For Everyone That Gave Up

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I don't know which I love more...

Texans first W of the season, or Titans at 0-2.

Christmas in September, in any event.

by clarky1661 on Sep 20, 2009 3:38 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

I like that the Patriots lost to the Jets, too

by NormZinNJ on Sep 20, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Perspective

The Pats loss to the Jets, I think, says something pretty significant about the quality of the Jets defense that whooped us last week. I’m saying the Jets defense is notably better than our offense was bad. We weren’t prepared for the Jets, and we didn’t adjust effectively, true, but it wasn’t all on us. We faced a D better than we, or Belichick, estimated.

by knave64 on Sep 20, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

good stuff...

4 keeping the faith…… and for all the ones that jumped off, its plenty plenty room left yet.

"If you're an asshole, you're gonna come back as a cockroach or a worm or a fuckin' anal bead, okay? If you're a man and you act heroic, you'll come back as an eagle. You'll come back as a dragon."

by chrisd21 on Sep 20, 2009 3:44 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

This is perfect

by cubic on Sep 20, 2009 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow

I don’t know where to start… The Jets beating the Patriots made me feel better about last week but at the same time the Pats haven’t looked that great so far this season. The last game of the year might be a competitve one after all (I hope so at least).

Andre Johnson owns Cortland Finnegan and the Titans. What a game.

Our defense was horrible overall but really tightened up in the second half. Cushing looked great. I think the Cushing haters need to re-think that position because the guy looks like a leader out on that football field to me.

Last but not least, I think that 94.5 The Buzz owes Houstonians an apology for jumping ship and making their network all about the Cowboys this week. They took our horrible loss and made it worse by building up the Cowboys. I am now officially done w/ Rod Ryan and the rest of the poser fans on that radio station.

Christmas in September is exactly what this feels like… Go Texans!

Titans at 0-2… Priceless

Texans beating the heavily favored Titans in Nashville… Priceless!!

MNF against the Titans later this year… WOW, that game is going to be intense.

by wasteph on Sep 20, 2009 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ill admit I was a hater

on cushing, but if you look back I said his play would change my mind…I am man enough to admit that I am wrong..and I was wrong…awesome

by schillingb on Sep 20, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll man up here too - absolutely hated the pick at the time

but truly love the way he has played in the 1st two games. He looks to be a future leader out there. His speed and intensity really helped us win today. Huge ups for Cush.

It took the Astros 44 years to get to the Series, the Oilers-Texans are due to get to the big dance...Go Texans!!!!!

by oiler-texan diehard on Sep 20, 2009 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone have the fight replay?

I think I saw Mario throw some punches. I hope not, because we may see some suspensions tomorrow once the league reviews.

"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 Sep 20, 2009 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

rewatching the game....

i only saw JJ throwing punches.

"If you're an asshole, you're gonna come back as a cockroach or a worm or a fuckin' anal bead, okay? If you're a man and you act heroic, you'll come back as an eagle. You'll come back as a dragon."

by chrisd21 on Sep 20, 2009 6:46 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

ditto.

jacoby’s the only one I saw.
and fuck him.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Sep 21, 2009 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

next home game is going to be eletric

we have seen our team at its best (offense) and at its worst…cant wait for next week

by schillingb on Sep 20, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Fuck yes, my friend.

Fuck yes.

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by Mike Kerns on Sep 20, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Jacoby Jones threw a punch

I saw him over and over on my DVR throwing one… I think players should get fined not suspended though.

by wasteph on Sep 20, 2009 3:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Screw Jacoby, Im pretty sure I saw Mario throw two haymakers.....

…Come Monday we may find ourselves with several key starters suspended

"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 Sep 20, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I watched Mario carefully

and I think we’re ok. His arms are flailing, but he doesn’t look to me like he’s punching anyone, or even attempting to.

Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.

by texanphil on Sep 20, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yea...

regardless if he did or not maybe we could NOT draw attention to the fact that one of our star players may have done something warranting suspension?

In Canada our balls are bigger

by canadian texan on Sep 20, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol....

….Im guessing that the league isn’t checking BRB to decide if they should review BENCH CLEARING BRAWLS.

Its going to happen, the ONLY question is fine or suspension. Or both.

Lets hope for fine.

"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 Sep 20, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

methinks

jacoby is more likely to miss time/get hit up for fine money than mario…..and you never know what goodell might be doing in his spare time. word on the street is that him and beefy are one and the same

In Canada our balls are bigger

by canadian texan on Sep 21, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's right...

Jacoby, prepare to be fucked by the long dick of the law!!
My justice might not be all that fair, but, by God, it’s swift as fuck.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Sep 22, 2009 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

speaking of jacoby and the law....

he isn’t going to jail for dwi. so a certain long dick will not be getting at him for that offense

In Canada our balls are bigger

by canadian texan on Sep 22, 2009 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Reliant better be rocking next Sunday! I dont even want to be able to hear myself think!

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by Mike Kerns on Sep 20, 2009 3:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll be there and contributing to the noise level

You can count on it

It took the Astros 44 years to get to the Series, the Oilers-Texans are due to get to the big dance...Go Texans!!!!!

by oiler-texan diehard on Sep 20, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Me too.

By the looks of it this defense needs all the help it can get.

If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.

by CFHTim on Sep 20, 2009 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

BRIAN CUSHING...

is a man

GO TEXANS!!!!

This is the year.......

by Texanmaniac on Sep 20, 2009 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Who is really into gay porn.

And could become a hell of a football player.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Sep 20, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This was the most bi-polar game ever.

I was jumping up and down and yelling/screaming, the next second sitting on the couch with hands in face…

Jesus.

by D.T. on Sep 20, 2009 4:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah

there was a slight emotional investment for all of us

take the Oilers.....please....

by Cut Block on Sep 20, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

my thoughts

Cushing looked like a warrior out there. We made huge errors out there today but we didnt give up. We showed heart out there and I am proud of the way we responded. Reliant will be rockin on Sunday!

by Corn on the Schaub on Sep 20, 2009 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I haven

I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?

by Rip Jersey on Sep 20, 2009 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow, WTH is happening here?

Not sure.

Okay, under control now.

I haven’t read any of the game threads, but I’m sure the emotions were all over the place. A lot of big plays, gaffs by the defense, but overall, the team never gave up. In the end, the ball bounced the Texans way and Zgonina, deservedly so, as payback for all his hard work, comes up with the pot ’o gold!

Great win! Lot’s of emotions with this game, is my bottom line comment!

I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?

by Rip Jersey on Sep 20, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nov. 23rd

will be a blood bath!

GO TEXANS!!!!

This is the year.......

by Texanmaniac on Sep 20, 2009 4:29 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

I guess its good this team's character was challenged the week before the Tits game

cuz we responded perty well, I’d say.

Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.

by texanphil on Sep 20, 2009 4:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

How did Robinson Play?

i have to listen online here in Pittsburgh so I don’t get to see his play..so how did he do?

by schillingb on Sep 20, 2009 4:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

From what I could see he didn't do jack shit.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Sep 20, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He didn't

and he isn’t. Playing this year. He’s showing up to collect his paycheck. He may go out on the field, but he isn’t doing squat out there.

by knave64 on Sep 20, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That doesnt make sense

Correct me if im wrong, but if we franchised Dunta this year doesnt that make him a free agent next year. I dont know if it would be restricted or unrestricted but either way it makes this a contract year for him and knowing him he would do more than just show up to collect his dough cause he wants to collect his paycheck next year too.

Texans 1-1 2nd in AFC South
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by TexasHoosier on Sep 20, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can only speculate

…but he has his money for this season. The $10 million is a lock as part of the franchise tag. The Texans can cut him for detrimental behavior or being a defensive liability, but they’re still on the hook for the $10 mil.

If he suffers another debilitating injury, his career is over. No paycheck next season or any other. That is his fear. Even if he dogs it this season and hurts his value for next season, he will still have a value much greater than zero.

by knave64 on Sep 21, 2009 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't forget that he's coming back from a pretty serious injury

And may never be the player he was. Plus he sat out camp like a dumbass.

Fuck Dunta.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Sep 21, 2009 1:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Worthless.

I just assumed he was the one that was supposed to be watching C Johnson on the easiest score in NFL history too.

If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.

by CFHTim on Sep 20, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats Texans

Good game on Y’alls behalf. Looking forward to the rematch.

by Oden1 on Sep 20, 2009 4:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Thx O, we are too - It is always exciting when the Titans come to town

and MNF makes it all the better. Heres hoping there are real stakes on the line when the game is played.

It took the Astros 44 years to get to the Series, the Oilers-Texans are due to get to the big dance...Go Texans!!!!!

by oiler-texan diehard on Sep 20, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

once again...

my local team lost. But this is SOOO much better news than last week. booyakasha that’s the type of qb i want to see.

In Canada our balls are bigger

by canadian texan on Sep 20, 2009 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Listened to the game one the way home from dove hunting

then saw the last quarter, I have to say the big play give ups killed me but the turnover ratio kept us in the game. Great job Texans!!

You can't fix Dumb

by Texans-Brocos on Sep 20, 2009 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Great Win Texans!!

Hopefully this game can finally give us an identity as a team. We played punch for punch with one of the most physical teams in the league, on the road, and won.

Fu*k the tits

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by TexasHoosier on Sep 20, 2009 5:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll just make one comment that will make many of you mad, but I don't care, the Broncos are my team.

Your team is the best team in your division, but you don’t see it…and I don’t get it…

I know this will anger some of you, but it is true, many of you have no faith in your team…

but I do

Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.

by Mike Clark on Sep 20, 2009 6:43 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Thanks Good luck charm!

And fellow Broncos fans!

You can't fix Dumb

by Texans-Brocos on Sep 20, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, Mike we got punked in our opener

So there’s that.

by carsonwayne on Sep 20, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Befuddled is the word I think of

It befuddles me to see that you recognize what few, who call themselves true fans, recognize. There are many that expect perfection. That will never happen. The rarity that a team wins all it’s games is about as likely as the stars, moons and planets aligining, and what are the chances of that. I wish more fans would see the good of this team and just root for them. Sure! Don’t stop analyzing them. Reflection is good. But, too much focusing on faults and too little on the unity of the team brings on a lot of frustration. This IS a good team! This team showed that they can bounce back. They showed that they can overcome their faults. They showed that even THEY can be the recipient of an occasional bouncing ball. They HAVE what it takes. They have youth. They have athleticism. They have quality leadership. As this season goes along, the fans just need to get behind this team and root for them. I’m sure the Texans will respond! This team does not have to play a perfect game to win. They have proven that. Give this team the support it deserves!

I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?

by Rip Jersey on Sep 20, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

agreed.

im with u RIP.

"If you're an asshole, you're gonna come back as a cockroach or a worm or a fuckin' anal bead, okay? If you're a man and you act heroic, you'll come back as an eagle. You'll come back as a dragon."

by chrisd21 on Sep 20, 2009 8:04 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

I am a fan of this team rain or shine

Whether they go 0-16 or 16-0. But that doesn’t mean that I automatically think they are good. It’s ok to be critical of them. For example I still believe that, unless our defense gets better fast, we’re still an 8-8 team. Doesn’t make me any less of a fan – it’s just my honest assessment.

However, we are Texans fans, which makes us a bit like beaten dogs. That’s why there’s so much pessimism here.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Sep 21, 2009 1:53 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

My point exactly....and rec'd for common sense ...

…and not being a sheeple.

I love this team. But I am critical of them. As a football fan I recognize that while the Texans did alot of good things yesterday, they also did some amazingly stupid things as well.

For instance, maybe you should go ahead and cover ALL the receivers on the field, especially if they are Chris Johnson.

This team has great potentail, but I am unwilling to crown them Division winners like some people here just yet. It is a long season, and you aren’t going to win many games by letting yourself get down 21-7 in the first quarter.

Now that being said, the Texans did what we have been waiting for them to do. That is, they played a full four quarters at full speed. If you hang around for four quarters in the NFL, anything is possible.

Can they keep it up? I hope so.

"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 Sep 21, 2009 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Biggest stat for this game....

ZERO TURNOVERS! We almost had one and we all know which one and I think that one turnover if it had happened could have cost us the game. We did not make mistakes on offense. We couldn’t run but that turned out not to hurt us. The one thing that would have killed us would have been tunrovers (or just one). We won by not turning it over. Now that being said someone please give Slaton some super glue before the next game starts – he can’t seem to hold on to the ball for some reason.

Confucius says "man who stands on toilet, high on pot".

by Bobobigbro on Sep 21, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mike, as a Bronco fan...

I think the potential capabilities of the Texans might still be a lot clearer to you, than to the average fan, here in Houston. But more performances like this one will help turn the tide.

Ironically…as Houston fans, should we have been too surprised by another Titan-sized choke job? Really?

take the Oilers.....please....

by Cut Block on Sep 20, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Love me some Mike Clark

If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.

by CFHTim on Sep 20, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I must say

While I said “fuck” a whole lot last Sunday. And I said it most of the time Jacoby was fielding punts today…

I posted here last Monday that I still thought the Texans would win 10-11 games. I swear, today’s game should count as two given that we kicked Bud Adams’ ass.

They should have played VY.

by grungedave on Sep 20, 2009 6:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This game

Has given all the VY jockriders at MCM a great platform to call for VY.

Love that.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Sep 21, 2009 1:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

boy are they salty today....

LOVE that.

"If you're an asshole, you're gonna come back as a cockroach or a worm or a fuckin' anal bead, okay? If you're a man and you act heroic, you'll come back as an eagle. You'll come back as a dragon."

by chrisd21 on Sep 21, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That is the worst thing about the loss

I had no idea the VY homers would come out that fast.

Ugh.

Official MCM Hater!

Retire #9!

by gramsey712 on Sep 21, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My sympathies.

He’s the best quarterback ever in their minds, and will remain so as long as he’s on the bench. In fact, he’ll be the best ever even if he starts the rest of the season and has a 25 qb rating.

Because he won the Rose Bowl.

I am so glad we didn’t draft him.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Sep 21, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dude, some of them are just delusional

It doesn’t make sense. And they keep coming out of the woodwork.

I admit, I was ecstatic when we drafted VY. I thought he could be another Steve McNair (I shuddered just typing that), but I also have seen the light.

I mean, this guy can do no wrong in these people’s eyes. I just don’t get it.

Official MCM Hater!

Retire #9!

by gramsey712 on Sep 21, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

stop your whining....

and stop trying to suck up our good karma over here. lol

You are banned from Music City Miracles.
You can browse the blog, but you can't participate.
Now you are banned. That is what you wanted, right?

by chrisd21 on Sep 21, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would love to have VY

Playing QB on MNF because he will just get killed and throw like 4 pics. Please bring him back! I know you have to take out like 2/3 of your offence for him. But he can surely hand off to CJ on a 3rd down draw play, which is the main thing that worked for the Titans this week.

You can't fix Dumb

by Texans-Brocos on Sep 21, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You're right about 3rd down

But with VY in there, the Texans score 35 off pick-6’s. So by that point CJ wouldn’t matter.

Official MCM Hater!

Retire #9!

by gramsey712 on Sep 21, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

VY is your savior

I’m sure he would have found a way to beat us in overtime again.

If you think education is expensive, try ignorance....

You are banned from Music City Miracles.
You can browse the blog, but you can't participate.
Happy Now Tits?

by CFHTim on Sep 21, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who cares? Collins, VY, Ramesy, neither one is a decent pro QB!

take the Oilers.....please....

by Cut Block on Sep 22, 2009 4:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Neither?

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Sep 22, 2009 9:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

None of them

You can't fix Dumb

by Texans-Brocos on Sep 22, 2009 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No kidding

What a thred

You can't fix Dumb

by Texans-Brocos on Sep 21, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

second tgc

Sympathies. But we had people calling for the Sex Cannon last week, so we also understand.

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Sep 21, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey I like the cannon

I don’t think he is better than schaub but a heck of lot better than our curent over paid 3rd stringer.

You can't fix Dumb

by Texans-Brocos on Sep 21, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I second this notion, but said third stringer will eventually be a nice player, with more seasoning.

take the Oilers.....please....

by Cut Block on Sep 22, 2009 4:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think so

I think he just isn’t there mentaly for the NFL, he just makes way to many mental mistakes and the same mistakes time and time again. You will never make it in the NFL if you cant fix the mental things.

You can't fix Dumb

by Texans-Brocos on Sep 22, 2009 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs