Unsung Hero: Barwinning
by TexansDC on Nov 14, 2011 10:00 AM CST
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Your Houston Texans are not being very considerate to me lately. All of these double-digit victories sure are making it hard to identify an unsung hero. How can anyone be unsung in a 37-9 victory? How can you find that unnoticed player on a 7-3 team that leads the entire AFC?
I was able to find one player whose play went somewhat unnoticed. We will get to him after the jump, but I will use this pre-jump space to soapbox a little bit.
While a great many of us are thinking that our very own may not play in the game, the Pro Bowl team is still something that players like to be voted onto. Your Houston Texans have players worthy of being voted there. So on behalf of Matt Schaub, Arian Foster, Ben Tate, Owen Daniels, Duane Brown, Chris Myers, Antonio Smith, J.J. Watt, Brian Cushing, Johnathan Joseph, and possibly Brett Hartmann and Brooks Reed, I urge you all to go out and vote here. Let's try and stuff the ballot with these great Texans who have been among the best at their individual positions in the AFC.
Still, Barwin's coming off, what I felt, was one of his better games of the season. He racked up 1.5 sacks and appeared to be coming off the edge quite well throughout the entire game. Furthermore, Barwin's game helped him to surpass all of his totals from that rookie season of his - with 22 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and five passes defensed through ten games.
For Connor Barwin, yesterday was not only a day of good, impactful defense that went unnoticed (or rather overshadowed), but he continues to show that he has bounced back from a gruesome injury without losing a step. For all of that, we salute Connor Barwin as an unsung hero and wish him a nice week off.
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Peter King on the bandwagon
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/11/14/Week10/2.html
I figured that if I said it enough, I would convince the world that I really was the greatest.
~Muhammad Ali
To bad Skip Bayless can't bring himself to give the Texans any love.
He’d sooner commit suicide than say anything that might mean the Texans are better than the Cowboys. At least Mangini knows what he’s talking about.
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
Why on earth would you want that?
I want that guy hating everything I like. I don’t agree with him on anything and don’t want to be forced to
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Mike Lombardi looks like he's in, too.
The Texans enter their bye week with a 7-3 record after a convincing win on the road against the Bucs. It only took 15 pass attempts from Matt Schaub for the Texans to win the game. Lately they have been winning in easy fashion, dominating every team. And they are doing all this without their best player, Andre Johnson. Are the Texans the best in the AFC? They just might be.
by MadMartygan on Nov 14, 2011 11:07 AM CST up reply actions
didn't he call the Texans soft?
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Colin Cowherd to guest about 12 minutes ago
Cowherd: “So, Green Bay is number 1, who is your number 2 team in the NFL right now?”
Guest: “The Texans….”
Cowherd: “Ohhhhhhhh! Ohhhhhhhh! You believe in them?”
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Cowherd
is a joke
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I just watched that
It was Jon Ritchie who said that. Cowherd gave him a little shit but he’s not really a Houston hater. There’s been several times where he has said that we’re a pretty good team.
But he LOVES the Cowbitches. Did you hear him a little earlier say they’ll be in the NFC Championship game? Cocaine is a helluva drug.
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I just heard it on the radio and didn't see if he had a sarcastic grin or not.
Also, have see others pan him on his take on the Texans from before. I don’t listen to him and switched in just because the I hit Jim Rome’s button and his guest host stunk donkey balls and Matt Thomas was on ad break.
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
He basically said he doesn't trust us
I get that. We’ve yanked the rug out of a lot of people over the years so nobody really wants to go full retard with the Houston love yet, but you can see it starting to creep into their heads.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
We're going to need to finish this season strong
Before we get any credit.
by brightshinies on Nov 14, 2011 12:29 PM CST up reply actions
Jim Rome just interviewed Cushing
after Cushing hung up the phone, Jim offered HUGE praise for the Texans saying; “This team isn’t just going to the playoffs for the first time….they are going DEEP into the playoffs. They’re getting it done, taking care of business and going 1-0 every week.”
Oh, that was Rome I switched off..... haha
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
That's the strangest thing about him.
He does fantastic interview, but the non-interview parts of his show are shit and the callers are unlistenable.
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He also needs to add
we are without two of our best players, Dre on offense and Mario on defense….. Imagine both of them healthy….. I really hope Mario sees that we are on the verge of something special and gives us a discount
And in San Antonio
the Texans didnt even get mentioned on the noon news, where they even showed highlights from the jags beating the colts. I felt violated, so I sent KSAT12 news (ABC) a nice little message on their FB wall asking them if they had ever heard of the Houston Texans.
Beer, it's not just for breakfast anymore
Are you serious?
What a bunch of crap. Fox is better at showing them, although they still obsess with the cowgirls, but I always like to call them out on their Facebook page.
Fox sports actually said:
“maybe we should pay attention to these guys” after they beat the BESF.
Beer, it's not just for breakfast anymore
My brother in law's girlfriend (seriously) is an anchor for a local station in Waco
She said they’re starting to get a lot of hate mail about their lack of Texans coverage. She said the most heated came from a female fan that emphatically told them that the Cowboys are “not the only team in Texas, and they’re certainly not the best.”
The swell is…..swelling.
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I dont know how to block quote yet, but here is what I sent them:
for the sports news: I’m a little disappointed, did you guys know that Houston has a football team? they’re called the Texans, yesterday they beat Tampa Bay 37-9, I had hoped to see highlights since nobody cared to televise the event, maybe it just wasnt as news worthy as the other games around the league, such as the Jaguars beating the Colts.
Beer, it's not just for breakfast anymore
KSAT responded saying they did show highlight at noon
liars I said “I was watching, and I saw all of the other highlights” was it during another segment?
Beer, it's not just for breakfast anymore
What a load of crap.
On a lighter note, been listening to 760 and laughing at everyone crying about pulling the game on Sunday!
I lived in SA for a few months.
They like to hang of the nutts of Dallas. However, the Texans organization is starting to invest some time in SA to expand their fanbase. A few times already, they sent a few Texans players and cheerleaders to BW3 on 281 and 1604. I was going to SA that day to help my brother move and just missed them but that place was still packed with people in Texans gear.
Matt Schwab, Mary O' Williams, Adrian Foster, and Daniel Owens are my favorite Texans!
by MeSoLongHorny on Nov 14, 2011 2:18 PM CST up reply actions
I still can't get over Hartmann bitching that return man to the ground.
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
by Ethan Matz on Nov 14, 2011 10:20 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
I know!
I think he trumped Rackers with that one…and you saw who came to greet him with a huge smile and laugh when he got to the sideline. That’s got to be embarrassing for the return guy…getting pimp slapped by a punter….
Barwin played well from where I was sitting. Good call.
One thing I noticed while at the game, even before we went up 6 points within 12 seconds – is that this team’s confidence is absolutely emanating from them. I was very close to the field and I could tell they’re having fun, they’re expecting the most out of each other and they’re challenging each other and competitive against each other for who is going to have the most impact. Its truly very odd to watch as a Texans fan.
I really like your pick, TDC
But, I want to drop this in here. Shutdown Corner recently named the Most Underrated Defensive Team. There were no Houston Texans named to the team. Surprise, surprise. However, Shaun Cody, who has received considerable ridicule from BRB writers was sort of tabbed as an Honorable Mention because he was mentioned. Click here, for your reading interest.
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by Taco Joe on Nov 14, 2011 10:30 AM CST reply actions 4 recs
I don't want any band wagoners
I know it is inevitable, but I feel like the only people who should be able to enjoy this are the ones who have suffered and stuck with this team since the beginning. Everyone else can keep cheering for the Cowboys, BESFs, or whoever else they have been cheering for IMO.
"Never underestimate the dumb with JJ" - Hugh Jarce
Right?
Band wagoners will never know the decade of suffering that we’ve endured to get to this point.
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Well one thing that I, as a Texans fan from the beginning, will truly enjoy
is the entire city of Houston going absolutely apeshit after our first playoff victory. If will success comes bandwagon fans, bring ’em on!
The best part for me
Is getting props from all the guys that have given me shit for 10 years, especially the Cowboy fans I work with.
The season isn’t over and the Texans still haven’t proven anything, but right now all is right in the football world and I just want this train to keep rolling as long as possible.
GO TEXANS!!!
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no joke
after texans wins, i have people shaking my hand and giving me congrats like I’m a coach or something..
CUT KAREEM JACKSON CUT KAREEM JACKSON CUT KAREEM JACKSON CUT KAREEM JACKSON CUT KAREEM JACKSON CUT KAREEM JACKSON CUT KAREEM JACKSON CUT KAREEM JACKSON CUT KAREEM JACKSON
by Carter Liles on Nov 14, 2011 11:17 AM CST up reply actions
me to
Everyone wants to talk to me about it now as if they know the Texans…. One guy even said man who is that cushings guy?! He looks mean! I told him to F**k off.
I really am trying to not be a dick to people
but those questions really piss me off this is the same people who have been saying the texans suck they can’t do nothing they always blow out of their ass
I really do have mixed feelings I mean I feel like saying don’t jump on the bandwagon now but I don’t
The last few times this has happened I just jokingly say Oh you are a fan now ok well i guess you can jump on the wagon there’s room
A Bucs fan shook my hand and congratulated me
at Raymond James Stadium yesterday, That was pretty cool.
I agree, NO BANDWAGON FANS PLEASE!
The list of teams you see “bandwagon fans” pull for while living in or near Houston who may decide to jump wagons now…
Packers – It’s the easiest wagon to live on every year, and what’s not to love about them?
Cowboys – Still living in the past? Thought so…
Steelers – How any Houstonian can stomach this team after the Oiler days is beyond logic!
Colts – Question: Would you be wearing that jersey if Peyton never played for them and they didn’t get to the playoffs over the last ten years? Hmmm?
Titans – Pro Tip: There is nothing left in that organization that resembles the Oilers. Their owner took a dump on the fans, and moved them away. Move on!
Saints – They win a Superbowl and fans show up on every corner wearing jerseys. Where were all of you during their dismal dark years?!!
Don’t start jumping from those teams to the Texans now just because you love a winning team, that is easy. Be a fan through thick and thin!
By the way, I do realize some folks living in and near Houston are transplants who pull for their old team who may or may not be on this list. Often at the stadium I talk with folks wearing opposing jerseys and find out they flew in for the game, or moved here from there, so I respect that. But Houstonians born and raised here wearing “winning” team jerseys just turn my tummy.
Field this question: If (just if) Andrew Luck goes to Miami and that teams starts rocking playoffs and Superbowl appearances / championships, how many Dolphin fans will suddenly appear in Houston and across the U.S.?
I never understood by ex-Oilers fans still root for the Titans
It’s like breaking up with an ex; she moves away and changes her name; and you still call her and say “Baby, I love you. Don’t you remember the good old days. Please look at me.”
Sad
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by MeSoLongHorny on Nov 14, 2011 11:09 AM CST up reply actions 4 recs
Yeah. That’s how I always looked at that. Like Walter, from The Big Lebowski, taking his ex wife’s dog bowling.
by MadMartygan on Nov 14, 2011 11:12 AM CST up reply actions
Or she marries and has a couple of kids
And you’re like “I’m just happy for her.”………NO!……fuck her and the horse she rode out of town on!……..MAY SHE BURN IN HELL FOR RIPPING OUT MY HEART AND RUNING MY LIFE!!!
Umm…….sorry
/hard feelings
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by Hydroshock on Nov 14, 2011 11:14 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs
And she also took
Your Beach house (Vince Young) that you really wanted; then later found out that it was infested with termites….LOL at her!
Matt Schwab, Mary O' Williams, Adrian Foster, and Daniel Owens are my favorite Texans!
by MeSoLongHorny on Nov 14, 2011 11:18 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Yikes.
I think I’m going to Hell just for reading that. So much hate. Perfect song for the BESF’s though.
Matt Schwab, Mary O' Williams, Adrian Foster, and Daniel Owens are my favorite Texans!
by MeSoLongHorny on Nov 14, 2011 12:02 PM CST up reply actions
I think the reasons are obvious
But I think it stems from 1) Air McNair being the Oilers QB when they left who was very popular in some circles 2) the Titans going to the SB a few years later and 3) Houstonian VY coming on the scene just after the effects of 1 and 2 wore off.
I certainly cannot begin to understand how these reasons could possibly outweigh Bud’s actions, but maybe some just didn’t know who else to root for when they left.
I'm not going to lie
I cheered for the Titans until the Texans were born. I honestly had no one else to cheer for myself. However, when the Texans came along I cut off all ties to the Titans. It ain’t good unless it’s from Houston (says this Austinite)!
My thoughts are like Brian Cushing on the field: Everywhere.
by f22a4bandit on Nov 14, 2011 12:30 PM CST up reply actions
I was a Titans fan for a while
The few years they were lame ducks were the best seats I’ve ever had in the Dome. I knew all the players. Wycheck, Matthews, McNair, George, Bishop. They were my guys. I was torn. I seek forgiveness…
I couldn't bring myself to root for any team owned by Satan
after they left Houston they were dead to me.
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by professortex on Nov 14, 2011 12:42 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I understand
Not ever living in Houston, it didn’t affect me as much as other fans from Houston. I’m just glad there’s a real team to cheer for again in Houston.
My thoughts are like Brian Cushing on the field: Everywhere.
by f22a4bandit on Nov 14, 2011 12:53 PM CST up reply actions
Its important to emphasize the fans base
I had a argument with a cincinnati fan, where he told me that Texans fans needed to shut up until they make a playoff appearance. I told him that “Houston Fans” have enjoyed 15 playoff appearances by their team, whereas cincinnati fans have only 9.
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by professortex on Nov 14, 2011 12:34 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Props to those of us that stuck by our team rain, rain, rain, and oh so little shine
But bandwagon fans means recognition and I’m totally okay with that. Yea, the concept of people cashing in on the good times when the rest of us have invested so much emotionally irks the best of us, but its an inevitable phenomenon of successful sports franchises and I’ll rest easy knowing that.
by brightshinies on Nov 14, 2011 12:03 PM CST up reply actions
There should be a short segment on Battle Red Radio dedicated to this topic!
by brightshinies on Nov 14, 2011 12:24 PM CST up reply actions
I think the BRB writers would be in favor of as many bandwagoners as possible
That makes more readers, which means more readers of their writings, which means they become more well-known and famous!
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It's all about dat Rep, yo!
My thoughts are like Brian Cushing on the field: Everywhere.
by f22a4bandit on Nov 14, 2011 12:30 PM CST up reply actions
all about teh page hitz!!!!!
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by NoSafetiesNeeded on Nov 14, 2011 12:32 PM CST up reply actions
Bandwagon..,
Only for people who suffered through 2-14
GO TEXANS!!!!
Our time is NOW!!!!
by Texanmaniac on Nov 14, 2011 10:35 AM CST via iPhone app reply actions 1 recs
I didn't have season tickets
but I managed to go to 4 games that year.
One of them we left early with a two score lead. On the metrorail I overheard someone on the phone “What?? We lost??”.
That day I truly learned what it means to be a Texans fan.
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Member since 2002.
My attitude is like a virgin......I dont give a fuck!
Been there, done that
I’ve been a Texans fan since day 1. That first victory ever over the Cowgurls made me smile. My dad and I go nuts on game day, and we’ve lived through everything the Texans have thrown our way.
The only game I’ve been to (I live in Austin) was 2009 when we beat the Patriots. I couldn’t have been happier seeing Brady complaining every time he got touched by our guys, and thoroughly stomp them to the ground. However, that victory doesn’t compare to what I’m feeling right now. Surprisingly, although I get flak from my friends that happen to be Cowboys fans, they give the Texans credit for turning it around.
Keep your bandwagon, I’ll be a Texans fan until I’m buried six feet deep forever.
My thoughts are like Brian Cushing on the field: Everywhere.
by f22a4bandit on Nov 14, 2011 11:35 AM CST up reply actions
I really don't get it
How can Cowboys fans still give ANYONE shit?? They’re the flakiest team in the league and they know it.
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by Hydroshock on Nov 14, 2011 11:56 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah I know
They think they’re entitled to act like d-bags although they haven’t done anything in the past 15 years. I keep telling my friends to enjoy their mediocrity while I cheer a winning team.
My thoughts are like Brian Cushing on the field: Everywhere.
by f22a4bandit on Nov 14, 2011 12:24 PM CST up reply actions
Seriously
I can’t get over how they went so wild at BW3 yesterday whenever there was a positive play. The Texans fans went wild on the sacks, the good runs (the passing game was about over when I got there, to start the second half) and the touchdowns, etc. But, just getting a first down? That’s what you’re supposed to do.
So glad I recovered from that time in my life.
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by Jonathan Fosburgh on Nov 14, 2011 12:30 PM CST up reply actions
from
half way across the world!!!
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Was not on BRB at that time, but still suffered through it.
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
Is that Kris Brown
in that pic?
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Ha poor Titans fans
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Hoping and praying for a “Texans collapse like they always do”.
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
I hope Atlanta sets them straight next week.
A little perspective for delusional BESF fans is needed.
If they lose this week the division is ours
We will effectively have a 3 game lead with 6 to go.
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...
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by WreckNTexan on Nov 14, 2011 12:38 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Love me some Connor Barwin
I said he would lead the team in sacks by the end of the year, and I’m not going to let a little thing like a season ending injury to Mario Williams keep me from claiming I called it if it happens!
And even though Barwin hasn’t had a statistical impact in every game it’s important to remember just how raw the guy is. He’s never had two full seasons at the same position in the same system to hang his hat on.
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I like Barwin going forward but at the current pace I think Reed is going to end up leading the team.
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
But does it really matter, besides Hshock wanting to be right?
The D is swarming and every player seems to be competing against each other, trying to be the first guy to the QB. I love watching that!!! I love it!!!
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
I get the biggest rush watching them crash in the O-line, or when they bust the pocket and the QB has to move
These guys are so quick, you know they are tracking that QB down. I love watching that! Replays! You can’t play them enough times for me!
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
And it's usually 2 or more guys that get there
In the past it was all Mario. Now I find myself anxiously waiting for the pile to clear so I can see who got the sack. Then I’m like, “Oh wow, that was Jamison!” or “way to hustle Watt!”
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So next year are your starters Williams and Reed?
This is a good problem to have.
"Never underestimate the dumb with JJ" - Hugh Jarce
A lot of talk on 790 about running with Reed
And letting Mario go. Can’t say I agree with the hate but I would expect nothing less from a local radio sports talk show
by brightshinies on Nov 14, 2011 11:24 AM CST up reply actions
Talk Radio is full of mentally handicapped people
Proven once again by that kind of talk.
"Never underestimate the dumb with JJ" - Hugh Jarce
A couple of things on Mario
1. He’s worth keeping if we can afford it, although he seems to be injury prone each year. He needs a 3 season stretch without injury before he shakes this label.
2. Foster > Mario (value) so if you have to choose to maintain the cap, so be it.
3. If we can tag Mario and get a 1st round (x2?) and pick up a high end WR, and depth elsewhere it’s a positive. I’d like to have a couple of guys line up with ’Dre who can stretch the field for big plays and to keep the running game potent.
I don’t want to lose Mario, but there are scenarios that can improve the team if handled correctly.
by MeMongo on Nov 14, 2011 11:30 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Well said on all counts
Its amazing what one off season can do for depth. It’ll be interesting to see whether we go with offense or defense going into this next draft. I’m sure a lot of it depends on what happens between now and the end of the season, but its always fun to speculate.
by brightshinies on Nov 14, 2011 11:41 AM CST up reply actions
Having Mario
Will only help this team. You can spell him with Reed and know you won’t have a weak link when you do. Mario commands so much respect from opposing offenses that the other guys on our defensive front tear it up i.e. Antonio Smith. I haven’t seen the ninja unleashed as often since Mario went down.
My thoughts are like Brian Cushing on the field: Everywhere.
by f22a4bandit on Nov 14, 2011 12:58 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed.
We need Mario. Having Reed is awesome and adds great depth. That’s what build championship teams…Depth.
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by MeSoLongHorny on Nov 14, 2011 1:41 PM CST up reply actions
I agree with everything but
I think we really need some O-line youth to back up our lineman. 1 or 2 injuries on the line, and it can all go to shit.
Swat and swim, dip and rip, twist and spin; just do whacha gotta do to light up that QB.
Barwinning
Is that the name we are going with?
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I wish I had the luxury of being able to DVR games for replay value
Unfortunately, catching games at out of state sports bars doesn’t allow anyone the opportunity to narrow one’s focus on an individual player. Up until this week, has Barwin really been underperforming at the level a lot of people here seem to think?
I wouldn't say underperforming
I just think its hard to shine with so many people shining The whole team just becomes a bright light I mean even K-Jax is playing well
Definitely not
Just because he doesn’t get sacks every week doesn’t mean he’s under performing. He’s getting constant pressure and has several balls batted down (more than Watt if I’m not mistaken). Let’s not forget that Barwin is still VERY raw. He hasn’t even had consecutive seasons at the same position under his belt yet.
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Barwin did have a good game
in rushing and coverage
I think he transitioned just fine.
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by Barryfromtexas on Nov 14, 2011 11:22 AM CST reply actions
Cushing about to be interviewed by Jim Rome on 610
You can stream it here:
http://player.radio.com/player/RadioPlayer.php?version=1.2.12495&station=63
Any notable highlights for those of us who missed it?
by brightshinies on Nov 14, 2011 11:56 AM CST up reply actions
not really
just talking bout the confidence the team has he was asked about over-trained athlete syndrome he said he’s just past that and that’s just motivation for him now and was asked about this
I think I am going to paint this image... Its my duty as an artist and Texans fan.
Swat and swim, dip and rip, twist and spin; just do whacha gotta do to light up that QB.
by swikky on Nov 14, 2011 1:36 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Quick question:
Do we work out an extension with Foster during the bye or continue to wait till the offseason?
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offseason is Rick's normal routine
but so far this year, he’s doing things differently
I sure hope we take care of Foster
In the words of Deion Sanders
PAY THIS MAN!!!!!
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"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Nov 14, 2011 12:01 PM CST up reply actions
Quick question for season ticket holders
If we’ve been a season ticket holder this year, does that mean next season, we get first crack at season tickets despite the Texans success so far? You don’t have to be a PSL holder to be guaranteed season tickets for the next season, correct, as long as you are a season ticket holder the previous year?
As long as you have the account and maintain it..
They’ll send the renewal pkg out in Feb.
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any word on schaubby???
I heard he left in a walking boot
by TexansForLife on Nov 14, 2011 12:24 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Last night Channel 13 reported he was having a MRI today.
On his postgame interview on KILT, he said he was fine and the open week would take care of whatever was wrong.
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by Jonathan Fosburgh on Nov 14, 2011 12:30 PM CST up reply actions
I believe he's having an MRI
Kubiak has his radio show and might touch on his status this afternoon on 610 AM
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
I liked Cushing's broadsword sack dance
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Nov 14, 2011 12:54 PM CST up reply actions
It goes well..
With Antonio Smith’s swashbuckling ninja sword dance
by brightshinies on Nov 14, 2011 1:03 PM CST up reply actions
Tid bit if ESPN info on teh Awesomeness that is Foster
(Foster)…joins Pro Football Hall of Famer Walter Payton (1983) as the only running backs to have two 70+ yard TD receptions in a season since 1970.
The Texan Floater, you wanna flush it but you can't.
Wade Aid Is the Best Drink in the League.
"Wade aid has lean in it, just saying"
Whitest, I ment Meanest Front Seven in Football.
Well your next game is against DA JAGS
Are you scared of us?
Chen for Cooperstown
by tiquanunderwear on Nov 14, 2011 12:54 PM CST reply actions
No, not really. Andre will be back
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Nov 14, 2011 12:56 PM CST up reply actions
I can’t believe you don’t fear the man the myth the legend: Jarett Dillard
Chen for Cooperstown
by tiquanunderwear on Nov 14, 2011 12:58 PM CST up reply actions
We know Jarred Dillard well, he's from Rice
We know enough about him that we don’t have to fear him
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Nov 14, 2011 12:59 PM CST up reply actions
and we have "the great equalizer" Blaine Gabbert
Chen for Cooperstown
by tiquanunderwear on Nov 14, 2011 1:00 PM CST up reply actions
lulz
"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg
"Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them." - George Orwell
by Barryfromtexas on Nov 14, 2011 1:28 PM CST up reply actions
Yes
Can't take anymore of that whining
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
Rip
You are arrogant, and play DIRTY! I can't wait for our rematch, cuz you are going down!
"Taco Joe - the beacon of optimism" TexansDC
THEREALALLENOU: "@Joeeatstacos... You're like the second testicle to my Tom green. I dont NEED you, but life is better when your around lol"
AllenOU is the Montgomery to my Patton
God blessed Texas, but he has forsaken the Texans
Follow @Joeeatstacos
...
GOIN DOWN!
"Taco Joe - the beacon of optimism" TexansDC
THEREALALLENOU: "@Joeeatstacos... You're like the second testicle to my Tom green. I dont NEED you, but life is better when your around lol"
AllenOU is the Montgomery to my Patton
God blessed Texas, but he has forsaken the Texans
Follow @Joeeatstacos
For the record I never said anything about that
I just like making fun of Kareem Jackson
Chen for Cooperstown
by tiquanunderwear on Nov 14, 2011 1:01 PM CST up reply actions
We just scored 17 on Indy
We have mastered the run n’ gun
Chen for Cooperstown
by tiquanunderwear on Nov 14, 2011 1:01 PM CST up reply actions
We just scored 37 on Tampa & held them to 9
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Nov 14, 2011 1:03 PM CST up reply actions
You know I'm being sarcastic right
right
Chen for Cooperstown
by tiquanunderwear on Nov 14, 2011 1:03 PM CST up reply actions
He does now
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
Or was I?
I mean how will anyone defeat us….
Chen for Cooperstown
by tiquanunderwear on Nov 14, 2011 1:10 PM CST up reply actions
with a tiquanwedgie?
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
We play the Browns this week
How do we shut down Colt and that explosive O?
Chen for Cooperstown
by tiquanunderwear on Nov 14, 2011 1:04 PM CST reply actions
We signed their WR Robiskie after he was cut
Automatic scouting report!
Chen for Cooperstown
by tiquanunderwear on Nov 14, 2011 1:14 PM CST up reply actions
Newb Posting of awesome
I’ve read this site for at least two years, been a huge fan of the Texans since the day of Warren Moon, but never wanted to post because I didn’t want to look like a bandwagoner. Oops. haha. Anyways. Go Texans, and I’ll post my hatred of Kubiak later, after I find another excuse to hate on him, while I love what the Texans are doing
by mumbles_alot on Nov 14, 2011 1:12 PM CST reply actions 5 recs
lolwut
been a huge fan of the Texans since the day of Warren Moon
Chen for Cooperstown
by tiquanunderwear on Nov 14, 2011 1:13 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
What he means
is that we never really lost a team….we just had to do without any football for a few years as payment for exorcizing satan from Houston
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
by professortex on Nov 14, 2011 1:19 PM CST up reply actions
green'd
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
Damn, how do you read this blog for 2 years w/o chiming in?
I found this place this year and signed up right away.
Brice McCain deserves some love as well
He had another pick yesterday, and is having a fantastic year in the nickel.
Another skin on the wall from the 2009 draft class.
Kubiak believes in you
Nickelbacks seasons Int’s > CB2 Interceptions career.
The Texan Floater, you wanna flush it but you can't.
Wade Aid Is the Best Drink in the League.
"Wade aid has lean in it, just saying"
Whitest, I ment Meanest Front Seven in Football.
This isn't Detroit :P
"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg
"Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them." - George Orwell
by Barryfromtexas on Nov 14, 2011 1:30 PM CST up reply actions
I wasn't referring to the hate
To the Banning :)
"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg
"Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them." - George Orwell
by Barryfromtexas on Nov 14, 2011 2:19 PM CST up reply actions
Noted
The Texan Floater, you wanna flush it but you can't.
Wade Aid Is the Best Drink in the League.
"Wade aid has lean in it, just saying"
Whitest, I ment Meanest Front Seven in Football.
Meh
I know, random. I just say whatever comes to mind. Doesn’t work with the ladies, but makes me fun at parties
Oh
Thanks for the welcome! Always good to know I’m awesomely accepted
Kareem Jackson defense in the End Zone
I’m glad for him that he broke up that pass; but that was one of the ugliest pass break ups I’ve seen. The way he was flapping his arms in the air looks like someone who got pushed in a swimming pool and can’t swim.
However, it’s much, much better that what he’s done before and he actually played well yesterday.
Matt Schwab, Mary O' Williams, Adrian Foster, and Daniel Owens are my favorite Texans!
Kareem didn't really break up the pass...
The ball hit the guy in the hands and it bounced out…Kareem’s flailing made it impossible for him to grab it again…was a great play, without a doubt, but it was a lucky play…if the guy had secured it when it hit him in the hands, we might be saying “Oh Kareem let another get through, but other than that, the defense played great.”…
kind of looked to me like...
oh shit they actually threw it this way…flail flail flail!
I am Sancho
by HoustonTransplant on Nov 14, 2011 1:59 PM CST up reply actions
Jackson sighting - so is this the mark of the height of futility?
by Texan-Defcon1 on Nov 14, 2011 3:24 PM CST up reply actions
well crap, i was trying my hand at links for the fail
TB blog has Jackson flail as lead photo lol
by Texan-Defcon1 on Nov 14, 2011 3:25 PM CST up reply actions
From what I gather
It’s a rumor that has no reporter backing it.
#notworried
"Lord, beer me strength."
Yep, internet is void of that report
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
Crap, Shaub has a significant foot injury according to Kube's.
Will miss some time…….
OH SHIT!
Kubiak: “Schaub has a significant foot injury and will miss some time”
OH SHIT OH SHIT OH SHIT OH SHIT OH SHIT OH SHIT
Leinart better strap it on and show up…..WTF with our best season getting hit with injuries to our best players????!!!!!!
2 weeks for Leinart to get first team snaps to prepare for a team with no offense.
I think we’ll be all right, perhaps even a QB controversy by the time Schauby comes back in the same sense some thought Tate can replace Foster. We shall see how this plays out.
Confirmation
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7235059/matt-schaub-houston-texans-several-weeks-foot-injury
Though then again weren’t their same posts before regarding Walter’s broken shoulder?
Question now is is this season ending as far as post-season is concerned.
I think with our current record and our style on offense losing Schaub will not lose us the playoffs, but w/o Schaub I don’t see us making it to the AFC Championship game.
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