Open Gameday Thread--Houston v. Oakland

by Tim on Nov 4, 2007 8:06 AM CST in News

While it seems patently absurd to say that a sixteen game season comes down to a single game that's played in Week Nine, I'm saying it. When your Houston Texans take the field today at 3:05 p.m. CST (if you haven't already, remember to set your clocks back an hour...this counts as the first public service announcement in BRB history), they do so with their season, and the hopes of a dwindling fan base, in their hands. Jebus...that sounds so unnecessarily dramatic. It's like I'm writing for TNT. Or a female.

Leave your pre-game, in-game, and post-game thoughts, rants, prayers, and profanity in the Comments below. GO TEXANS!

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Could've done without that.

This whole living on the east coast thing has already screwed with my football schedule enough. I might march on Washington against daylight savings.

by Nashmeister on Nov 4, 2007 11:49 AM CST reply actions

The David Carr sack-o-meter

Five on the day. Still a good two quarters to play. McNabb set a high standard against the Giants a few weeks ago, but if anybody can do it, it's David.

For anybody who thought the first half of the Tennessee game couldn't have been any worse, I direct you to the Panthers-Titans game. The ghost of sacks past, if you will.

by Nashmeister on Nov 4, 2007 1:50 PM CST reply actions

Also stellar...

was his twenty-six (26) yards passing in the first half.

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 2:19 PM CST up reply actions

Still going strong

We're up to seven. Tennessee isn't getting a lot of opportunities though because Carolina keeps going three-and-out. They need to get some sacks and tack on some unnecessary roughness or roughing the passer penalties so they can sustain Carolina's drives.

by Nashmeister on Nov 4, 2007 2:58 PM CST up reply actions

No!

He's out of the game. My fun-time is over.

At least I get to watch Marshawn Lynch being nasty.

by Nashmeister on Nov 4, 2007 3:00 PM CST up reply actions

Following online...

what was the injury?

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 3:02 PM CST up reply actions

Me too

Tim could probably come up with a clever injury report for him though.

by Nashmeister on Nov 4, 2007 3:03 PM CST up reply actions

Sprained labia?

Ruptured mitten?

Split ends?

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 3:04 PM CST up reply actions

Re: Zoolander's Injury

My initial thought was split ends, but I probably would have gone with dandruff. Still hair-related, and it coordinates with his fancy gloves.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Nov 4, 2007 6:41 PM CST up reply actions

Carr

I'll be honest, I almost feel sorry for the guy. I honestly think the 2005 season ruined him, b/c he had a pretty good season in 2004 (3500 yard passing and 16 tds). I really did like him, and just wonder what happened to all of his potential.

by Triple347 on Nov 4, 2007 2:14 PM CST reply actions

Coddled by Capers

As much as I like to blame Carr for pretty much every injustice in this world, Capers is partly to blame. If Carr had a hard-ass coach for his first few seasons, he would have been better-motivated and possibly mediocre. Then again, nothing in the history of Jeff Tedford QBs suggests that he ever had a chance to be decent, but I'd like to think a few years under Kubiak would have worked wonders.

But I digress. It should be six right now, but I'm not sure if they counted that fumbled snap as a sack.

by Nashmeister on Nov 4, 2007 2:24 PM CST up reply actions

Seven (7)

sacks of Mittens.

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 2:57 PM CST reply actions

As much...

as I love Amobi Okoye, I sincerely wish we could have drafted Adrian Peterson.

by Triple347 on Nov 4, 2007 3:04 PM CST reply actions

I remember

everyone saying that Reggie Bush was a "once in a lifetime" back, but Peterson is and McFadden will be far superior to him.

by Triple347 on Nov 4, 2007 3:05 PM CST up reply actions

Reggie is "once in a lifetime"

I mean, when will we ever see that much unfulfilled hype again?

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 3:13 PM CST up reply actions

3 and out?

I feel like it's been weeks since I've seen that. Feels good, feels good.

by Nashmeister on Nov 4, 2007 3:19 PM CST reply actions

nice pick up sage

1Texan

by 1Texan on Nov 4, 2007 3:20 PM CST reply actions

I wish

I could be watching this game right now, but I guess being able to listen is okay.

by Triple347 on Nov 4, 2007 3:21 PM CST reply actions

I'm trying to get the Sirius feed to work...

because the P2P online link is broken.

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 3:22 PM CST up reply actions

BATMAN!!!

Wow...is it week 1?

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 3:24 PM CST reply actions

Whoa, what happened?

I don't actually get the Texans game and I'm knee-deep in Pats-Colts, but was that a screen?

by Nashmeister on Nov 4, 2007 3:25 PM CST reply actions

Short dump...

that Batman broke.

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 3:25 PM CST up reply actions

Here's an idea...

don't ever let Ron Dayne touch the fucking ball ever again, goddamnit.

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 3:25 PM CST reply actions

Go for it?

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 3:26 PM CST reply actions

I think

they should, what with all our problems in the red zone.

by Triple347 on Nov 4, 2007 3:27 PM CST reply actions

Please do.

If the Tennessee game taught us anything, it's that field goals are completely worthless.

by Nashmeister on Nov 4, 2007 3:28 PM CST reply actions

I thought that lesson...

was that there is no god.

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 3:29 PM CST up reply actions

Oh really?

Have you already forgotten what the good Durga did for you?

by Nashmeister on Nov 4, 2007 3:30 PM CST up reply actions

Sage!

2 yards, baby. Nice.

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 3:29 PM CST reply actions

Dangit

Weary

by Triple347 on Nov 4, 2007 3:30 PM CST reply actions

The right side

of our line is jumpy as shit today.

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 3:30 PM CST reply actions

Football is really easy...

When you have a running game.

by Nashmeister on Nov 4, 2007 3:31 PM CST reply actions

TD!!!

Ahman Green! He is lowering his yards per dollar paid today, thankfully

by Triple347 on Nov 4, 2007 3:31 PM CST reply actions

theres that running game

finally.
both backs are doing well.
this is a nice change

by pweco113 on Nov 4, 2007 3:32 PM CST reply actions

Oddly enough

They aren't showing the Texans game in Philly. I'm shocked really. How has this first drive looked?

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Nov 4, 2007 3:32 PM CST reply actions

Ahman Green

decided that he would play and play well. It's a novel change, but one that I hope he continues.

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 3:34 PM CST up reply actions

pretty good

We are running the ball well, but they are the 31st ranked rushing d in the league.

by Triple347 on Nov 4, 2007 3:34 PM CST up reply actions

Who the hell?

Is J. Fargas? Is Jordan injured?

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Nov 4, 2007 3:39 PM CST reply actions

J. Fargis is....

...the son of Huggy Bear from Starsky & Hutch from the 70s. With the cough cool Ford Torino.

by knave64 on Nov 4, 2007 5:50 PM CST up reply actions

Fred Bennet

is down.....that is not good at all

by Triple347 on Nov 4, 2007 3:39 PM CST reply actions

Oh, god.

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 3:42 PM CST up reply actions

Fargas, I understand

But what the hell is a Johnnie Lee Higgins?

by Nashmeister on Nov 4, 2007 3:43 PM CST reply actions

went to UTEP

by Triple347 on Nov 4, 2007 3:44 PM CST up reply actions

So, you're saying he can't read?

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 3:44 PM CST up reply actions

Um...

are the Raiders saying "hey, that 'running' thing worked for them...let's try it!"?

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 3:45 PM CST reply actions

fuck me

dunta too?

by pweco113 on Nov 4, 2007 3:45 PM CST reply actions

fucking shit

we are done

by pweco113 on Nov 4, 2007 3:48 PM CST up reply actions

Dunta

was just shaken up....holy cow, how many injuries can we have?

by Triple347 on Nov 4, 2007 3:46 PM CST reply actions

They are

saying it is a serious injury, and that is AWFUL

by Triple347 on Nov 4, 2007 3:48 PM CST reply actions

If Dunta is hurt

Steph will have Matt's head. Damn you, Durga. this isn't what we asked for.

by Nashmeister on Nov 4, 2007 3:49 PM CST reply actions

What's the number for witness protection?

I fear for my life.

My theory is that Petey prayed to Durga to get back at me and Durga took that as "have Steph kill Matt."

And now Green is hurt. God. Damn. It.

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 4:09 PM CST up reply actions

Why us?

I don't understand why we get rocked by injuries. It feels like every year we lose 5-6 players to IR.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Nov 4, 2007 3:51 PM CST reply actions

Of course

Just wouldn't make sense for us to convert a turnover. Sage giveth and Sage taketh away.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Nov 4, 2007 3:57 PM CST reply actions

fuck

duntas out for the game

by pweco113 on Nov 4, 2007 4:00 PM CST reply actions

Right Knee Sprain

for Dunta

by Triple347 on Nov 4, 2007 4:00 PM CST reply actions

depending

on the grade of the sprain, he could be out a while.

by Triple347 on Nov 4, 2007 4:01 PM CST up reply actions

Re: Dunta

If it's a sprain, I'll be shocked. He got sawed in half. I think he's done for the year. And Matt is done for the rest of his life.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Nov 4, 2007 6:43 PM CST up reply actions

I don't like having to rely on penalties

But I'm not a proud man. I'll take a win however we can get it. Hold away, Raiders offensive line!

by Nashmeister on Nov 4, 2007 4:03 PM CST reply actions

Robert Gallery

Best pick the raiders made for every other team that plays them. Talk about bust.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Nov 4, 2007 4:04 PM CST up reply actions

i think

i would much rather have our RBs run the ball for however many yards they get

than have sage throw the ball

by pweco113 on Nov 4, 2007 4:07 PM CST reply actions

Dayne just converted a 3rd and 1!

This is a good omen.

by Nashmeister on Nov 4, 2007 4:09 PM CST reply actions

Ahman

limping off the field AGAIN

by Triple347 on Nov 4, 2007 4:09 PM CST reply actions

Hmmm

I think both teams want to watch the pats-colts game. No one is passing.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Nov 4, 2007 4:11 PM CST reply actions

THE FRED!!!!

Yeah, baby!!!

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 4:13 PM CST reply actions

fred

what an upgrade

by pweco113 on Nov 4, 2007 4:14 PM CST reply actions

Bennett!

How'd that play look? Bad throw? Good play?

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Nov 4, 2007 4:14 PM CST reply actions

Great read

by The Fred. Just stepped in front and went up to get the ball.

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 4:16 PM CST up reply actions

Echemandu

needs to get in there!

by Triple347 on Nov 4, 2007 4:14 PM CST reply actions

I say that

and Dayne scores

by Triple347 on Nov 4, 2007 4:15 PM CST up reply actions

Dayne Trayne!

Get on board it's rumblin' to TDville.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Nov 4, 2007 4:15 PM CST reply actions

the Trayne

is rolling today

by pweco113 on Nov 4, 2007 4:15 PM CST reply actions

The fans

are chanting for Russell. I really hate that, b/c I do love Josh McCown, and want to do well, except against us.

by Triple347 on Nov 4, 2007 4:16 PM CST reply actions

was

echemendu activated today?

by pweco113 on Nov 4, 2007 4:16 PM CST reply actions

heh

matt, did you spike the endzone with pie?

hey y'all! Thanks for the comments. Cramming through homework, and I have the dolts and patrats on. rather watch the texans though.

by bigfatdrunk on Nov 4, 2007 4:16 PM CST reply actions

Nope...

I was too busy leading to the death of all our players. Apparently.

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 4:17 PM CST up reply actions

Question

If I inadvertently caused the injuries, but Fred got a pick because I got him in there and we still win the game, is it a wash?

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 4:16 PM CST reply actions

No.

If Dunta is out longer than a week, I still blame you. Because Petey still sees the field.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Nov 4, 2007 4:20 PM CST up reply actions

Crap.

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 4:21 PM CST up reply actions

Rosenfels

is being tended to by the trainers right now, too, by the way. He has a cut over his eye.

by Triple347 on Nov 4, 2007 4:19 PM CST reply actions

Christmas

I'm thinking we should all pitch in and get Matt a Faggins jersey for christmas. The comic potential knows no bounds.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Nov 4, 2007 4:21 PM CST reply actions

I'm in!

by knave64 on Nov 4, 2007 5:53 PM CST up reply actions

VON

Wow...I wasn't aware that you were allowed to catch the other team's passes.

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 4:28 PM CST reply actions

Under review?

Is this one gonna stand?

by Nashmeister on Nov 4, 2007 4:29 PM CST reply actions

Holy Shit

they said that would have been good from 70.

As it is, though, great field position.

by MDC on Nov 4, 2007 4:36 PM CST reply actions

Whoa

I know Janikowski is a Polish horse, but come on... Then again, I rarely object to other teams handing games to us, and holy shit Addai just took a screen pass for 74 yards with twenty seconds left in the half.

by Nashmeister on Nov 4, 2007 4:38 PM CST reply actions