J.J. Watt Is Already Making A Difference

That's really awesome.

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by MDC on Jul 18, 2011 8:53 PM CDT reply actions

The honey badger likes Justin Bieber?!??!!?!

Is it too soon to trade him?

In all seriousness, though, Bieber aside, it really is awesome that Watt is that kind of good guy.

Maybe he could do hypnotherapy to cure teh Bieber-liking.

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by UprootedTexan on Jul 18, 2011 8:55 PM CDT reply actions

ehhh

I have a feeling the Justin Beiber remark was just to placate the kid. “What kinds of stuff do you like? Oh yeah? I love his music too!!”

by CowboyH8ter on Jul 18, 2011 9:05 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

still waiting

on that BtM JJ Watt edition UT…..

Here’s a theoretical play from last year: Snap. Tony takes 7 step drop. Tony looks left at Miles, who is doubled, and looks right to where Roy Williams should be…but instead sees Colombo on his back and a Defensive End foaming at the mouth jumping over Marc’s carcass. Tony proceeds to run like hell and look for Witten
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by I am Ironman!!! on Jul 18, 2011 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Let's just hope he doesn't also like the Jonas Bros

by MeMongo on Jul 19, 2011 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions

Love me some Honey Badger!

by MeMongo on Jul 20, 2011 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions

I read the Jewish Herald Voice article this morning

It was a very nice story. My boss and his family know the Berry’s well (his daughter has been their babysitter for years and all his children are close to the the kids and the deceased parents). I did not know them, but I’ve been able to hear about how this tragedy has affected so many people.

JJ Watt is a class act. It takes a special person to know virtually no one but his teammates here and step up to do something good for others in the community already.

Here’s a link to the original article: http://jhvonline.com/tweet-leads-to-uplifting-texans-hospital-visit-p11431-96.htm

by WhiskeyR on Jul 18, 2011 9:12 PM CDT reply actions

wow class act right there

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by Taco Joe on Jul 18, 2011 9:16 PM CDT reply actions

Admiration for Justin Bieber ruined this....

Kidding aside, Watt is a hell of a guy.

Last part about putting his cell phone number and e-mail address in the kid’s IPad is really cool and generous.

Can’t wait to see him dominate the Jets on MNF.

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by bone31crusher on Jul 18, 2011 9:24 PM CDT reply actions

Hunter Pence went today to visit them

and Kyle Lowry and Wilson Chandler went the other day…its a very sad story and there are many ways to help the kids including donations: http://www.facebook.com/BerryChildren?sk=info

by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Jul 18, 2011 9:25 PM CDT reply actions

Good for him

Need more people like that.

by jtr bmf 281 on Jul 18, 2011 9:28 PM CDT reply actions

Good on him and on you for sharing it... rec'd

Sucks for those kids tho… That is tough.

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by DilloTex on Jul 18, 2011 10:11 PM CDT reply actions

Yeah

I can’t even fucking imagine what those poor kids are going through. Ugh.

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by MDC on Jul 19, 2011 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm buying a watt jersey.

Good player or bust, hes a class act, and a, great human.

by Carter Liles on Jul 18, 2011 10:19 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Ditto.

Haven’t bought a jersey since Dunta Robinson after his rookie season, either. Though my purchase is less based on his humanitarian efforts than the fact that we’re going to regard him as the best defensive player on our team two years from now. Count it.

by Nashmeister on Jul 19, 2011 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions

That is, until..

I get my jersey with ‘S-C-R-A-B-B-L-E’ written across the back. Along with whatever he number he chooses, of course.

by brightshinies on Jul 19, 2011 12:45 AM CDT up reply actions

Mario is leaving?

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by MDC on Jul 19, 2011 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions

Possibly.

But also irrelevant.

by Nashmeister on Jul 19, 2011 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions

You think Watt

will be a better defender than Mario in two years?

I’m not saying you’re crazy for thinking this, but what are you basing it on? Mario is one of the two or three best run defending DEs in the league and he’s not exactly bad as a pass rusher. Watt is going to have to be pretty amazing in two years, especially in a 3-4 front, to match Mario’s production.

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by MDC on Jul 19, 2011 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions

Especially if he is compared during a time Mario had a ripped sack

by MeMongo on Jul 19, 2011 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions

Merely a hunch, good sir.

But I happen to think that a 3-4 end capable of rushing the passer offers the highest possible value to a team (right up there with a dominant 4-3 DT). Watt might not turn into 2010 Justin Smith right away, but from the stand-point of athleticism, college production, and motor, I’m excited about Watt as I have been for any draft pick in franchise history.

by Nashmeister on Jul 19, 2011 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions

So we are going to trade to get him back?

I don’t think Dunta is coming back – nor will he be that good/

/trollface

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by Barryfromtexas on Jul 19, 2011 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions

He was talking about buying the Watt jersey..

And that Watt would be our best D Player in 2yrs in his opinion..

by TexansPride on Jul 19, 2011 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Except he left out

Anything about Watt

And I knew that

hence the /trollface

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by Barryfromtexas on Jul 19, 2011 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions

He's no bust

I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.

by Rip Jersey on Jul 19, 2011 8:16 AM CDT up reply actions

+1

He won’t likely be a bust.

He was a safe pick (Quinn was the risky one). Even if he doesn’t wreak havoc in the trenches, he’ll still be an above average player. His extremely high motor combined with his great technique and great athleticism shouldn’t let him become a mediocre player.

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by bone31crusher on Jul 19, 2011 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions

Listening to the radio guys who have met him

He reminded them of Ray Childress and at 6’-5", 291, they thought he was lean and could easily carry another 20 lbs, which as he matures and naturally puts that weight on, he could develop into a dominant player.

I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.

by Rip Jersey on Jul 19, 2011 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions

his ginormous hands should help him win a lot of battles also

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by Andre4000 on Jul 19, 2011 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions

That's what

SHE said

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by Barryfromtexas on Jul 19, 2011 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Huuuuugge man hands

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by papabear on Jul 19, 2011 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Loved Childress, and always enjoy seeing him at Reliant when he visits for games.

It’s a shame about his lost venture with Lawrence Marshall. They got clobbered by the Internet sales which kept people in town, instead of heading out to the country for big savings and good service.

We bought a Suburban there one year and Ray stopped by to thank us for the business and signed a football for my wife who was always a huge fan of his.

Go Go Watt!! Big shoes to live up to out there.

by MeMongo on Jul 19, 2011 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions

JJ Watt has his priorities straight. I'm very happy to cheer a guy like that on

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by TexansDC on Jul 18, 2011 10:19 PM CDT reply actions

Why the Bieber hate?

Dude rocks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bqRpXPy4kM

Seriously, very cool story. I was already leaning towards getting a Watt jersey myself. What an incredible person.

by LedTexan on Jul 18, 2011 10:52 PM CDT reply actions

I know we throw the "high-character" term around a lot...

and it becomes almost a joke at draft time, but…you look around the league – and the other sports, as well – and you will find a lot of players that wouldn’t care about a story like this, much less be so willing to help make a child struck by a tragic event feel better by not just meeting them, but befriending them.

Sometimes, when we least expect it, sports isn’t about wins and losses, but about turning girls and boys into women and men, about teaching values to a person through friendly competition. This is the kinda thing that allows me to imagine putting up an Andre Johnson, Hunter Pence, or Hakeem Olajuwon poster in my kids’ room when they get older and not worrying how they will grow up idolizing Houston athletes.

Do Houston teams win the championship every year? No, but if you don’t respect the conglomorate of Houston sports athletes regardless of their record, you aren’t paying nearly enough attention.

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by pholmesandhtexans on Jul 18, 2011 11:42 PM CDT reply actions 7 recs

Uncle Bob sure knows how to draft for character, thats for sure.

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by BattleRedHusker on Jul 19, 2011 12:58 AM CDT reply actions

Watt a great guy.

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by Jordann on Jul 19, 2011 1:02 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Nice.

by Ryan81 on Jul 19, 2011 1:14 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Why do I imagine this written in crayon..

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by theSpaceCityKid on Jul 19, 2011 7:14 AM CDT up reply actions

Likely because those Panda SUit hands make it hard to hold a pen well

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by Barryfromtexas on Jul 19, 2011 9:07 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

JJ Watt is a classy guy

Let’s hope his impact on the field is just as big

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by Barryfromtexas on Jul 19, 2011 9:18 AM CDT reply actions

Is it classy to give Manning a hand to pick him up off the turf?

I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.

by Rip Jersey on Jul 19, 2011 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Sure it is

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by Barryfromtexas on Jul 19, 2011 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions

Had to wreck this.

Just my $.02
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by txknight on Jul 22, 2011 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions

Forget the JB thing...

I can’t believe he touched an IPAD. GROSS!!
“Sorry kid… I’d love to help, but Apple is gay as shit.”

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Jul 19, 2011 9:59 AM CDT reply actions 5 recs

Flagging as inappropriate

I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.

by Rip Jersey on Jul 19, 2011 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs

Judging by its color...

Flagging as AWESOME is more appropriate.
Had you written off as an Apple guy long ago anyway.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Jul 19, 2011 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs

For those who don't know,

Watt recieved a rating of 80 on Madden.

I think it’s only slightly high, but here’s the funny thing: Von Miller is 79, and Amukamara is 82.

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by bone31crusher on Jul 19, 2011 10:06 AM CDT reply actions

is this on the new 2012,

Or 2011 with updated rosters?

by SpaceCityFan on Jul 19, 2011 11:52 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

amukamara should be a 50

he is going to dissappoint giants fans

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by AllenOU on Jul 19, 2011 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions

It's really early in the day to be absolutely hammered, Allen.

Prince is good, and he’s going to benefit from a very good pass rush in front of him.

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by MDC on Jul 19, 2011 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs

At least he's consistent.

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by Jon Banks on Jul 19, 2011 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm with Allen.

I think Prince is overrated.

He abused the college rule where you can bump the WR after 5 yards.

Watched extensive tape on him, and 90% of the time, he made significant contact with a WR after 5 yards.

That’s a red flag to me.

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by bone31crusher on Jul 19, 2011 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Even so...

he’s a good enough corner that putting him behind a good pass rush will prevent Giants fans from being “disappointed” in him.

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by MDC on Jul 19, 2011 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm not with the disappointed thing,

I’m with Allen saying he’s overrated.

Sorry, should have clarified myself.

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by bone31crusher on Jul 19, 2011 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions

He's in a good situation

Probably the nickel guy with a beastly front four in front of him

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by TexansDC on Jul 19, 2011 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Yeah,

he’s in the best situation you can be in.

Even the backup DEs and DTs for the Giants are pretty good.

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by bone31crusher on Jul 19, 2011 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Still banging that drum, eh Allen?

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Jul 19, 2011 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Im banging it like a dead hooker

even when its dead, im banging away

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by AllenOU on Jul 19, 2011 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs

Those cooold Norman nights....

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Jul 19, 2011 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

2012.

They don’t update rookies into 2011.

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by bone31crusher on Jul 19, 2011 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions

Way to step up

I think this story is awesome, sad that these kids lives have been struck with this kind of heart ache to no fault of thier own. But for a pro athlete who has not even begun his career yet, not one payday under his belt, to reach out and show these kids that life is more than drunk drivers. Awesome truly inspiring, today I will do a little bit for a stranger and I challenge brb to do the same! God bless us all!

by Hstntxns on Jul 19, 2011 10:39 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

A step above and beyond a mere player

Giving your autograph = Good athlete
“Admitting” (For the love of God, please be a lie) you also like Beiberbud to relate to a fan/kid = Awesome athlete
Giving your personal phone number and offering yourself to phone calls anytime of day = True friend

J.J. Watt, we forgive the Beeb love. You are beyond a class act in Houston. Just be an animal on the field and keep this off-field love, and you’ll be beloved for as long as you’re in Houston.

by J-Copp on Jul 19, 2011 4:23 PM CDT reply actions