Liveblogging the first pre-season game

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 6:57 PM CDT

Aight, well, the past 72 hours have been unbelievably stressful and bordering on the Kafka-esque surreal. It's 18:45CDT, and though I have a couple of beers in me, it's not enough.

To make things more fun, I have homework to do. If I accidentally post about economic theory or the probes floating around Uranus, please forgive me.

Obviously, this diary will offer nothing in the way of intelligent analysis of the Texans, football in general, or life and the world as we know it.

Disclaimer: Everything I say should be taken with a grain of salt and does not represent the views of BRB or SBN management or any living, sane person.

If you are out there in TV land, please feel free to join. No forum should ever be devoted to my thoughts alone as it'll quickly switch to hard-core porn and all the things I want to do to the chicks(1) in the corner of the bar. Ummmmm, if there were chicks in the corner of the bar.

(1) I use the term "chicks" cuz that's what my wife prefers. So, please don't take offense to the term. You'll know, without a doubt, when I am being offensive.

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first drive by bears

so far, the d giving up lots of yards in the air. dr being picked on badly.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 7:14 PM CDT reply actions

big hit by dunta on benson

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions

got distracted

but gould pulled the fg.

d didn't look half bad. run game looks expectedly strong. too distracted to notice how man-child looked specifically, but I did notice that mario was nicely active a couple of plays. little rush on a couple of the passes, though kalu got through once. all-around, the pass d got picked on, and we still need a better rush. anderson and demeco looked good.

just one series, so remember that.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Bless you for doing this...

Game Cast made it sound like Amobi was getting in on some plays.

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions

sorry, but...

I just can't tell. still trying to do classwork. will pay better attention this drive, at least. I mean, I only have to pay attention for one quarter, right?

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions

Slacker

There you go again, putting classwork and "your future" ahead of the team. You are the Chad Stanley of live bloggers.

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions

ouch.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions

offense...

Ok, ummmmm, maybe next series?

punter battle - stanley with a crappy punt but a lucky roll. I'd hope that Smithiak sees that.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions

That makes more sense

I just saw the raw yardage and thought there was a typo.

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions

bear series 2

quick flat to mckie, and dunta on it like scott on casserly.

ced leveled earl on the way for a big gain. that was embarrasing.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 7:25 PM CDT reply actions

2 cont

okoye active, but getting taken out.

jeebus, the pass d is horrendous. fletcher toasted but a bad pass.

damn, on the punt, jones maybe shoulda broken it. I can see why tpl was so high on him in *one play*

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions

one bad cut

or he has it. damnz.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions

jacoby

That made me downright giddy.

I think people should have to earn a Superman tattoo, by getting shot in the chest first. You know, just to make sure.

by txnpwrlifter on Aug 11, 2007 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions

texans 2nd drive

teh schaub the andre dead on for about 15.

green for about 4? not a bad run.

2 te set. is that bruener with the catch? (maybe bethel?) interesting set. with 1 back and 2 te and 2 wr. dammit, hard to type and watch at the same time.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 7:32 PM CDT reply actions

DAMNZ!!!

teh schaub misses a wide open walter by about 8" for a sure score. brown with a chip shot for the fg.

watching the jacoby return again, he runs a little like roy williams but a little less ankle. yes, I believe I have wood.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions

walter play

looked no more complicated than a burroughs-esque bomb. nothing weird at all. shoulda been a score.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions

quick impression

the team looks faster. I have no evidence, but they look quick getting to/off the ball. outside of benson, who looks awesome, the bears don't seem to be showing the same legs.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 7:37 PM CDT reply actions

Just Caught up

I'll try to add some info here & there.

Viva Okoye is catching some double teams.

Super Mario is playing strong....but ND is playing out of his freaking mind.

Von Hutchins just picked Grossman!!!

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Aug 11, 2007 7:38 PM CDT reply actions

And...

Jacoby's punt return...to quote TPL: "Holy Mother of God"

DeMeco is playing absolutely solid...he's in on every play, as a MLB should.

If Walter could run a bit faster, The Schaub would have a beautiful TD pass.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Aug 11, 2007 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions

manchild

not sure if they were dt-ing mc on purpose. looked more like a zone blocking scheme, but this is a bit beyond my knowledge, as well. benson, though, was running pretty wildly.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions

bears 3rd drive

babin kicks it off with a good tail play to catch peterson on the other side of the line for no gain.

hutchins with a pick off griese! does that still count?

it already looks like the 2nd teamers are in. sadly. i want more. MORE. MORE!!!!!

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 7:39 PM CDT reply actions

Sorry

Thought Gross was still in....still a nice pick.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Aug 11, 2007 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions

BOO YAH!!

Just remembered that I had Sirius radio and could listen.

Yes, I should have realized this a while ago.

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 7:42 PM CDT reply actions

Umm...

three times in a row?

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions

jeebus

3rd and short, and their 2nd team dommed our 2nd team o-line. just sad. and, yes, black was out there.

we do need spencer.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions

Or...

just not Black.

Has Abbate gotten in yet?

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions

don't think so

I think that was leach trying to lead on the last gl stand.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions

abbatte

He just picked up a nice block in the backfield on third down.

I think people should have to earn a Superman tattoo, by getting shot in the chest first. You know, just to make sure.

by txnpwrlifter on Aug 11, 2007 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions

Random thought...

how much would we have to slide Andre Ware under the table to get him to mention BRB and DGDB&D on air?

I'm thinking $20.

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 7:47 PM CDT reply actions

wow

helluva pass from griese to hester (yes, hester) in front of fletcher. good coverage, but still...

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 7:49 PM CDT reply actions

roc

good stick by roc on a handoff.

griese just burned bennett for a big gain, and a handoff for the touch. ayandebejo. dang, tough spell.

seriously, bennett was scorched.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions

OK...

back to homework. will peep when something fun happens.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 7:52 PM CDT reply actions

holy mother of fudge

having an 8 year old girl succulently lick an ice cream cone during the sirloin stockade commercial seriously disgusts me. OMG. no lol.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions

I'll take over for a little while...

Ayanbedejo "walked" in according to Andre Ware. Of course, Ware was in the middle of opining on NFL rules, so there wasn't much game description.

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 7:54 PM CDT reply actions

Mathis!

Wow... one little move and BANG! Stupid Robbie Gould prevented total awesomeness.

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions

gould

serious athlete to make that play.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions

3 FGs.

Could be worse, but dang. Could we PLEASE punch it in?

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions

Fletcher

Nice hit to end the Bears' drive.

Also, he's from Missouri.

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions

Ewww...

JJ, not so much on that one.

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions

First team stats

Schaub 3/5 for 25
Batman 3 carries for 7 yards
AJ one catch for 15

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 8:06 PM CDT reply actions

Sadly...

Schaub did MUCH better than Sage.

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions

I might have spoken too soon

Sage looks to be in a rhythm. That could have something to do with the greatness of JJ, though.

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions

adams

with another drop. shoulda caught it, but not the best pass by sage. floater.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 8:06 PM CDT reply actions

Turk

57 on the fly. MUY BUENO.

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions

Cool.

Babin is showing off some speed and an ability to shed blocks. Are we sure this is the same Jason Babin?

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions

dare i say?

Babin looks awesome. flat-out awesome.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm scared

I just imagined a line of Babin, Mario, Amobi, and TJ all playing like #1s. Then I wept a little because it was so beautiful

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Keenan MC

Kinda looks like Kadeem Hardison.

I think people should have to earn a Superman tattoo, by getting shot in the chest first. You know, just to make sure.

by txnpwrlifter on Aug 11, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions

hey tpl!

boy, did you ever nail jones. wow!

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions

wow

he just smoked somebody, too on a dump (maybe an out?).

wow.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions

a problem with drops?

I officially have a new crush.

I want to have JJ's babies.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions

manning

holding JJ kept him from scoring

I think people should have to earn a Superman tattoo, by getting shot in the chest first. You know, just to make sure.

by txnpwrlifter on Aug 11, 2007 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions

true

there's a lot to be said about field awareness, and I think he missed it there. just my opinion (as someone who did something similar and thinks about it 20 years later. stupid. stupid. stupid.).

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions

yeah

It's still very early but I am clearly bullish. nice routes tonight

I think people should have to earn a Superman tattoo, by getting shot in the chest first. You know, just to make sure.

by txnpwrlifter on Aug 11, 2007 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions

d line

Good pressure from the back up dline, 3 and out..

I think people should have to earn a Superman tattoo, by getting shot in the chest first. You know, just to make sure.

by txnpwrlifter on Aug 11, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions

horrible vision by gado

Where's lundy? terrible run for having nobody in front of him.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions

Ware is gushing...

about how Gado always gets positive yardage.

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions

2nd o-line

black, hodgon, white, brisiel, and barry

I think people should have to earn a Superman tattoo, by getting shot in the chest first. You know, just to make sure.

by txnpwrlifter on Aug 11, 2007 8:23 PM CDT reply actions

Flashbacks of '02

I just threw up on my computer.

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions

thanks

this is where I fail

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Abbate!

Blocking like a champ. I think I want to be Jon Abbate when I grow up.

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 8:23 PM CDT reply actions

TD waved off

but JJ might be the most athletic player on the field right now.

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 8:24 PM CDT reply actions

he needs better field awareness

harsh, yes, but because your comment is dead on, that is the next step

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions

Agreed

100%. Stupid Ricky Manning, Jr. protecting that house.

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions

TE's

the guys are all showing good hands and are contributing to Sage getting into a good zone

I think people should have to earn a Superman tattoo, by getting shot in the chest first. You know, just to make sure.

by txnpwrlifter on Aug 11, 2007 8:26 PM CDT reply actions

this team is not embarassing.

And that's a good thing.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 8:27 PM CDT reply actions

Is it too early...

to buy tickets to Glendale, AZ, in February?

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions

if you are buying?

no.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions

prediction

In the second half, Studdard will start working his way up the depth chart, Van Pelt will look like a 3rd stringer and lundy will go off.

I think people should have to earn a Superman tattoo, by getting shot in the chest first. You know, just to make sure.

by txnpwrlifter on Aug 11, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply actions

This just in...

VY was suspended for tonight's game for violation of team rules.

Sandy Vag is playing well for Carolina, including a TD pass.

by MDC on Aug 11, 2007 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions

van pelt

from the stories, vp looks horrible.

I'll take the bet on lundy. gado was...not bad, but not good. If we have a #3 back on the field, I want someone with a semblance of explosion.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions

half time thoughts

Most impressed by my new wife, Jacoby.

Jason Babin??? Can I admit that out-loud?? He looked great.

Sage looks solid. Still a little problem with happy feet and not setting, but as a #2, he is good.

Seriously worried about the secondary. Bennett will be putting that fire out for a while, and Fletcher was well-toasted as well. Ced bowling over Earl was...I mean, if we have to rely on Earl for run support, we are in trouble.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply actions