Open Game Day Thread--Houston v. Indianapolis
by Tim on Nov 16, 2008 10:30 AM CST
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Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts, Nov 16, 2008 12:00 PM CST
Is there a Texans fan alive who actually thinks our beloved squad is going to come out of Indianapolis with a win today? I think the ever-dwindling Houston fan base has reverted to our natural condition of dreadful anticipation for the next kick to the stomach. And that's not even counting what happened the last time our team met the Colts.
It's barely past 10 a.m. and I already need a drink.
As always, leave your pre-game, in-game, and post-game pondering and invectives in the Comments below. The second-half thread will post to the main page at 1:30 p.m. CST, so move the party there at halftime. GO TEXANS!
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Colts inactives
SS Bob Sanders, CB Kelvin Hayden, LB Buster Davis, C Steve Justice, WR Roy Hall, TE Tom Santi, DT Daniel Muir, DE Curtis Johnson.
Texans
QB Matt Schaub, WR Andre Davis, LB Kevis Coley, LB Morlon Greenwood, G Kasey Studdard, T Rashad Butler, TE Mark Bruener, DT Amobi Okoye.
Shonn Greene for Heisman
144 yards per game
6.2 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA
by shake n bake on Nov 16, 2008 10:52 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Re: Inactives
Your squad not having Sanders and Hayden is huge today, is it not? If I was capable of having hope today, I might have some now.
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 16, 2008 11:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They haven't had Hayden for a while
He missed a month with a knee injury then in his first practice back pulled his hamstring and has been out for another few. Sanders is obviously huge, but he’s been out earlier this year and Melvin Bullitt was great filling in.
Shonn Greene for Heisman
144 yards per game
6.2 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA
by shake n bake on Nov 16, 2008 11:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if DHC sobered up yet...
…and changed his pick to the Colts.
by bigfatdrunk on Nov 16, 2008 11:43 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Like lambs to the slaughter
Here we all are!
by DisplacedTexan on Nov 16, 2008 12:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice Return
Too bad it’s getting called back for holding.
by Tailgate Andy on Nov 16, 2008 12:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Over/under on curses of Jared Allen today?
I’ll put it around 9
by BigTexBD on Nov 16, 2008 12:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Can I get it started?
Fuck Jared Allen with a rusty tire iron.
by DisplacedTexan on Nov 16, 2008 12:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Stevie Wonder
First Down, and he kept his helmet on to boot.
by Tailgate Andy on Nov 16, 2008 12:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ok not a first down
but he followed it up with a 23 yard run. Of course, he fumbled it, but K-dub picked it up for us.
by Tailgate Andy on Nov 16, 2008 12:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
/opens one crusty eye
/bbarrggghhh
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 12:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is Slaton hurt already?
Old Man 30 is in there.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 12:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
No, I don't think Slaton's hurt
I’d imagine that Kubiak sat him down for a couple of plays because he put the ball on the ground.
by Tailgate Andy on Nov 16, 2008 12:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Running Back
Have I ever told you guys how much I love having a real running back?
It’s sweet.
by DisplacedTexan on Nov 16, 2008 12:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
They haven't stopped our running at all
So throw it on 3rd and 1 inside the 20! Makes perfect sense!
by DisplacedTexan on Nov 16, 2008 12:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
There Wasn't A Single Texan Fan
Who thought we were going to run there. You knew it was going to be Sage rolling to his right.
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 16, 2008 12:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
The only surprise was that it wasn’t play action.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 12:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, we moved the ball pretty well in that first drive
I must still be drunk.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 12:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
we will move the ball a lot
but thats probably one of the better ENDS of the drive we’ll have today.
Healthy and Turnover free 2008-09, and we win 11!
by texanphil on Nov 16, 2008 12:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bob Sanders not playing
That’s huge! Not as huge as Matt Schaub not playing, but still.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 12:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ok faggins
they are comin at ya on 3rd down
Healthy and Turnover free 2008-09, and we win 11!
by texanphil on Nov 16, 2008 12:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
its really peyton's only read
wheres petey
Healthy and Turnover free 2008-09, and we win 11!
by texanphil on Nov 16, 2008 12:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So far the Texans have done well against a very loud, hostile crowd
Or – uh, is this game at Reliant?
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 12:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
zgonina and cochran back in coverage
why? Why in the efff why?
by bigfatdrunk on Nov 16, 2008 12:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
special teams will be the difference today?
its looking that way.
No holding on this huge runback, k?
Healthy and Turnover free 2008-09, and we win 11!
by texanphil on Nov 16, 2008 12:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
protect the rock
and stay aggressive
Healthy and Turnover free 2008-09, and we win 11!
by texanphil on Nov 16, 2008 12:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
FG
yawn, we suck again
Healthy and Turnover free 2008-09, and we win 11!
by texanphil on Nov 16, 2008 12:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Actually I should say - fumble was expected.... not just a sack. SO THAT COUNTS AS A POSITIVE RIGHT!
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 12:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I legit expected RosenFAILs to cough it up.
I was pleasantly surprised. Then depressed that I was pleasantly surprised.
by DisplacedTexan on Nov 16, 2008 12:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oy.
Well… um… that’s something I guess.
by DisplacedTexan on Nov 16, 2008 12:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think we should let OD be QB
once we get inside the 20…
can he do worse?
Healthy and Turnover free 2008-09, and we win 11!
by texanphil on Nov 16, 2008 12:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Passing To Set Up The Run
Is not a great plan. That, and get ready for Duane Brown to get posterized another few times today.
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 16, 2008 12:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Uh... wtf is the director doing
Cut to Dallas Clark during the play, LOL
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 12:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think they think they can run
Peytons on my fantasy team, so hopefully we keep stuffing it
Healthy and Turnover free 2008-09, and we win 11!
by texanphil on Nov 16, 2008 12:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I wonder...
What’s it like to watch a team where you expect the defense to make a stop? What does that feel like?
by DisplacedTexan on Nov 16, 2008 12:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
LOL
“Mario never expects someone else to make the play.”
You and me both, buddy.
by DisplacedTexan on Nov 16, 2008 12:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"Mario never expects anyone else to make a play"
LOL, salient point by the color guy.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 12:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
another 3rd down
again… sigh
Healthy and Turnover free 2008-09, and we win 11!
by texanphil on Nov 16, 2008 12:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
By the way - I hope there's some reason 23 didn't make the team flight
If he just skipped it, that is BUSH league. The guy’s supposed to be a team leader.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 12:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Shut up Manning
I hate playing the Colts, solely because it bores me to tears listening to Manning bark bullshit for 10 minutes before the snap.
by DisplacedTexan on Nov 16, 2008 12:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
awesome
they suck as bad as we do
Healthy and Turnover free 2008-09, and we win 11!
by texanphil on Nov 16, 2008 12:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Adibi
Has looked great so far.
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 16, 2008 12:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah his sideline to sideline speed will definitely help
… but uh, once someone squares up on him running downhill, ruh roh.
Anyway, yeah – he’s a positive so far!
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 12:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And Dunta
Was going to level Peyton if he held the ball a second longer on 3rd down there.
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 16, 2008 12:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I was afraid Dunta was going to hit him late
…was waiting for the flag. I guess Dunta’s punishment wasn’t too severe, he’s been out there a lot.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 12:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Can't Punish Dunta Too Much
Or you risk punishing innocent fans by subjecting us to a game full of Jacques and Petey with no hope of replacement.
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 16, 2008 12:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Texans!
Dammit, put these bastards away this time.
DannoE
"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
Go Titans!
by DannoE on Nov 16, 2008 12:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
So that's it? THAT is our offensive series?
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 12:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I went to take a leak
And came back to see us punting. Not a good sign.
by DisplacedTexan on Nov 16, 2008 12:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I hate to even ask, cuz we suck
but didn’t we get screwed on the spot on the 2nd down catch?
Healthy and Turnover free 2008-09, and we win 11!
by texanphil on Nov 16, 2008 12:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Amazing.
Houston Texans football! Catch the fever!
by DisplacedTexan on Nov 16, 2008 12:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
/clears throat
WATCH THE FAKE!!!
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 12:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Please tell me they're going to kick it again
We can’t play like we’re afraid to put the ball in JJ’s hands – even if we are.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 12:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i believe they are
Healthy and Turnover free 2008-09, and we win 11!
by texanphil on Nov 16, 2008 12:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It sure is exciting
One way or the other.
by DisplacedTexan on Nov 16, 2008 12:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jacoby Jones is sexy
There. I said it.
by DisplacedTexan on Nov 16, 2008 1:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh hey look
They can’t stop the run. So running the ball brings positive yardage. Stunning!
by DisplacedTexan on Nov 16, 2008 1:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Afterwards, Sage looked to the sky...
Does that mean he’s plotting his flight path?
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 1:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OD=FD
Pissed he didn’t break it as well. Love that guy.
by DisplacedTexan on Nov 16, 2008 1:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
OD with a first down?
Why, I never…
Time for a little red-zone magic. And by magic, I mean turnover.
by Nashmeister on Nov 16, 2008 1:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is it possible?
To love Stevie Wonder any more? An ACTUAL running back!
by DisplacedTexan on Nov 16, 2008 1:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I didn't know it was even possible before now...
To run the ball in the red-zone. I’m pretty sure Dayne averaged about 1 ypc around here last year.
by Nashmeister on Nov 16, 2008 1:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
First and goal
Predictions on first down?
Play action?
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 1:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Man, Stevie's getting creamed out there.
And there’s his obligatory lost helmet play.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 1:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Holy shit
Running TD.
speechless
by DisplacedTexan on Nov 16, 2008 1:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What's the chinstrap count at for Slaton?
Is it only 1, or have I missed some?
by Tailgate Andy on Nov 16, 2008 1:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hi all
come on Houston!
Love the Texans, Never been in Texas
by flanno7hi on Nov 16, 2008 1:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
OH MY GOD
RUNNING THE BALL WORKS
WHAT IS THIS DARK MAGIC?
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 1:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You saw it too!?
I thought I was seeing things. I thought I was taking crazy pills.
by DisplacedTexan on Nov 16, 2008 1:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
Love the Texans, Never been in Texas
by flanno7hi on Nov 16, 2008 1:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Slaton
Looks absurdly good. Welcome back, Super Steve.
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 16, 2008 1:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
And Mike Alstott with the TD.
Five carries, 8 yards, 1 TD. Thanks, you vulture.
by Nashmeister on Nov 16, 2008 1:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
holy shit
i just get back from doing important collegiate thigns and drinking, and the texans scored yeahhhhh
by cubic on Nov 16, 2008 1:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
important collegiate thigns and drinking
important collegiate things are drinking
Love the Texans, Never been in Texas
by flanno7hi on Nov 16, 2008 1:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
actually
the important collegiate thing was running a model un conference for high schoolers, which clearly does not preclude starting drinking at 9 in the morning. or something
by cubic on Nov 16, 2008 1:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
not on sunday
and especially not if you like the texans
by cubic on Nov 16, 2008 1:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's a requirement
For Texans fans.
by DisplacedTexan on Nov 16, 2008 1:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i was talking to a chargers fan earlier
he feels our pain slightly. but his team has made it to the super bowl, so fuck him
by cubic on Nov 16, 2008 1:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
aw i miss uni
Love the Texans, Never been in Texas
by flanno7hi on Nov 16, 2008 1:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it's my last year
so i have to pack in as much irresponsibility as possible
by cubic on Nov 16, 2008 1:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Somebody got a good shot on 18 there
Cochran maybe
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 1:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
this is called hope
and we’ve been burned before
Healthy and Turnover free 2008-09, and we win 11!
by texanphil on Nov 16, 2008 1:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
THere's always hope for individual games
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 1:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was talking about hope
for stopping this drive…
nevermind
Healthy and Turnover free 2008-09, and we win 11!
by texanphil on Nov 16, 2008 1:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, I got ya
I just never pass an opportunity to say something negative
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 1:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What's that in the sky?
It’s a bird! No, it’s a plane! No, it’s… The Rosencopter!
by Nashmeister on Nov 16, 2008 1:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And inept coverage.
Thanks, Richard Smith. Even if it wasn’t your fault. Dick.
by Nashmeister on Nov 16, 2008 1:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
not yet
wait til we almost have it in the bag
Love the Texans, Never been in Texas
by flanno7hi on Nov 16, 2008 1:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
rosey can't hurt us on the bench
can he?
Healthy and Turnover free 2008-09, and we win 11!
by texanphil on Nov 16, 2008 1:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
richard smith might line him up at safety
not that he could play much worse than frenchy or petey
by cubic on Nov 16, 2008 1:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
wanna bet?
Love the Texans, Never been in Texas
by flanno7hi on Nov 16, 2008 1:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
LOLOL
My god Mario is KILLING Tony Ugoh. Holy shit!!
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 1:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh for the fucking love of fuck.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 1:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Was there any doubt?
This is why we suck ass. There’s no such thing as momentum with this team, because any time the offensive does anything good, Richard Smith goes into prevent defense.
by Nashmeister on Nov 16, 2008 1:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was just about to compliment
Our end-of-half defense for not being liquified shit. Oh well.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 1:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i love this
colts penalties are doing a better job stopping them than we are
by cubic on Nov 16, 2008 1:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
if the rosenchoppa can lose a game for us
i can always hope the colts can fuck up badly enough to lose a game too
by cubic on Nov 16, 2008 1:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
no, nevermind
nobody else is that comically inept
by cubic on Nov 16, 2008 1:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
thats RS's defense
hope they screw up enough to stop themselves
Healthy and Turnover free 2008-09, and we win 11!
by texanphil on Nov 16, 2008 1:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Look at Barber getting some more reps on D
Glad to see that.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 16, 2008 1:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
sack!
no timeouts
Healthy and Turnover free 2008-09, and we win 11!
by texanphil on Nov 16, 2008 1:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
is adibi back in?
Healthy and Turnover free 2008-09, and we win 11!
by texanphil on Nov 16, 2008 1:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Whoa.
We have all 3 timeouts? That means no dumb Kube’s challenges AND no dumb Sage TOs!
Small victories.
by DisplacedTexan on Nov 16, 2008 1:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
and a lead at the half
Healthy and Turnover free 2008-09, and we win 11!
by texanphil on Nov 16, 2008 1:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Holy fuck.
They’re not settling for three. Why oh why does this inept sack of shit still have a job?
by Nashmeister on Nov 16, 2008 1:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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