Open Game Day Thread: Houston v. Dallas

by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 8:17 AM CDT in News

I think it's an abomination that your Houston Texans don't get to play Dallas in the regular season every year. Instead, we have to settle for an annual preseason matchup that only serves to remind us of what we're missing during the regular season. At least this year's edition comes during the third week of the preseason, when the starters will play more than they do at any other point before Pittsburgh. I suppose that's better than nothing.

Normally, I open these game day threads four (4) hours before kickoff. But when you're playing the team that's simultaneously the most loved (if you count the scores of bandwagon fans who jumped off the ship during 1989's 1-15 season and jumped back on in the early 90s or when Parcells came to town) and most hated organization in the league, exceptions must be made. That, and the week got away from me, so I totally failed to pursue our Pre-Game Recon segment; I'm praying the opportunity to vent in this thread will take some of the heat off my inadequacies (the ones related to BRB, anyway; I don't expect this post to serve as an elixir for my multiple other non-blog related shortcomings).

So share your thoughts on the Texans, Cowboys, and all things tangentially related to either entity, people. That's what we're here for.

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It's Game Day bitches

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 8:27 AM CDT reply actions

Put up or shut up time

for JR. I hope he plays well, he’s on the good guys now.

I hope to see a lot of the guys with the most question marks, Jacoby, JR, Okam, etc. We need the Boys to test all these guys, and see how they react.

I think we need more turnovers and better secondary coverage, both of which are helped tremendously by a BETTER PASS RUSH. Lets get 3+ sacks WITHOUT our blitz packages being used, then we’ll be in good shape.

Healthy and Turnover free 2008-09, and we win 11!

by texanphil on Aug 22, 2008 11:48 AM CDT reply actions

Re: Jacoby

You said it, Phil. I really, really want to see if Jacoby answers the bell tonight (assuming Kubes even puts him in a position to do so).

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions

He should play all 4 qtrs

And return every punt.

He should be put on notice tonight, and see how he reacts. Him on the sidelines doesn’t show us anything, and probably won’t motivate him in the least. Give him a rope tonight!

Healthy and Turnover free 2008-09, and we win 11!

by texanphil on Aug 22, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions

blitz

From HoustonTexans.com
2. The blitz is on: Kubiak has not been satisfied with the way the team has been rushing the passer this preseason. The Texans defense has recorded just one sack, courtesy of back up defensive end Tim Bulman.

The coaches have been going with fairly basic defensive packages, trying to evaluate players from a one-on-one standpoint. That could change on Friday, as the defensive coordinator Richard Smith looks to get aggressive, calls more blitzes and unleash the beast the Texans call Mario Williams.

Smith will continue to rotate in defense ends to see what he has as a pass rushing threat opposite Williams. Earl

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 12:32 PM CDT reply actions

Silly Cowgirls

I do not like them. I do not like most of their fans. I hope we win in convincing fashion.

And now for normal preseason banter. I hope Jacoby gets his act together. I hope we see more Wes Welker from David Anderson. I hope Mario continues to look beastly. I WANT TO SEE A PASS RUSH. And how about opening some holes for the ground game? And can we COVER A FREAKING TIGHT END OR RUNNING BACK?! I’m not even worried about getting beat deep, because all teams do is dink and dunk us to death. UGH!

GO TEXANS!

by Leein3D on Aug 22, 2008 2:44 PM CDT reply actions

I just wish

This game counted for something other than a “moral” victory if we win. It’s a preseason game, so if we win we can’t brag. On the other hand, if we lose, it is “only a preseason game”.

I hope we stay healthy. Wasn’t it this game (or maybe the second PS game) last year when Matt Stevens blew his achilles out? We don’t need anything like that.

"...and if I claim to be a wise man, well, it surely means that I don't know". SL

by Southern Lion on Aug 22, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions

Maybe it was.....

…Glenn Earl? Hell, my days all run together.

"...and if I claim to be a wise man, well, it surely means that I don't know". SL

by Southern Lion on Aug 22, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Think It Was Glenn Earl Last Year

And I believe it actually happened in the first preseason game. Anyone remember?

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions

It was i the first preseaso

game agaist the bears last year.

by Triple347 on Aug 22, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions

On one

of the first few kickoffs, even.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Thank god...

Matt Stevens was not a Texan last year.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions

whooping ahead...

I’ve worked a part time job at a clothing/sporting goods store on the drag in Austin for over a year, and today a college girl came in looking to buy a pair of those ever-so-popular nike running shorts. She held up a pair of navy ones with light blue trim, then a pair of light blue ones with navy trim (there’s eleventy billion colors. seriously), and said to me “I’m going to the Cowboys game tonight. Which ones should I wear?” I replied with a dead straight face “I hate the Cowboys” and nothing else. Her hot friend laughed.

Highlight of my day.

by BigTexBD on Aug 22, 2008 5:57 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs

Excellent

Only way it could’ve been better without being a felony is if you’d had security escort her out of the store.

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions

Oh yes my friend

That certainly gets Rec’d. Well played.

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Best story

I’ve heard in a while.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Breaking News

Jameel Cook didn’t make the trip to Dallas.

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 6:45 PM CDT reply actions

Damn it

Now who’s going to help Jacoby “calm down” before the game?

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Nate Newton?

We are in Dallas, after all.

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions

By God (of your choice)

It appears that my Houston Texans will be on TV here in Santa Tecla El Salvador!

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 6:59 PM CDT reply actions

Congrats

Make sure you & Johnny set a pace that will allow you to see the entire game.

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm guessing...

that has more to do with our opponent, no? G’damn Cowboys.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions

Yup

Don’t remember the last nationally televised preseason game we had…

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions

No

It must be for that cheerleader on your blog

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions

El Salvadorians

love them some solid Texas trim.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions

EuroTrash

2am here. Drunk. Tired. Please slingbox… work.

by DisplacedTexan on Aug 22, 2008 7:01 PM CDT reply actions

That's What You Get

For traipsing around Europe with football season so close.

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions

Phil...

You couldn’t pick apart a Pee Wee League zone defense with randy moss and jerry rice as your wideouts.

by DisplacedTexan on Aug 22, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions

Phil Simms

His hair may be even dumber than Kiper’s. But he only sounds like an idiot when he talks.

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:05 PM CDT reply actions

Eff Yeah

Apostrophe!

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 7:06 PM CDT reply actions

Banged up

Mother fucker

by DisplacedTexan on Aug 22, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions

'Dre

Awesome run up the seam……..but now down on the turf. Shit.

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:06 PM CDT reply actions

He's Okay

Helped up, but walked off on his own.

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Hope to see him back out there

Soon.

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions

Wind knocked out of him

landed on the ball

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions

colts fan

watching the game here. hoping the afc south beats up on the stupid cowboys

by skywalker on Aug 22, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Rec'd for Dallas hatred

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks, Skywalker

We can all agree on that.

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Owen D

Is going to be a monster this year. An absolute monster… I promise.

by DisplacedTexan on Aug 22, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions

OD

showing good hands w/ no fumbles!!!

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions

CT for the 1st

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:08 PM CDT reply actions

"Opening at RB"

That’s one way of putting it….

by DisplacedTexan on Aug 22, 2008 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions

that pass rush aint no joke

by skywalker on Aug 22, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions

Yep

but once again they are blitzing a decent amount in the Preseason

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Arghh...

I’m having to wait for my girlfriend to watch the kickoff… Whatever has happened in the last five minutes (from kickoff) is a mystery.

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by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions

Summary

’Dre returned the kickoff about 60 yards.
11 yards later, our O stalled. Bad.
Kris is still money.

Side note…..Stadium looks all of half full.

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Yea

God isn’t even watching the Cowboy thru the hole in the roof

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions

Because

God hates ugly.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

if god hates ugly

explain the philly alternate uniforms he allowed them to create?

by skywalker on Aug 22, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Hmm.

God’s sense of humor? God ignores Philly?

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions

good point

by skywalker on Aug 22, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions

The reference for that quote

Can be found here

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions

That quote

is the only good thing Travis has ever given us.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Cripes

Settling for a FG after that awesome return by Apostrophe hurts.

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions

wtf

those cheerleaders are uggos

by skywalker on Aug 22, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions

Well

They definitely don’t have this.

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions

poor tackling

i can relate to poor special teams. not this year tho i hope

by skywalker on Aug 22, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions

Learn to tackle

Anyone… really… learn to tackle

by DisplacedTexan on Aug 22, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions

Harry Williams

down after that play.

Also, Phil Simms needs to remove his mouth from the Cowboys’ collective dicks.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions

doesnt every non football fan?

by skywalker on Aug 22, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Damn

Harry seems to be the only guy on Special Teams who can actually make a tackle

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions

yup

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions

Double damn

looks like a neck-compression injury

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Silver lining

If he is actually hurt to the extent that he’ll miss time, it makes it a lot easier to figure out who our WRs will be.

Still, hope he’s all good.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions

To be fair...

He was actually complimenting the Texans that last play.

by DisplacedTexan on Aug 22, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions

I know.

I meant in general. The last 15 minutes have been “oh holy god, the Cowboys are the greatest thing since the morning after pill!”

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions

howz that workin for you papa

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Considering I just had to miss the last couple minutes...

and then rewind the DVR, not great.

In other news, Harry seems really bad. Godspeed, Harry.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Oh come on

How many times has that pill saved you some serious grief? I’m just saying….

…. what?

by DisplacedTexan on Aug 22, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions

UGH

Reverse angle brought back memories of Ced Killings.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions

Yeah...

That’ll sober you up quick like….

by DisplacedTexan on Aug 22, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions

Agreed

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions

Here's Hoping

Harry Williams recovers like Cedric Killings too.

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions

who is number 12?

by skywalker on Aug 22, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions

Jacoby Jones

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions

Watching....

for a hand movement…..

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions

Crap

Prayers are with HW & family. Doesn’t look good.

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions

I was, too.

Didn’t see any at all.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions

Nice hit...

by Demps on Barber. But, you know, it’d be great if we didn’t let them get 10 yards per play.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions

Zero movement on the line

Don’t think I’ve seen one D-lineman take a step forward.

by DisplacedTexan on Aug 22, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions

Um, seriously...

STOP LETTING THEM GET A TON OF YARDS ON EVERY PLAY BEFORE I SNAP AND KILL MY WHOLE FAMILY.

/composes self

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions

We're Getting Gashed

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions

lol reverse

by skywalker on Aug 22, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions

Dear Phil Simms,

That was not a reverse. You ignorant twat.

Love, Matt

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions

Hey guys, hated Cowboys fan here...

Just wanted to say I hope your player is ok. When all is said and done you want everyone to be healthy….

www.bloggingtheboys.com

by Brandon Worley on Aug 22, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Thanks, man.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks

I like to think we would do the same if the situation were reversed.

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions

There it is

I was waiting for the obligatory “Reverse” call by the announcers

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions

You only like it...

because you know it makes me cry.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Fudge.

Patrick Crayton, huh?

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions

That's not a pocket

That’s a fucking apartment, with running water, central heating and a 52inch plasma.

by DisplacedTexan on Aug 22, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions

D-line problems?

by skywalker on Aug 22, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions

Well

It’s definitely not D-line successes. Damn it.

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Shit! 7 play 5 first downs

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions

Reeves

burned for two? Or three? I think it was “only” two.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions

who wasn't beat that drive?

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions

Agreed

Everyone looked equally crappy in coverage.

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Good point

Damn

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions

Analogy Time

Sherman’s March: Atlanta as That Drive: Texans’ Defense.

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions

Wow

Did CT just lower the boom on R. Williams? Nice.

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions

Tank Johnson

Dude made it all the way from his abandoned Lamborghini to make that tackle.

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions

He came out...

guns a-blazin’

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Schaub is a little nervous...

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions

Yeah.

I don’t get it. He didn’t seem nervous against them last year.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions

This blows

He’s throwing right now like VY against Oakland.

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Nerves?

Or pass rush?

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions

point taken...but he was good under pressure in the past...

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions

LVJ >> Pacman

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions

Also

>>>John Holmes

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions

Jacques Reeves

Might as well have a bullseye on his back.

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions

He's tight on coverage

But if he would just look for the football, he could be making some badass defensive plays.

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions

He's Jason David right now

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions

Damn

We sent 2 LBs on that last play, and still didn’t get close enough to smell Jessica on Romo

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions

Mario is getting beat

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions

Fred Bennett

will not be juked by TO

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions

ooh ooh ooh we stopped them!

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions

And with Petey covering TO

Color me surprised

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions

O-line held up against 5 on that one

and Schaub threw a horrible, horrible ball

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions

Yeah

I’m loving D. Brown. Be nice if Schaub would earn my love.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Chris Taylor

couldn’t sell a play-fake to a blind man. He covers up for all of one stride. That’s why Ware didn’t follow.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions

Ken Hamlin

Just made my list with that push-up nonsense. Schaub looks the opposite of great.

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions

First Quarter Summary

We suck.

Healthy and Turnover free 2008-09, and we win 11!

by texanphil on Aug 22, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions

Agreed

Can I steal that for the Post-Game Breakdown?

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions

You may want to add on to that...

…worse than a Mexican whore at the donkey show

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions

Solis has a donkey?

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions

at least

we can’t blame any one player, we all suck equally impressively

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by texanphil on Aug 22, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Defense

Might as well put down a red carpet to the end zone.

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions

something funny

we all laugh and feel better

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions

Sad...

the Run D didn’t catch the last bus up 45, apparently.

/drinks more

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions

hey guys

The Cowboys’ radio is saying Williams is moving on his own at the hospital.

www.bloggingtheboys.com

by Brandon Worley on Aug 22, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions

Thanks for the info

by UofTOrange on Aug 22, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks Brandon

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions

Great News

Thanks, Brandon.

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions

Whooooooooooooo!

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions

ZAC

F’ing Awesome pick

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by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions

First time I've made it here for a game

And we get an interception!

by UofTOrange on Aug 22, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions

Fuck Yeah!

Zac Diles with the INT in the end zone!

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions

Tim

Zima or coors tonight. Glenfiddich for me.

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions

Gameday...

I’m guessing Tim’s rocking the brown liquor.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions

Both Wrong

Started with Coors, moving to Bushmills.

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions

I started with vodka

took a break with some Shiner, and now I’m back to vodka. It loves me.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Let's show em Steve

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions

Schaub throws behind AJ

on what should have been an 80-yd TD

So you're saying that now I have to think of some witty Sig that will be applicable across all the SBN sites? Go Texan Horn Stros!

by Shake on Aug 22, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions

ARGH

If Henry doesn’t make that play, Andre is GONE. Looks like Schaub might be more comfortable.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions

David!

Short white guys everywhere rejoice!

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions

I'm not reading all of the above but

Shaub has looked horrible, I know he’s extremely capable, I don’t know what’s going on

by UofTOrange on Aug 22, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions

WOW

He should have died there.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions

STEVE

eom

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions

Schaub

Did a great job avoiding the rush and stepping up on that last completion.

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions

Yup.

Even he had no idea how it happened, judging by the post-play reaction.

Steve Slaton is your running back, folks.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions

are we moving the ball??

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions

With serious power.

Viva Steve! Viva Owen!

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions

It's official

I am 100% on the “Steve Slaton Should Start” bandwagon. We go by S^4 for short. Because we are lame.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions

RB Depth Chart

1. Slaton
2. Taylor
3. C. Brown

A man can dream.

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions

amen!

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions

Hellz yeah.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Though really,

Taylor looked like ass tonight. Wouldn’t block, wouldn’t cover the play fake, etc.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions

TD!

K-Dub! Now, THAT’S a drive, baby!

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions

Didn't even look

like the same team that played the first Q, did it?

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Kevin Walter

is a fuggin’ MAN.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions

Nothin funny

Chest stickin out a little..

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Like a reserved, dignified

and much better David Anderson.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions

That was badass

Finally caught up. I love Zach.

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by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions

And K-Dub

I’m not really following yalls comments… just the truth.

I’ve been having to play “DAD” here.

FYI – I’m never doing family Texans night again… atleast not for the next 15 years….

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by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions

How old is the kid?

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions

wow

listened to the first in the car. Diles got the INT just as i opened my fattire!

GO TEXANS!!!!!!!!!

by Texanmaniac on Aug 22, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions

Proof positive

that good things happen when you drink

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions

from your lips to Durga's ear

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Faggins

got down there in a hurry on special teams.

…and then we got flagged for 15. Christ.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions

Christ?

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Technically

Barber. I don’t think Jesus would go for the low block.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions

STILL

throwing at Reeves. If Ian Eagle notices, it’s really bad.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions

Reeves

Him guarding Owens with bump coverage is a horrible idea

by UofTOrange on Aug 22, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions

Agreed

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by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Nah.

Swimming with sharks is a horrible idea. This is much worse.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions

It looks like we are settling down

I thought the Boys came out too fired up… I think there was also a let down from the Williams injury. Lets keep this thing rolling.

ps I miss Dunta

pps I love Amobi

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by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions

amobi

it finally getting something done!

GO TEXANS!!!!!!!!!

by Texanmaniac on Aug 22, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions

Still no G-Dmn pass rush

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by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions

Jeez...can we draft a CB next year?

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions

In the first round?

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by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions

yea put me on the spot...yea maybe....or a RB

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions

Slaton

will be the man.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions

yea but who besides him?

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Good call.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Word.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions

Need to check the free agents...

For real…

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by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Nnamdi

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Mario

is disruptive

GO TEXANS!!!!!!!!!

by Texanmaniac on Aug 22, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions

yea well

he and amobi better get more disruptive

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Simms

just called TO in the endzone defended by Demps “Witten in the endzone against a linebacker.” I hate him.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions

I hate Marion

I wish he’d sprain his hair…

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by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions

He looks like

a retarded Erikah Badu.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions

I was thinking more like Whoopi

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by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions

I'd do Badu

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by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Whoopi, not so much

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by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Whoopi

just scored a TD. That makes me very sad.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions

send his brother

to the other sidelines and get him drunk

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Yall ever drink Longboard Lager from the Kona Brewing Co?

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by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions

Its tasty

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by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Yeah.

I liked it a lot.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions

What a fag

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by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions

Okay... I'm off the comp for a bit... be back more laters...

Love,

Solis

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by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions

That was a badass block by Myers

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by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions

see!! you lied to me again!

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Owen

makin us proud

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions

Three friggin yards...

We were that close

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by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions

What the Hell?

That sucked

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by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions

Sh

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions

How bout that Colvin Kid...

He’s AWESOME

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by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions

Phill finally makes sense

Our defense is a definite concern

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by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions

yea, I agree...wtf...

How many first rounders do we need?

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions

Tale of Two Quarters

Dogshit in the first quarter; very serviceable the second quarter.

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by Tim on Aug 22, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions

I hate losing

Now that I’ve seen Slaton in action… he needs to be the starter… also needs to add another 5 pounds of muscle… but yeah, he’s officially got my vote.

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by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions

by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions

Ok, switched to JW Red

Won’t say why…but really I like that stuff…some single malts are overrated.

by 1Texan on Aug 22, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions

Second Half Thread

Now open for business on the main page. Let’s move the party there.

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