Unsung Heroes: Gary Kubiak and the Coaching Staff
by TexansDC on Sep 13, 2010 3:15 PM CDT
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PrintIs everyone still basking in the goodness that is a season-opening win? It's definitely a different feeling around here compared to this time last year. The hope is these "different feelings" continue to happen over the course of the 2010 season among the Houston fanbase.
This season is supposed to be different. No more original Texans on the team. No more embarrassing losses. No more shooting yourself in the foot. No more slow starts. No more talk of "no playoffs." This season is supposed to mark a new era in Houston Texans football.
Yesterday's win, the first season-opening win since 20073 if you can believe it, was a good start to back up these claims. No one here will know if this season is different until we look back in February at what transpires over the next few months. However, the changes may already be beginning to show themselves.
A mere 24 hours ago, this Superior Aerial Onslaught became a Steamrolling Juggernaut that could not be stopped. The finesse Texans played a physical brand of football. As I read through the post-game thread, one key fact remains somewhat under-appreciated. It's a key fact that could be another sign that this year truly is different. Yesterday, Gary Kubiak, Rick Dennison, and even Frank Bush were able to make adjustments to stay ahead of the game.
During the game threads, the feeling was of growing worry. The Texans had settled for two field goals, Matt Schaub had thrown an interception, Peyton Manning had led a touchdown drive, and the Colts had begun their comeback early as they headed to the locker room with 10 unanswered points to cut the Houston lead down to 3.
Last season, or rather any previous Texans season, the Texans would've continued this loss of momentum after the half. You know that story, right? The one-half wonders. The Peyton Manning comeback. Houston can't finish a game. Matt Schaub is overrated. All of this was re-visited in the thread, but the coaching staff made sure that talk stopped real soon.
The offensive game plan went from balanced (14 passes, 10 rushes in the first half) to run heavy (three passes, 29 rushes in the second half). As opposed to forcing passes, the Texans buckled down and came out with a dominant 15 play drive. This opening second half drive included 10 straight runs where the Texans simply overpowered and wore down the Indianapolis defense.
The Frank Bush defense also got in on the party and avoided being out-adjusted by the always brilliant Indianapolis offense. Peyton's offense is known to out-adjust you. That's what they do: Analyze and dissect with surgical precision. Imagine my surprise when their first two second half drives resulted in a punt and turnover. While the Colts managed 118 yards on these two drives, Frank and the defense were able to make the right calls and plays to get the Colts off the field.
On a post-game day where the praise is flying, the coaching staff shouldn't be forgotten by the fan base. In years past where they would've completely lost the game in the locker room, Kubiak & Co. came out with an adjusted plan and re-took the momentum.
In a few months, we'll know if the Texans have truly changed or have found a new way to hook fans with false hope. In either case, the Texans are off to a different start as Gary Kubiak and staff made the necessary adjustments and held on to win their first season opener in a few years.
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DiSrUpTiCoN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"If i wasn't a gentleman, i'd punch you square in the mouth!!!!" - Arthur Spooner
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by chrisd21 on Sep 13, 2010 3:19 PM CDT reply actions 5 recs
this pic is UBER WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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another fact overlooked
What a whiney little brat Manning is! Sheesh! Did you see him pouting on the bench waiting his turn to get back on the field?
I watched that game with great satisfactio…
I dub the Colts....Unforgiven!
by Rip Jersey on Sep 13, 2010 3:22 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
as much as I enjoyed seeing Manning's lower lip quiver
Ya gotta feel for him. He is a professional and it has to piss him off to see his lines, O and D, wearing soap on a rope all day. It was adults playing kids, particularly the Texans O line against Indys D, Lombardi would have been proud, they not only opened wholes everywhere, they pushed the line of scrimmage five yards every running down. I hope its more the off season change though and not just Indy’s shitty play.
I can't listen to that much Wagner. I start getting the urge to conquer Poland.
have to give credit to the coaches, as TDC says up above
Now let’s hope they can game-plan like that for the next opponent and so on….
I dub the Colts....Unforgiven!
It's called
Devotion to his team, a desire for success, and a true passion for the sport. You call it pouting; I call it admirable.
by strootster on Sep 13, 2010 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
He was born on third base and he thinks he hit a triple....
Do you know what I mean by that?
I dub the Colts....Unforgiven!
I do
You’re implying he hasn’t earned everything to be where he is. Please, enlighten me with your logic.
by strootster on Sep 13, 2010 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Peyton Manning
has legendary work ethic and prepares for games like no one else. At the end of the game, with him knowing he wasn’t going to sneak himself back into this one (about 1:30 to play, Texans ball), Peyton was on his knee talking to what seemed like half the team. They were all listening to their leader.
No offense to Matt Shaub (huge Shaub homer) but Houstonians would be lucky dogs to have a player like him leading the team back to the locker room.
Stop being a hater.
by ainsworth on Sep 13, 2010 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
i agree.
paytun is a HELLUVA QB. i was always a fan. i may talk smack about his big ass head, but the fact of the matter is you can plug him into ANY team and he will automatically make them better. not to many players have that type of impact.
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like albert haynesworth!
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by BattleRedHusker on Sep 13, 2010 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Somebody said it earlier
You fear Manning. I do.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
I was referring to his act on the sideline, acting like he is entitled to win and that he should never lose
I wasn’t talking about his fantastic career. I don’t see where I said he sucks.
I am saying he doesn’t react to losing with dignity. I really thought he was going to cry.
I dub the Colts....Unforgiven!
I have to disagree with that.
Sure, he has the lineage, and definitely a lot of advantages other kids didn’t have, particularly regarding football.
That said, you don’t have a HoF career from nepotism. Maybe the name and good high school stats gets you in the door at a big time college program. Maybe a good showing there gets you drafted, and the chance to ride the pine somewhere. That worked for Chris Simms.
But if the guy’s name was Meyton Panning he’d still be that good. There are things about him that annoy me, but frankly, there are things about Kubiak that annoy me too. And Matt Schaub. Such is life.
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by Xiane on Sep 13, 2010 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
Peyton Manning
Is still the best QB in the game. We can hate him all we want, but them’s the facts.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...
Totally agree
But it was 100% awesome to see him pouting on the sideline.
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Sep 13, 2010 11:51 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Went to the game so I missed all the pouts until I watched the TV coverage today
Those looks on Manning’s mug were my Mastercard priceless moments. No I don’t feel for him Farmer Fran, he has obviously been so spoiled by a career that has seen so little losing that he just doesn’t have it in him to lose like a man. He looked like he was ready to cry and I was laughing at him. Losing is a part of life, and to handle it with grace and class is mature, while to cry is juvenile. Grow up Peytonbaby. The Texans put a beating on you that would have resulted in 6 sacks and 3 INT’s for the average QB. Only your superior skill, quick reads and accurate throws kept Indy in the game. You had a record setting day under extreme duress. You ruin it by repeatedly pouting on the sideline. Grow the F up.
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 13, 2010 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
i think it was more his frustration.
it’s not liked he pulled a “lebron” after the game. he was a good sport, from what i could see.
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He played well on the field as always, and was tough as nails
1st play from scrimmage, Mario dragged him down and torqued his left leg, he just shook it off. Three plays before the Pollard tirade, he was hit hard from behind by Antonio and was on the turf face down for a few moments. Several times he was sandwiched after the release.
That was by far the most hits the Texans ever had on him, and way more than he is used to. And yes he did nothing on the field that was unsportsmanlike or immature, but 2- 3 times the cams caught him on the bench with a major pout on his puss and Mario, Antonio, et al put it there. Most QB’s are too mentally tough to ever be caught doing that. I thought fivehead was in that class, but he is no longer that great and powerful QB behind the curtain. He is just a kid who pouts when he gets beat. Tough cookies Peyton. See you on Monday Nite.
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 13, 2010 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I stand corrected
and will never trust that website again in fact checking
"Lord, beer me strength."
Actually,
They opened the 2007(?) season 2-0, with wins over KC and Carolina. Who could forget the only time Ahman Green looked could in a game.
by jxjx on Sep 13, 2010 3:29 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Calling the timeout
right before our onside kick was masterful. Kubiak called a great game. Tough loss for my Colts. We’ll see you again, in Indy, but don’t expect a sweep!
"We ARE going to our own private island, Chris: it's called the State Fucking Fair!"
by naptown_ninja on Sep 13, 2010 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 4 recs
You know, this is probably the first time I cheered in admiration of Kubiak's management of a game.
He was on top of it, and acted correctly. Now if we can get his clock management up to that level…
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I have to go back and look at the replay
But I seem to remember that just before Foster’s first touchdown, there was some confusion on one of the plays, and the Texans needed a timeout. Instead of calling the timeout immediately, Kubiak had Schaub let the clock run down as much as possible before calling the timeout. That, along with everything else mentioned impressed the hell out of me, and I’ve been a Kubiak fan since the beginning.
How-do Texan fans!
Just wanted to swing on over from your “West-Coast clone” Field Gulls and give you a hearty congratulations. The Texans have been one of my favorite AFC teams coming into the season. May Schaub and company never look back.
….Is there some cool Texans cheer I can chime in with now?
Though they sink through the Sea, they shall rise again...Death shall have no dominion...
by Cheddar28 on Sep 13, 2010 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
yeah,
“prepare for a fuckstomp!” or “bust out the bleach and zimas!”
I am tattooing a picture of Jacobi Jones to my Mannschaft, Because it loves to go deep and always does a dance in the end...zone!
Go Texans!
What about the new #31 jerseys with "Fuck You Motherfucker" on the back?
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Sep 14, 2010 12:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Hasselbeck
Ummmm….wow? Did y’all take him to the fountain of youth before the game?
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
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Yes but,
despite all our efforts…we couldn’t get him any hair. I’m 20 y/o and balding so I like Matt better bald anyway :P
Though they sink through the Sea, they shall rise again...Death shall have no dominion...
Matt and I have the same 'do
So I can commiserate.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
I really wish
we had some English football (soccer) cheers and songs. Some of them are hilarious. But we’re not there yet, and really, only college crowds, with the wisdom of generations of alumni seem able to do anything like that.
Texans generally know football and cheer at the right spots, but beyond that…
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Twitter - xiane1
The Dreamshake
Agreed
I have never been in the fire Kubiak crowd for one simple reason…his players have never quit on him. Even mouth breathers like Capers have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to x’s and o’s, but a head coach needs to be able to do two things to be successful; Build a good staff and check your ego enough to let them do their jobs, and make the players believe in what you are trying to do. Kubiak does that, even though Frank Bush wouldn’t be our first choice, there’s no denying that Kubiak has no problems bringing in new coaches if he thinks they can help. I also think Kubiak is getting better with the game management part. All of the mistakes Kubiak makes as a head coach are th kind of things that seemed to me would fix themselves with experience. Even if the season somehow ends up in the toilet, I’m not going to jump in on any fire Gary chants unless it’s clear he has lost the locker room. As much as we like to bitch about Gary and his rubber stamped “that’s on me” answers after a loss, the players respect him for it and is one of the reasons that they like playing for him. They face enough scrutiny from assholes like me/us without the coach throwing them under the bus publicly.
"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair
by papabear on Sep 13, 2010 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 12 recs
+1
And this from a man that is still withholding judgement on Kube’s.
I will admit to being one of the naysayers in the game thread expecting us to come out in the second half with absolutely no adjustments in game plan. I was most pleasantly surprised. It was obvious the coaching staff went in at half time, looked over the tapes and decided “We’re beating them in the trenches and they haven’t stopped a run yet….let’s see if they can in the second half.” Answer? A resounding NO!
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
Props for puttin' 16 confidence points on the Texans in the BRB pool
Don’t take this personally, but I count 3 things in your sentence above, not just two. I completely agree with you, but I’m just a nitpicking asshole.
“…..a head coach needs to be able to do two things to be successful; Build a good staff and check your ego enough to let them do their jobs, and make the players believe in what you are trying to do.”
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 13, 2010 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Dennison the " Architect. "
Our new offensive coordinator got his major in engineering to be an architect and he was the offensive line coach on the best rushing team in the past decade. I think that pretty much explains our unbelievable line play that gave Dennison to run his simple, but unpredictable and very effective strategy. I’m sure every other play the Colts were guessing play action pass, but to their dismay Foster blows right by them for 8 yards every frigging play.
Don't ask me! Ask Google, you dumb Yahoo!
ALOT OF TALK . . . FROM PERENIAL LOSERS
Seems to be alot of talk coming out of Houston where the Texans have never made the playoffs and have only had one, YES ONE, winning season. It’s one game but then again since you are the laughing stock of the AFC South I guess one insignificant win is worth getting all up in a roar over. (Remember the Oilers, they sucked as well ) Funny how this is being talked about as a “statement” game. Let’s see at the end of the year if the Texans are in the playoffs or not. I’m beating you will fall apart like every other year ( that is the Texans “statement” – crumple when they need to win the most ) I do NOT see the Texans having their second winning season. Have fun watching the playoffs from home again boys.
Shit guys
This guy is totally right. I see the error in my ways now. Thanks for clarifying my existence as a sports fan!
I’m also going to assume you meant you’re “betting” we will fall apart. Not that horrible grammar and general run-on nonsense takes away from the strength of your argument.
Also, you’re going to have to give me some time to work through all the facts and support you used to back-up your tremendously well thought out thesis.
I just want to welcome you here, and look forward to more of your brilliant analysis! Thanks, in10sity (I see what you did there!)
by DisplacedTexan on Sep 13, 2010 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
"Not that horrible grammar and general run-on nonsense takes away from the strength of your argument."
The strength of his arguments are the horrible grammar and the run-on nonsense!
"Fuck you motherfucker!"
-Bernard Pollard-
Actually I think we should all just quit and become Rams fans
I mean why would we want to be a happy fanbase? This guy is so right.
We all owe you a huge debt of gratitude in10sity!
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by riversmccown on Sep 13, 2010 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
No stick around rivers...you're safe here
He joined today, made one statement of hate that had been brewing for two days and now is gone forevahhhhh! Nevah to return!
I dub the Colts....Unforgiven!
sore loser much huh?
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
I’m beating you will fall apart like every other year
lol.. he said “i’m beating.”
thought that was a jordann #twitterafterdark post intially.
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by chrisd21 on Sep 13, 2010 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
stop reading my late night confessions perv!
"Fuck you motherfucker!"
-Bernard Pollard-
by Jordann on Sep 13, 2010 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
hahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
"If i wasn't a gentleman, i'd punch you square in the mouth!!!!" - Arthur Spooner
http://www.twitter.com/chrisdogan
VY fanboys
and now Colt Trolls?
"Fuck you motherfucker!"
-Bernard Pollard-
by Jordann on Sep 13, 2010 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's ok
I understand that you are worried about your colts being that they are in a division loaded with good running backs and they cannot stop the run to save their lives. What you have to understand, however, is that coming here and trolling won’t make them any better.
by Bobbythegreat on Sep 13, 2010 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Please do not feed the troll
Do feed the awesome Colts fans who have been hanging around, the ones with knowledge, thoughts, and icanhazcheeseburger pictures.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
by bigfatdrunk on Sep 13, 2010 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
Hell, feed them beer
Keep ALL this in perspective, peeps.
Except Jordann. That bastard.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
by bigfatdrunk on Sep 13, 2010 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
Just wondering...
…if you’re from Indy. I was just reading the papers up there today, there sure are a lot of supposedly classy fans calling their team “garbage” after one loss. I was thinking that maybe the reason why we’re excited down here is because we actually realize Indy is a great team with an unbelievable QB and we want to measure up to the best. But since their own fans think they’re garbage, maybe it didn’t mean so much after all. Oh well, you’re right about one thing—we will see.
by Jeff S. on Sep 13, 2010 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
classy guy
this one
My body has built a tolerance to bleach. My favorite flavor is Lemon.
by BattleRedHusker on Sep 13, 2010 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow.
We’ve largely had things troll free from the Colts it seems. They appear to be a pretty nice fanbase overall. Nice to see there are exceptions.
We know the records, but things change. New England and Indy spent a lot of time sucking in the past. Things change.
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Twitter - xiane1
The Dreamshake
I'm guessing this guy is a BBS protege
At least the other Colts fans had some class & respect
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Sep 14, 2010 12:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Ahh...poor little colts fan crying in bed....
To all the other Colts fans/Nomads you guys rock!
Earl Campbell is the perfect combination of assmass and weightspeed. - Papabear
OUCH.
ConnorBarwin98 And that’s what a dislocated ankle looks like… http://yfrog.com/j03q5kj
"If i wasn't a gentleman, i'd punch you square in the mouth!!!!" - Arthur Spooner
http://www.twitter.com/chrisdogan
-1
As AID said, for the children.
Actually that isn’t as bad as the film that led up to that. For that foot to only look that bad when judging by the film the foot should be pointing straight down and a bone sticking out about halfway up the shin….I’ll take that.
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
exactly
I had a great view from my seats, saw it happen…and thought it was much worse. I mean, a dislocated ankle is bad enough but i thought his whole leg was shattered
"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair
by papabear on Sep 13, 2010 6:56 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Slingbox is now turned off
YOU BASTARD!
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I Noticed you changed your signature to reflect the now legendary outburst by BP
I couldn’t quite make out what Regina said to bring out the bark in Bonecrusher, did anyone hear it? Something like “Keep your hands in bounds”. Regina obviously was upset that Pollard had dared to push him in the back as he was already headed out of bounds. Uhh that’s a legal play in 2 hand touch much less the NFL. Rewarding to see both Peytonbaby and Regina act like children as they are getting their asses kicked. It’s remembering plays like that one, that will help get us fired up to finish what we started. The rematch is on Monday Night MF’er. Get’er strapped on tight cuz we will be ready to make part 2 of our statement that is the 2010 season. It’s a changing of the guard MF’er.
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 13, 2010 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
GO GO GO...
gadget FOOT!
what….
too soon?
"If i wasn't a gentleman, i'd punch you square in the mouth!!!!" - Arthur Spooner
http://www.twitter.com/chrisdogan
Damn, that looks like Cro Cop's ankle after he got knocked out by Gonzaga
At least Cro Cop was lucky enough to already be unconscious when his happened
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Sep 14, 2010 12:52 AM CDT up reply actions
hey rivers....
when you watch it back for the review, listen for all the KA PAAAAAH YAOWWWW! coming off of the human coke machine. i don’t think i’ve ever seen so many devastating bone chilling blocks in one game EVER. if we get a lead, and can pound the rock like that EVERY second half… a lot of teams are in for a long 4th quarter.
"If i wasn't a gentleman, i'd punch you square in the mouth!!!!" - Arthur Spooner
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Great Coaching Before and During
the game. It was obvious that this was a well coached team. I cannot wait to see the Texans play when Schaub is on!
Monday Night football anyone?
http://www.battleredblog.com/2010/9/13/1686965/monday-night-football-week-one#comments
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
Colts fan here...
I hafta say…I hate the Titans, I hate the Jags…but I don’t hate the Texans lol dont ask me why…I’ve always thought you guys had talent but just couldn’t get over the hump. Since we’re in the same division I guess I can’t wish you guys luck, but congrats on the win!
Oh and I like how you guys defended Manning earlier in this thread when someone said he was born on 3rd base and thinks he hit a triple…very classy.
by fc3worships on Sep 13, 2010 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 4 recs
=) yeah just because we enjoyed defeating Manning doesn't mean that we don't respect his talent.
Peyton Manning pulls miracles out of thin air. So many of us were holding our collective breath because we’ve seen him do it to us again and again. It was like .. “are we dreaming that our team was good enough to beat the colts?”
Good to know it wasn’t a dream =) we really did win.
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