Samsung Game Ball Of The Week: James Casey

by Tim on Sep 27, 2011 9:34 AM CDT in News

Last week's winner of this prestigious award went on to the exact opposite of success the game after being bestowed with this honor. Will a similar fate befall this week's winner? Speaking of, who is this week's winner?

I know, I know. It's in the title again. Pretend you didn't see it and jump with me anyway.

The winner of Week Three's Samsung Game Ball Of The Week is James Casey. 137 total yards (11 of which came on an awesome run that absolutely no one saw coming; the rest of Thor's yards came through the air) and a TD will get you noticed. Noticed by others, I mean, because Texans fans have been geeking out over Casey's potential since he was drafted, and said geeking out reached a fevered pitch once it was revealed he would be starting at FB/H-Back/Swiss Army Knife this year.

Here's to you, James Casey. On September 27, 2011, you are joined a very exclusive, albeit fictional, club. You're speechless, I know. That's to be expected. These sorts of honors don't grow on trees.

I eagerly await the first comment in this thread that reads, "Vonta Who?".

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Battle Red's very own version of the Madden Curse

But congrats to Casey.
He deserves it. Looking forward to seeing him make big plays next game.

"Slammed that hoe on the counter like I just got 35 on the domino table!!"
Sherrod Harris

by AlDe2356 on Sep 27, 2011 9:41 AM CDT reply actions

Well...

Lawrence Vickers who?

by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Sep 27, 2011 9:42 AM CDT reply actions

Hey, he's Manning's lead blocker on kickoffs

We may see more of him though against the AFC North opponents on the schedule

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If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."

by The Night Owl on Sep 27, 2011 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions

BFD WHO?

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"Great, you've doomed us all!" - UprootedTexan
God blessed Texas, but he has forsaken the Texans

by Taco Joe on Sep 27, 2011 9:45 AM CDT reply actions

Vonta who?

by Jonathan Fosburgh on Sep 27, 2011 9:50 AM CDT reply actions

By the way

What were you trying to say here?

said geeking out reached a fevered pitch

I assume you started saying one thing and changed it mid-sentence?

by Jonathan Fosburgh on Sep 27, 2011 9:52 AM CDT reply actions

reading comprehension fail

You lose the interwebz.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Sep 27, 2011 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions

Thor Rules!

Even though our offense struggled in the ~~red zone~~ pay dirt side of the red zone, the offense IS again doing enough to win games and unlike last year they are coming out fast and furious. Thor was a big part of that in week 3 and will hopefully keep up this evolution through the season.

On the other hand, while the defense has improved for sure, they were severely exposed against the Saints.

After three games, your Houston Texans have scored 90 points, but allowed 60! Defenses win championships…..nuff said.

by MeMongo on Sep 27, 2011 9:52 AM CDT reply actions

Never thought I'd say this but...

The Tits should be anywhere near my team.

I'm a household name... at my house.

Michael Vick is the best throwing running back of all time.

My put your name on it prediction for the Housotn Texans.
10-6, with a first round playoff upset over either the Ravens or Steelers.

by taylorrohrman on Sep 27, 2011 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions

*Shouldn't

Goddamit.

I'm a household name... at my house.

Michael Vick is the best throwing running back of all time.

My put your name on it prediction for the Housotn Texans.
10-6, with a first round playoff upset over either the Ravens or Steelers.

by taylorrohrman on Sep 27, 2011 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions

Not only are the Bills the only undefeated AFC team,

But they also have the largest point differential too. Amazing.

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by Jon Banks on Sep 27, 2011 10:12 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

They're like the suped up Texans of last year.

As in ALL OFFENSE, No D. But, if you’re capable of scoring 40, then, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. I see them finishing 9-7, tied with the Jets.

I'm a household name... at my house.

Michael Vick is the best throwing running back of all time.

My put your name on it prediction for the Housotn Texans.
10-6, with a first round playoff upset over either the Ravens or Steelers.

by taylorrohrman on Sep 27, 2011 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions

You say they have no D

But they DO have a Defense. Facing the Pats this season is like facing the Saints or the Packers. They all have amazing offenses which are quite near impossible to truly shut down. You can’t stop them, just slow them down or contain them for a quarter or two.

The Bills are good enough to be a force to be reckoned with this year. They proved they have the mettle. I’m not a Bills fan, but I’ve seen their offense mature into a Texans-like juggernaut. One that can simply take out teams when they put their minds to it. The other thing is they have a fanbase that I dare say is far more enamoured with their rise to the top than ours is. Even with all their struggles for far more seasons than ours.

With that said, I said it last week, I believe the Bills are on par with the Texans, and that means I do feel the Texans are more than just a playoffs contender. I don’t think the big one is within reach, but I think a run to the AFC Championship is plausible. I would not be the least bit surprised to meet the Bills there, either.

Mark my words…the Bills are going to keep turning heads. A team doesn’t go and beat the media darling and forget about it. And I repeat, their fans, GOD I WISH WE HAD THOSE FANS. There were tons of them who stayed in the stadium and relished in the victory with the players. Even the press took notice.

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by Fuzion on Sep 27, 2011 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions

True but

I remember when the Bills started 4-0 a few years ago and things fell apart fast. And last week it took Brady throwing 4 INT’s for the first time since 2006 I think to win beat the Pats by 3. Still to early for me to buy anything just yet.

Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.

by Ethan Matz on Sep 27, 2011 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions

One could argue

That the Bills defense had something to do with those 4 INT’s

I'm a man!! I'm forty!!

by Hydroshock on Sep 27, 2011 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions

Baltimore says re-do your math

"Lord, beer me strength."

by TexansDC on Sep 27, 2011 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs

Kansas City says "Don't forget negative numbers!"

by La Voz on Sep 27, 2011 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs

Baltimore lost to the Titans.

They can go fuck themselves with their math.

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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 27, 2011 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions

Playing the Chiefs will do that.

Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.

by Ethan Matz on Sep 27, 2011 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions

It's interesting to note the point differentials

"Lord, beer me strength."

by TexansDC on Sep 27, 2011 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions

Nice to see the Texans at +30

And not -37 like last year.

Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.

by Ethan Matz on Sep 27, 2011 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions

Curse

Wouldn’t want to curse DRE, Both had big days

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 27, 2011 10:53 AM CDT reply actions