Three And Out: Useless Predictions For Texans-Saints
by Tim on Sep 23, 2011 3:30 PM CDT
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PrintRemember that time I said Reggie Bush would score a touchdown?
Yeah, me neither. On to this week's edition of "Three And Out," or as it's known in Spain, "Basura Totalmente Falsa y Irresponsable," which I'm pretty sure is a tremendous compliment. Hit the jump, won't you?
These things will happen at the Superdome on Sunday. I promise (Ed. Note: No, I don't).
1. Ben Tate has the first sub-100 yard rushing game of his professional career. While the crystal ball does not reveal if Arian Foster will play on Sunday, it does indicate that Tate will get the majority of the snaps. The transparent future-telling device also portends that Tate finishes with 19 carries for 89 yards and no TDs.
2. Matt Schaub will turn the ball over twice--one interception and one fumble. I fear Schaub will get hit quite a bit, with a returning Will Smith leading the charge. The Schaub will, however, throw for 3 TDs. One of those TDs will be for 40+ yards to Andre Johnson. Another will be to James Casey in the red zone. And the final TD will be to...wait for it...wait for it...Joel Dreessen. In the fourth quarter.
This game will remind us how exciting the Texans' passing game can be when it really gets going. The passing attack really hasn't gone nuts the first two weeks of the season, but it will have to do so this week. I expect Schaub to throw the ball 35 times on Sunday.
3. Drew Brees is going to get his, but he is going to get pressured throughout the afternoon. Brees will be sacked three times (Mario Williams, J.J. Watt, and Antonio Smith will do the honors), and he'll throw one interception via a deflected pass that's pulled in by Danieal Manning. The Saints' running attack will flourish, with Mark Ingram being the biggest problem for the Texans. I also foresee a Darren Sproles screen taken to the house.
PUT YOUR NAME ON IT: I've had this game pegged as a loss since the schedule came out, and as much as I'd love to change that prediction, I can't bring myself to do it. If there is such a thing as a good loss, this will be it. I think we'll feel better about where the Texans are and where they're going after Sunday's game, as they'll show they can compete with one of the NFL's best teams in a hostile environment. Texans 24, Saints 28.
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I was on CSC
and the number of predictions that the Saints hold the Texans under 20 points was kind of laughable. We just scored 23 on Miami (could have been 30 if we were dicks and punched in that last drive) who is a much better D than NO, and they are going to hold us to 17 points? With Vilma doubtful? I’m no saying it couldn’t happen, but come on….Ok rant over now.
I was thinking the same thing, reading their comments. I don’t think we win this one, but it’s going to be close if we lose. Not some 40-17 drubbing.
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 Sep 23, 2011 3:40 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Agreed
I also think we lose – just being realistic, with the defense still trying to gel and Eric Winston turning in to “just a fat guy” before our eyes – but I think we can make it competitive, and if we do that, I’ll walk away with a neutral taste in my mouth.
by Andres_Johnson on Sep 23, 2011 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Now wait a minute
I heard Eric Winston on the radio…and he said… oh, wait a minute…. nevermind
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
He seemed to make a massive media push this offseason...
And I’m guessing it’s because he realizes he’s almost done, after seeing how he’s been embarrassed the past two weeks.
Maybe he’s reading some of this shit and getting mad. He should be. Too bad RB is gone – he’d be pushing him hard for time.
by Andres_Johnson on Sep 23, 2011 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I remember, was it TDC, not long ago thinking that OT might be high on the draft list next April?
I’ll buy that
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
yup...
Unless they try to bargain shop later rounds and get more than one for depth..
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
OT seems to be our most pressing need now
along with WR and ILB. I would think Kubes would bargain shop a WR before a Ol and if Meco and Cush can show they aregood to go this season ILB def moves down the list to later round depth
"////let it pan out before you kick da plan out\"
-mitmil22
by theSpaceCityKid on Sep 23, 2011 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Sharpton has shown well at ILB. I have high hopes for him.
But, yes, I think ILB will be on the draft list
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
NT will still be priority #1
I think Dwight Jones from UNC would be a nice WR to get. He probably will end up somewhere between a 2nd to 4th round pick unless he just has insane combine numbers
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 Sep 24, 2011 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Thats a bit premature
Winston should have several years left in him at his age. I’m not saying he can’t, or shouldn’t, be upgraded. He had just a couple of bad games last year, and he struggled against Cam wake and the dolphins. I’ll be keeping an eye on him for our this season, but it is way too early to write him off.
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64 percent of all the world's statistics are made up right there on the spot
82.4 percent of people believe 'em whether they're accurate statistics or not
I don't know what you believe but I do know there's no doubt
I need another double shot of something 90 proof
I got too much to think about
by papabear on Sep 24, 2011 9:40 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Actually could have been...
more like 40+ to 13 or whatever. Remember we kicked 3 field goals from the red zone.
The prediction game we play over there
is about the three predictions. The score is only used as a tie-breaker when more than one person gets all three predictions, so a lot of us just go homer with the score. This one’s probably gonna be too close for comfort.
I think I am, therefore I am... I think
by alcoholic_insight on Sep 23, 2011 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Ignoring my head, logic, facts, rational input from Tim...
I’m going with my heart and hoping for a Texans miracle: 30 – 27
"Suck it, Jim Tressel, you filthy, cheating, unfashionable piece of monkey scrotum."
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by DilloTex on Sep 23, 2011 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Less miraculous granted...
… but it will feel no less miraculous to me since it will propel us to 3-0 with a win over a real contender.
"Suck it, Jim Tressel, you filthy, cheating, unfashionable piece of monkey scrotum."
- MDC
"Because this is a blog and I’m an argumentative bastard." - tehGrindCrusher
I'm picking the Texans to win
I’m not predicting any particular score, but they win. I’m backing that up and picking them in the BRB Pickem’!
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
Drink up, baby!
I’m directly next to everybody chugging that delish’ ’aid!
by brightshinies on Sep 24, 2011 2:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Pancakes is predicting that we will lose 27-24.
Think that’s a good omen that we will actually win?
Comments, please.
/no link included because I don’t want to dilute anyone else’s intelligence
"My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me." -- Benjamin Disraeli
"If you really want something in life you have to work for it. Now quiet, they're about to announce the lottery numbers." -- Homer Simpson
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Never try to baptize a cat.
by texanslady on Sep 23, 2011 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
I think you are correct in your assessment...
…and the linkless thoughtfulness proves that you are indeed, a fine lady.
"Suck it, Jim Tressel, you filthy, cheating, unfashionable piece of monkey scrotum."
- MDC
"Because this is a blog and I’m an argumentative bastard." - tehGrindCrusher
Okay I'm a big proponent of logic...
and logic says: Texans offense = Saints offense; Texans defense > Saints defense. If we can eliminate or minimize turnovers and bonehead mistakes, Texans have very good chance of winning this game.
Playing on the road in a dome is a pretty big factor.
Though it’d be reeeaaal nice to take the opening kick-off to the house and silence that crowd for a little while. Either way, playing in a hostile environment against a blitz-happy defensive coordinator is tough. We’re likely to miss some blitz pick-ups and stall a few times on offense. Here’s to hoping for some lucky turnovers and a long Ben Tate TD on the ground.
This is the Saints' Super Bowl!
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
by Rip Jersey on Sep 23, 2011 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
/laughing... nice to see it turned around... however ridiculously
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
I would agree except
Texans offense CAN = Saints offense. If Schaub was as consistent as Brees I would be extremely confident going into Sunday, but he’s not and I’m not.
I think we have a real chance, though.
So if Schaub can be as consistent as Brees
Does that mean he’ll throw 4 picks against Cleveland when we play them this year? Nah, I’ll pass.
True but...
I also think we can fluster Brees with pressure and force him into mistakes as well. I’m super psyched about this game and I’m still going with the Texans to win.
^Finally!!! Someone with balls^
I screaming Kenny Loggins cause ^ This is It^
My attitude is like a virgin......I dont give a fuck!
Wow.. With all these Texans will lose predictions. I thought I was on Saints’s page.
by Tdakilla23 on Sep 23, 2011 4:12 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 5 recs
Considering everyone thinks this is going to be a shootout,
I’m going to go the other direction and say the Texans win a defensive slugfest 17-10
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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 Sep 23, 2011 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 4 recs
Thanks!
Lets stop thinking with our minds and start being a homer with our hearts
My attitude is like a virgin......I dont give a fuck!
I'm pretty sure that everyone on this site wants the Texans to win.
Comparing the two teams and trying to rationally and detachedly predict what will happen doesn’t mean that they’re not going to be watching the game, cheering just as loudly as everyone else.
Being a homer with our hearts must mean that you think that Shaun Cody is the best NT in the game.
by Tailgate Andy on Sep 23, 2011 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously?
I understand the argument for that on a personal level (i.e. if I think I won’t get the job, I won’t.) but are you actually trying to say that pointing out flaws in Earl Mitchell’s technique (to pick on another sub-par defensive player) will prevent Earl Mitchell from getting better?
by Tailgate Andy on Sep 23, 2011 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Brah, Im not feeling you right now.
Texans Win and your not invited into the VIP section
My attitude is like a virgin......I dont give a fuck!
I thought I was being trolled.
But I wasn’t sure. Well played, and kudos to you.
by Tailgate Andy on Sep 23, 2011 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
...anymore
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
They see me trollin, they hatin. Trying to catch me riding dirty
My attitude is like a virgin......I dont give a fuck!
This is how I troll
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 Sep 23, 2011 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
texans win 4 to 3
Jj watt sees the offense not doing anything. So he carries Drew Brees to his own end zone and drops him in for a safey… TWICE
OFFICIAL MARIO WILLIAMS 2011 SACK COUNT; (2)
by Carter Liles on Sep 23, 2011 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Wrecked.....
for the mental picture alone. I literally lulzed!
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
Watt
Denies Mark Ingram on Sunday.
"////let it pan out before you kick da plan out\"
-mitmil22
by theSpaceCityKid on Sep 23, 2011 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait.
After all that, Watt allows a field goal?
by brightshinies on Sep 24, 2011 2:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Offensive is the defense
My wise prediction is 38-35 Texans…We can’t stop them and they can’t stop us…Fun game to watch…Nervousness rising in 4th quarter, 52 yard field goal bounces off uprights as time expires to give Texans win…Yaaaay…predicts my heart wishing my dreams come true…Predicatable prediction is 28-24 Saints, homefield advantage is real in the NFL unless you live in Miami…
We win ugly
But we win. Texans win takeaway battle
My attitude is like a virgin......I dont give a fuck!
Part of me is thinking....
That this could be low-scoring and ugly. How many times have we said “Ooooh. This’ll be a shootout” and then it turns into a clusterfuck.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Every game I've heard called a shootout turns out to be an ugly-ass game.
Hence the basis for my prediction.
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 Sep 23, 2011 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Saints-Packers was said to be a shootout.
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Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
Goddamn vortex clusterfuck.
Thats what it will be
by brightshinies on Sep 24, 2011 2:49 AM CDT up reply actions
I really think we will win
It’s time to take shots at the crown. None of this “good loss” ish. We should all be tired of that. I’m not saying we can’t lose and in fact I think it’s a strong possibility that we will for obvious reasons. I just want the Texans to win this game so bad. Time to step up.
Texans – 38
Saints – 35
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by Antho10000 on Sep 23, 2011 4:14 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
My Homer side: Texans 114 Saints -14
My rational side Texans 24 Saints 20
by MeSoLongHorny on Sep 23, 2011 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 4 recs
59-7
texans win
Watch me all in flames, on a butterfly I ride
by nolander on Sep 23, 2011 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 7 recs
Rec'd for perspective...
Thanks for the reminder.
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
do you really think...
that the saints will score?
homer says no, they wont
did I type that outloud? oops.
by Chrxtopher on Sep 23, 2011 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
True homers know they will score -10 points.
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
by Ethan Matz on Sep 23, 2011 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
84-10?
sounds good to me, and then we can blame Cody and Ryans for the 10 points they let them score
did I type that outloud? oops.
I'm starting to have a flashback to
four beer-drinking Chicagoans sitting around a bar table going “Bears vs. God and all the heavenly host”
"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
by Christopher H on Sep 23, 2011 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Houston/ Buffalo will rise
For some reason im all in on the texans this year, I have always believed our players were not the problem. Coaching will be very apperant in this game as texans handle the saints even if the score wont be telling of the game. 24-13 defense n special teams the offense playing ball control,Texans milking the. clock
by Hstntxns on Sep 23, 2011 4:22 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Its the Wade Aid
It has a side effect yet to be understood
Apparently, bleach has an act like an asshole effect.
Being Insane I would know, I am a Texans Fan.
"Wade aid has lean in it, just saying"
Wade Aid pass it around, 3rd helping on the way.
by WreckNTexan on Sep 23, 2011 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Synergistically induced hallucinations...
Wade Aid vs Purple Drank…
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
throw un some of brahman's shrooms and you've got a party
"If my hips had pockets, I wouldn't wear pants at all." @NotBurtReynolds
64 percent of all the world's statistics are made up right there on the spot
82.4 percent of people believe 'em whether they're accurate statistics or not
I don't know what you believe but I do know there's no doubt
I need another double shot of something 90 proof
I got too much to think about
by papabear on Sep 24, 2011 9:42 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
throw un some of brahman's shrooms and you've got a party
"If my hips had pockets, I wouldn't wear pants at all." @NotBurtReynolds
64 percent of all the world's statistics are made up right there on the spot
82.4 percent of people believe 'em whether they're accurate statistics or not
I don't know what you believe but I do know there's no doubt
I need another double shot of something 90 proof
I got too much to think about
by papabear on Sep 24, 2011 9:42 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
What do you mean
“Wade aid has lean in it, just saying”
Apparently, bleach has an act like an asshole effect.
Being Insane I would know, I am a Texans Fan.
"Wade aid has lean in it, just saying"
Wade Aid pass it around, 3rd helping on the way.
by WreckNTexan on Sep 24, 2011 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions
With a dash of Braman's shrooms
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 Sep 24, 2011 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
31-20 Texans. Late FG guarantees the win.
Even if I did list this as a loss in my 11-5 prediction I’ll pick the Texans in every game like a BOSS!
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
by Ethan Matz on Sep 23, 2011 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Like a BO$$ you say??!?!?!
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- 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 Sep 24, 2011 7:47 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Not as bad as this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRwm3B4k_Ek
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 Sep 24, 2011 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
The side Videos
I ended up watching those related vids, until the racist kid doing the voice over.
I think giving him the business is the cake taker.
Minus The Buddy Ryan Incident.1:30 Mark, Number 7
Apparently, bleach has an act like an asshole effect.
Being Insane I would know, I am a Texans Fan.
"Wade aid has lean in it, just saying"
Wade Aid pass it around, 3rd helping on the way.
I couldn't find a video clip but the first time I remember hearing the phrase it was John Madden...
referring to two linemen going at it, one from an amorous position of dominance. Had to be back in the ’80’s.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Mine
At the risk of being accused of being anti-American and wanting the terrorists to win (and hating mom, apple pie, and baseball), which is I guess is the style of the time ‘round these parts lately, I think it goes to the Saints 31-27 in a game we should’ve won.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
et tu BFD?
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
Yeah
We ain’t gonna win 16 games in the regular season, and the Saints’ offense plays to our defense’s weaknesses perfectly. It’s a very tough specific match-up for us, and I think the defense will be better in Week 10 than Week 3.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
I also have this game pegged as a loss
but if we win it, I’m automatically in full blown Super Bowl Homer mode.
Complete opposite.
Texans 28, Saints 24 to go 3-0 on our way to 4-0 before we lose our first game to Oakland.
Sadly that makes a lot of sense...
…followed by the torch wielding villagers demanding that Kubiak be fired.
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
Like these?
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"If you really want something in life you have to work for it. Now quiet, they're about to announce the lottery numbers." -- Homer Simpson
"There is no rehab for stupid." -- Chris Rock
Never try to baptize a cat.
by texanslady on Sep 23, 2011 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
ooh nice... may I steal that for later reuse? Here's a rec for your trouble...
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
RE: Losing to Chokeland
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
I have already bought tickets for the game, after the Dolphins they are our easiest win.
Carpe Diem
I would have said Carolina would be our easiest win
Now I’m leaning toward the Bwengals or Tampa. Don’t expect an easy win over the Raiders though. They match up well against us
Easiest Win
I’ll wait and see how they do the next few weeks. as of now they are a dangerous running team, and we have a dangerous gaping hole in the center of our defense. not saying I think we will lose, but right now that game concerns me.
Thank God for football!
by BattleRedHusker on Sep 23, 2011 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes we give up a lot of rushing yards...
but NO rushing touchdowns yet. I know we have only allowed 2 touchdowns but they were both on passes. We are bend-but-don’t-break run defense and only allow 3 points if the other team sticks to the rush. Once the Saints get to the red zone I hope they keep trying to run the ball and we will see them attempt a lot of field goals.
Tim
Do you keep track of how well you do on these predictions? Percent difference or summat.
Not Really
Though I may do a post at the end of the season showing exactly how wrong I was.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...
by Tim on Sep 25, 2011 9:16 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
How I rep for my city :15
and this is what my closet looks like @1:02
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnRc46xWSfI
My attitude is like a virgin......I dont give a fuck!
Where is the Zro Remix,
Oh here it is 3:16 Mark.
Apparently, bleach has an act like an asshole effect.
Being Insane I would know, I am a Texans Fan.
"Wade aid has lean in it, just saying"
Wade Aid pass it around, 3rd helping on the way.
Texans 38 Orleans 14
Texans put the smack down on the Big Easy! Tate rushes for over 100 and catches some passes for some key 1st down conversions. The Owen Daniels of old shows back up. Connor Barwin (2 sacks).
If this and if that
we can sit back and predict anything, we can if this and if that to death, I can guarantee one thing… there will be a football game Sunday afternoon between two very tough opponents, one team will win, and one team will lose. the team that makes the least mistakes will likely emerge victorious. (unless the officiating is horrendous) next: on any other Sunday afternoon I would be for both teams, this week it’s all about the Texans. I think the Texans can win this game decidedly, 34-17 also, the Saints can win it in the same fashion. what I think will happen is somewhere in between. I could sit here and throw names and numbers at you all day, but until it’s over, nobody has a clue what will happen other than a football game between two respected opponents, both being human (with the exception of Brees and AJ.)
I believe the Texans have the better defense, and both are potentially equal on offense, home field advantage may or may not be a factor. I’d love to say the Texans will win, but all I can say is hold on to your chair and don’t spill your beer when you launch yourself out of it. I can’t wait till noon Sunday.
did I type that outloud? oops.
If no one scores in overtime...
it will end up being a tie! But you guaranteed one team will win and one will lose! Man, I hate guarantees! :D I love your 34-17 prediction and your post is pretty spot-on too. Go Texans!
I considered overtime... and overtime is definitely a possibility
but, I mean but, like the big butt the lady singin’ in the third row of the church choir be havin’, but… with these two offenses, the odds of this game (if it goes to overtime) ending in a tie are astronomical, it would be much more likely that whoever wins the toss in OT, wins the game.
did I type that outloud? oops.
Texans 24 Saints 17
Just looked at injury report….MAN we are beat up……
"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."
Texans 854637 to Saints 854637
Towards the end of the 3rd quarter, the only guys left standing are Schaub, Andre, Brees, and Darren Sproles. Leading to massive amounts of points being scored in seconds. The game finally ends with 13:37 left in overtime, after the head ref falls down dead to exhaustion.
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Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
by Jon Banks on Sep 23, 2011 5:20 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
lulz
Mario Williams will have 4 sacks and 1 int by Game 4 of the regular season.
by Barryfromtexas on Sep 23, 2011 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
31-30 TEXANS!
And a used Kardashian will be found in the Saints locker room.
Carpe Diem
by TEXAN_CHIEF on Sep 23, 2011 5:21 PM CDT reply actions 4 recs
First!
to rec
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
by Rip Jersey on Sep 23, 2011 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
...except "used" and "Kardashian" is redundant
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
The new Kardashian models aren't legal yet
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 Sep 23, 2011 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
DIRECTTV
Will be usesless to me this wekend since the Texans are being broadcast in the DFW market.
Carpe Diem
At least we will have the redzone channel for the 3pm games
My attitude is like a virgin......I dont give a fuck!
This will be the first time in my life
Where I will be pleased with a close loss
by TheDream34 on Sep 23, 2011 5:34 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Close loss
Its not the olympics where the Romanian judge gives us an “8”. If your flying an airplane are you satisfied with a close landing?
Carpe Diem
Does a survived touch-and-go in a 737 at OHare count?
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
737 OHARE
I had a flight 11 yrs ago on united comingf into Denver made 3 go arounds due to turbulunce to land, channel 9 they let you listen in to pilots on 2nd atempt female pilot said mother fudger and banked back up to avoid plane beign slammed to gound by turbulence, nope I wasn’t please even though I was alive….I think.
Carpe Diem
I almost
Killed a 9-yr old kid and his father who were kicking my seat behind me. Figured they aren’t goign to live to enjoy this one! Plus their was a really hot chick in the window seat (I was coming from Oakland to DFW) who didn’t look as hot after I held her hair while she blew chow (seriously) and had a chunk left in her hair……
Carpe Diem
This was along through that time...
…and that sounds like United because I think they were the only ones that let you listen to the pilots… This flight was also a United flight. We came in, our back wheels barked and the front wheel never touched the ground. We climbed back up out there at an EXTREMELY sharp angle… As we climbed out we saw firetrucks coming down parallel to the runway. An American MD80 had come in short of the runway and scattered an engine across both (parallel) runways. Nobody was killed, thankfully… But it was quite the drama.
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
I flew American
Out of Ohare as a kid a day or two before that DC-10 wiped out. I always have an uneasy feeling about them, even better since I live in the flight path north of DFW. 9/12 this year one of their 757’s came in all weird and I thought oh crap not again.
Carpe Diem
If you were uneasy about the DC-10.....
it was not a design flaw that was causing the early crashes, it was maintenance error…..when you try to lift one side of the aircraft off the ground with one engine mount as the only contact point….things tend to crack.
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
I have problems with the DC-9
Granted, I’ve only flown them on NorthWorst, which may be part of the problem. For some reason, to me, they sounded rather like a steam locomotive chuffing up a hill that the engine wasn’t really powerful enough to beat. That and they are too narrow. And I was on NorthWorst.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Sep 24, 2011 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Is O'Hare the one that has the one runway with some kind of lake/pond on the end?
I remember flying on a 737 into an airport in Chicago as a kid and looking out the window during the approach. The wheels touched down on the white stripes at the end of the runway, brakes were immediately applied as well as thrust reversers, then full engine power applied w/thrust reversers extended. Pilot shut down thrust reversers and had to turn around on the white stripes at the other end of the runway and the outbaoard wing went out over the water as we turned.
That must have been a SHORT runway to cause a 737 to use all of it at max braking to keep from going off in the water.
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
That would probably have to be Midway...
I’ve never flown into Midway, but OHare has pretty good clearance around their runways…
A lot of SouthWest flights go into Midway.
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
3pm games
I have to take my wife to DFW for 6pm flight, going to try and miss those games and unwind from our trumping the Aints. I liked the Chiefs, too hard to do anymore, anythign to miss their 77-7 loss to the Chargers.
Heck I used to sub in Southlake including a pair of kids known as Hartley and Daniels, nah saw them win enough already
Carpe Diem
yeah I got the Texans winning this one
Cant predict what the score will be but we win and silence all the critics.
I still have my “I’m voting for the crook” bumper sticker. To put it in perspective, his opponent was a former Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan.
If I recall my spanish.....
“Basura Totalmente Falsa y Irresponsable,”
this means “My warthog drinks Coors Light too.”
I think.
"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
by Christopher H on Sep 23, 2011 6:10 PM CDT reply actions 4 recs
+10000
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
I thought it meant
I will not buy this record, it is scratched.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Sep 24, 2011 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions
what you said was
Totally False and Irresponsible Trash
:)
Thank God for football!
by BattleRedHusker on Sep 23, 2011 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions
So which aspect of engineering is your specialty?
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
/staresblanklyatquestion
Ummm…. I engineer greatness..? no idk what your trying to say lol
Thank God for football!
by BattleRedHusker on Sep 24, 2011 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Curtosiy of the Muthership
Apparently, bleach has an act like an asshole effect.
Being Insane I would know, I am a Texans Fan.
"Wade aid has lean in it, just saying"
Wade Aid pass it around, 3rd helping on the way.
What do you mean?
That video is just the NFL films preview they put up before every game.
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
Regardless
Thats where I found the link, and the Video is inspiring.
Apparently, bleach has an act like an asshole effect.
Being Insane I would know, I am a Texans Fan.
"Wade aid has lean in it, just saying"
Wade Aid pass it around, 3rd helping on the way.
NFL films always does a good job on their films.
One of my favorite parts about the NFL.
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
27-17 Houston
I have 4 passes deflected by the front 7
I have Ben Tate/ Andre both having 100+ yards 1 TD games
And Texans D keeps their number 1 defensive ranking.
Word
Apparently, bleach has an act like an asshole effect.
Being Insane I would know, I am a Texans Fan.
"Wade aid has lean in it, just saying"
Wade Aid pass it around, 3rd helping on the way.
not really sure why...
but i just watched rosencopter like 15 straight times…
OFFICIAL MARIO WILLIAMS 2011 SACK COUNT; (2)
I kinda feel sorry for Sage
cuz that one play seems destined to define what little NFL career he is on course to have.
Oh, and perhaps the repeated viewings speak of an underlying masochistic streak.
"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
by Christopher H on Sep 23, 2011 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you kidding me?
That was the single most selfish play I have ever seen in professional sports. I hope it damns him to a retirement of absolute trailer trash squalor. He deserves it for three eternities.
......
- 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 Sep 24, 2011 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Up until then
Some people wanted him starting ahead of Schaub.
Scary.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Sep 24, 2011 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
oh god I hope Matt doesn't turn the ball over
we will never hear the end of it.
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
45-42 texans
FG in overtime to win it
Sproles returns a kick for a TD, and andre has 200 yards and two tds, as patrick Robinson changes his name to dunta
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by AllenOU on Sep 23, 2011 8:17 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Are you guys scared if the texans win on Sunday
That they come home next week and lay an egg against Pittsburgh
by TheDream34 on Sep 23, 2011 8:43 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Oh they'd better not.
I have too much vitriol in my heart for Pittsburgh to see such a thing happen.
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 Sep 23, 2011 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
The horror would be unspeakable
My girlfriend’s from the Pittsburgh area. I would never hear the end of it. Her dad and I got into…ahem… a spirited discussion about Mike Renfro. He was inbounds, for crissakes.
^this^
changed the game, not only that particular game, but the that play was the one that caused the inception of the review
did I type that outloud? oops.
Whenever I meet a Steelers fan for the first time
and without fail, I always mention that Mike Renfro’s feet are still inbounds.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
Usually a look of confusion and then laughter.
Met one about three weeks ago, and he said: “I know.”
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
Sounds familiar.
“Roethlisberger never crossed the goal line!”
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 Sep 23, 2011 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
That sounds like me this week.
My wife is a Saints fan, and a pretty rabid one, at that.
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 Sep 23, 2011 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Mine too
Between her and my In Laws, I’m going to have to ration out a whole lot of shit talking after the game! Beleedat
by LouisianaTexan on Sep 23, 2011 10:33 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Better than your girlfriend being a Colts fan..
True story
by brightshinies on Sep 24, 2011 2:55 AM CDT up reply actions
My sister is a Colts fan
///sigh///
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
Yep.
My gf is a Colts fan as well. I had much fun texting her throughout the Colts opening day loss to us.
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
I'm seeing floor-length flannel nightgowns in someone's future
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
by DilloTex on Sep 24, 2011 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
I broke up with
my Colts GF, she wouldn’t let me wear my Texans Jersey during sex.
Apparently, bleach has an act like an asshole effect.
Being Insane I would know, I am a Texans Fan.
"Wade aid has lean in it, just saying"
Wade Aid pass it around, 3rd helping on the way.
As long as she wore a Colts one why?
You could always f*ck the Colts that way.
Mario Williams will have 4 sacks and 1 int by Game 4 of the regular season.
by Barryfromtexas on Sep 24, 2011 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Mario Over
Peyton.
Would of been a little too realistic.
Apparently, bleach has an act like an asshole effect.
Being Insane I would know, I am a Texans Fan.
"Wade aid has lean in it, just saying"
Wade Aid pass it around, 3rd helping on the way.
lulz
Mario Williams will have 4 sacks and 1 int by Game 4 of the regular season.
by Barryfromtexas on Sep 24, 2011 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope, I'm more scared that they beat Pittsburgh & lose to Oakland because they were looking ahead to Baltimore
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 Sep 23, 2011 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I see them losing...
to Oakland and Baltimore after going 4-0 which then causes them to reach their full potential as a defense and complete team. We have many blowout wins after that 2nd loss.
Yeah I know everyone keeps saying the mentality has changed
But I’m not going to believe until I see it (Don’t mean to be a pessimist but I’ve been fooled to many times by this team)
by TheDream34 on Sep 23, 2011 8:50 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Taking prozac and guzzeling Wade-aide
I’m 90% excited and.10% scared, or maybe I’m 10% excited and 90% scared that’s what makes this so amazing. Texans 35, Aints 14. The D will amaze ( bad homer, go to your room)
no matter how bad they play, no matter how stupid they act, I still love my texans!
I am walking in late here
I know before the season I had the Saints winning this one. After seeing adjustments and the defense do their thing in the first 2 games. Yeah we hold NO to 20 or under, and we score 30+.
Our D is better and our QB is more accurate (so far this year). I feel good about this game.
Call me a homer and pass the KoolWade-aid!
Mario Williams will have 4 sacks and 1 int by Game 4 of the regular season.
I wish I was able to watch the game, up here, with people like you.
I could use the optimism!
by brightshinies on Sep 24, 2011 2:56 AM CDT up reply actions
you're my buttafly
Up until 2009 I would get butterflies before each game. Dozens of disappointments have numbed me and made me a somewhat cynical bastard. For the first time in a long time the butterflies are back for this game. This is… wait for it… wait for it… the most important game in the team’s history and I can’t wait for Greg Gumball and Danny Dierdorf to show their faces on my screen again, undoubtedly praising the greatness that is Drew Breeze and Darren Sproles.
It’s usually the kiss of death but I have to go with my ever-expanding gut and go with our hometown boys in a tense laugher… 31-17.
It's Our Time.... or something...
by bennprince on Sep 23, 2011 11:20 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
27 Houston 26 N.O.
Its gonna be a heart stopper with Houston winning on a last second FG
1. Offense; will have a mistake free day (No Sacks, No Fumbles, No Ints, No Penalty’s) if they are going to win, which they will cuz my scoreboard says so
2. Defense; Manning Will Knock Sproles out of the game in the 2nd qtr with a concussion when he reaches for a flare pass swinging out of the backfield
3. Special Teams; Hartmen gets his E. Seale hit tomorrow and if not tomorrow then next week
34-17 Texans
Both offenses match up well. We have slight edge in defense. Special teams is going to be the deciding factor Manning gets his first KR touchdown of season NO never recovers
by TexansForLife on Sep 24, 2011 12:38 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
I must've been smoking some bad shit last night...
Dreamt Houston was down 69-73 with 40 seconds on the Saints 30 yard line and two timeouts left. We didn’t pull it off because the ref forced us to snap on the sideline so it was a 30 yard throw just to get it over to Andre on the left side….
umm yeah….
A guy that likes the texans but live all the way over in Sweden
I want to move to a house in your dreams.
That’s some bad ass football
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by AllenOU on Sep 24, 2011 2:01 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
My prediction...
They mention Houston, NO, and Katrina four times, with a video segment in the pre game.
Drinking game?
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
they relive it by replaying a scene from inside of the Astrodome
drink
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
texans win by forfeit after the saints refuse to take the field after halftime
It’s going to be that kind of asswhooping.
(Figure if I’m going to make a prediction that won’t come true it might as well be a good one)
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64 percent of all the world's statistics are made up right there on the spot
82.4 percent of people believe 'em whether they're accurate statistics or not
I don't know what you believe but I do know there's no doubt
I need another double shot of something 90 proof
I got too much to think about
by papabear on Sep 24, 2011 9:46 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Ok folks, reality check here.
So far what we’ve seen from New Orleans this year is a Defense that has been solid, but not great (Chicago O-Line sucks), an offense that that is studly, and a 1-1 record.
From other teams this year, we’ve seen Baltimore own, and get owned. We’ve seen Pittsburgh get owned, and own, we’ve seen Tennessee suck and then not suck. We’ve seen damn near every good team in the NFL flipping and flopping like soon to be dead fish.
And from the Texans we’ve seen about half a game in the Indy game, and a conservative game plan in Miami with a pass rush that crippled our passing game. That defense was much better than they looked in New England. And lest we forget, teams are still gaining continuity. It’s much easier for an Offense that has been playing together for years, such as New England, than for a defense to function as a unit to stifle such an offense. Ok, basically all I’m saying is that we have not seen the best from the Texans yet. And I think there’s a good chance we see what the Texans are capable of.
What I see from the Texans is a chance to be a power-house in this league. Yes, a true Power-House. Like New Orleans. The teams, now, are very similar. The Defense isn’t going to force many 3 and outs, but they are a big play defense. They get sacks, they get their hands up and cause tipped balls and interceptions. QB fumbles…This unit will never be the ’06 Ravens squad, but they could easily be the equivalent of the Saints D which has shown itself to be more than capable of giving the team the opportunity to win.
On offense we are just as good if not better than the Saints. Schaub isn’t to Brees level, maybe he never will be, but we have Andre, OD and a corps of running backs to make OC’s jizz over. Our unit has been together for a number of years now, and they are a true offensive unit. They can create on every play. Not to mention we are still trying to figure out how to best utilize Thor in the offensive game. Surely Coach can’t mean to have him blocking the majority of the time. He’s going to turn into a real weapon that’s going to force DC’s to expend valuable practice minutes discussing and preparing for. Another wrinkle to worry about.
Seriously, I know most of you aren’t doom and gloom, you are being “realistic” by your own mental calculations. But come on, see this team for what it is. Or rather for what it has. A ton of potential. And frankly I think they have a better than average chance to win.
by Peckerwood on Sep 25, 2011 12:37 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
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