Reliant Stadium Should Be Open For Business

by Tim on Sep 23, 2008 3:16 PM CDT in News

File this under "Good News We Desperately Needed," folks: Reliant Stadium should be ready to host a full slate of home games this season, beginning when Indianapolis comes to town on the first Sunday in October. The man with the money says:

"We fully expect that we'll play the Colts in Reliant Stadium," he told The Associated Press. "Probably the rest of the year we'll play and use Reliant as an open-air stadium. It was designed to operate that way, either open or closed so we'll get to enjoy it open for a while."

If he had to put a percentage on the chance the Texans will play the Colts at home, he said it would be in the high 90s.

"I can't say with absolute certainty," he said. "But let's put it this way, I'd be shocked if we did not play there."

Next step: Ensure that the team that calls Reliant home decides to show up to play that (and this) Sunday.

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Best thing to come out of Ike

I love this development. Outdoor football in Houston, as it should be!

by HoustonDiehards on Sep 24, 2008 2:38 AM CDT reply actions

It's been awhile

I’d imagine it would be a louder venue with the roof closed – but then again, it’s should be loud as hell regardless.

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by SOLIS on Sep 24, 2008 6:52 AM CDT up reply actions

If we're 0-3...

I suspect it will be an embarrassing showing. That would suck.

by HoustonDiehards on Sep 24, 2008 12:57 PM CDT reply actions

1-2 or 0-3, I'll be there - Hopefully I remember the sunscreen

My seats are in the end zone that is usually sunny until the 3rd quarter.

I really hope the Texans make a strong showing in Jacksonville. Houston fans support a winner as well as fans in any city. I have lived near LA, NY & SF and our fans are no different in that we quickly lose enthusiasm when the home team underperforms. The first two games have given most of us little reason to remain excited about our prospects, but we must remember that 2 losses, no matter how badly we played, do not a season make. Things can change quickly in football. This Sunday is a must win game and can turn the season around if we have a strong effort.

Stay positve & GO TEXANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by oiler-texan diehard on Sep 24, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions

Re: 1-2 or 0-3

You said it, OTD. Fanatics like you and I will be at Reliant regardless, but a strong showing in JAC on Sunday is crucial in terms of keeping the interest of the casual fan. Houston is a bandwagon sports town, and interest in the Texans is already severely waning after the first two games. The team needs to give its fan base something to get excited about.

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

by Tim on Sep 24, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions

McClain wrote a nice article in the Chron today comapring Kubiak to Jeff Fisher

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/6023629.html

All Texans fans should read this and try hard to use the proper perspective before jumping on the hang Kubiak bandwagon. A win in Jacksonville would work wonders, but a little common sense and patience would help also. We cannot be the home field advantage vs Payton & the Colts if we are sitting on our hands and sulking. We have to show up ready for battle.

GO TEXANS!!!!!!!!!!!

by oiler-texan diehard on Sep 26, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions