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BRB: Transactions and NCAA Open Thread 9/4

Today should be rife again with signing, cuts, and possibly trades from around the NFL.  Heck, we don't even have a punter right now.  Might Gary Kubiak finally be adopting the Madden time-tested never punt strategy?  We can only hope!  Also, too, there's another generous helping of college football to keep us entertained.  Leave it all in the comments.

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Morning dude...

I’ll read and get back witcha!

'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert

by chuckiepoo on Sep 4, 2011 8:55 AM CDT reply actions  

Buenos dias!

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by bigfatdrunk on Sep 4, 2011 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions  

Max Jean-Gilles got released by the Bungles

He was pretty good in Philly. What about picking him up for O-Line depth?

by Vince Stros on Sep 4, 2011 9:08 AM CDT reply actions  

think he has battled injuries.

not sure if zbs type of lineman

- 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 4, 2011 9:16 AM CDT up reply actions  

courtesy of bspn

Max Jean-Gilles Scouting Report – Scouts, Inc.
Grade: 66 | Key

Comment: Jean-Gilles is an average athlete and is best in a confined area. He has natural power but isn’t an explosive blocker. He has strong hands and a solid punch. He lacks lateral quickness and agility to react well to stunts and counters. He locks on and stays connected well on initial blocks but can get exposed on the second level.

- 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 4, 2011 9:18 AM CDT up reply actions  

In other words, we have no use for him.

That reads like a “Why the Texans wouldn’t want this guy” spiel

by Karsh on Sep 4, 2011 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions  

I don't know how taken the Texans are with Bryant Johnson...

But there are a handful of receivers out there I’d love for them to take a look at. The short list:

Donnie Avery – coming off a (major?) knee injury, but a former second round pick with a high ceiling. He’s a little small, but if healthy, he can fly.
Mardy Gilyard – probably still a project at this point.
Johnnie Lee Higgins – classic Al Davis speed pick, but he has had success returning kicks and punts.

And of course, the aforementioned Anderson. He was a cap casualty, so it’s not like he was cut loose because of any glaring shortcomings as a #4 or #5 receiver.

GET A SILK BAG FROM THE GRAVEYARD DUCK TO LIVE LONGER.

by Synchysi on Sep 4, 2011 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions  

I hope he gets picked up by someone

I can still remember the Conan String Dance celebration

by Catallac392 on Sep 4, 2011 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions  

Bring Back DA

Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid

by The Night Owl on Sep 4, 2011 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

could be wrong but....

I thought Conan did it first. I wouldnt be apposed to DA comin back. He was usually clutch. If not him I like Brandon Tate (Pats). He has Kickoff Return Exp. Get Manning on D full time. I’d Also like to snatch up Igor (cowboys)cuz he has knowledge of Wades system. I would wanna grab Merryweather (Pats)but we have 3 good safeties now and thats just crazy to think we would lood there. HB Blades (skins)or bring back Bently for ILB depth over Dobbins. I don’t know alot of OG’s but know Newton is gonna be PS so we need someone there. I’d grab that punter that Pittsburgh cut Kapinos, he had a 49yd average this preseason. Not sure whats going on with ROC so maybe Nathan Vasher?But mostly I’d move Mitchel to starter and replace Cody with a set of saw horses or any of the following…John Mcargo (ties with Mario and Reggie Herring) maybe that can revive something in him, Derek Simmons (ravens)Tommie Harris (hes gotta be better than Cody), I’d even say bring back Deljuan Robinson, Maybe even Tank Tyler at least we know he’s packin heat.

I'm legendary bitch!!!!

by TEXANSNUTT on Sep 4, 2011 10:16 AM CDT reply actions  

hence, why its called the "Conan String Dance"

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

by Rip Jersey on Sep 4, 2011 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions  

But, will you be back?

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

by Rip Jersey on Sep 4, 2011 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions  

apparently

"Suck it, Jim Tressel, you filthy, cheating, unfashionable piece of monkey scrotum."
- MDC
"Let’s leave all the football talk to knowledgeable experts who have played the game, like Matt Millen and Emmitt Smith."
-tehGrindCrusher

by DilloTex on Sep 4, 2011 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

If the Colts cut Tommie Harris

then you know he is warmed-over shit…the Colts have the worst interior d-line in the league.

by pecosbob on Sep 4, 2011 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Don't hold back there, Bob....

:- )

'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert

by chuckiepoo on Sep 4, 2011 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rec'd for
He’s warmed over shit

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

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

by taylorrohrman on Sep 4, 2011 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

its early…read it wrong

I'm legendary bitch!!!!

by TEXANSNUTT on Sep 4, 2011 10:25 AM CDT reply actions  

I'm disgusted...

with that remark

I'm legendary bitch!!!!

by TEXANSNUTT on Sep 4, 2011 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions  

Now, you're Ripping it, another fine play, sir

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

by Rip Jersey on Sep 4, 2011 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions  

learned from the best

I'm legendary bitch!!!!

by TEXANSNUTT on Sep 4, 2011 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions  

speaking of

has anyone seen bfd, or does he start these things and then go to church?

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

by Rip Jersey on Sep 4, 2011 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions  

...in the basement of the Alamo.

'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert

by chuckiepoo on Sep 4, 2011 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions  

I missed the tour of the basement

I wonder if that’s what he meant when he used the word, “rife”

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

by Rip Jersey on Sep 4, 2011 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions  

heh

I’m not working all weekend like normal, so getting lots of quality time in with the family away from the computer. BBQing later.

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by bigfatdrunk on Sep 4, 2011 11:00 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

^bfd sighting^

from the “church of bfd & BBQ”

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by Rip Jersey on Sep 4, 2011 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions  

Gotta get your beans, man.

'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert

by chuckiepoo on Sep 4, 2011 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions  

So I missed out yesterday evening (barhopping)

Slaton and Braman made the team? So 4 RBs. We only have 4 WRs and we have no punter? Any word on getting DA?

It feels weird to have a long snapper but no punter.

by WhiskeyR on Sep 4, 2011 10:27 AM CDT reply actions  

For breakfast? Not a bad choice.

We’re going to be completely unstoppable with the depth we have at long snapper!

by WhiskeyR on Sep 4, 2011 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions  

Here's the real test

If you are gonna drink a Guinness for breakfast, which is a great way to start the day, you have 2 options: Drink it cold like any red-blooded american or go hardcore and drink it hot and straight from a tap head and all. It’s just a question of how far are you willing to go?

by Draco on Sep 4, 2011 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions  

Ummm. A tap stout and a sausage egg and cheese croissant...

…remember it well. DC Cook NPGS in Michigan, years ago while working night shift. Head to the bar just offsite for breakfast. Body couldn’t take it now. I must of had the constitution of a horse back then.

'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert

by chuckiepoo on Sep 4, 2011 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Memories....

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

by Rip Jersey on Sep 4, 2011 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions  

Interestingly, in England you can order it extra cold from the tap.

The Problem with Guinness for breakfast is that you’d have to drink it out of a can, go to a bar for breakfast, or have a beergas setup on your kegerator. I’m going to settle for a Belgian Wit since its all I have on tap right now.

I’m brewing a chocolate stout today though. That should make for a fine weekend breakfast beer.

by WhiskeyR on Sep 4, 2011 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions  

Likely a month

But I’ve got a Hefeweizen, Amber Ale and Oktoberfest all in the pipeline ready before then. None of them sound very good for breakfast though.

by WhiskeyR on Sep 4, 2011 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions  

I disagree

Hefeweizen is great for breakfast

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Old man in whorehouse: You have it backwards. It's better to live on your feet than to die on your knees. I know.

-Catch 22-

by Jordann on Sep 4, 2011 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions  

However, the Choco-Stout will be worth waiting for

Maybe, that should be designated for breakfast only, LOL! Or, to accompany a Filet Mignon with gorgonzola cream sauce.

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

by Rip Jersey on Sep 4, 2011 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions  

That would really be something

Keeping a breakfast beer on tap. Its just so hard to not pour a pint after work though! But I have 3 taps so maybe…

by WhiskeyR on Sep 4, 2011 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions  

Medicino Purple Tip....

'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert

by chuckiepoo on Sep 4, 2011 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

pothead???

now thats my conversation….

I'm legendary bitch!!!!

by TEXANSNUTT on Sep 4, 2011 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

mmmmm

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

by Hydroshock on Sep 4, 2011 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Beerfest in Moody Gardens

Did anybody go? I went yesterday and had a blast.

by Ryan81 on Sep 4, 2011 1:04 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

I didn't go

But did you get a chance to try beers from the new local Karbach Brewing Company? Really great stuff. They just released their first two beers Thursday.

by WhiskeyR on Sep 4, 2011 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just asked my girlfriend.

We tried a couple Karbach’s. I’d like to be more specific but I’m sure you can imagine why I can’t be.

by Ryan81 on Sep 4, 2011 1:16 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

DOhhhhhh!

Wouldn’t go there with this crowd.

'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert

by chuckiepoo on Sep 4, 2011 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert

by chuckiepoo on Sep 4, 2011 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Right on! Must have been a good time

We’ve got several newer Houston breweries lately that are producing some damn good beers.

by WhiskeyR on Sep 4, 2011 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jester King Brewery in south Austin is awesome

Ranger Creek is also putting out some fine brews.

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by bigfatdrunk on Sep 4, 2011 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

I had Ranger Creek's OPA yesterday for the first time, very nice.

I have been trying and trying to find Jester King beers on tap here in Houston. Sometimes Flying Saucer has them, but I always end up missing out. Its rare here. One day I will drink me a Black Metal Stout.

512 has possibly the worst Belgian Wit I’ve ever tasted, though I want to believe it was a one off bad experience, because how do you fuck up a Belgian Wit? I like their black IPA though.

by WhiskeyR on Sep 4, 2011 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not impressed by 512, tbh

The Black Metal Stout was instantly one of my top 5 favorite beers of all-time. It’s that good.

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by bigfatdrunk on Sep 4, 2011 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

I have high expectations for it

not so high that I’m setting myself up for a letdown though.

The search continues…

by WhiskeyR on Sep 4, 2011 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

We need the LS for FGs

Mario Williams will have 4 sacks and 1 int by Game 4 of the regular season.

by Barryfromtexas on Sep 4, 2011 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

I really think they may be planning on using Casey as Long Snapper.

'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert

by chuckiepoo on Sep 4, 2011 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Weeks is still on the roster

Mario Williams will have 4 sacks and 1 int by Game 4 of the regular season.

by Barryfromtexas on Sep 4, 2011 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

don't know what he has left

But fantastic in his prime.

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by bigfatdrunk on Sep 4, 2011 11:04 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

yes

and with the merging of Walter and Jacoby…we free up another spot!!!

I'm legendary bitch!!!!

by TEXANSNUTT on Sep 4, 2011 10:35 AM CDT reply actions  

Walter's hands and Jacoby's feet?

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

by Rip Jersey on Sep 4, 2011 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions  

No... but I think this might be... maybe...

"Suck it, Jim Tressel, you filthy, cheating, unfashionable piece of monkey scrotum."
- MDC
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-tehGrindCrusher

by DilloTex on Sep 4, 2011 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

That guy on the left gives me nightmares.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Sep 4, 2011 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Still trying to figure out that last hue....

'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert

by chuckiepoo on Sep 4, 2011 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

that's School Shooter White

You know…..“normal”

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

by Hydroshock on Sep 4, 2011 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

We prefer "Serial Killer Ecru"

"Suck it, Jim Tressel, you filthy, cheating, unfashionable piece of monkey scrotum."
- MDC
"Let’s leave all the football talk to knowledgeable experts who have played the game, like Matt Millen and Emmitt Smith."
-tehGrindCrusher

by DilloTex on Sep 4, 2011 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

lulz

Mario Williams will have 4 sacks and 1 int by Game 4 of the regular season.

by Barryfromtexas on Sep 4, 2011 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why hangover?

How words?

Casey will long snap to himself and then punt

by splanket on Sep 4, 2011 10:38 AM CDT via mobile reply actions  

and, he'll be the first to cover the punt

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

by Rip Jersey on Sep 4, 2011 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions  

Poof! Three roster spots. Love it....

'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert

by chuckiepoo on Sep 4, 2011 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions  

Someone drowned at Antonio Smith's house

I hope it wasn’t Antonio Smith. Here’s a link.

by WhiskeyR on Sep 4, 2011 12:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh, man

This is not going to be good – regardless of who the victim is.

They call it a "Royale with Cheese".

by PygmyStone on Sep 4, 2011 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Prayers in order for sure.

'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert

by chuckiepoo on Sep 4, 2011 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Drowning sucks.

What a horrible thing. My thoughts are with everyone involved.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Sep 4, 2011 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm still trying to figure out how...

…that millionaire’s girlfriend hung herself after tying her own hands and feet… and why she would do that.

"Suck it, Jim Tressel, you filthy, cheating, unfashionable piece of monkey scrotum."
- MDC
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-tehGrindCrusher

by DilloTex on Sep 4, 2011 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

at 3 AM

she was a multi-tasker

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

by Rip Jersey on Sep 4, 2011 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Like those dudes in Central America in the 80s

Who would kill themselves by shooting themselves in the back with their hands and feet tied.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Sep 4, 2011 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

No shit

and it happened right after her man’s kid died, didn’t it? Hmmmmm…….

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

by Hydroshock on Sep 4, 2011 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

They couldn't ID the victim, so I have to assume it wasn't Smith.

But this can’t possibly be good.

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?!

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by UprootedTexan on Sep 4, 2011 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Its terrible no matter who it is.

He had some kind of party last night the Chron said according to his neighbors. Someone probably got too drunk and drowned. Terrible way to go.

by WhiskeyR on Sep 4, 2011 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, a pool party according to his Twitter feed.

This is really awful, I feel for everyone involved.

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 4, 2011 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

no offense...

but how do people always drown at famous peoples houses? Tommy Lee, This. didn’t some TE save some kid last year? Don’t they have a fence around the pool or do rich people not need to do that?

I'm legendary bitch!!!!

by TEXANSNUTT on Sep 4, 2011 12:34 PM CDT reply actions  

When I was a kid, a day at the pool was like a day in heaven.

Now that I have kids of my own, I think of swimming pools as whirling death traps.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Sep 4, 2011 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

hell yeah

anything is a danger zone…makes ya wanna nerf the whole world

I'm legendary bitch!!!!

by TEXANSNUTT on Sep 4, 2011 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think it's safe to say

that it is a horrible tragedy and all of us have the victim in their thoughts.

by nirvash on Sep 4, 2011 12:47 PM CDT reply actions  

truth

I'm legendary bitch!!!!

by TEXANSNUTT on Sep 4, 2011 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

yep

I coulnt even imagine what I would do if my son, wive, or anyone I loved lost there life in tragedy like that. I can see how people go off the deep end when something horrible like this happens. Thought’s and prayers to the victims family.

by jtr bmf 281 on Sep 4, 2011 1:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Welcome!

I think 8 players can be on the practice squad.

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 4, 2011 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Welcome and rec'd

'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert

by chuckiepoo on Sep 4, 2011 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

After a player is waived

The can be added

Some other rules apply – like cannot have been on roster for 6 regular NFL games

Mario Williams will have 4 sacks and 1 int by Game 4 of the regular season.

by Barryfromtexas on Sep 4, 2011 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Adibi

Xavier Adibi – LB – Vikings Vikings claimed LB Xavier Adibi off waivers from the Texans.

Adibi made eight starts in three seasons with Houston. He recorded 14 tackles, two sacks, and three QB hits in exhibition action, including five tackles against the Vikes in the preseason finale. He’ll start out as a reserve linebacker and special teamer in Minnesota.

rotoworld.com

by TariqQattom on Sep 4, 2011 1:08 PM CDT reply actions  

The vikes must have been real impressed

by adibi in that preseason game. Good for him!

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by Taco Joe on Sep 4, 2011 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jets have claimed WR Mardy Gilyard. Browns have claimed QB Thaddeus Lewis. DE George Selvie to Carolina. LB Zac Diles signs with Tampa

I'm legendary bitch!!!!

by TEXANSNUTT on Sep 4, 2011 1:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Disgusted

I’m still trying to figure out why The Chronicle has a full page article about the Cokeboys on page two of it’s special pro football sports insert of today’s paper…before the full page article on Wade’s defense. WTF??

Also, McClain’s analysis on the Texans’ linebackers: “NEEDS POLISHING – Williams was inconsistent (because I didn’t hear his name mentioned during the games I didn’t watch) in preseason after moving from end. He’s a work in progress. Ryans and Cushing have to stay healthy.”

Weak.

They call it a "Royale with Cheese".

by PygmyStone on Sep 4, 2011 1:24 PM CDT reply actions  

we got a guy up here...

Bob Matthews. I hate him. He is such a know nothing tool. He wouldn’t know a thing about talent if he didn’t read it from someone elses blog. He is trash just like pancakes

I'm legendary bitch!!!!

by TEXANSNUTT on Sep 4, 2011 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Comicle

is a conservative (Nazi) propaganda rag…not fit for lining a litter box.

by pecosbob on Sep 4, 2011 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Amen... rec'd

"Suck it, Jim Tressel, you filthy, cheating, unfashionable piece of monkey scrotum."
- MDC
"Let’s leave all the football talk to knowledgeable experts who have played the game, like Matt Millen and Emmitt Smith."
-tehGrindCrusher

by DilloTex on Sep 4, 2011 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Plenty of "professional" journalism issues regarding their sportswriters

to bang on them for without that.

'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert

by chuckiepoo on Sep 4, 2011 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

One Time

I read a story about human sex trafficking that was merely a reprint of a 3 year old story there WITH NO UPDATES. I mean seriously? Just reprinting old stories? Reporting on things that are 3 years old?

by WhiskeyR on Sep 4, 2011 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Slow news day...

'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert

by chuckiepoo on Sep 4, 2011 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Read above

They call it a "Royale with Cheese".

by PygmyStone on Sep 4, 2011 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's apparently not Smith or any member of his family.

Beyond that we don’t know much.

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 4, 2011 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

might sound bad but...

I would rather it be a grownup than a kid. At least he has lived some life. I wanna seriously cry when I hear stuff like that happening to kids. Around the corner from my house yesterday a kid fell out of the car window when the driver was making a left turn. How does that happen?

I'm legendary bitch!!!!

by TEXANSNUTT on Sep 4, 2011 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

x9089867525351.2223

I agree about 1 billion percent. If it comes down to it and it’s either me or the kids, take me every time.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Sep 4, 2011 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Agree....

especially after having gone through a stillbirth. For years afterward, I wanted to literally kill someone when I heard about a kid dying…..and to this day cannot look at a small casket and keep a dry eye.

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by txknight on Sep 8, 2011 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Damn...

I would really like to grab Everett Brown DE (Car) and move him to OLB.

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by TEXANSNUTT on Sep 4, 2011 1:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Did he get waived?

I’d take a look at him but I think we’re ok at that position.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Sep 4, 2011 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

IMO

We should grab this kid. He was a first rounder. He is small for the traditional DE role. We dont drop our OLB’s alot. Yes we have Mario, Barwin, Reed and a promising Braman. But Mario is not under contract and there is no gurantee he will even like this system or wanna stay here next year. I hope he does, I love the guy (no homo). But Brooks is a rookie so who really knows. Barwin is coming off injury and I know from experiance they always have a tendency to flare up out of nowhere. AND you can never have enough quality pass rushers. I’m sure he will have a chip on his shoulder too….

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by TEXANSNUTT on Sep 4, 2011 1:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Braman's got speed

but he may never learn to tackle.

by pecosbob on Sep 4, 2011 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

or he may

speculation is great ain’t it?

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by Hydroshock on Sep 4, 2011 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

racist

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by DilloTex on Sep 4, 2011 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

LMAO

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by Hydroshock on Sep 4, 2011 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

We signed Tom Austin(?)

Former OL for the Pat’s.

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by taylorrohrman on Sep 4, 2011 2:12 PM CDT reply actions  

link?

and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."

by Joe25 on Sep 4, 2011 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4701879/maneri-dearth-let-go-aiken-claimed

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by chuckiepoo on Sep 4, 2011 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Still rumor stage,,,

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by chuckiepoo on Sep 4, 2011 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Quan Cosby waived

He could help on returns. Pats waived Steve Maneri, whom we lost last year. Decent upside as a T, and I wouldn’t be surprised if we give him a call.

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by bigfatdrunk on Sep 4, 2011 3:05 PM CDT reply actions  

lol
JJWatt JJ Watt from twitter
Currently working on learning the words to “Deep in the Heart of Texas”. Felt like an outsider when every1 was singing it & I didn’t know it

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by TEXANSNUTT on Sep 4, 2011 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

I gave him a link to a youtube version

told him he will be a Texan Soon enough.

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by Taco Joe on Sep 4, 2011 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's just funny.

Just my $.02
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by txknight on Sep 8, 2011 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Proof there is a god!

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by Taco Joe on Sep 4, 2011 4:39 PM CDT reply actions  

No, this is proof there is a god

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by The Night Owl on Sep 4, 2011 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

She must be a Texans fan.

Considering how bleached her skin looks.

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by Ethan Matz on Sep 4, 2011 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Talk about the folks dressed in Battle Red murmuring...

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by chuckiepoo on Sep 4, 2011 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Practice Squad

From Pancakes twitter

Key members of practice squad: S Shiloh Keo, WR Trindon Holliday, RB Chris Ogbonnaya, WR Jeff Maehl, G Andrew Gardner, LB Mister Alexander

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by Taco Joe on Sep 4, 2011 4:50 PM CDT reply actions  

I didn't see this posted yet.
Texans claimed OG Thomas Austin off waivers from the Patriots.
Austin spent last season on New England’s practice squad after going undrafted out of Clemson in 2010. He’ll add depth at guard with Kasey Studdard and Antoine Caldwell injured.

Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.

by Ethan Matz on Sep 4, 2011 4:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Is there a new pipeline between NE and HOU?

We seem to trade players and draft picks every year now.

Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.

by Ethan Matz on Sep 4, 2011 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Your right

It does seem like we enjoy doing business together

by Catallac392 on Sep 4, 2011 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Punter

Any ideas on who we might sign?

by TariqQattom on Sep 4, 2011 4:52 PM CDT reply actions  

BFD got a call to show off his leg

but i heard he declined.

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by Taco Joe on Sep 4, 2011 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

My knee would go 50 yards

The ball? Not so much.

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by bigfatdrunk on Sep 4, 2011 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

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