'20 TX QB Haynes King (TAMU Commit)

[SD189]

All these tech companies along with energy CEO’s. Dripping money and the property taxes soak it up.

My sister dated a guy in high school (McCallie boy) whose dad was a petroleum engineer out of Tyler, Tx. The money they had was stupid. Kid could wipe his ass with 100s if he felt like it

 

[butchna]

My sister dated a guy in high school (McCallie boy) whose dad was a petroleum engineer out of Tyler, Tx. The money they had was stupid. Kid could wipe his ass with 100s if he felt like it

East Texas dough. Johnny Football upbringing.

 

[DaddyChad]

His dad makes $133,000 a year as the coach of Longview. He’s not coming to TN for a high school coaching job.

Some schools in Texas spend $50-$60 million for a high school stadium that seats 18-20,000. High school football in Texas is at a totally different level than high school football in Tennessee

I would bet Longview received a few donation offers right.

 

[VOLuptuousBOOMS]

FRISCO, Texas - Longview (Texas) High Top247 quarterback Haynes King told his four finalists he’d have a college decision on Wednesday. It’s obviously Friday afternoon now and 247Sports top-ranked uncommitted quarterback arrived at the Elite 11 Finals yet to pull the trigger on Auburn, Duke, Tennessee or Texas A&M.

“It just didn’t happen,” King said. “I’m still trying to dig for that, which school is going to separate from the others and when I find it will probably make my decision then and let all the coaches know.”

King said if a “clue” comes while he’s at Elite 11 he’ll end the process then.

“It’s a lot of persuasion at this point,” said King. “Every time I get off the phone with a coach, after a visit, I try to sit down and talk with my dad and see what’s the best situation and best option to do now and we really haven’t figured it out yet. It’s going to continue being a mystery deal.”

Ranked by the Top247 as the country’s No. 2 dual-threat passer and No. 32 prospect overall, the 6-foot-2 1/2, 185-pound King took his official to Texas A&M on May 31, followed by trips to Tennessee, Auburn and Duke in consecutive weekends.

“I took those four official visits this month, and right now as both of them, all four of them have their differences,” King said. “Right now I’m trying to find the best situation for me and my family. I haven’t yet found it in my mind because all four of those schools are really good schools.

“My mind was still kind of a blur before I took (the officials) and now I got to see new things and see more of the schools and I felt like I can thrive in that community of all four of them.”

Auburn was first from this foursome to offer.

“Coach Malzahn, he’s pretty good," King said. "He’s a bit offensive minded. In the past it showed when they have a great triggerman, it’s been able to show they compete with the best and beat the best.

King also feels close with offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham.

“Before he was at Memphis and we developed a relationship when he was at Memphis and he moved to Auburn and it blew up from there. We talk pretty much every week.”

Tennessee came in after the Tigers.

“They’re somewhat trying to rebuild that program to get better and bring it back to what it was,” King said. “They are providing a great atmosphere for that. They’re pushing towards that. They have a great coaching staff to do that. They’re recruiting great players to put people in that position as well.”

Vols head coach Jeremy Pruitt and offensive coordinator Jim Chaney have made an impression on King.

“Everywhere they’ve been they’ve pretty much proven to do well and succeed to that point,” King said. “Both of them they developed a relationship with me that I feel comfortable I can do the best I can do. They’ll coach you hard. They’ll do whatever they can do to get you in that position to succeed on that level.”

The opportunity to develop under David Cutcliffe’s eye attracts King to Duke.

“He’s had a proven track record on that,” King said. “He’s pretty grounded too. What he does at the quarterback position will put you in a great situation to succeed. It’s not one offense, this is how I’m going to do it. He plays to the quarterback’s strength. He definitely knows a lot about the game. He adjusts on that and he’s one of the best quarterback coaches in the country.”

Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M’s offer in May immediately put them near the top of the list.

“Coach Fisher is pretty much the same way,” King said comparing him to Cutcliffe. “He’s proven on that. He’s coached people like Jamies Winston, Matt Flynn, he’s put many people in the NFL. He runs a pro-style offense, that’s what I’m running right now at my school. I feel comfortable in that kind of offense. So does Tennessee, they run a pro-style, Duke somewhat runs a pro-style, because our offense does so much, even a little RPO, zone read, do a little quarterback power, I fit into all those offenses well because we’re so diverse.


“Other than that, A&M has had good recruiting classes the past couple years so they’re going to put good players around me. They have good resources there too. They’re going to set you up for life.”

Playing for his father, King led Longview to a 16-0 season last fall en route to a state championship, throwing for 3,877 yards and 42 touchdowns with just four interceptions. The talented athlete also ran for 664 yards and eight more scores.

- Wiltfong

 

[Redbeardedbaron]

- Wiltfong

Sounds like he prefers AM

 

[Ten_Titans]

That really doesn't seem to be the mindset of most players these days. At least not when it comes to QB's.

The top schools in the country routinely hold multiple 5 star QBs so I don't think that is true.

But so what if it is? The whole "scared of competition" argument is just a way to guilt two QBs into a situation where one will definetly suffer a major career setback. Does no good to be the second best QB in the nation if you are watching #1 while holding the clipboard.

It's easy to sit back and talk crap about the kids when you aren't the one with the first half of your collegiate career on the table.

 

[nicksjuzunk]

Do I think he decommits? No

But.....this exact scenario just played out at one of our biggest rivals Fla, just in the last 3 months.

Anthony Richardson was/is the #8 DT QB in this class, committed to Fla and was close to other commits and targets for UF, he was recruiting for Fla as the leader, 100% locked in. They went after a bigger prospect, AR gets his feelings hurt, AR decommits, and the guy UF fell in love with and went after, committed elsewhere.

 

[chargervol]

Sounds like he prefers AM

Made a good case for all except Auburn imo. But *if none do anything to separate themselves, then I have to think distance becomes the deciding factor.

Plus all the networking cough:lifetime cult member:cough

 

[FTCvol]

Went to Stockholm once. Didn't like it at first, but it really grew on me.

El oh el

 

[Big Gucci Sosa]

Just pick one

 

[DiderotsGhost]

But so what if it is? The whole "scared of competition" argument is just a way to guilt two QBs into a situation where one will definetly suffer a major career setback. Does no good to be the second best QB in the nation if you are watching #1 while holding the clipboard.

It's easy to sit back and talk crap about the kids when you aren't the one with the first half of your collegiate career on the table.

It's also a very stupid argument.

I'd say being content with sitting on the bench your entire career is more of a sign of being "scared of competition" than transferring somewhere else for playing time. If you want out on the field so badly that you're willing to transfer, that's strong evidence that you're trying to prove yourself against competition.

 

[jasonvol18]

Sounds like he prefers AM

If that was the case he would have already pulled the trigger for them. They are the safe, close to home choice. Think his preference is TN, with the only downside being the distance factor.

 

[Dudleys87]

Sounds like Duke or Tennessee to me

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

- Wiltfong

This confirms why he hasn’t pulled the trigger...he sounds torn. You can tell he’s comparing the schools even in his interview. The fact he threw in TN’s name as he was talking about A&M, when he was talking about the style of offense they run, tells me he’s looking for every reason possible to put TN over the top and choose us.

 

[ChattaTNVol]

This confirms why he hasn’t pulled the trigger...he sounds torn. You can tell he’s comparing the schools even in his interview. The fact he threw in TN’s name as he was talking about A&M, when he was talking about the style of offense they run, tells me he’s looking for every reason possible to put TN over the top and choose us.

I agree and obviously distance isn't a real issue. My thinking and something he alluded to was the players that he is going to have around him. I think we're okay and comparable to A&M on the offensive line but at the moment they're kicking our ass in skill position players (wide receivers in particular) on offense. I think he may be stalling for time to see if we can get anyone decent for him to throw to. jmo.

 

[Brave Volunteer]

This kid wouldnt be able to ride half the rides at Dollywood. He must be a really special player if Chaney wants him that bad, despite not having the typical physical attributes of an SEC QB.

 

[DiderotsGhost]

This kid wouldnt be able to ride half the rides at Dollywood. He must be a really special player if Chaney wants him that bad, despite not having the typical physical attributes of an SEC QB.

He's 6'3".

I'm pretty sure he'd be taller than 99% of the people at Dollywood.

 

[sonofUT62]

This kid wouldnt be able to ride half the rides at Dollywood. He must be a really special player if Chaney wants him that bad, despite not having the typical physical attributes of an SEC QB.

He’s 2 inches taller Tua and Manziel who both have really struggled in this league. Perhaps you have him confused with the fact that you’re a mental midget.

 

[kemotoe]

Sounds like he prefers AM

Sounds like Duke or Tennessee to me

It’s always been intriguing to me how two people can hear or read the exact same thing and come to 2 completely different conclusions.

 

[AngryButchJones]

I feel for the kid. Don't blame him at all for taking his time. Don't know why he put the deadline on himself in the first place.

Just decide when you want to. Don't rush it. This is an important decision.

 

[chargervol]

Not a knock on King but his comments make me appreciate Bailey even more.
HB has never mentioned his supporting cast being a factor. Seems confident that as long as there is receivers on the field, he'll get them the ball.

 

[AngryButchJones]

King just followed on Twitter that OL that recently flipped to Texas A&M

 

[jakez4ut]

I've no opinion on those comments. Nothing we didn't already know.

 

[SweetasSoda]

Not a knock on King but his comments make me appreciate Bailey even more.
HB has never mentioned his supporting cast being a factor. Seems confident that as long as there is receivers on the field, he'll get them the ball.

And he's determined to bring some with him.

 

[Sleegro]

He probably does, but at least I’m not the grammar police badass who brings absolutely nothing to the board except spell check. Do us a favor go take a bunch of bath salts and go see how long you can hold your breath.

Why do people overreact when they get called out for bad grammar. Learn to take a joke or learn some basic skills that most 10 year olds know. Or keep reacting like an insecure child would. Plus everyone knows when you take bath salts, you can hold yer breath for infinity.