Asterisk Not Needed: Houston Texans Headed To The Playoffs, Win The AFC South
by TexansDC on Dec 11, 2011 4:39 PM CST
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Back in August, the Houston Texans were proclaimed favorites to win the AFC South. It was a backhanded compliment though because a lot of experts picked us after looking at the rest of the division. The Jaguars were young and rebuilding (and would ditch David Garrard), the Titans had a new coaching staff and quarterback, and the Colts had no Peyton Manning. Even if the Texans were installing a new defense, Houston had the best of the bad situations in the South. We were the best of the worst.
It was this last fact that made some Texans fans a little irked. While some acknowledged injuries were part of the game, many others were already throwing their hands up that Houston would not get any respect for the 2011 season. If the Texans won the AFC South then people would answer back, "Only because Peyton Manning was hurt." It is safe to say that there is no needed disclaimer after the Texans clinched the AFC South with a 20-19 comeback win in Cincinnati.
Texans have been dropping due to injuries all season long. Key special teamers, key rotational players, All-Pro pass rusher, All-Pro receiver, and All-Pro running back, but the team persevered and kept winning. The Pro Bowl quarterback went out and expectations were immediately tempered to being happy with a playoff spot. The next week the season was supposed to be over after Matt Leinart, who was already replacing Matt Schaub, left the team in the hands of a fifth round rookie.
T.J. Yates could not possibly lead the Texans into the playoffs is what some said. He barely managed to guide them to a win over Jacksonville, so how could he beat playoff contending Atlanta and Cincinnati? Two weeks later, we know how. The offensive gurus are giving him a gameplan he can execute and everyone else is rallying around him. After his game-winning six yard touchdown pass to Kevin Walter, Yates is now on the verge of starting the first playoff game in Texans history, and he, like the team he leads, has earned that right.
Everything that Houston has accomplished this season - the franchise-best 10 wins, the franchise-first division championship, the franchise-first playoff game in Reliant Stadium, and whatever else is down the pipeline in store for this team - has all been earned with tons of battlin' and fightin'. All that asterisk talk is long gone and left in its place is a huge sense of pride for this team and its resiliency.
Savor this successful Sunday, Houston fans. After all, the Texans are AFC South champions, and they earned that title.
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Dear Wade Phillips,
I shall dedicate this song to you.
And, the Texans D.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOl4oeHZnBk
Much love,
Houston, Texas
Lurking BRB since 2008.
by FandomEst2002 on Dec 11, 2011 4:43 PM CST reply actions 5 recs
^This
I told my wife tonight – playoff party is being planned……
by Kidaster on Dec 11, 2011 7:48 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I told my gf that just before Schaub went down. :(
But I never backed off from that statement despite all her hazing.
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
SON OF BUM!
SON OF BUM! SON OF BUM!
The question now becomes: Can he help a Houston team do what it’s never been able to do before?
"He walked 18."
"New league record!"
"Struck out 18."
"Another new league record! In addition he hit the sportswriter, the public address announcer, the bull mascot twice...also new league records! But, Joe, this guy's got some serious shit."
Excellent article.
Needs some inspirational, uplifting music playing behind it. Along with shots of an eagle flying over the Grand Canyon.
The bird is struggling out of the egg. The egg is the world. Whoever wants to be born, must first destroy a world.
by Stupendous Man on Dec 11, 2011 4:45 PM CST via mobile reply actions
All I'm wondering?????
Can sound actually rip apart a stadium?
Because the Texans fan base intends to find out.
by b4theproffit on Dec 11, 2011 4:58 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Of course I hoped they'd win today....
…but I was prepared for them to lose on the road against a desperate playoff-caliber team with a strong d and good running game. As the breaks continued to go the other way, a sense of uneasiness was lurking.
Who’d have thought that we’d be in a deep hole because of turnovers and holes in the d? I’d love to say I called it, but TJ REALLY surprised me…. you want a rookie to not lose the game for you… but that guy engineered an 80 yard drive with 2:30 left and no timeouts. Uh, the guy who was supposed to just manage the game and NOT lose it threw for 300 yards and 2 tds today, and played better as the game went on.
Last time I had this feeling was when my son was born. Very cool.
by Ezekiel 25 17 on Dec 11, 2011 5:05 PM CST reply actions 7 recs
Damn right they earned it
And I believe they woulda won it even with Peyton playing. Just mighta had to wait longer to clinch it. .
It looks more and more like the Colts are diseased.
I can’t believe Peyton is worth 10-13 wins by himself.
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Dec 11, 2011 5:08 PM CST up reply actions
snake-bitten
he’s not, the colts have quit on themselves this season.
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
On top of that Jim Caldwell is getting exposed as the-at best-mediocre coach that he is.
I really don’t want to hear the Kubiak bashers anymore. The man is not handcuffed with Frank Bush anymore, he has the tools he needs, and he’s motivating the hell out of the backups.
"The best thing about being a cynic......is that you are never surprised." ~Anonymous
"Don't get yourself a bunch of tricky plays.......get yourself a bunch of tricky players." `Paul "Bear" Bryant
Eat me, David Stern.
by Christopher H on Dec 11, 2011 7:30 PM CST up reply actions
Thank you
we, to borrow a Kubiakian phrase, have battled through incredible adversity. After the injuries this team has suffered, we deserve our playoff spot.
Nicely put TDC...
Today has a nice, if somewhat disorienting, feeling.
I have a little battery operated hamster in a Texans uniform that plays “We Are the Champions”. I’ve had that hamster since season one. I played it today for the first time without irony. I am just grateful that the batteries have lasted long enough for the experience.
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
by DilloTex on Dec 11, 2011 5:18 PM CST reply actions 4 recs
Now that is an awesome image
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HELL YEAH!! AFC South Champs BABY!!!!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
/passes out again
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Nine years. Nine years I've waited for this.
It’s even more satisfying than I could have ever imagined.
Gentlemen, welcome to postseason football.
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by UprootedTexan on Dec 11, 2011 5:22 PM CST reply actions 7 recs
TDC still has boobies as a profile pic.
#bantdc
Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
Dallas’ misery will always be my delight
-TexansDC
#freetheboobs
#banTim
Season Prediction v2.5.1 beta lite: Our Houston Wrexans will finish 11-5 and go UNDEFEATED within the AFC South!
by theSpaceCityKid on Dec 11, 2011 6:03 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
congrats on the division title guys
if it’s not us, i’m glad it was you. Represent the AFC South proudly in the playoffs
Whenever you get stressed, always remember: RDWHAHB
by danorocks17 on Dec 11, 2011 5:45 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
From the David Carr era to the rosencopter to the Q-Tip to all the injuries this season...
And here we are. 10 and 3 with a AFC South division title and a home playoff game on the way with lots of work ahead of us. Too damn proud!
by Dmo_Htx on Dec 11, 2011 5:49 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Plus the inside track for the #1 seed for now
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 Dec 11, 2011 5:50 PM CST up reply actions
I already have my playoff tickets
Can’t imagine what a playoff game will be like after being at the Atlanta game last weekend.
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Yea was my graduation present from my dad when I graduated from high school.
Saw every heart breaking loss, didn’t think I would be near 30 before I got to see a playoff game, but well worth the wait.
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Let's see.
Playoff starved fanbase + closed roof x dominating defense + effective offense = Reliant Stadium explosion.
It’s gonna be like the CLink there.
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by UprootedTexan on Dec 11, 2011 5:58 PM CST up reply actions
How the heck can I get tickets from Az and when will they be on sale??
I’m hoping with the combo of Christmas and my birthday I can somehow get there for the game, I gotta start looking for flights now.
Thanks!! I have missed everyone!!
But classes have kept me soo dang busy I can barely keep up with watching the games on Sunday! After Friday I will be keeping up with the posts for the rest of the season for sure!!!!
Nah, Tim put up some new rules after someone was stupid enough to post a nude photo
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 Dec 11, 2011 10:09 PM CST up reply actions
I did too, I was at work
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 Dec 11, 2011 10:41 PM CST up reply actions
I'd hate to see what would happen to your relationship if the Texans play the Steelers in the playoffs
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 Dec 11, 2011 8:25 PM CST up reply actions
Howdy stranger!
Look what the cat drug in! Or was that Dillo Tex?
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
Not to rain on anyone's parade
But does anyone know of a good antivirus software? I got a virus from firstrowsports and I can’t get rid of it with Microsoft Security Essentials…
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
I use TrendMicro Titanium
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 Dec 11, 2011 5:58 PM CST up reply actions
I'll give it a shot
Thanks, Night Owl!
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
by Foster Child on Dec 11, 2011 6:00 PM CST up reply actions
It must work
I use First Row Sports often, & I’ve never got a virus from there
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 Dec 11, 2011 6:01 PM CST up reply actions
There are several free ones that should work (assuming it is a virus).
AVG, Avast, even MS Security Essentials.
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Dec 11, 2011 6:01 PM CST up reply actions
I'd hate to say it, but I agree
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 Dec 11, 2011 6:03 PM CST up reply actions
That blows
But fake Twitter sites keep popping up when I don’t even have IE open, so I’m pretty sure it’s a virus.
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
by Foster Child on Dec 11, 2011 6:05 PM CST up reply actions
Yep. You need to blow yer C: away and start afresh. BTDT.
Sucks, but your ‘puter will be so cool and fast when you’re done.
Titans fan here that came over to post a note of congratulations to you guys,
but I saw this comment and felt I might have some help for you.
If you don’t already have malwarebytes, get it. You can download it for free and just use the free version. The paid version actively protects you or something but I just use the free version when problems do occur and it works amazingly for me. I have used it in the past to remove malware I believe i got from a site similar to firstrowsports so it has a good chance I think of working for you. You can find out more about it and download it here: http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html
Hope it helps.
BBS: Where logic goes to die... See below
http://www.stampedeblue.com/2011/9/6/2409457/dont-rule-out-collins
by Chris Colgan on Dec 11, 2011 6:17 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Worth a try, I guess. But I'd never trust a system hard drive I knew had been HIV'd up.
ps: Thanks for the congratulations. See you week 17.
It is possible to recover from an infected system, but it can take a lot of effort.
And there are some that are mighty difficult to get rid of.
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Dec 11, 2011 6:23 PM CST up reply actions
I'm really looking forward to the week 17 game. Hopefully Titans are still chasing a playoff spot then :)
As for trusting the system afterwards, I was wary too, but my system went back to running perfectly after Malwarebytes found and killed the malware and then a couple months later I installed Norton, TrendMicro, and AVG (I got them for free in some promo thing randomly) because I received the software for free and figured why not, and they all verified that my system was A-OK. So, FWIW, Malwarebytes worked like a charm for me. You’ll find a massive amount of other people online with similar stories to mine. Product works better than Norton and is free = a good day IMO.
BBS: Where logic goes to die... See below
http://www.stampedeblue.com/2011/9/6/2409457/dont-rule-out-collins
by Chris Colgan on Dec 11, 2011 6:27 PM CST up reply actions
You may not want three different AV scanners
Or if you want them, turn off on-access scanning for two of them.
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Dec 11, 2011 6:28 PM CST up reply actions
Oh definitely not. Three AV scanners would use essentially all of the system resources my laptop has.
I should’ve clarified that. I only installed each of them to scan my machine once, and then removed them. I currently surf the net without AV protection and just use the free Malwarebytes and also CCleaner (also free) if/when my laptop shows signs of picking up some bad software or whatever. AV software that constantly “protects” a computer makes my laptop so slow it just isn’t worth it. With my way I get good performance still and its free.
BBS: Where logic goes to die... See below
http://www.stampedeblue.com/2011/9/6/2409457/dont-rule-out-collins
by Chris Colgan on Dec 11, 2011 8:25 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks, Chris
I tried Malwarebytes and it seems to have worked…so far so good!
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
by Foster Child on Dec 11, 2011 7:28 PM CST up reply actions
Glad to hear it.
I’d love it even more if you keep my helpfulness in mind next time people on BRB categorize all Titans fans as meth-head illiterate inbreds. We aren’t. Have fun celebrating the win. I’m already looking forward to Week 17.
BBS: Where logic goes to die... See below
http://www.stampedeblue.com/2011/9/6/2409457/dont-rule-out-collins
by Chris Colgan on Dec 11, 2011 8:31 PM CST up reply actions
I got a virus today as well
was it like a fake anti virus thing popping up? then web pages not being displayed.?
Were you on firstrowsports.tv?
That’s where the virus came from. Lots of pop-ups even when IE was closed.
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
by Foster Child on Dec 11, 2011 7:29 PM CST up reply actions
See the Kaspersky utility I posted below.
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Dec 11, 2011 7:30 PM CST up reply actions
Ugh.
It is mimicking Windows Security Center, claiming you need to buy the version of the AV software and redirecting web pages?
Run this: http://support.kaspersky.com/faq/?qid=208283363
You may need to do it more than once. This one is nasty but you can clean it up.
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Dec 11, 2011 7:30 PM CST up reply actions
i watched the broncos game on there and got nothing.
but i use avg anti virus.
- Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.
"It's either gonna make you a man or a coward. One of the two. I'm a be a man. I ain't never seen a coward, heard a coward, coward not in ma vocabulary." - Lawrence Vickers
by NoSafetiesNeeded on Dec 11, 2011 7:30 PM CST up reply actions
what profile?
have you tried to do the scan in safe mode?
- Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.
"It's either gonna make you a man or a coward. One of the two. I'm a be a man. I ain't never seen a coward, heard a coward, coward not in ma vocabulary." - Lawrence Vickers
by NoSafetiesNeeded on Dec 11, 2011 7:32 PM CST up reply actions
No, if you have TDSS (which it sounds like you might)
That bugger installs in the boot sector. It takes special software to eradicate it. Both our laptops came down with it earlier this year.
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Dec 11, 2011 7:32 PM CST up reply actions
ok i downloaded tdsskiller
I opened it and there’s a text file named eula and an application named tdds killer. where do i go from here?
Run tdss killer. It will scan various parts of the hard drive. If it comes up negative, try it again another time or two.
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Dec 11, 2011 7:46 PM CST up reply actions
System Restore
easiest way.
Capt. Nately: You're a shameful opportunist! What you don't understand is that it's better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.
Old man in whorehouse: You have it backwards. It's better to live on your feet than to die on your knees. I know.
-Catch 22-
After I had to run system restore for like the 12th time
I finally got wise to the joys of having a separate partition for data. That saves a ton of hassle.
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Break any of these rules sooner than say anything outright barbarous.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 12, 2011 3:39 AM CST up reply actions
Faster, too.
I just built a new rig, and I’m booting off of a solid state drive with data on a secondary hard drive… It’s epic. Gotta tinker around with the user folders in the registry so it doesn’t get cluttered, but highly recommended if you’re willing to shell out for a SSD.
I wrote this a couple weeks ago and now that we're officially in the playoffs I can post it.
We rise this morn to face the dogs of war.
To win would bring glory forever more.
We don our helmets, we don our armor.
We fight for pride. We fight for honor.
One by one we take the field.
We stand our ground and refuse to yield.
The hour approaches, the time draws nigh.
We will soon hoist the silver trophy high.
We battle with strength and speed and poise and zeal.
And no one can stop the men of Blue Steal.
by BricAM on Dec 11, 2011 6:00 PM CST reply actions 13 recs
rec'd
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, and Davis.....
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
And what's even better....
I’m not a marine, but reading that with the Marine ad in the background just made it better somehow. lulz
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
Is it fair to see we have drafted well the last 3 years?
after the 06 draft the 07 and 08 looked pretty bad, but cushing barwin tate sharpton reed watt yates GQ Casey McCain. Shit, 2009 was a monster draft alone.
Watch me all in flames, on a butterfly I ride
Rick Smith has quietly become one of the top exec's in the league.
He’s built a team loaded with starting talent and quality depth.
And I’m an idiot for some of the things I was saying about him 2 years ago.
exactly how does he shit weird?
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
by professortex on Dec 12, 2011 9:53 AM CST up reply actions
or worse, how is his shit weird
does it taste funny or what?
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
by professortex on Dec 12, 2011 9:55 AM CST up reply actions
aint even gotta watch this field goal attempt.
i will be good
"Lets go rip the mothafu#kin heart out these haters!"
I feel bad for Prater
Tebow did a mediocre job at best putting them in a position to tie and win that game. Prater did a hell of a job kicking, and it’s going to be all about Tebow. Any other QB and we’d be heaping the praise on the kicker, but Tebow is infallible. I can’t wait until they play a good team.
They do it again
First off, I’d like to thank my lord & savior, Tim Tebow
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
He just wins.
Good kid, leader, unfathonable for us but we have our own young qb now. Ours is undefeated though.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Winning games is good.
Winning divisions is better.
Next man up.
by molloymalone on Dec 11, 2011 6:23 PM CST up reply actions
Denver still may make their division. A win tonight helps solidified that.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
I know.
Just saying TJ’s performance is the most significant of the day, considering the implications.
Next man up.
by molloymalone on Dec 11, 2011 6:29 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed. Second start?
1st AFC team to clinch?
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Da Bears got Tebowed!!
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Enjoy the Yateraid.
/pulls up a stool and pours from pitcher.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Pour me some of that
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 Dec 11, 2011 6:28 PM CST up reply actions
Try this Yaterade, that might do the trick
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 Dec 11, 2011 6:31 PM CST up reply actions
i like to mix them
"Lets go rip the mothafu#kin heart out these haters!"
by F-BombTheJets on Dec 11, 2011 6:34 PM CST up reply actions
Kubiyaterwade
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
by professortex on Dec 11, 2011 8:26 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
From a UNC and Panthers fan
Congrats on the win, and am glad Yates is making good for yall. He showed up big for UNC last year.
Also want to throw in the the Texans are one of the teams that I have always enjoyed keeping up for and rooting for a little at times.
by tarheels24 on Dec 11, 2011 6:31 PM CST reply actions 6 recs
Hopefully we can reunite him with Dwight Jones after the next draft
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 Dec 11, 2011 6:33 PM CST up reply actions
Gonna have to be a 1st round pick cause the Panthers could use him.
Yall may take over as my #2 team if that happens.
We're hoping he falls to the high 20s or even to the 30's
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 Dec 11, 2011 6:36 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, definitely want that #32 pick
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 Dec 11, 2011 7:02 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
A lot
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 Dec 11, 2011 6:42 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
They're charging about 150% of the regular price for the divisional round and 210% of the regular price for the AFC Championship if the Texans somehow host that
So I’d multiply that number by 2 or 3
Being a fan since since the teams inception
Gotta say this Is fucking awesome!
Here's to rockin' Reliant in Battle Red for the Playoffs.
It’s oh so new to me!
Alcohol is necessary so that a man can have a good opinion of himself, undisturbed by the facts.
Man! I'm not sure which of the two teams I follow are going to give me a stroke first....you or Denver!
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, and Davis.....
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
by Mike Clark on Dec 11, 2011 6:59 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
We'll find out if the Broncos face the Texans in the playoffs
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 Dec 11, 2011 7:03 PM CST up reply actions
Funny, it just might happen! I knew you guys would be but who woulda thought my Broncos would be in the mix?
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, and Davis.....
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
After watching Marion Barber slit his own team's throat twice in the space of 5 minutes
even I have to say that what is going on in Denver has never been seen before. The announcers were joking that the Broncos need to figure out how to trick Tebow into thinking it’s the fourth quarter, every quarter. It was funny, because it’s true. To call it surreal would be an understatement.
"The best thing about being a cynic......is that you are never surprised." ~Anonymous
"Don't get yourself a bunch of tricky plays.......get yourself a bunch of tricky players." `Paul "Bear" Bryant
Eat me, David Stern.
by Christopher H on Dec 11, 2011 7:49 PM CST up reply actions
Apparently he played most of the fourth quarter
instead of the last 5 minutes. Maybe he’s improving.
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Dec 11, 2011 7:53 PM CST up reply actions
The running out of bounds thing, though....was egregiously stupid.
even for Marion. I kept wondering if no one on the Bears sideline thought to remind him to stay in. Even so, he’s not a rookie.
"The best thing about being a cynic......is that you are never surprised." ~Anonymous
"Don't get yourself a bunch of tricky plays.......get yourself a bunch of tricky players." `Paul "Bear" Bryant
Eat me, David Stern.
by Christopher H on Dec 11, 2011 7:59 PM CST up reply actions
Frickin' NFL Game Rewind is blacked out for the Sunday night game.
Screw that! I wanna watch the Texans game again!
Sunday Night Football thread.
For those of you who want to see the Cowfarts embarrass themselves…again.
Despite my better judgment, a manager at Battle Red Blog.
Supreme Galactic Editor of Battle Red Onion.
I am a visionary, I am a genius, and now I am angry! Now where are those pants at?!
Football is war by other means. - Carl von Clausewitz...sorta.
artfully, sir.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
We got lucky
God decided to ingore us at the end there in order to prepare for the Denver game. I’m sure he was surprised to see us come out on top. We may not be so lucky next week………
LOL
a very funny (but may be true) statement…
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, and Davis.....
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
I would say we made our luck.
by Dmo_Htx on Dec 11, 2011 7:27 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
Your team did, you guys have a great team...
…very strong…getting stronger as they realize that they are very strong…a very good team indeed!!!
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, and Davis.....
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
I just love this guy.
I had a dream. In that dream I saw a multitude of screaming people on Richmond. I saw Kubiak laughing. I saw Andre Johnson pouring champagne from a trophy on to Brian Cushings head. What does it mean?
Meanwhile
Jake Delhomme and Jeff Garcia are enjoying the ride until called upon….
"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
which i hope is never
- Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.
"It's either gonna make you a man or a coward. One of the two. I'm a be a man. I ain't never seen a coward, heard a coward, coward not in ma vocabulary." - Lawrence Vickers
by NoSafetiesNeeded on Dec 11, 2011 7:32 PM CST up reply actions
What's the record for the number of SB rings given out to QBs by a single team in one season?
By my count, we have 5 to give away this year if it really happens.
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Dec 11, 2011 7:34 PM CST up reply actions
They just hope
they can collect a superbowl ring at the end of this ride!
2002
Two great things happened my first son was born and of course the Texans! It’s been along time coming! My household is a very happy place today! Go Texans baby!
TJ's Mom and Dad
"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
Me
So, we (the fam) had tickets to the Nutcracker this afternoon at 2pm, a long tradition of ours. I was able to watch the game right up to Dreessen’s TD, but I went into full media blackout after that. I finished watching the game about 5 minutes ago.
I just…was that the Houston Texans? No. JUGGERNAUT.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
A really great game, especially that last drive.
Despite my better judgment, a manager at Battle Red Blog.
Supreme Galactic Editor of Battle Red Onion.
I am a visionary, I am a genius, and now I am angry! Now where are those pants at?!
Football is war by other means. - Carl von Clausewitz...sorta.
by UprootedTexan on Dec 11, 2011 7:46 PM CST up reply actions
Late to the pahty...
"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
LOL thats cool...I had the same problem, my kid had a recital
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
by professortex on Dec 11, 2011 8:31 PM CST up reply actions
I am tempted to say I haven't the words....
but I do have a few.
Anybody still think Kubiak doesn’t know what he’s doing with a quarterback? Backups all over the league are underachieving. Kubiak drafts one that nobody else wants, simply because he saw something in the guy that he liked. The guy has a short camp and half a season on the sideline and gets kicked out of the nest and told to fly. And fly he does. There are two(okay, three) people responsible for this: T.J. himself and the guy(s) who prepared him. Knapp did his job, but Kubes’ fingerprints are all over T.J.’s mental preparedness.
I haz a tingle. A great big tingle. It needs more vodka. Way to go, Texans!!
"The best thing about being a cynic......is that you are never surprised." ~Anonymous
"Don't get yourself a bunch of tricky plays.......get yourself a bunch of tricky players." `Paul "Bear" Bryant
Eat me, David Stern.
by Christopher H on Dec 11, 2011 7:44 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
It helps that Yates also played in a system that was basically a carbon copy of the one the Texans run.
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Supreme Galactic Editor of Battle Red Onion.
I am a visionary, I am a genius, and now I am angry! Now where are those pants at?!
Football is war by other means. - Carl von Clausewitz...sorta.
by UprootedTexan on Dec 11, 2011 7:45 PM CST up reply actions
Big juicy tingles.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
Just went to the new Academy in The Woodlands
They had about 5 Championship t-shirts lefts (all in kids sizes), something tells me it’ll be like that all over the city for a while. Anyone else try to get them tonight?
ooo that's bad, because that's a quiet, slower Academy.
I live across the freeway from it. I’m guessing you’re right about the rest of the city.
"The best thing about being a cynic......is that you are never surprised." ~Anonymous
"Don't get yourself a bunch of tricky plays.......get yourself a bunch of tricky players." `Paul "Bear" Bryant
Eat me, David Stern.
by Christopher H on Dec 11, 2011 7:53 PM CST up reply actions
I rarely use foul language
but FUCK that Target next door. Huge Cokeboys section, ZERO Texans gear…all season. They’re losing tons of money being so stupid.
wait till monday. they will order a lot more.
cant afford not to make money
- Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.
"It's either gonna make you a man or a coward. One of the two. I'm a be a man. I ain't never seen a coward, heard a coward, coward not in ma vocabulary." - Lawrence Vickers
by NoSafetiesNeeded on Dec 11, 2011 7:54 PM CST up reply actions
I dun no...
If their fishing section is any indication, Academy has been having stocking issues.
the Go Texans store sure as hell had plenty.
I heard a rumor that they rapidly sold out of some TJ Yates jerseys, but I’m not sure that one was actually true.
Any BRBers at Reliant?
Several pics and videos being posted by the players online. Looks like a great crowd showed up to celebrate.
Im in Heaven, Im in Heaven!
Nothing else matters
My attitude is like a virgin......I dont give a fuck!
WOW BRBers! What a day!
Texans win in thrilling fashion, Tacks lose. Oh, what’s that? Why, hello, AFC South Championship! I dream about you every night…
by Travis Roggatz on Dec 11, 2011 10:26 PM CST reply actions
oh no doubt
game wasn’t over yet when i posted that. didn’t want to seem too presumptuous lol.
Great day, indeed! Victory shots all around!
by Travis Roggatz on Dec 11, 2011 11:53 PM CST up reply actions
WoW!
I just got home from work and was able to watch the highlights. Seeing TJ Yates make that TD pass and his family jumping and hollering made me tear up bad. I haven’t been a Texans fan from the beginning but I understand the misfortune the Texans have had. Proud of you guys.
A plea to stop complaining about officiating:
we rank 22nd out of 32 teams in terms of penalty yards per game. We are not being persecuted.
Watch me all in flames, on a butterfly I ride
The bad calls against us do not show up in the stats...
TJ Yates’ non-fumble against Atlanta and Foster’s non-fumble against Cincy, they do not show up in stats.
I thought I was ready, but...
I dreamed of this for so long! Still, nothing could’ve prepared me for this….I have no words! Thank You, Texans! Thank You!
Now….let’s go get some more!!!! :)
"It is possible to read the history of this country as one long struggle to extend the liberties established in our Constitution to everyone in America...Molly Ivins"
go texans stepbrothers style
In the words of stepbrothers the movie… “we’re here to fuck shit up” go texans
I bet we win twice in Indy this year!!!
by vegastexan on Dec 12, 2011 12:58 AM CST via mobile reply actions
T.J. "Troll" Yates
http://www.chron.com/mediaManager/?controllerName=image&action=get&id=1927486&width=628&height=471
Sorry, did I spoil your predictions, ESPN?
my new favorite troll face
- Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.
"It's either gonna make you a man or a coward. One of the two. I'm a be a man. I ain't never seen a coward, heard a coward, coward not in ma vocabulary." - Lawrence Vickers
by NoSafetiesNeeded on Dec 12, 2011 5:57 PM CST up reply actions
Not even Troll Science
Can explain that 3 and 15 conversion.
U mad bro?
Steer the Steers of Steel to steal victory from the jaws of defeat!
2010 Texans = 2011 Aggies
2011 Texans = 2012 Aggies?
by drwhitmire91 on Dec 12, 2011 6:12 PM CST up reply actions
Fuck troll science.....
that was straight up HUGE fucking balls dude!
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
And nobody went down injured?!?!?!
This is a first in so many ways. :)
Swede that like the Houston Texans and Chelsea FC
No major injuries at least, there were a few minor ones
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 Dec 12, 2011 10:54 AM CST up reply actions
Damn, spoke too soon
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 Dec 12, 2011 11:29 PM CST up reply actions
Madison
They needed to win and have Tennessee lose at home to New Orleans to clinch their first AFC South title.
Well done
As a Colts fan, I would like to congratulate the Texans and their fans. This is a well-deserved victory and a great achievement given the injury situation. I will definitely be rooting for the Texans come the playoffs. Always a much classier organisation than the Jags or the Titans. Well done.
by paddyduffy88 on Dec 12, 2011 8:26 AM CST reply actions 7 recs
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