the No. 6 team.
The game is currently airing on the SEC Network.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
