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Open Game Day Thread: Minnesota v. Houston

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Minnesota Vikings at Houston Texans, Aug 31, 2009 7:00 PM CDT


Yes, it's preseason, but it's still Monday Night Football. Add in the euphoria I feel from today's trade of Travis Johnson, and life seems awfully good right about now.

The passage of time has caused the stink of last weekend's egg against New Orleans to wear off a bit, and we've got the fun of watching the starters play 75% of the game tonight to look forward to. It's as close to regular season football as we can get in the preseason, and several jobs, both starting and backup, are still up for grabs. The focus of the primetime broadcast will surely be on Minnesota's media-shy QB, but MNF is MNF. I'll take it.

Leave your pre-game, in-game, and post-game thoughts, observations, and love notes to Jared Allen in the Comments below. GO TEXANS!

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I want to see....

The Human Coke Machine lay a hard, clean block that would decleat Jared Allen.

I would pay to see that.

by Jordann on Aug 31, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Farve

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp09/news/story?id=4434939

If he looks good, then he’s a gutsy SOB. If he sucks, well, he was injured but, still played “heroically”.

Hell, he should be in Washington vs. Minny.! The guys a natural…

by Xetuoh on Aug 31, 2009 3:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Beat me :-)

Yep, built-in excuse already.

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 31, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

the age old riddle.....

if you beat up a retard, everyone is like “oh wow great job you beat up a retard…”
but……
if you lose to a retard, everyone is like “OH WOW you got your ass whupped by a retard!”
same principle applies…..with Favre. lol

by chrisd21 on Aug 31, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Except this 'retard'

Happens to be the all time NFL leader in yards, wins, attempts, completions, and TDs. Yes…I’ll take the mildly bitter INT record with all of those seductively sweet ones mentioned above any time.

by Jepp The Viking on Aug 31, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

heh

But, oddly, a lot of that sweetness came against you.

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by bigfatdrunk on Aug 31, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

let it go guy.....

he’s going into the HOF with a packers jersey on! its like the chik that was married 2 da same guy 4 twenty years… u may have her now, but she belongs to that dude! lol!

by chrisd21 on Aug 31, 2009 6:27 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

I miss my mullet

In fact, I miss hair in general.

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by bigfatdrunk on Aug 31, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

An honest perspective on Allen

Could he have held up? Probably. Is he a ‘bad guy’? Absolutely not. BTW I have NO clue why Favre would come out and say he might have a bruised rib then admit he won’t be wearing any protective padding on it. I wouldn’t put it passed him to say that JUST so you guys zero blitz us trying to pay back Schaub from last year, leaving Harvin wide open down the sideline for a “HELLO NFL, THIS IS MR. BRETT LORENZO FAVRE.” touchdown.

by Jepp The Viking on Aug 31, 2009 3:44 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm Fairly Sure

The NFL knows who Brett Lorenzo Favre is. People without running water or electricity, living in thatched huts in third-world nations, know who Brett Favre is.

When I think of Favre, the words “inconspicuous” and “unknown” don’t generally leap to mind.

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

by Tim on Aug 31, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Payback

Wont be aimed at him.

It’ll be aimed at Jared Allen. We’ll let other teams during the regular season inflict damage on Favre.

by Jordann on Aug 31, 2009 3:50 PM CDT reply actions  

The Defense...

I hope they don’t suck. I’m going to have to get myself mentally prepared just in case.

The true test in the life of a Texans fan is how gracefully you endure it.

by TexanKurt on Aug 31, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Peterson

Is likely to run right down our throats. Ugh.

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

by Tim on Aug 31, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ugh

I’m trying not to think about it.

The true test in the life of a Texans fan is how gracefully you endure it.

by TexanKurt on Aug 31, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

I will be surprised...

if AD doesn’t go for a buck 50 in the first half…..damn I want to be surprised.

GO TEXANS!!!!

This is the year.......

by Texanmaniac on Aug 31, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

a buck 25

sounds more reasonable.

by Jordann on Aug 31, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wish I didn't have early class tomorrow

Because the thought of Adrian Peterson bowling over our defensive line already makes me want to get drunk.

by cubic on Aug 31, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Looks like

I might be able to finally join you fine fellows for a live game thread.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions  

I heard that

You guys were missing a couple starters? Dunta and…? Help a guy out will ya?

by Jepp The Viking on Aug 31, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Re: Starters

You definitely won’t see Dunta, Cushing, or Jacques Reeves.

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

by Tim on Aug 31, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks

FYI- Berrian, Loadholt, and Kleinsassar are all a little banged up and could miss tonight. If Loadholt doesn’t play, we have perhaps the worst backup RT in Ryan Cooke, so look for that matchup all night long if it comes to fruition.

by Jepp The Viking on Aug 31, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rasberry Chipotle Chicken

and Texans on TV. Monday night is awesome.

The strong do what they have to do; the weak accept what they have to accept

by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 5:57 PM CDT reply actions  

chilis

cajun ribeye w/loaded mash and 2 sides of mixed veggies… and a 6 pack of bud “makes me” weiser! cant remember the last time i was this amped! oh yeah i do… last week.

by chrisd21 on Aug 31, 2009 6:22 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

At the game

Waiting for AT&T to turn off data on 3g.
Favorite jeresy in the parking lot, GB #4 with the name Judas

by Texans-Brocos on Aug 31, 2009 6:07 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

haha!

thats awesome

by chrisd21 on Aug 31, 2009 6:20 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Whoa - guys

I knew the Vikings were playing tonight – but for the first time into the pre-game broadcast, I saw a Texan on the field! I guess we’re playing the Vikes?

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 6:54 PM CDT reply actions  

liar.

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by bigfatdrunk on Aug 31, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

HAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAAHAHAH!!!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

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by bigfatdrunk on Aug 31, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions  

of course

Good job, Frank Bush.

by cubic on Aug 31, 2009 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Texans D is the worst thing I have EVER seen.

Playoffs?

ROFL…..6-10 here we come!

"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."

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by TexansForever on Aug 31, 2009 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Sigh

The strong do what they have to do; the weak accept what they have to accept

by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Sigh again

The strong do what they have to do; the weak accept what they have to accept

by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 7:10 PM CDT reply actions  

74 yard TD, followed by a fumble.

Something better change, or I will not be able to function at class tomorrow.

The strong do what they have to do; the weak accept what they have to accept

by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

That looked like the LB’s to me…don’t know if it was Demeco or one of the OLB’s, but the D-line looked like they did their job.

"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair

by papabear on Aug 31, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

mccain

And I thought he was supposed to be fast as fuck. Barber out-ran him.

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by bigfatdrunk on Aug 31, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Looked like a fumble

Wow, whatever confidence the team might have had is now gone from the D and the O.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Ho-Lee-Shit

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Hola

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

SOLIS!!!!!!!!!

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by bigfatdrunk on Aug 31, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

It’s only the third game of the preseason and already I feel like this season is going to be horrible for my liver.

by cubic on Aug 31, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Interior of the line completely evaporated.

And Brown tried to jedi block Allen. So much for that.

Also, it appears our kick coverage teams arent really feeling so hot.

The strong do what they have to do; the weak accept what they have to accept

by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions  

hmm

did anyone catch who was long-snapping on the punt? It looked pretty shitty

by killtacular on Aug 31, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Nope

Ill watch for it at the next kick though

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by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Expectations are the Mother of all disappointments

I hope our season isn’t fucked….

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions  

GD

GD GD GD
That is all. I feel better now…

by kozanack on Aug 31, 2009 7:15 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

FUCK!!!!

what the hell over???!!! well at least there will be no false hopes for the season!!! you see what you’re gettin up front this year!!! : (

by turnip73 on Aug 31, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions  

You think Cato June coulda stopped AD?

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions  

On the replay

It was the backside LB who fucked up and got sucked in to let AD run.

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by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions  

adibi

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by bigfatdrunk on Aug 31, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

DeMeco with a nice stop....

Good to see he’s still superhuman

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Mario too!

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yay Mario

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by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

It looks like

it’s all up to Mario and Barwin to bring us jouy on defense

by kozanack on Aug 31, 2009 7:22 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Jacoby caught it!

Play of the night.

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by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah!

Jacoby fair caught at the 10!

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Listen BFD

Brett Favre is a WARRIOR. He’s playing with a broken rib. You should be thanking God just for the RIGHT to be able to watch this amazing, stupendous, brave human being play a game on TV.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

heh

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by bigfatdrunk on Aug 31, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

the defensive line looks OK to me. Okoye did a good job on on the wildcat…favre has been sacked once and hit once….the LB’s were clean on the big run they just f’ed up

"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair

by papabear on Aug 31, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

where was Slaton going????

"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair

by papabear on Aug 31, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions  

We have all five starters back on the O-line tonight

…same result – shitty run offense. Don’t really care that Minny has good run D, we should be able to do better than three yards.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Slaton vision looks off…he seems almost hesitant

"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair

by papabear on Aug 31, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Did he put on weight this off season?

He looks a step slow…

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes he did

But it didn’t sound like he put on enough to slow him down. Maybe it did.

by cubic on Aug 31, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

i don’t know that he’s a step slow…it seems like he’s picking the wrong hole

"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair

by papabear on Aug 31, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

correction

he’s not picking a hole, period. he’s dancing.

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by bigfatdrunk on Aug 31, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Seriously - are there holes?

I was watchign pretty close and it looked like there was nowhere to go.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

on one play he almost went backwards to try and bounce it outside instead of taking a few yards up the middle

"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair

by papabear on Aug 31, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rust?

Hopefully?

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

I should hope so

Because, ugh.

Stevie doesn’t have the kind of attitude that seems like he’d be a candidate for a soph slump.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks man

It’s been a very hectic “off season” if you will…

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

i didn’t miss you at all :)

"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair

by papabear on Aug 31, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

ok...maybe a little

"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair

by papabear on Aug 31, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

A little?

I’ll take it. Anyone seen Matt… I just read that they closed down DGDB&D

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

he’s busy taking " how big a douchebag am I" quizzes on facebook

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by papabear on Aug 31, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

facebook?

what is that?

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

the pass rush looks okay to me

Am I just trying to cheer myself up?

by cubic on Aug 31, 2009 7:33 PM CDT reply actions  

i think so too…even okoye has been active

"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair

by papabear on Aug 31, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

It does look better

But our already bad rush defense seems to be backsliding.

Though they’sve settled a bit since the AP run.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

For the exception of DeMeco

The tackling has been shitty

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 7:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Ok the D appears to have settled down…..now they should become complacent and get torched for 38 points if history is any indicator….

Ok kidding….somewhat…..but they appear to have their sealegs now, lets see the offense do something.

"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."

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by TexansForever on Aug 31, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Spoken like a true fan....

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well wtf - nobody to block Allen?

He’s not a freaking rookie. Why would they expect JA to fall for that shit?

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 7:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Awesome playcall!

Way to go Lil Shanny!

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Holy fuck

Even our special teams look bad. What year is this again?

by cubic on Aug 31, 2009 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

ryans!

looks great…. big sack! yeahhhhhhhhh!

by chrisd21 on Aug 31, 2009 7:48 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

You guys

Freaking DeMeco Ryans is ALL OVER the place.

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, PAY THAT MAN.

He’s blitzing, he’s tackling, he’s containing – holy shit. I hope he stays healthy because he is not only a FORCE, but he’s looking like the best at his position.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Concur

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Shhhhhh....

I think DeMeco is healthy…. uh oh. Giddiness abounds.

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Of course!

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

ryans!

looks great…. big sack! yeahhhhhhhhh!

by chrisd21 on Aug 31, 2009 7:50 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

Backfire

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

second straight series for Brown

"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair

by papabear on Aug 31, 2009 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah.

Uh oh. Wonder if SS got yanked for bad play or an injury? It’s got to be one or the other.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

jesus it’s been a field position battle..until the turnover

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by papabear on Aug 31, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Eight in the Box

Take that AD

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

terrible call

"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair

by papabear on Aug 31, 2009 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

This just in!`

The NFL is still in love with Favre’s cock

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm going to need to buy lots of beer.

In hindsight, the 3 coors my roommate left in the fridge was nowhere near enough for a Texans game.

by Tailgate Andy on Aug 31, 2009 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh...

That’s beerly enough to get your whistle wet

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

my stream is so far behind

All these horrible plays are getting spoiled for me!

by cubic on Aug 31, 2009 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

That is one of the biggest HORSESHIT calls I've ever seen

Brett Christ must have touched one of the Zebras on the forehead with some oil.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Pathetic call

Just like to say that Demeco and Mario have been AWESOME.

Can’t blame Schaub for that last INT, that was a great play by the LB.

We had one breakdown in the game so far. It’s not as bad as it looks.

by goingforthecorner on Aug 31, 2009 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

I think it's pretty bad

Our offense is doing NOTHING.

You’re right about the INT though. Just a great play by the LB.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

the offense has struggled, but other than over pursuing on the one play that Peterson made us pay for the defense has been pretty damn good

"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair

by papabear on Aug 31, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

This is the Texans, right???

So, we’re doing pretty good on defense, and pretty shitty on offense. What team am I watching again???

by killtacular on Aug 31, 2009 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

the only explanation for that call

Brett Favre is so old that touching him at all is unnecessary roughness.

by cubic on Aug 31, 2009 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Yay!

Down by double digits

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice job by the defense

The Vikes got a whole new set of downs on one of the WORST roughing the passer calls in the history of the universe, and they stopped’em again anyway.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

no complaints...

defense is playing well imo….

by chrisd21 on Aug 31, 2009 7:58 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

Percy is a queer

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Once upon a time...

he was too old to re-sign.

We suck again.

The End.

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow, what a shock

A Vikes player kicking a Texan on the ground.

I don’t give a shit if we get a penalty, it’s worth it. Just pre-season.

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by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

FUCK YES - I commend Duane Brown

For getting in that shit. We need a guy like that, as Tirico just said.

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by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions  

shouldn’t brown have touched someone to get a unnecessary roughness foul?

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by papabear on Aug 31, 2009 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

He did

Right before they cut he threw a pretty huge shove.

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by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

missed that

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by papabear on Aug 31, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Matty boy is a smart sombitch

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

......

is that muh fkker limpin????? nooooooooooooooooooooooo!

by chrisd21 on Aug 31, 2009 8:09 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Is Tim at the game?

Dude gets all the tickets

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Minnesotas Dline is solid.

The strong do what they have to do; the weak accept what they have to accept

by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

It's kind of annoying

That the announcers are fawning all over the vikings in Houston

by JimboTexan on Aug 31, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

OD! Hell of a catch!

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by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

He's hurt. Matt is hurt.

He’s showing more and more of a limp with every down.

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by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

OD is a badass

Funny… I’ve seemed to have typed that before…

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

It’s a fundamental truth

by JimboTexan on Aug 31, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thank Durga!

Alright, now we need to punch it in.

by Tailgate Andy on Aug 31, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Slaton to punch it in - thats what I like to see

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by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Woo hoo!!

Slaton!

And… Schaub is for sure hurt.

MOtherfucker.

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by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Guess Dan-O starts playing early

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by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Follow Vonta

And the world will be yours

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

He’s going to catch hell for this one too, because there was no contact.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep

More media Shcaub is fragile comments

by JimboTexan on Aug 31, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dude is fuckin fragile

No doubt.

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gonna be hard to argue with them

…if he’s hurt for any significant time. It’s not like he got smashed by a player.

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by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

No!

The coke machine is down!

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

losing Vonta could hurt…a lot

"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair

by papabear on Aug 31, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

oh shit

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 31, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Um

Yeah…who is the backup FB? I forget?

by JimboTexan on Aug 31, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

New guy

I think his name is Jonathan Evans, from Baylor? Anyone?

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by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

I would like to see atleast a few reps for casey at FB

The strong do what they have to do; the weak accept what they have to accept

by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

I've watched

Every Baylor game for 7 years, and I can’t remember him

by JimboTexan on Aug 31, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Has anybody tried the Shiner Smokehaus?

Or should I stick with the Original Shiner? I don’t want to fuck up drowning my sorrows.

by Tailgate Andy on Aug 31, 2009 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Original

The strong do what they have to do; the weak accept what they have to accept

by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm drinking

Crown straight. It’s a Monday.

by JimboTexan on Aug 31, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Original

Smokehaus is a definite change of pace…

Kinda tastes like smoked almonds

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

it's ok

not my fave, though

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 31, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

smokehaus

was a pretty fuckin good beer!!

by turnip73 on Aug 31, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh ffs

If Schaub and the Coke Machine are seriously hurt this season is going to be a pain to watch.

by cubic on Aug 31, 2009 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

If Schaub is hurt for any sort of significant time

We need to just accept that it’s time to move on.

He’s owed a HUGE bonus after the season if they want to keep him.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

tug!

yup yup 20 for 6 and $$$ for 1. and everything is perfect in my texans world. cept…. shaubby on da sideline hurt again… is it 2 soon 2 call him glass joe?

by chrisd21 on Aug 31, 2009 8:15 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

Matt Schaub is a fuckin candy cane...

Fucking shit man

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Now they're saying ankle

I don’t know what’s worse, but I guess it’s good that it’s not the knee from last year.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Remember when all the mock drafts had AD coming to the Texans...

Ah… what a wonderful mock draft season it was…

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

I do

That would have been amazing- instead we got Okoye at 10

by JimboTexan on Aug 31, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Here here

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not at all convinced

That the Texans would have taken him if he’d slipped to 10.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

It would have been a lock Chris

The only position other that RB that was a huge question mark was WR. After all the Reggie Bush flack, we would have grabbed AD. No doubt.

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

okoye almost got peterson…nice effort

"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair

by papabear on Aug 31, 2009 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Well

Our LB’s are over running EVERY play. All of the cutbacks are where he is gashing us.

The strong do what they have to do; the weak accept what they have to accept

by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh oh...

Can I?

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Schaub has a left ankle sprain..

But he’s going to come back and play?

Uh – what the fuck? That’s stupid. If he compensates the wrong way, bye bye hamstring.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 8:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Does Schaub really need to come back in?

I’m torn between wanting to see him prove that he’s not fragile and thinking that he’s fragile.

by Tailgate Andy on Aug 31, 2009 8:21 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

I'm not torn

When you play hurt, you astronomically increase the chances of getting hurt by overcompensating with the other leg.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why

Does Favre get praised even for his desperation heaves?

by JimboTexan on Aug 31, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions  

heh

“You gotta give your receiver a chance to make the play”!!!

when, of course, our safety was the closest to making the catch

by killtacular on Aug 31, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Has Quinn

seen any PT?

The strong do what they have to do; the weak accept what they have to accept

by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions  

i wanna see

Favre on his ass all night.

by chrisd21 on Aug 31, 2009 8:23 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

Hey McCain, nice hit.

Next time, wrap up.

The strong do what they have to do; the weak accept what they have to accept

by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 8:24 PM CDT reply actions  

That

Double tackle fail was kind of embarassing

by JimboTexan on Aug 31, 2009 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow. Epic fail on that Harvin tackle

The strong do what they have to do; the weak accept what they have to accept

by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

fucking wrap up

"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair

by papabear on Aug 31, 2009 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

WRAP UP

FUCK!

The strong do what they have to do; the weak accept what they have to accept

by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

More shitty tackling

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

How many times last year

Did I specifically complain about our sub-2 minute offense?

It’s got to be the worst in the league… (still)

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Demeco had man on that

"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair

by papabear on Aug 31, 2009 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

THe minute

You see him with the ball in the open field, you know they’re going to miss the tackle and he’s going to score. It’s frustrating.

by JimboTexan on Aug 31, 2009 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

from 1st 25

to that. amazing. Only the Texans.

by CrackerAssCracker on Aug 31, 2009 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Generic is better

It makes you feel even dirtier

The strong do what they have to do; the weak accept what they have to accept

by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just tackling

The strong do what they have to do; the weak accept what they have to accept

by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

this is so embarrassing

I’ve never played football at any level in my life and I really couldn’t do a worse job tackling than these professionals.

by cubic on Aug 31, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hit up Walgreens or CVS

and you can find the store brand for .99 a pop.

If you clear out their stock, that should get you through the pre-season.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Aug 31, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

face is red....

from being bitchslapped by injuries and mediocrity from blindly cheering for the astros… rockets…. and now, ladies and gents.. the muh fukkin 10’ texans.

by chrisd21 on Aug 31, 2009 8:30 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

Sigh

The strong do what they have to do; the weak accept what they have to accept

by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fuck Ron Jaworski

for saying that you have to go back on injured. Its the god damned preseason.

The strong do what they have to do; the weak accept what they have to accept

by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why is Schaub on the field with 22 seconds remaining?

The strong do what they have to do; the weak accept what they have to accept

by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Love it

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dan better start the second half.

Or I will punch a baby

The strong do what they have to do; the weak accept what they have to accept

by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

(hides babies)

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 31, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

What a fantastic job of getting in FG range

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by SOLIS on Aug 31, 2009 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Time to cook more chicken. See you in the other thread

The strong do what they have to do; the weak accept what they have to accept

by Riott on Aug 31, 2009 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

cha ching!

$$$ in da bank….
$$$ in da bank!! lol

by chrisd21 on Aug 31, 2009 8:36 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

That 2 minute offense looks too easy

makes you wonder if we should employ it more often, as in even in non 2 minute situations.

by goingforthecorner on Aug 31, 2009 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Pure awesomeness

Chris Carter of ESPN just called us the “Houston Titans”.

SCREW YOU ESPN

by goingforthecorner on Aug 31, 2009 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

lol

the half-time show guy just called them the “houston titans”

by killtacular on Aug 31, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

So sad

I WAS a C Carter fan…not any more. It’s been 7 years, GET OUR NAME RIGHT!

by Big T33 on Aug 31, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know, Carter is definitely one of the better ones, that slipup was pretty sloppy

by killtacular on Aug 31, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

New drinking game

Every time they say Favre take a shot. You’ll be dead in 5 minutes.

by Big T33 on Aug 31, 2009 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

if that long

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 31, 2009 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

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