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Texans vs. Colts Second Quarter Open Thread.

Pay this man, Rick.  Like now.

Well that was a nice way to end the quarter, a nice long run by one Arian Foster. Dude can play a bit of football as I understand it. Let's see if he can lead the Texans to their first win in Indianapolis, shall we? Continue the conversation here.

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11th win!

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
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by Jon Banks on Dec 22, 2011 8:15 PM CST reply actions  

New thread!

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by TexansDC on Dec 22, 2011 8:15 PM CST reply actions  

I think 2 olinemen

are in our draft future, after WR and NT

by Biggity B on Dec 22, 2011 8:15 PM CST reply actions  

Because Freeny and Mathis suck.

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by Xiane on Dec 22, 2011 8:16 PM CST up reply actions  

Its not just those 2 blowing things up

And if Im not mistaken the Colts didnt get a sack against us in week one.

by Biggity B on Dec 22, 2011 8:17 PM CST up reply actions  

I'd say 1st round OL

2nd round NT
3rd round WR

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by TexansDC on Dec 22, 2011 8:16 PM CST up reply actions  

O line play

is a horror show thus far. Can’t believe I’m wishing Brisel was healthy but damn.

God is not on our side because he hates idiots also.

by Meta Sandoval on Dec 22, 2011 8:15 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

I'd suggest a drinking game for every time Manning is on TV.

But I think the lot of us would die of alcohol poisoning within minutes.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:16 PM CST reply actions  

Shaun Cody was getting held.

Why?

Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
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by Jon Banks on Dec 22, 2011 8:16 PM CST reply actions  

sack fumble interception

"Lets go rip the mothafu#kin heart out these haters!"

by F-BombTheJets on Dec 22, 2011 8:16 PM CST reply actions  

Keep the effort up

don’t let the Colts get any momentum

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by the new Bradfather on Dec 22, 2011 8:16 PM CST reply actions  

Hang in there, D.

The O will wake up, eventually.

by FreedomRide on Dec 22, 2011 8:16 PM CST reply actions  

Dear God, they got in a Favre reference, drink twice!

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:16 PM CST reply actions  

Paul Kuharsky
Little, if any, Kareem Jackson so far tonight. #texans

Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
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by Jon Banks on Dec 22, 2011 8:18 PM CST reply actions  

J.J. WATT!

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by TexansDC on Dec 22, 2011 8:18 PM CST reply actions  

ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING?!

Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
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by Jon Banks on Dec 22, 2011 8:19 PM CST reply actions  

J.J. Watt

was SCREWED, roughing the passer my foot :( I do appreciate him doing the Mile High Salute though! Everyone wants to be a Bronco!

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by the new Bradfather on Dec 22, 2011 8:19 PM CST reply actions  

FUCKING BULLSHIT!

Every damn time Watt sacks him it’s roughing the passer?!!? Fuck you you fucking idiot fuck, dumb fuck ref!

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:19 PM CST reply actions  

NickScurfield Nick Scurfield
Too bad you can’t challenge penalties. That was awful #Texans

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by TexansDC on Dec 22, 2011 8:20 PM CST reply actions  

what a BS call

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by 5stringJeff on Dec 22, 2011 8:20 PM CST via Android app reply actions  

WHAT THE FUCK

God is not on our side because he hates idiots also.

by Meta Sandoval on Dec 22, 2011 8:20 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

Playoff time for the refs too.

Hope the officiating gets better.

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by chuckiepoo on Dec 22, 2011 8:21 PM CST up reply actions  

well they are choking again

this is getting close to nba level bad

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by Keithooligan on Dec 22, 2011 8:23 PM CST up reply actions  

wingoz trey wingo
That was THE MOST BOGUS call I’ve ever seen.

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by TexansDC on Dec 22, 2011 8:20 PM CST reply actions  

Go on, Caldwell, challenge, I dare you.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:21 PM CST reply actions  

Well, at least the bullshit RTP call didn't cost any points.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:22 PM CST reply actions  

Yeah

/smh

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:24 PM CST up reply actions  

Nope.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:22 PM CST up reply actions  

Nope.

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
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by Jon Banks on Dec 22, 2011 8:23 PM CST up reply actions  

I am a polyglot

but I do not understand the language Jerome Boger speaks smh

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by the new Bradfather on Dec 22, 2011 8:23 PM CST up reply actions  

All. Year. Long.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:23 PM CST up reply actions  

That's 15 games now.

29 if you want to count the Saints.

Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
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by Jon Banks on Dec 22, 2011 8:24 PM CST up reply actions  

keeps ratings up

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by Keithooligan on Dec 22, 2011 8:23 PM CST up reply actions  

im an eagles fan and i have to say thats one of the worst calls i have ever seen, there was nothing illegal about that at all. really bad call

by eaglesinmd on Dec 22, 2011 8:23 PM CST reply actions  

Either these refs are some royally dumb fucks or Watt just makes it look more painful than it is.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:24 PM CST up reply actions  

pretty sure its as painful as it looks

still legal though

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by professortex on Dec 22, 2011 8:25 PM CST up reply actions  

Oh without question.

Refs are just some dumb fucks.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:25 PM CST up reply actions  

Does he have money on the game or something?

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:23 PM CST reply actions  

Damn refs must be on Five-Heaqe's payroll

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by 5stringJeff on Dec 22, 2011 8:23 PM CST via Android app reply actions  

i like this spelling.

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by 808BostonSportsFan on Dec 22, 2011 8:23 PM CST up reply actions  

*Five-Heads*

Stupid autocorrect.

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by 5stringJeff on Dec 22, 2011 8:23 PM CST via Android app up reply actions  

Schaub's Headset > Peyton's earbuds

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by 5stringJeff on Dec 22, 2011 8:26 PM CST via Android app up reply actions  

Peyton is listening to Smooth Jazz.

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by Xiane on Dec 22, 2011 8:27 PM CST up reply actions  

I see what kind of game this is going to be!!! lmao!!!

It doesn’t matter refs!!! you can’t stop us!!!! its been like this all year!!! fuck you refs!!!!

by DrinkSomethingBeech on Dec 22, 2011 8:24 PM CST reply actions  

5 penalties for 41 yards

GAREE KOOBIAK Y U NO TEACH DISCIPLINE?!

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by TexansDC on Dec 22, 2011 8:24 PM CST reply actions  

if he had hit him lower it they probably would have called the flag for hitting below the knees, but you have to hit him somewhere

by eaglesinmd on Dec 22, 2011 8:25 PM CST reply actions  

Well they've seen that 3 or 4 times now

Can we show them anything else?

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by TexansDC on Dec 22, 2011 8:25 PM CST reply actions  

Is anyone going to run a pattern longer than 3 yards?

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by Xiane on Dec 22, 2011 8:25 PM CST reply actions  

Fuck.

Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
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by Jon Banks on Dec 22, 2011 8:26 PM CST reply actions  

hard to run laterally on the Colts...

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by the new Bradfather on Dec 22, 2011 8:26 PM CST reply actions  

And he did.

QUICK! EVERYONE START MAKING NEGATIVE PREDICTIONS!!!!

Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
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by Jon Banks on Dec 22, 2011 8:27 PM CST up reply actions  

the refs sure can

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by Keithooligan on Dec 22, 2011 8:27 PM CST up reply actions  

I'm not liking how this is going so far.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:26 PM CST reply actions  

the good news is the Texans have the lead

but the bad news is you never want to let a moribund team stick around

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by the new Bradfather on Dec 22, 2011 8:27 PM CST reply actions  

A win's a win.

I’ll take 13-10 all year long.

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by TexansDC on Dec 22, 2011 8:28 PM CST up reply actions  

Sure, if you can guarantee it.

Trying to win by scoring might be more useful.

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by Xiane on Dec 22, 2011 8:29 PM CST up reply actions  

Have you seen that D?

Have you seen their O? They could win 10-3.

Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
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by Jon Banks on Dec 22, 2011 8:28 PM CST up reply actions  

Does our Defense have that kind of stamina?

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by chuckiepoo on Dec 22, 2011 8:28 PM CST up reply actions  

Cant risk it from the endzone

they need to break out past the 15 before they can open up with passing

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by professortex on Dec 22, 2011 8:29 PM CST up reply actions  

but I do think that we could break it through with a gut run if they pin us agian

since we have run so many stretch plays.

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by professortex on Dec 22, 2011 8:31 PM CST up reply actions  

I think a shot or two is needed to loosen the Colts up

but the problem is the field position……can’t turnover in the 20. Kubiak’s notorious for being conservative there.

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by TexansDC on Dec 22, 2011 8:29 PM CST up reply actions  

And there's a flag...

Intent for illegal hit on a defenseless receiver, on the kicking team. Ball will be placed at the one yard line.

/not really
//wouldn’t be surprised if it happened though

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:28 PM CST reply actions  

LOL

Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
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by Jon Banks on Dec 22, 2011 8:29 PM CST up reply actions  

agreed.

hopefully they’ll pick it up some.

by MoonWolf on Dec 22, 2011 8:29 PM CST up reply actions  

The Colts have 38 net yards of offense

or 1.6 per snap

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by the new Bradfather on Dec 22, 2011 8:29 PM CST reply actions  

Wex cracks me up

@awexler you guys catching this 30for30 on Peyton tonight? It’s on nflnetwork. #NFL

by AngryDre on Dec 22, 2011 8:30 PM CST reply actions  

Nice.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:30 PM CST up reply actions  

I hate Thursday games

I can never fucking focus during these

Free Earl. Occupy Reliant

by NewJerseyTexansFan on Dec 22, 2011 8:30 PM CST reply actions  

And another flag.

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by Xiane on Dec 22, 2011 8:31 PM CST reply actions  

of course

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by Keithooligan on Dec 22, 2011 8:31 PM CST reply actions  

Another gift call for the Colts

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by the new Bradfather on Dec 22, 2011 8:31 PM CST reply actions  

Well, to be fair....

Joseph did wrap him up

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by TexansDC on Dec 22, 2011 8:31 PM CST up reply actions  

gift, wrap up, #rimshot

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by the new Bradfather on Dec 22, 2011 8:32 PM CST up reply actions  

Penalty on Houston? NO WAY!

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by TexansDC on Dec 22, 2011 8:31 PM CST reply actions  

Bull-fucking-shit.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:31 PM CST reply actions  

how about drink everytime the refs give the colts a first down

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by Keithooligan on Dec 22, 2011 8:31 PM CST reply actions  

We'll be dead in an hour.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:32 PM CST up reply actions  

drink

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by Keithooligan on Dec 22, 2011 8:32 PM CST up reply actions  

Take another

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by Jon Banks on Dec 22, 2011 8:32 PM CST up reply actions  

Oh no way.

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by Xiane on Dec 22, 2011 8:32 PM CST reply actions  

Looked like a good call to me...

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by chuckiepoo on Dec 22, 2011 8:33 PM CST up reply actions  

OMG WTF!?!?

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by 5stringJeff on Dec 22, 2011 8:32 PM CST via Android app reply actions  

Seriously, they have money on this game.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:32 PM CST reply actions  

The ball bounced on the damn ground before he hit him.

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by Xiane on Dec 22, 2011 8:32 PM CST reply actions  

7 penalties

Ugh.

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by TexansDC on Dec 22, 2011 8:33 PM CST reply actions  

this is like the Lions/Raiders game

on Oakland’s first touchdown, the good news is the Lions won that game

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by the new Bradfather on Dec 22, 2011 8:33 PM CST reply actions  

colts o- 57 yards refs calls -62 yards

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by Keithooligan on Dec 22, 2011 8:33 PM CST reply actions  

wow

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by Xiane on Dec 22, 2011 8:34 PM CST up reply actions  

I wish Yates would do what

adam sandler did in the longest yard & drill one of the refs square in the balls with the football, fuck the zebras

by Texanation on Dec 22, 2011 8:33 PM CST reply actions  

Watt. Getting no love from the refs

Just how should he tackle a qb? Maybe a slight tug on his shirt.

by I should be coach on Dec 22, 2011 8:34 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

Bout damn time we got a defensive play that didn't result in a flurry of yellow.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:35 PM CST up reply actions  

great read by Brooks Reed

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by the new Bradfather on Dec 22, 2011 8:34 PM CST reply actions  

Brooks Reed

Illegal use of being a Texan. Automatic TD Colts

Free Earl. Occupy Reliant

by NewJerseyTexansFan on Dec 22, 2011 8:35 PM CST reply actions  

refs*

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by TexansDC on Dec 22, 2011 8:35 PM CST up reply actions  

Ah, I'm sure it was just incidental contact.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:36 PM CST up reply actions  

Pass interference on Brooks Reed

Interfering by touching the ball before the Colts could catch it

by Biggity B on Dec 22, 2011 8:35 PM CST reply actions  

Well

it may not be pretty but that was a playoff-caliber effort, sometimes your opponent will drive within the red zone, whether via penalty or horrendous execution on your part, but bend don’t break really works!

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by the new Bradfather on Dec 22, 2011 8:36 PM CST reply actions  

Houston Texans
Colts have 64 yards of offense. #Texans have 62 penalty yards.

Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
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by Jon Banks on Dec 22, 2011 8:37 PM CST reply actions  

LMAO at the commentators

You can see him on the sidelines like " Eeewwwwww, I almost scored a touchdown and tied the game " …… These guys are a couple clowns.

by b4theproffit on Dec 22, 2011 8:37 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

And another flag.

Illegal knee to the ground, on the receiving team, ruling on the field is a safety.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:38 PM CST reply actions  

BLEEEEP!!!

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:39 PM CST reply actions  

yup

definitely gonna start drinking now

by A Mar on Dec 22, 2011 8:40 PM CST reply actions  

Colts dont care

they can play reckless and just get a flag if we do something decent

by Biggity B on Dec 22, 2011 8:40 PM CST up reply actions  

Who are these announcers? They're dire.

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by Xiane on Dec 22, 2011 8:40 PM CST reply actions  

Brad Nessler and Mike Mayock.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:40 PM CST up reply actions  

Who let them do this? Was it like American Idol?

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by Xiane on Dec 22, 2011 8:41 PM CST up reply actions  

They got rid of Matt Millen and Joe Theismann

My guess is they drew straws.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:42 PM CST up reply actions  

Well, that would be worse

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by Xiane on Dec 22, 2011 8:43 PM CST up reply actions  

Come on Texans

you’ve got to make that play

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by the new Bradfather on Dec 22, 2011 8:40 PM CST reply actions  

Fuck this dude. For real.
RT @McClain_on_NFL: Now Texans defense stinks. Joseph and Manning called for penalties that gave Colts first downs.

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by TexansDC on Dec 22, 2011 8:40 PM CST reply actions  

Aw don't blame him. He's not actually watching the game, that's just what he heard in the buffet line.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:41 PM CST up reply actions  

Someone tell that fat fuck

The problem lies in our anemic offense

by TheDream34 on Dec 22, 2011 8:41 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

I suggest players running more than 2 yards past the line of scrimmage before they catch a pass.

It’s allowed under the rules.

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by Xiane on Dec 22, 2011 8:43 PM CST up reply actions  

2 yards

Kubes was told before the game that all plays with a receiver running past 5 yards were going to get automagically called fouls.

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by Chris Rosenberger on Dec 22, 2011 8:49 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions  

one outcome of a downfield pass is PI...

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by chuckiepoo on Dec 22, 2011 8:54 PM CST up reply actions  

No way.

Step up the pass a bit, yes, but airing it out….No way

by SuperSerial on Dec 22, 2011 8:43 PM CST up reply actions  

Indy D

isn’t falling for the play-action. offense needs to get it in gear or i’m going to break something

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by Longhorn Lumboo on Dec 22, 2011 8:42 PM CST reply actions  

just not your Broncos fan visitor, please :)

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by the new Bradfather on Dec 22, 2011 8:43 PM CST up reply actions  

This offense

isn’t going to win a playoff game against a team with a scoring offense. All this predictable short dumpoffs and horrible blocking by Caldwell and Winston aren’t going to cut it. I feel bad for the defense because they are playing so well.

I wish we could hire coaches without "having grown up in Houston" being a job requirement.

by DaGoaT on Dec 22, 2011 8:43 PM CST reply actions  

As per Pancakes
The Texans offense is an embarrassment. Terrible call by Gary Kubiak. Third-and-1. No Foster. Yates pass to Dreessen for no gain.

Free Earl. Occupy Reliant

by NewJerseyTexansFan on Dec 22, 2011 8:43 PM CST reply actions  

If it had worked

It woulda been a great call

by splanket on Dec 22, 2011 8:45 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Holy crap, a call on them?

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by Xiane on Dec 22, 2011 8:44 PM CST reply actions  

Dear Gary Kubiak,

No more bootlegs. Please. Don’t make me stage an intervention.

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by TexansDC on Dec 22, 2011 8:44 PM CST reply actions  

Wait...a flag...against the Colts?!

That’s ALLOWED?!

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:45 PM CST reply actions  

shoot

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by the new Bradfather on Dec 22, 2011 8:45 PM CST reply actions  

I never saw Orlovsky throw a pass half that well in Houston.

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by Xiane on Dec 22, 2011 8:45 PM CST reply actions  

Of fucking course it's complete.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:45 PM CST reply actions  

they keep converting

on 3rd down, and we havent converted a single one

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by Longhorn Lumboo on Dec 22, 2011 8:45 PM CST reply actions  

im surprised...

we didnt get a foul for allowing the colts to get a flag before us…

by jlperk88 on Dec 22, 2011 8:46 PM CST reply actions  

ORV Fail...

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by chuckiepoo on Dec 22, 2011 8:47 PM CST reply actions  

What's going on here?

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by the new Bradfather on Dec 22, 2011 8:47 PM CST reply actions  

Joseph beaten

by Dan Fuckin Orlovsky

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by Longhorn Lumboo on Dec 22, 2011 8:47 PM CST reply actions  

why the shit

is DanO embarrassing this supposed #2 defense?

I wish we could hire coaches without "having grown up in Houston" being a job requirement.

by DaGoaT on Dec 22, 2011 8:47 PM CST reply actions  

Kubiak better tear the team a new one during halftime.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:47 PM CST reply actions  

I have to agree

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by the new Bradfather on Dec 22, 2011 8:48 PM CST up reply actions  

God our D

Doesn’t look impressive at all anymore.

God is not on our side because he hates idiots also.

by Meta Sandoval on Dec 22, 2011 8:47 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

We're making Orlovsky look like Fivehead

WTF?

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by 5stringJeff on Dec 22, 2011 8:47 PM CST via Android app reply actions  

Maybe Wade calling the D makes a difference?

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by Xiane on Dec 22, 2011 8:48 PM CST reply actions  

Why in fuck

Are we in man to man in the two minute drill

by splanket on Dec 22, 2011 8:48 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

Fans booing every Colt running play, lol

They know Houston can’t stop the pass right now

by SuperSerial on Dec 22, 2011 8:48 PM CST reply actions  

According to the commentators

Peyton Manning must be the only player on the field right now

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by thebluffrat on Dec 22, 2011 8:48 PM CST reply actions  

I could be out looking at Christmas lights right now.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:49 PM CST up reply actions  

draw play?

REALLY defense?

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by Longhorn Lumboo on Dec 22, 2011 8:48 PM CST reply actions  

We'll take that

anything to slow the colts down right now

by SuperSerial on Dec 22, 2011 8:50 PM CST reply actions  

Wow Garcon turned around immediately to his bestie, the ref.

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by Xiane on Dec 22, 2011 8:50 PM CST reply actions  

And no flag.

I’m kinda surprised.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:51 PM CST reply actions  

Well

nice job defense in holding Indy to a FG attempt

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by the new Bradfather on Dec 22, 2011 8:51 PM CST reply actions  

Now if the offense would just show signs of life again.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:52 PM CST up reply actions  

Stay down, Orlovsky.

If you know what’s good for you.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:51 PM CST reply actions  

There IS a god!

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:52 PM CST up reply actions  

he missed??

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by Longhorn Lumboo on Dec 22, 2011 8:52 PM CST reply actions  

convenienced

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by Longhorn Lumboo on Dec 22, 2011 8:52 PM CST up reply actions  

Texans play like dogshit

Still winning. That’s something.

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by TexansDC on Dec 22, 2011 8:52 PM CST reply actions  

They weren't playing like dogshit until the sorry assed refs pinned them back to the 5

i three consecutive possessions

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by professortex on Dec 22, 2011 8:54 PM CST up reply actions  

The sound on the field in this game is kind of amazing.

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by Xiane on Dec 22, 2011 8:52 PM CST reply actions  

It's like everyone's mic'd.

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by chuckiepoo on Dec 22, 2011 8:53 PM CST up reply actions  

Maybe Tebus had sympathy

and made that ball miss

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by professortex on Dec 22, 2011 8:52 PM CST reply actions  

Things could be worse

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by the new Bradfather on Dec 22, 2011 8:53 PM CST reply actions  

GAH

A napa commerical after a horrible half of football. God officially hates us.

Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
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by Jon Banks on Dec 22, 2011 8:54 PM CST reply actions  

Did the Texans forget there are two halves?

This is three weeks in a row of shitty first half football

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by Mumford on Dec 22, 2011 8:56 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions  

Seriously. Whoever came up with these Napa ads must be brutally murdered in public to serve as a warning to others.

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by UprootedTexan on Dec 22, 2011 8:54 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

I'd prefer something more hateful and embarrasing.

Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
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by Jon Banks on Dec 22, 2011 8:56 PM CST up reply actions  

O-line ineptitude

And bizarre play calling is what appears to have killed the offense tonight. I would like to see some more decisive runs than all these slow developing outside runs that play right into the strength of the Colts.

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by Meta Sandoval on Dec 22, 2011 8:57 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

Is the NY vs NY considered a "meteor" game?

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by thebluffrat on Dec 22, 2011 8:57 PM CST reply actions  

nah

Hopefully the Giants can keep the cowboys out of the playoffs..

by CaptainCool on Dec 22, 2011 8:59 PM CST via Android app up reply actions  

Actually I kinda want to see a 8-8 team win the NFC LEast

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by thebluffrat on Dec 22, 2011 9:02 PM CST up reply actions  

I don't have a problem

with the Giants. Beating the Pats in the super bowl made me incredibly happy so I can’t truly hate them. Their extraordinary inconsistency is pretty maddening though. Meteor that takes out the Jets though? I’m all for that.

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by Meta Sandoval on Dec 22, 2011 9:00 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Northeast media sucks

I hate the Patriots, I hate the Celtics, I hate the BoSox, I hate the Bruins

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by the new Bradfather on Dec 22, 2011 9:04 PM CST up reply actions  

:)

trollface.jpg

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by 808BostonSportsFan on Dec 22, 2011 9:05 PM CST up reply actions  

You have a pretty trollface.

Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
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by Jon Banks on Dec 22, 2011 9:06 PM CST up reply actions  

flagged. :p

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by 808BostonSportsFan on Dec 22, 2011 9:07 PM CST up reply actions  

lol

It’s true. YOU CAN’T DENY IT!!!

Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
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by Jon Banks on Dec 22, 2011 9:08 PM CST up reply actions  

zomg...

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by 808BostonSportsFan on Dec 22, 2011 9:12 PM CST up reply actions  

I'm sorry.

I know you don’t like that.

Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
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by Jon Banks on Dec 22, 2011 9:15 PM CST up reply actions  

Always

And in all sports.

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by 5stringJeff on Dec 22, 2011 9:01 PM CST via Android app up reply actions  

Hey look its Steve Smith

Wearing Dodgers hat and not even the team taht pays him….

by Silentjay on Dec 22, 2011 9:01 PM CST reply actions  

is he going to talk to the offense?

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by Keithooligan on Dec 22, 2011 9:04 PM CST up reply actions  

This Texans team will not win any playoff games

if its offense can’t find a down-field passing game.

Koob better start doing some of that offensive genius shit real soon.

by FreedomRide on Dec 22, 2011 9:04 PM CST reply actions  

having a deep threat that can catch should help

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by Keithooligan on Dec 22, 2011 9:04 PM CST up reply actions  

Why can't the Texans ever play more than one half?

At the beginning of the season they sucked in the 2nd half, now their terrible in the 1st half. They need to at least make up their mind about which half their going to play like shit in.

by jwtheman on Dec 22, 2011 9:05 PM CST reply actions  

The texans, titans, and jags all signed a pact to let the colts win the last three games

that way they don’t get Luck

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by Keithooligan on Dec 22, 2011 9:07 PM CST reply actions  

K-Dub

Good for the short one.

by FreedomRide on Dec 22, 2011 9:07 PM CST reply actions  

Third quarter thread here.

http://www.battleredblog.com/2011/12/22/2656612/third-quarter-open-thread-texans-vs-colts

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