Open Game Day Thread: Oakland v. Houston - 4th Quarter
by bigfatdrunk on Oct 4, 2009 2:37 PM CDT
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Quinn has looked real solid
Pollard delivering big hits as usual
by goingforthecorner on Oct 4, 2009 2:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
@Bryan
Picking up from his post that there’s too much negative…
The problem, to me, is that JaMarcus Russell is just SO bad. We are game-planning around his suck. We are sticking 9 in the box. We can’t do this against normal teams.
Note to self: Insert something witty here.
by bigfatdrunk on Oct 4, 2009 2:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
However
we lost to this team last year, quarterbacked by JaMarcus Russell. I can’t complain about today’s performance so far.
by goingforthecorner on Oct 4, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and our offfense has 20 points
and zero in the second half.
If we expect to win, we know how to play with a lead. We don’t.
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you're making the Raiders out to be worse than they really are
They beat KC by 3, lost to the chargers by 4 late in the game, their worst showing before today was a 20-3 loss to the Broncos. The Texans have played the Raiders as well or better than anyone else has this season, so unless the Chargers, Chiefs, and Broncos are all terrible teams, it’s certainly nothing to complain about being up 29-6 over Oakland.
by Bryan72076 on Oct 4, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true
But for the same reason I didn’t get too down on the offense after the Jets game, I’m not going to get too high on the defense during this game.
And, really, we’ve seen a very good Raiders D. We blew up Johnson several times early, but our O has only dropped 20 on them. If they had a QB, they would be very dangerous.
Note to self: Insert something witty here.
by bigfatdrunk on Oct 4, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can understand not getting giddy over the results so far
But to complain about how terrible the team is and how we’re lucky that we’re playing the Raiders, while we’re beating the team 29-6 just doesn’t make sense to me. I’m not saying you should be dancing over the score, but neither should we be crying in our beers because the Texans are only winning by 23 points in the 4th quarter.
by Bryan72076 on Oct 4, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
pessimism > optimism
cuz there’s always next week to worry about
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Raiders are.....
TERRIBLE.
Do NOT walk away from this game thinking we are a playoff team.
Be happy that we won.
Be happy that the defense did not give up a big play.
But be awarethat if that had been ANY quarterba oher than Jamarcus Russel, this would have been a much different game,
"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."
The ROSENFAIL : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAKAKE-uq-8&feature=related
by TexansForever on Oct 4, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For those of you who don't speak Spanish
it means “The Meco”
by WhiskeyR on Oct 4, 2009 2:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cushing really likes to hit people on the helmet
by goingforthecorner on Oct 4, 2009 2:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not so sure
the color commentator was all over that play, but I’m not at sure that wasn’t Cushing’s forearm to the Russell’s shoulder pad rather than “earhole”.
by knave64 on Oct 4, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn mario williams was so close to sacking him both times. we need to get his ass some sacks damn it
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Oct 4, 2009 2:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
also...
He was almost exclusively using a bull rush the first half. He’s gone back to the speed rush. Very interesting.
Note to self: Insert something witty here.
by bigfatdrunk on Oct 4, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
was that a safety we had back there?
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 2:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yes, followed up immeidately by a safety punt kickoff return
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by battle axe of doom on Oct 4, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugh
the second half offense is terrible
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
another 3 and out?
I would not be surprised.
by cubic on Oct 4, 2009 2:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the worst part about this game
by far.
The raiders have no fight. What if we get a lead against the Colts?
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am really hoping the play calls are based on the opponent
because the Colts would destroy this team.
by cubic on Oct 4, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Jags are currently assraping the Tits. What the hell is going on in the AFC South.
by b0ng on Oct 4, 2009 2:48 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
The Titans
weren’t who we thought they were
by goingforthecorner on Oct 4, 2009 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they should put in Rex Grossman since Schaub is getting hit so much
by Chris89 on Oct 4, 2009 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he's in next
So we’re goin deep
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
do you really want to lose that bad?
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Oct 4, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GOING DEEP!!!
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by bigfatdrunk on Oct 4, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
would be nice to see a james casey sighting on offense tho
by Chris89 on Oct 4, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
mario williams just got a sack/force fumble. FINALLY mario got his due
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Oct 4, 2009 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think that was a tribute to you
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by bigfatdrunk on Oct 4, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ask and you shall receive
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Oct 4, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
mario
sack fumble fantasy god
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 2:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ahhhhhhhhhh!
super mario! shaub…. andre…. jacoby…. kris brown. my fantasy #’s are going to be off the charts this week
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by chrisd21 on Oct 4, 2009 2:55 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
please pass for a TD
I hate this conservative BS
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 2:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not with the way schaub has been playing
by Chris89 on Oct 4, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah he should have been picked off at least 4 different times
missed FG, damn it
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Oct 4, 2009 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Their not going to throw right now...
run run run
protect the lead and the ball.
"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."
The ROSENFAIL : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAKAKE-uq-8&feature=related
by TexansForever on Oct 4, 2009 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
with our RB’s its no guarantee that running = protecting the ball
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Oct 4, 2009 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Say it with me – THANK GOD WE ARE PLAYING THE RAIDERS.
Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com
by HoustonDiehards on Oct 4, 2009 2:56 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
terrible series
we don’t deserve to win big games
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 2:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
as far as i can tell a week 2 win @ TN is a big game win
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by battle axe of doom on Oct 4, 2009 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we played from behind
how will we respond when we’re winning against a good offensive team?
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d rather him miss now than in the last minute of a game
by shgall on Oct 4, 2009 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so rare
it should almost be a headline. It “feels” like his first miss in 5 years.
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by bigfatdrunk on Oct 4, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
man, has there ever been a texans game where the defense and the offense played great
by Chris89 on Oct 4, 2009 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
defense really showed up today
thats the good news.
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes...
wait…no.
"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."
The ROSENFAIL : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAKAKE-uq-8&feature=related
by TexansForever on Oct 4, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
gus seems to really love our cheerleaders
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Oct 4, 2009 2:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i hate shanahan and kubiak
we should just take a knee every time instead of this shitty offense. im sick of listening to slaton and moats running nowhere. the play calling is holding us back
by jroberts5 on Oct 4, 2009 3:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
im just sick
of the incompetence. its hard to enjoy the wins. theres just so much potential there
by jroberts5 on Oct 4, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
another 3 and out
super awesome. this is a great way to go into a road trip. no momentum
by jroberts5 on Oct 4, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just like the rosencopter
was a bootleg with a 17 point lead.
How to play with a lead, we don’t know
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we were playing the Colts they would have caught up by now and taken the lead
by Chris89 on Oct 4, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Defense-Dr.Jekyl and Mr.Hyde
next week at arizona, will the defense play like this? or their performance today is because the Raiders offense is the worst in the history of man
by Chris89 on Oct 4, 2009 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that a serious question?
Of course they won’t play like this next week. It’s easy to stop the Raiders because you can stack the box to stop the run because JaMarcus Russell is the worst QB in the NFL.
Next week? Totally, totally different. Our secondary against Boldin, Fitzgerald, and Warner.
Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com
by HoustonDiehards on Oct 4, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sometimes I feel like it’s the texans playing the texans
by shgall on Oct 4, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
chances of Al Davis firing Cable after this game?
by Chris89 on Oct 4, 2009 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is the game of the week
when’s the NFL replay?
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 3:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
my $50 dollars....
the gift that keeps on giving.
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by chrisd21 on Oct 4, 2009 3:05 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
12 men on the field
someone’s gettin jacked by Cable
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 3:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
just throw a fucking pass man come on
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Oct 4, 2009 3:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
jeez the raiders know we are going to run it every freaking play, another 3 and out coming up
by Chris89 on Oct 4, 2009 3:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Do we have a first down?
In the 2nd half?
by Nashmeister on Oct 4, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not if you don’t count the one we just got by penalty.
by cubic on Oct 4, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rapture! First down!
Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com
by HoustonDiehards on Oct 4, 2009 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There's four mins left
I agree with run, run, run right now.
But we started this 4 min offense in the third quarter!
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
God help us when this occurs against a good team
by Chris89 on Oct 4, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Against a good team.....
We would theoretically be throwing the ball.
"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."
The ROSENFAIL : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAKAKE-uq-8&feature=related
by TexansForever on Oct 4, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was mostly one man fucking it up though
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Oct 4, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but the play calling was very similar to this game after the lead
by Chris89 on Oct 4, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not for the two drives
it took them to tie us.
Its those wasted drives when we were conservative that pisses me off.
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really think the pick at the end of the half
scared Kubiak to death.
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that and the various near-INTs spread throughout the game
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Oct 4, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're ahead by 23 with 4 minutes to play
This is when all coaches play conservative and run out the clock. We played conservative a large part of the second half, but why not? We have a 20 point lead and they haven’t moved the ball against us all game but have been playing pretty good defense. Playing it safe was the smart thing to do.
by Bryan72076 on Oct 4, 2009 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fine, but you need to throw a pass every now and then, just to keep them honest
by shgall on Oct 4, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're not worried about keeping anyone honest
we’re trying to drain clock in the most efficient and safe manner.
by goingforthecorner on Oct 4, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why?
If we go 3 and out we put the ball into their territory and they have almost 0 chance of getting any points. Their only chance was for us to play aggressive and allow them to make plays on defense to get back into the game.
by Bryan72076 on Oct 4, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we have not been up by 20 for the whole second half
and we have been ultra conservative the whole half.
4 mins left, I agree, but if they had an offense, we could be in a world of hurt based on our 3rd quarter play calls.
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sigh.
sucks for raider fans. but ill take this win. back 2 500, no major injuries, we live 2 fight again!
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by chrisd21 on Oct 4, 2009 3:10 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
right now I feel the defense has a better chance to score than the offense
by shgall on Oct 4, 2009 3:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
In funny news
Neson Figueroa shutout the Stros today.
Nicely done, Draytie and Wade.
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by bigfatdrunk on Oct 4, 2009 3:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahemmm....
and a little Tal (aka. “the Hill”) sprinkled in. Just saying…..
by Xetuoh on Oct 4, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember
OAK barely lost to the Chargers, and they lost to DEN by 20. We’re up 29-6. This is the worst game they’ve played this season.
by goingforthecorner on Oct 4, 2009 3:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they left after the 10000000000000000 consecutive running play
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Oct 4, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
back to .500
cool.
But the teams we beat are a combined 1-7.
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 3:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
to be fair the awful titans are defending division champs, and we got em at home
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Oct 4, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
big win sure
I’ll save my optimism for next week at 7:30 pm
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we might have ruined their season…heheheh
by NormZinNJ on Oct 4, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
muffed it, and we got it back. yay with 1:30 left that means only 2 more running plays before a knee
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Oct 4, 2009 3:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
knee, knee, knee
should take care of it
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
figured cable would torture his team with some timeouts, but it looks like you’re right. time to switch over to fox and watch the broncos demolish the cowboys
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Oct 4, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that saints-jets game looks interesting its coming up next on CBS
by Chris89 on Oct 4, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not where i’m at. checked my guide and thats it for cbs
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Oct 4, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I'm all over that one.
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by bigfatdrunk on Oct 4, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahahahahahhaha!
good job refs!
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by chrisd21 on Oct 4, 2009 3:15 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Keep in mind this was only a 10 point spread
we doubled that line and a little more
by goingforthecorner on Oct 4, 2009 3:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a good play by Barber
if only his safety play could look like that.
by cubic on Oct 4, 2009 3:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
gary sure looks happy at his demolition of the almighty raiders
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Oct 4, 2009 3:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and the BESF lost by 20 to the Jags, good day
by shgall on Oct 4, 2009 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they all count the same
luckily, or we’d be 1.5 and 2 right now.
Good game dudes! The players stepped up, esp. on defense.
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I saw Andre Johnson after the game there shaking hands
So, we know for sure he was in the building.
Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com
by HoustonDiehards on Oct 4, 2009 3:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Texans kill Raiders, Tits get killed by Jags, now we just need the Broncos to kill the Cowgirls and its a great day.
by Chris89 on Oct 4, 2009 3:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
EXCEPT FOR BRIAN CUSHING!....
this game was pathetic,,,,way closer than it need to be! I know it was 29-6, but its the Raiders any other team and we lose.
GO TEXANS!!!!
This is the year.......
by Texanmaniac on Oct 4, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe this game will wake up the offense so that next week they will show up
by Chris89 on Oct 4, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Diles had a few good plays, JJ love him and hate him,
by shgall on Oct 4, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't care what anyone says...
first game i got to watch since week one, and for me it couldn’t have been better!!!! defense played their ass off and looked pretty decent all game…cushing is a friggin beast, and i may be sorry for feeling like they shouldn’t have drafted him…my only complaint, is the lack of a solid run game…good flashes for scores that was nice to see, overall, i’m glad i got to see this one even if it was against the raiders who seem to be worse than the texans right now…
by turnip73 on Oct 4, 2009 3:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
but in the run game I think Moats did great. He had to avg 4.5+ yards/carry. Cush played great and I am very impressed with Pollard in his first game with the Texans. He lays hits like a LB and was very good at stopping the run. Maybe we have finally found an answer at SS.
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by Bobobigbro on Oct 5, 2009 8:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a win
finally a win when were suppose to win.
DMUNOZ
by dmunozimatxan on Oct 4, 2009 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1 to that
problem is we lost last week.
Can we string together a few in a row?
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
People not giving the Texans defense enough credit today
yes, the Raiders are horrible on defense, but check out these rushing statistics. Remember that we were probably the worse team in the NFL at rushing defense before this game.
Raiders rushing stats in 4 games:
vs Chargers: 32 car, 148 yds, 4.6 avg, 1 TD
vs Chiefs: 25 car, 67, yds, 2.7 avg, 1 TD
vs Broncos: 23 car, 95 yds, 4.1 avg, 0 TD
vs Texans: 22 car, 45 yds, 2.0 avg, 0 TD
I would call this major progress. I think it’s safe to say Cushing was the right choice. I know some here weren’t a big fan of him initially.
by goingforthecorner on Oct 4, 2009 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cush has not disappointed
this woulda been week 1, since he missed the three pre-season games he woulda played in.
And I like the pick.
Now keep everyone in position next week, and it will be our DB’s fault, not our run defense.
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My co-worker kept saying that the Raiders were suffering from some Cush-Lash today. Never thought I would hear a Jerry Maguire reference towards a Texans game
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Oct 4, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The biggest thing for me, no big runs given up. Everyone playing smart and hard.
by shgall on Oct 4, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would love to know how I'm doing in Fantasy
but ESPN sucks balls
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 4, 2009 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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