Forming An Identity: Texans Beat Bengals, Move On To Baltimore
by TexansDC on Jan 7, 2012 10:20 PM CST
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"We poke a lot of fun at Houston, not because the city is basically Indianapolis plus stifling humidity and oppressive traffic, but because no one ever really took their team seriously. Not that you really should start, because they’re pretty likely to lose their first playoff game. But at least the Texans can start to shake the perception that they might actually be a lazily made user-generated team on Madden. The super generic name never helped."
Kissing Suzy Kolber wrote the above after your Houston Texans clinched the AFC South championship. I could put in the effort and dig around to find other "Texans are bland" and "Texans have no identity" comments, but we all know they are there. I also know I can go around and find a ton of comments and analysis that had the Cincinnati Bengals beating the Texans - how you doing, Charles Barkley?
Today was a monumental moment for a fledgling franchise and city long-waiting for a postseason win. The Houston Texans are no longer a Cinderella looking to make a run at the playoffs. The Texans are no longer a team who has lost three in a row and looks like a one-and-done. Your Houston Texans are a team who have gone and won a playoff game. They have won a playoff game in ten years, which puts them in a similar or better position than Buffalo, Cleveland, or Dallas to name a few franchises. The Texans now have a truly meaningful win on the national stage.
The story on your 2011-12 Houston Texans is not over. There is, at least, one more chapter to be written in Baltimore (and there will be plenty to say in the lead up to that). However, Saturday's win against Cincinnati now exposes that story to many millions of people.
Those people now know that the Texans are a team who have persevered over injuries with a mental toughness and a no-quit-attitude. They saw Houston as a physical bunch who can dominate the line of scrimmage, grind down a defense, and run the ball with little resistance. #Texansd was trending nationwide on Twitter where many Tweeters recognized that Houston's defense was legitimately good as they flew around stifling Cincinnati's offense.
Also trending, aside from the typical big names of Andre and Arian, were guys like Antonio "Ninja Assassin" Smith and J.J. Watt. Their dominant play was praised by millions as they tore through the Cincinnati offensive line. What we have known all season has been exposed to the greater nation at large.
Do you know what else was exposed on Saturday? People know Reliant Stadium (the Bull Pen, the Slaughterhouse, the Bull Ring, whatever you want to call it) can be a scary place to play when the crowd decides to get involved.
I have criticized the Reliant stadiumgoers many times before, but today I say I was wrong. The Rowdy Reliant Fans were a huge part of today and a big help to the team. They roared on defense and cooled it on offense. The fans impacted the game by causing penalties, forcing timeouts,, and shook the cameras early and often to the visible delight of the Texans players. It was a scene that I hope continues moving forward - whether there is a home AFC Championship game in two weeks or a regular season game in eight months. Everyone saw a Houston crowd proud of their Texans and ready to defend its home turf for three-and-a-half hours.
A franchise and fan base found identities on Saturday and can continue to showcase them next Sunday in Baltimore. As a tip of the hat to J.J. Watt, all I can say is: On Texans...to the divisional round!
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GUNS??? More Like Atomic Cannons.... Like one would find on the Deathstar!!!!
Doin stuff so nasty that you have to do it twice to confirm the level of nasty!!
by TEXSON on Jan 8, 2012 12:35 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs
From Watt and Smith to Jamison and Mitchell...
Our dline was so dominant today it was amzing to watch. We killed the Bengals on both sides of the trenches.
by Dmo_Htx on Jan 7, 2012 10:36 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I take back all I said about Earl Mitchell being to small to play the NT
He is becoming a beast!!!!
Doin stuff so nasty that you have to do it twice to confirm the level of nasty!!
Pass rusher, yes
He’s not much against the run but he’s very effective pass rushing in the middle.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Yeah saw him talking about Yates.
I was like “WTF is Rivers doing on my NFLN?”. Although I couldn’t help but laugh when he was talking about the poise Yates played with. The way he was saying it was just amusing to me.
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
Onward to Baltimore!
Joe Flacco doesn’t scare me. And our defense can go toe to toe with Baltimore’s easily this year.
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 Jan 7, 2012 10:40 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I agree
But their MLB is sooo much better than our MLBs! He made it to the Pro Bowl!
My thoughts are like Brian Cushing on the field: Everywhere.
lulz
but theirs needs a helmet
"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg
"Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them." - George Orwell
I think we will learn that the Bo$$man was right
by Barryfromtexas on Jan 7, 2012 11:37 PM CST up reply actions 9 recs
The team did a great job. They played sound football and executed great. However,
the biggest surprise here is the fans. I knew the city was starved from the playoffs but I never imagined that the stadium would be that loud …. for 4 QUARTERS!!!! Not once did the stadium sound quiet (even when the offense was on the field). i definitely have to tip my hat off to the people who showed up and did their job.
Now on to Baltimore who will be a hell of a test in their own home. Let’s GO TEXANS!!!!
The Ravens pass rush scares me.
I think we might see Casey and the screen game more against the Ravens. Yates has got to get the ball out quick to stay on his feet and keep Delhome on the bench. Are we underdogs going into this game, of course. But If our team plays with the intensity it played with today i like our chances.
Texas. Gods favorite country.
Thank you whoever is responsible
For keeping Kareem out of most of the game! Did you notice when Allen came out, they started throwing (and completing) a lot of passes his way?
I never thought I would be so happy to see Will Allen on the field.
???
Kareem was in most of the game. Since Texans were in Nickel/Dime almost exclusively in the second half both played a lot.
They both got about the same amount of passes thrown at them to.
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
Wait, Will Allen plays for the Texans?I thought we got Jason Allen from the Dolphins
Kareem was in for most of the game, but for some reason, they weren’t throwing in his direction often.
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 Jan 8, 2012 12:27 AM CST up reply actions
rookie mistake
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
Our Andre, who art from Heaven, hallowed by thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Canton.
by Joe25 on Jan 8, 2012 12:28 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
No kidding
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 Jan 8, 2012 12:32 AM CST up reply actions
its scary to think what our team would look like
if Mario and Matt were playing.
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
Our Andre, who art from Heaven, hallowed by thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Canton.
Very much so
I can’t image being anything less than 12-4 if we still had those gentlemen in the regular season. I think, however, that we’d have posted a similar score if we had them today, but the 10 given up in garbage time instead of the first half.
My thoughts are like Brian Cushing on the field: Everywhere.
The stadium was amazing…I know I personally made sure I was up and screaming / making as much noise as possible every defensive snap! Go Texans!
by BullsonParade703 on Jan 7, 2012 10:49 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
So jealous
Yet so happy for you that you got to experience such energy
by brightshinies on Jan 8, 2012 1:01 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Just got home from the game...
I have to say, the energy in there was INCREDIBLE!
by sebastian_8_8 on Jan 7, 2012 10:55 PM CST via mobile reply actions
They call me Nostradomus
It wasn’t spot on but the score was.
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 Jan 7, 2012 11:09 PM CST reply actions 7 recs
keep up the good work.
ill buy you a six pack if you make it all the way to the super bowl.
So you basically got the score right and completely botched everything else?
by WhiskeyR on Jan 8, 2012 8:48 AM CST up reply actions 4 recs
Yes,
but, the score was correct, I’ve got us beating the Ravens and Steelers which could both still happen. I’ve already booked my hotel in Indy.
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 Jan 8, 2012 10:26 AM CST up reply actions
If anyone is looking for a laugh
I highly recommend reading the Texans v. Bengals thread on MCM. It hilarious how much they hate us and all the ignorant statements they make are a hoot to read.
God is not on our side because he hates idiots also.
by Meta Sandoval on Jan 7, 2012 11:11 PM CST via mobile reply actions
why would they hate us?
did somebody troll them?
Meth
It is a hell of a drug
"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg
"Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them." - George Orwell
I think we will learn that the Bo$$man was right
by Barryfromtexas on Jan 7, 2012 11:39 PM CST up reply actions
Because
When you call one franchise, Baby Eating Sister Fuckers. You don’t make many friends. Just sayin…
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
by WreckNTexan on Jan 8, 2012 8:31 AM CST via Android app up reply actions 10 recs
Yep.
Don’t know why folks can’t handle the truth. You eat one baby that you spawned on your sister and your marked for life. Go figure.
I had a dream. In that dream I saw a multitude of screaming people on Richmond. I saw Kubiak laughing. I saw Andre Johnson pouring champagne from a trophy on to Brian Cushings head. What does it mean?
by trutxfan on Jan 8, 2012 8:35 AM CST up reply actions 5 recs
Right, eat one, you're always a BESF...
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
From what I hear
They are kinda like potato chips.
I had a dream. In that dream I saw a multitude of screaming people on Richmond. I saw Kubiak laughing. I saw Andre Johnson pouring champagne from a trophy on to Brian Cushings head. What does it mean?
a little salty?
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
Can't eat just one
I had a dream. In that dream I saw a multitude of screaming people on Richmond. I saw Kubiak laughing. I saw Andre Johnson pouring champagne from a trophy on to Brian Cushings head. What does it mean?
ba-dum tshhhhh!
I make a great straight man
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
They were hoping a loss today would leave the division wide open.
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
by Ethan Matz on Jan 7, 2012 11:44 PM CST up reply actions 8 recs
Wow that thread has over 600 comments.
More than the third quarter and fourth quarter threads here. lmao
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
talk about jealousy
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
Our Andre, who art from Heaven, hallowed by thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Canton.
Ya..
They’re so bitter that they stole our old team that they have to hate us. wtf?
Check out The Dream Shake.
by Patrick Harrel on Jan 8, 2012 12:32 AM CST up reply actions
According to a few of them over there Wreck-n-Texan trolls them to hard.
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
Yeah and I'm thinking to myself
“then why not just ban him?” I guess they like to get trolled.
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
by Ethan Matz on Jan 8, 2012 12:36 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Please
The definition of troll must be diminishing. To just throw it around, True trolling is an art perfected by the Bo$$man. May he rest in peace
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
by WreckNTexan on Jan 8, 2012 8:38 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
Would love to have Bo$$man back to talk shit to the dirty birds.
I had a dream. In that dream I saw a multitude of screaming people on Richmond. I saw Kubiak laughing. I saw Andre Johnson pouring champagne from a trophy on to Brian Cushings head. What does it mean?
by trutxfan on Jan 8, 2012 8:49 AM CST up reply actions 5 recs
I say bring him back for the playoffs!
by WhiskeyR on Jan 8, 2012 8:52 AM CST up reply actions 5 recs
Then immediately ban him again!
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
by Rip Jersey on Jan 8, 2012 8:56 AM CST up reply actions 5 recs
That goes without saying.
I had a dream. In that dream I saw a multitude of screaming people on Richmond. I saw Kubiak laughing. I saw Andre Johnson pouring champagne from a trophy on to Brian Cushings head. What does it mean?
I think he trolls all of them hard
I saw him post on Baltimore’s page as well.
Regardless – love to see them stomp around with poopy pants. Eat it, BESF’s.
"And now", said Max, "let the wild rumpus start!"
I have to correct delusional thoughts
To score 37 on this D, I couldn’t leave it alone.
Besides, I am some what respectful, that Is why I am not banned from sights
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
I made the TERRIBLE mistake
Of visiting MCM to see the hate-drivel. It was like I had landed in a bizarro BRB where BE-SFing was the accepted norm and wit, class, insight and undying devotion were all to be frowned upon. If for no other reason besides the bastard legacy, douchebag players, general second-ratedness, and living in Methopotamia, having to sit in those Neo-Nazi/GED-reunion rallies they call message boards would keep me from every being a Tight-ass fans.
Steer the Steers of Steel to steal victory from the jaws of defeat!
2010 Texans = 2011 Aggies
2011 Texans = 2012 Aggies?
by drwhitmire91 on Jan 8, 2012 12:59 AM CST up reply actions
My face still hurts from screaming
Today was so much fun. I have a headache, a sore throat and I can’t wait to do it again. I’m about to watch the game again to see what NBC had to stay.
by winohamster on Jan 7, 2012 11:14 PM CST via mobile reply actions 3 recs
Brian Cushing thanks you.
(on the key to playing defense after falling behind early, especially against QB Andy Dalton) "I really think just pressure. I mean the crowd couldn’t have helped anymore. It was just a tremendous environment in there. It was loud. You could tell he couldn’t communicate as well as he wanted to, and I think after J.J. (Watt)’s interception, it really got to him a little bit, and we were able to just get pressure on him after that."
by willieboyd on Jan 8, 2012 1:52 AM CST up reply actions 4 recs
AJ, too.
(on soaking up the atmosphere of the franchise and if it is different from when he first arrived in 2003) "It was a tribute to the fans. The atmosphere that they had today in the stadium was awesome and it is something that all the guys talk about during the week. They say can you imagine how it’s going to be in the stadium, how loud it is going to be? When a crowd is pumped like that, the team feeds off it and that is a tribute to them [fans]. They also help contribute to this win".
by willieboyd on Jan 8, 2012 2:01 AM CST up reply actions 4 recs
"couldn't have helped anymore"
Probably should read “couldn’t have helped any more.”
Helluva difference there.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Jan 8, 2012 4:50 AM CST up reply actions
yeah those quotes can be hell. You may implicitly understand what they meant..
but a quote is a quote.
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Oh yea, I wasn't saying anything about you
I was talking about how they transcribed the quote. Sorry I didn’t make that clear.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Jan 8, 2012 11:28 AM CST up reply actions
I have a hard time not correcting people's grammar.
Anyone Texans-related gets a pass for the next few days. I’m still on cloud nine.
Pretty impressive performance
As a Jaguars fan, I’m certainly not going to root for the Texans, but you guys have a pretty easy team to like. Collection of good guys with a lot of spirit. Bulls on Parade is also my favorite song of all time and while I don’t really understand why it’s become the theme song for the Texans, but it’s pretty awesome.
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The Texans Symbol is a bull.
it is supposed to represent the defensive playing style.
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
Our Andre, who art from Heaven, hallowed by thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Canton.
Why on earth would the Texans pick a bull to symbolize the team?
It’s unrealistic. Now, in Florida, of course we have Jaguars roaming every street corner….
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by Ezekiel 25 17 on Jan 8, 2012 10:27 AM CST up reply actions 13 recs
Rec'd
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by tehGrindCrusher on Jan 8, 2012 11:29 AM CST up reply actions
Indianapolis with bad weather and worse traffic?
Fuck Kolber. Go Texans.
by UTBawse23 on Jan 7, 2012 11:27 PM CST via Android app reply actions 2 recs
I've been to Indy.
Houston is no Indy.
Houston >>>>>>>>>>>>> Indy.
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by Jonathan Fosburgh on Jan 7, 2012 11:28 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Eh
It’s KSK. That’s their thing, and they’re good at it. I don’t mind too much.
To quote Redfoo: “Hatin’ is bad.”
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by tehGrindCrusher on Jan 8, 2012 4:51 AM CST up reply actions
ohh buddy you don't even know
When he picked that off, I yelled at the top of my lungs, “I FREAKING LOVE YOU JJ WATT”
"He was in my way, so I got him out of the way." - Arian Foster
My 2 year old son was following me around the house.
Both of us screaming YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Texas. Gods favorite country.
Dude,
he totally got me knocked up weeks ago
Just your average, run of the mill hardcore casual Texans fan.
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by Autra on Jan 8, 2012 12:59 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Lol
He’s a total beast. I’m so glad that we picked him up this year.
"He was in my way, so I got him out of the way." - Arian Foster
Like hell, I called dibs before the season started!
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by UprootedTexan on Jan 8, 2012 2:37 AM CST up reply actions
When JJ picked off that pass, my buddy totally knocked over our table at the bar, spilling a bucket of beer and two margaritas. I had left myself an open space in which to leap up for just such an occasion, but he wasn’t playoff ready. We looked like a couple bufoons. It was awesome.
by MadMartygan on Jan 8, 2012 1:00 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
You always bring it strong.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Jan 8, 2012 1:25 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
I may have to change my sig next year.
We may wind up with some 3PM starts.
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by Jonathan Fosburgh on Jan 7, 2012 11:57 PM CST reply actions
THAT was my moment man
I was elated at everything before, but I literally started weeping. It was just a defining moment in so many ways. And the respect and love from Foster to Dre, it just was overwhelming. Especially as a fan who has been there since day one, through it all. I couldn’t have been prouder of those two.
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by Fuzion on Jan 8, 2012 2:40 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
If someone can get me an approximate time of the game
I will try to get a screen grab from my NFL Gamepass.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Jan 8, 2012 8:25 AM CST up reply actions
It seems that Gamepass has edited a lot of that stuff out
So I can’t find it. Sorry.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Jan 8, 2012 11:56 AM CST up reply actions
It is ok i will try to find it later Thanks for trying tgc
by quiet_storm21 on Jan 8, 2012 12:25 PM CST up reply actions
Good luck
I hope you find it.
Because the awesomeness might cure cancer.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Jan 8, 2012 1:26 PM CST up reply actions
I know what u mean
i got a little tearing eye my self? Was just so proud to be a TEXAN fan and HAPPY AS HELL FOR DRE!
by quiet_storm21 on Jan 8, 2012 12:24 PM CST up reply actions
All I could say was....
“Now that’s CLASS!”
That was the ultimate statement for the whole team to AJ….this ones for you AJ!
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
Here's an extremely ghetto video of it
by winohamster on Jan 8, 2012 3:44 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Hell yeah
thanks for looking it up! Love the smile on Dre’s face classic
by quiet_storm21 on Jan 8, 2012 5:12 PM CST up reply actions
I could watch
this all day
Kubiak believes in you
by JayRedd on Jan 8, 2012 12:12 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Totally missed the expression on Dalton's face when that happened.
Kind of an “Ah shucks I just messed up” look there.
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by Jonathan Fosburgh on Jan 8, 2012 12:15 AM CST up reply actions
Foster embarrassing Crocker on that 2nd TD run still makes me laugh.
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
No kidding
reminded me of Roman Harper in the preseason.
pretty chickenshit effort from Crocker on that play. Foster made him his b!tch, and he gladly obliged.
Kubiak believes in you
Yeah, that play was a Crocker of shit
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by OremLK on Jan 8, 2012 1:59 AM CST up reply actions 4 recs
Even the commentator said....
C’mon on guy, you GOTTA make a tackle in that situation!
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
That makes me so incredibly happy.
Just your average, run of the mill hardcore casual Texans fan.
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Fun fact I just learned.
Foster’s 153 yards rushing is 35 yards more than Earl Campbell EVER managed in a playoff game.
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
I legitimately don't understand the assertion that the Texans are generic.
They have one of the few defenses in the NFL that actually provides entertainment because it approaches a level of competency and normally have one of the best offenses to boot.
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NO DAMN IT.
WHY COULDN’T WE PUT KAREEM ON IR INSTEAD!?!?!?!?!
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no this is good.
Next season he will be driven to come back and finish what the Texans have started. He is gonna back hungrier than ever.
I think the IR rules should be changed.
They should be more like Baseball injury rules. Say they have to be out for a minimum six weeks, so you can bring in a replacement, then cut someone when they return.
How about I Punch-a-size your face for free! - Rod Farva
by distant_texans_fan on Jan 8, 2012 2:04 AM CST up reply actions
Torn Pecs are always season ending
Guess Mario is just Wolverine or something
by splanket on Jan 8, 2012 7:35 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I just got home from the stadium
HOLY CRAP WHAT A GAME!!!
After all the talk about scotch and bourbon, I stopped at Spec’s and told them to throw open the special locker and I bought the Johnny Walker BLUE. Then I went to a friend’s house where a bunch of friends were waiting to play some poker and watch the second game together. Man what a great time to be a Texans fan!!
The refs didn’t screw it up. #80 got a TD and shook off some rust for the next big game. JJ Freaking Honey Badger Watt with a pick six!! J-Jo and Manning both got a pick! Arian got two TD’s and made it look like he was icing a cake with ease. TJ grew up in front of us today!
Awesome experience. I have NO voice left. I couldn’t hear a gun go off if it was next to my head.
Thank you to Bob McNair for bringing NFL back to Houston!
Thank you Kubiak for growing into the head coaching role and being the mastermind gentleman you are in leading this organization.
Thank you Wade Phillips for the most amazingly electrified defense we’ve ever seen at this level!
Thank you Rick Smith and Wade for paying to get J-Jo and Manning, and drafting Watt & Reed.
Thank you to Tim and all the writers here at BRB for holding us together for years as we reached this incredible milestone.
Thank you to all of you who read and contribute to BRB. We just crossed a chasim together today. There will never ever be another “first playoff game” and we won with style, class and confidence as a team and fanbase! Congratulations to everyone!!
Finally, thank you to Andre Johnson for sticking with the Houston Texans all these years through thick and thin. Nobody deserves to really feel this moment more than you after all you have given up for us.
"Never Never Never Give Up!" Winston Churchill
by MeMongo on Jan 8, 2012 12:43 AM CST reply actions 47 recs
Why does this have so few rec's?
Is everyone still out drinking?
How about I Punch-a-size your face for free! - Rod Farva
by distant_texans_fan on Jan 8, 2012 2:05 AM CST up reply actions
47
"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
"There is no rehab for stupid." -- Chris Rock
Never try to baptize a cat.
IT WAS A GREAT DAY IN HOUSTON SPORTS
Can’t say that for the town of Cincinati…. SO FRIGGIN WHAT>>>>LMMFAO!!!!
Doin stuff so nasty that you have to do it twice to confirm the level of nasty!!
Wow I never expected to find such wit on the ESPN comment section
Man, the last time I saw a tiger get beat this bad was when Elin got a hold of that 9 Iron.
Official hype-man of the Flour Bluff Academic Decathlon team
by thebluffrat on Jan 8, 2012 12:47 AM CST reply actions 11 recs
DAMN!!!! Funny as Hell!!
Doin stuff so nasty that you have to do it twice to confirm the level of nasty!!
Trust me it can be much funnier than that.
I read through comments sections for various articles over there largely for the lolz. Sure it’s full of trolling but damn it, it’s funny trolling.
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
JUST HOPE THE TEBOW RUN IS OVER
Come on Rapeberger…RIDE THOSE BRONCOS… ( Being an past Oiler Fan… It hurts to say that) but the Steelers can beat the Pats and when we win the AFC Championship will be here…. WOULD THAT BE INCREDIBLE… IF YOU BELIEVE GIVE ME A HELL YEAH!!!!
Doin stuff so nasty that you have to do it twice to confirm the level of nasty!!
Fuck that, let the Broncos pull the upset then have them pull the miracle of miracles & beat the Patriots in Foxborough
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 Jan 8, 2012 12:50 AM CST up reply actions
THIS^^^^^
i WANNA see tim tebow go up against the dark lord of the sith. plus i hate the steelers.
On the screen in the stadium they kept showing video clips of our defensive players
pulling dark hoods up over their heads to ominous music before each defensive series. Man it was like something between a Sith shot from Lucas but with the undertones of a horror movie. Did they show any of that on TV?
I think I got a few shots of the big screen with that and will upload them to the pic thread tomorrow.
"Never Never Never Give Up!" Winston Churchill
I saw that
too, it’s in reference to the video game Assassin’s Creed. The game yesterday was unlike anything I’ve ever been a part of. It was electric in there, I can barely talk today
"You hittin’ the wrong person. Don’t you know you’re hitting Ron Artest?"-
by Clutch_cityDrew34 on Jan 8, 2012 11:35 AM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
nope wasnt shown on tv.
would have been nice. tv always takes a lot of good stuff out to hear the asshats talk
Have Defense, Will Travel..
I don’t care who we play in the AFC Championship Game… Or where.. Just beat the Ravens..
"Cause I know that the hypnotized never lie".. Pete Townshend..
Proud to be a Texans fan
What a game today, the Texans stood up and showed everyone what they are made of. Bring on Baltimore!!! Can’t wait till next weekend Go Texans
by texan fan in cowboyland on Jan 8, 2012 12:48 AM CST reply actions
How about Matt Turk?
Early on when it looked like it would be a low-scoring slugfest, Turk’s 50+ yard punts were constant sighs of relief. He ended up punting 5 times with a 50.2 yard average, and while thankfully it didn’t have to be the difference maker in the game, it could have been. I just hope he can keep it up because the Ravens could very well be a low-scoring slugfest where field position is a difference maker.
by La Voz on Jan 8, 2012 1:00 AM CST reply actions 10 recs
Yeah I was noticing that too.
He punted one and when it went into the end zone I was trying to remember where he punted it from…..I knew it was from at least mid-field and was thinking “Dayum! Where did Turk rent THIS leg from?”
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
The five LB defense looked bad ass (good look at start of 3rd).
Cushing lined up like a SS. lol
Didn't know Roger Goodell was at the game.
Must have thought, since it was a playoff game in Texas, the Cowboys were playing.
Seriously though,surprised the camera didn’t cut to Goodell every 5 seconds.
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
He was prob there to see if it was any way to screw the Texans
But then the game got out of hand cause the honey badger stopped giving a fuck.
Madame de Staël once said, "One must choose in life between boredom and suffering." De Staël is dead but there is always an alternative.
This is where the cool is.
Just took a looksie over at MCM
their bitter tears are so, so delicious.
Arian Foster
(on if he sent RB Derrick Ward to tell Coach Kubiak he was ok after a shaky start) "I had a little jitters before the game – not that I was nervous I was just really excited and I got that out on those first couple of plays. They took me out and it kind of calmed me down. (RB) Derrick Ward goes up to (Coach) Kubiak and says, ‘Arian wanted me to tell you he was alright,’ and I didn’t tell him that at all. It’s just a vet move, Ward has been in this league for years and he’s been my mentor and I’m really lucky to have him. He’s made me into the back I am today. He saw me when I was young in this league last year and he’s been there for me."
by willieboyd on Jan 8, 2012 1:56 AM CST reply actions 16 recs
Rec for Ward.
Awesome teammate.
How about I Punch-a-size your face for free! - Rod Farva
by distant_texans_fan on Jan 8, 2012 2:07 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Ward is a hell of a guy, and was a great #2 in the 2010 season.
I don’t know what his contract situation is but I hope he can stick around.
Future Running Backs Coach
There…I said it. Dude deserves it. Still got a good season or two left on those old legs, though.
-- "...I was sick, napping, and then woke up and came to the computer to read a note from the Gingered Angel of Doom..." Martek - Dynamo Theory Blog
Glacier has been a big contributor this year considering how few snaps he's had.
Hope we can hang on to him.
This is what I posted to Facebook at 7:30ish yesterday morning(Game Day)
Today is Game Day. Not just any game day, mind you, but Playoff Game Day. Today the Texans play the Bengals in the Texans first ever playoff game (the time as the Oilers does not count). Today, Houston fans, is a day of reckoning. A day where the Texans prove once and for all they deserve more media attention and respect. Today, my fellow Texans fans, is the day.
Damn proud to say it sure was the day. The day we won’t soon forget…well, minus what might happen in February. Just sayin’…
-- "...I was sick, napping, and then woke up and came to the computer to read a note from the Gingered Angel of Doom..." Martek - Dynamo Theory Blog
This picture is awesome
Thank you for posting it.
I am Sancho
by HoustonTransplant on Jan 8, 2012 8:00 AM CST up reply actions
Le green'd
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If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.
Never use the passive where you can use the active.
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Break any of these rules sooner than say anything outright barbarous.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Jan 8, 2012 8:27 AM CST up reply actions
God watching his team play
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
by WreckNTexan on Jan 8, 2012 8:48 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
Off to snow board
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
by WreckNTexan on Jan 8, 2012 8:50 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
wow, that brought a tear.
Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
Dallas’ misery will always be my delight
-TexansDC
lol: "Wemt"
See? Still slightly drunk.
by FreedomRide on Jan 8, 2012 7:02 AM CST up reply actions 4 recs
Is Hannah Storm the world's hottest cougar or what?
And she’s demanding love for her adopted home town on BSPN this morning, bless her hot little heart.
She's a true fan
She did a pretty nice podcast interview a few weeks ago about how much she loves the team, and how she reps up at the network. I’m sure she’ll be walking a lot taller around the studio this week.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Okay, with all the hoopala going on, which I am thoroughly enjoying, I would like to give some well-deserved praise towards Jacoby Jones
In my opinion, he has turned into an all-purpose WR and that is a compliment! The guy has become an effective and hard-working blocker. He is bigger than nearly every d-back and he very effectively uses his size and takes good angles, and knows when to release from the block in order to not get called for a holding penalty. I am impressed with what he has been doing. He and all the WRs on this team know how to block for Arian Foster and that is another reason why he can turn a 5 yard run into a 40 TD run.
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
by Rip Jersey on Jan 8, 2012 7:57 AM CST reply actions 7 recs
Yes
Jacoby can be unbelievably frustrating, but he is a very, very underrated blocker.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Jan 8, 2012 8:28 AM CST up reply actions
not sure I recall any holding penalties on him this year.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
I beginning to think Jacoby and Kareem (yes I said it) are similar in that.
Their failures (dropped passes/horrible1-on-1 deep coverage) are so much more visible than their successes (blocking/excellent run D) that they take too much shit.
I still think CB2 is without a doubt the weakest position on the team, but I also think we may need to rethink the Kareem hate (especially if he plays well in Baltimore).
If Kareem gets a pick six against Flacco and we win that game
or at least doesn’t give up a big TD
I’ll restrain myself from negative commentary on K-Jax in the future. Let’s see it!
"Never Never Never Give Up!" Winston Churchill
Agreed
The difference is Jones’s contributions to this team have been far greater than what Jackson has given us in his two short years. Jacoby has earned the benefit of the doubt more often than not because at times his play has directly helped us win games. Kareem has made a few of those plays but he has yet to put it together on a consistent basis.
He’s got a huge stage to do it on now. Let’s see him rise to the occasion when it counts the most. He was supposed to be the most pro ready CB on a championship team, right?
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Rec for truth.
We beat on Jacoby pretty good sometimes. Need to equally recognize his exceptional growth in this area of his game. He’s been blocking his ass off all year.
Good point
I just wish he was better at getting open and making more clutch plays in general. He has game but I still don’t think he realizes just how great he could be if he approached it more like Andre.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Boys and girls
We FUCKING did it. What an amazing game. I laughed, I cried, I scared my wife. It was insane. I’ll bet my neighbors even heard me and they are a mile away. Thank you Texans fans for being so damned loud. Thank you Weejay for throwing Andre a touchdown pass( that’s when I cried) thanks JJ for being a beast. Thanks Cushings for being all over the field. Thanks O line for being the best in the business. Thanks Kubiak for getting the team well prepared. Thanks Wade for changing up the blitz schemes. Thanks Tim and all the BRB gang for making this the best fucking blog on the Internet. And finally, thank you God for Texas.
I had a dream. In that dream I saw a multitude of screaming people on Richmond. I saw Kubiak laughing. I saw Andre Johnson pouring champagne from a trophy on to Brian Cushings head. What does it mean?
by trutxfan on Jan 8, 2012 8:28 AM CST reply actions 5 recs
Thank Durga I DVR'd the game
because as expected, I got so thoroughly trashed and was so pumped up that the only two things I can remember are:
JJ WATT PICK SIX
and
We won!!
by WhiskeyR on Jan 8, 2012 8:29 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
I was so pumped I didn't even feel drunk.
It hit me right after the game. I pretty much passed out.
I had a dream. In that dream I saw a multitude of screaming people on Richmond. I saw Kubiak laughing. I saw Andre Johnson pouring champagne from a trophy on to Brian Cushings head. What does it mean?
I forgot to DVR it.
I’m hoping NFLN has it on replay this week. With only four games, I’m optimistic they will.
Damn you vile woman, you've impeded my work since the day I escaped your vile womb ...
hooray
I like how they splice the NFL Films into it. Now I have something other that the 2DH to look forward to on Tuesday.
Damn you vile woman, you've impeded my work since the day I escaped your vile womb ...
FAN FOUL
You forgot to DVR the first playoff game in team history??
Anti-Rec! Automatic loss of down!
/un-pauses recorded first playoff game in team history
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
I think we have a good chance to defeat Baltimore Sunday
The week 6 game was close throughout. We were leading in the 3rd quarter. Had chances to take the lead in the 4th with the game being 19-14 for about 10 mins. It will come down to Yates’ ability to make plays downfield and the consistency of the run game. Don’t know if OD will play, but we need a big game from Jacoby/KW/Dressen.
They didn't beat them at home
Big Difference. That place is tough to play, and even more so in the cold weather of the playoffs.
We’re gonna need a near flawless game from everyone. But yeah, I’d say we got a puncher’s chance against anyone.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
I look for Casey to have a big game
I had a dream. In that dream I saw a multitude of screaming people on Richmond. I saw Kubiak laughing. I saw Andre Johnson pouring champagne from a trophy on to Brian Cushings head. What does it mean?
Yeah Yates will have to make more plays than he did today.
And Foster will have to not drop 3 passes like he did last time that really hurt the offense.
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
Dre will need to play better
I’ll say it. Andre was rusty. He dropped some questionable passes, but ones that were catch-able. Everyone knows T.J. will have his hands full protecting himself against their pass rush. It will be a huge help if A.J. can clean that up by next week. That said, he still proved why he’s the best. I LOVE THAT GUY!!!!!!
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Baltimore is already talking trash
over on their site. I had to go look.
Consensus is that they are looking past us and see the AFC championship game.
Sports books have already made them the 9 point fav.
Let’s go prove them wrong.
GO TEXANS!
"And now", said Max, "let the wild rumpus start!"
Any word yet on OD?
I had a dream. In that dream I saw a multitude of screaming people on Richmond. I saw Kubiak laughing. I saw Andre Johnson pouring champagne from a trophy on to Brian Cushings head. What does it mean?
He had it cut off
He will play next weekend.
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
Gritty.
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Jan 8, 2012 9:32 AM CST up reply actions
OD doesn't need two hands to catch the ball!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
by Foster Child on Jan 8, 2012 11:55 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
i don't like...
that baltimore is 5-0 all time vs houston :/
CUT KAREEM JACKSON CUT KAREEM JACKSON CUT KAREEM JACKSON CUT KAREEM JACKSON CUT KAREEM JACKSON CUT KAREEM JACKSON CUT KAREEM JACKSON CUT KAREEM JACKSON CUT KAREEM JACKSON
CUT KAREEM JACKSON CUT KAREEM JACKSON CUT KAREEM JACKSON
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Yes.
Flacco is a Jekyll & Hyde QB. Some games, like against the Texans and Pittsburgh this year, he can be nearly perfect in managing the game, reading the defense, and making precise throws. Other games, like against the Jets and Cleveland, he can’t throw a catchable pass and panics in the pocket. I’d prefer to see the latter. On his back. Trying to remember his name and why he has Cushing’s blood smeared all over his jersey.
Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son.
He was unbelievably accurate that Week 6 game
"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg
"Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them." - George Orwell
I think we will learn that the Bo$$man was right
by Barryfromtexas on Jan 8, 2012 11:22 AM CST up reply actions
Past performance is not indicative of future results...
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
by Foster Child on Jan 8, 2012 11:56 AM CST up reply actions
HESPN Hate Me
I have had ESPN on since I got up this morning and continue to be impressed how much they love disrespecting the Houston Texans.
SportsCenter
The show opened with Saints/Lions highlights that spanned 10 minutes. Then Shorts on the Falcons Losing Streak and the Falcons/Giants Preview and a commercial break before devoting 6 minutes to Texans highlights. I get it. The Saints and Bre’s set some playoff records. The no other coverage of the Saturday Wid Card games.
NFL Countdown
The show opened with the Saints/Saints highlights, a discussion on the Lions Defense and the NFC Playoff picture that covered 15 minutes. For the remainder of the first hour of the show the following topics:
Flashback: Eli Manning
Falcons Report
Giants Report
Falcons/Giants Key Matchups
Donovan McNabb Live
McNabb’s Future
Giants Defense
Giants Front Seven Breakdown
Eli’s Breakfast
Winless Players in Playoffs
Tony Gonzalez
Familiar Foes (Steelers vs Broncos)
Broncos Report
Steelers Report
Tebow vs Steel Curtain
Tebow Breakdown
Week In Review
Sunday Headlines
PehTun Manning
Colts Front Office
Coaching Searches
Fift- three minutes into the broadcast, the Houston Texans are finally mentioned. The Texans/Bengal highlights, Game Breakdown, and the AFC Playoff Picture lasted four minutes. This was valuable time that could have been spent on Eli’s Pre-game Routine, Eli on Tebow, Tebow on Eli, or McNabb on Eli and Tebow.
One day soon they will all kneel before Durga and beg for forgiveness and show some begrudging respect.
Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son.
by PygmyStone on Jan 8, 2012 10:18 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
FUck EspN!!!
..noticing it myself.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Also noticed we we the talk of the town from the end of the game until the end of the Saints game...
they were the only team to have won a game in the 2011-12 playoffs there for about three hours.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
He Hate Me…ha ha ha. XFL was rad.
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 Jan 8, 2012 10:43 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Congratulations from a Broncos fan
I’ve always liked the Texans. Not sure why since it usually takes me a few years to warm up to a new team. When Kubiak arrived, it was for sure.
I really hope the Texans win in Baltimore, and not just because I dislike the Ravens.
Texans are really the only AFC team I like, besides the Broncos.
....because sometimes your inner cowboy needs to yodel.
by bradley on Jan 8, 2012 10:23 AM CST reply actions 8 recs
Good luck brother.
I really like what ya’ll have coming together out there. Plus Mike Clark’s Lalaland has become one of our good luck motifs.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Just mentioned on BSPN that Wade is one of the coaches being considered by the Bucs
Hope they decide to go another way….
"Never underestimate the dumb with JJ" - Hugh Jarce
along with a list of about twenty others.
Looks more like a shake up, release it to the fanbase and see how they react political polling list.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
How was U of H's D? Could Stewart take over for Wade? (I hate thinking about it)
Defensive Coordinator Brian Stewart told FOX 26 Sports he is leaving the University of Houston to pursue other opportunities.
Related?
I think this past season, UH's D was underrated.
But their job was to keep UH in games while the offense figured out the opposing defense.
But, no. No way he could take over for Wade.
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Jan 8, 2012 11:05 AM CST up reply actions
Sounds like Wade hand-picked Stewart and let him call all the defensive plays.
He did also fire him, though.
I would say their D was mediocre
Which is an improvement from terrible. But no he could not replace Phillips IMO
"Never underestimate the dumb with JJ" - Hugh Jarce
Nobody's going to replace Wade. *sigh*
I just hope we can find someone that is decent.
You could just keep Herring and have the same result as Stewart IMO
"Never underestimate the dumb with JJ" - Hugh Jarce
Tough decision there eh?
Go to a team it will take four or five years to build up to reach the playoffs vs stay in Houston and dominate the division and push deep in the playoffs each year for the next four or five years. Also stay in a city that really loves him, and would elect him as freaking mayor if he ran.
"Never Never Never Give Up!" Winston Churchill
all of this is about a desire to be a head coach again
which he has, it’s not about the job. Its about his desire to have a job. God, I hope he stays
Absolutely.
He’s made it very public he wants to be a head coach again. Despite the fun he’s having I think he’d leave in a second.
He has shown what he is as a HC already IMO
He is good but won’t ever win the big one. Stay here and be a DC Wade, it is what you do best!
"Never underestimate the dumb with JJ" - Hugh Jarce
He'd regret it.
Not many owners have the patience of McNair. Would he really prefer to be a HC that struggles in Tampa for three or four years and gets fired, or stay here and create some NFL records that echo for eternity?
"Never Never Never Give Up!" Winston Churchill
I think he should stay (but I'm biased).
I hate to say it, but what I really think he wants is for Kubes not to get extended.
It was quite a few...eggszagerating a little there...
But I still think it was one of those, ‘send it up the flag pole and see how they react’, deals.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Still worries more though
I think the Bucs would be a much more likely spot for Wade to leave us for than say the Jags or Rams
"Never underestimate the dumb with JJ" - Hugh Jarce
Yup, established QB and all
but they are so young that it also seems unlikely on that front
I don't understand the young guys need a young coach mentality.
What’s wrong with a wise, stabilizing presence? Especially after the team just quitting on a young, hip-type of coach.
Not to mention the Bucs were complicate in teh Schaub injury.
mercenary Fat Al Haynesworth traded to Bucs just in time for Houston’s game…
the evil Empire knows no bounds….they are seeking to distract Wade…
/pulls out conspiracy theorist’s handbook
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Crap
Chris Mortensen @mortreport 9m Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Bucs clearly want seasoned coach to replace Morris; Mike Sherman, Brad Childress (interview Mon), Wade Phillips & Mike Zimmer r candidates
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
Our Andre, who art from Heaven, hallowed by thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Canton.
After yesterday, I think Wade stays put for a while.
That was an electric atmosphere.
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 Jan 8, 2012 10:49 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
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Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
Dallas’ misery will always be my delight
-TexansDC
Respect?
Over at Behind the Steel Curtain, people were giving the Texans some love in the Texans/Bengals game thread. Saying we were stacked as a team and could go all the way next year. It was nice to read, considering there were some unfortunate incidents between their blog and BRB during the leadup to the Steelers game in October.
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 Jan 8, 2012 10:47 AM CST via mobile reply actions
That's good to hear.
I’ll be pulling for the Steelers for the next two weeks so we can face off in Houston again. As much as I normally love the Broncos, I’m not convinced they can beat the Pats. I think the Steelers have the best chance against the Pats which would put the AFC championship back in Houston. I already have my paid tickets for that game (was forced to buy them along with yesterday’s game), so bring it!
"Never Never Never Give Up!" Winston Churchill
A Texans/Steelers AFC title match in Houston would definitely be awesome.
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by Stupendous Man on Jan 8, 2012 11:26 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I am so happy we won, and in such a convincing style too
I was the only Texan fan in the bar which was a bit shit cz I would’ve liked to share the experience with a likeminded fan, but was still a great evening, obv.
Dre’s TD made me pretty damn emotional, I really can’t think of anyone who deserves it more in the whole NFL.
Also, I missed the last tube home watching the game, so I was roaming around London between 1-3am this morning in my Dre jersey finding night buses to get me home. One of the other guys in the bar was like you should go home while the tube’s are still running, when we were up 24-10 in the 4th, and I just said fuck that, I’m never leaving before this game finishes… I haven’t stopped smiling since it ended I don’t think, can’t wait for next week now
by EnglishTexan on Jan 8, 2012 11:10 AM CST reply actions 7 recs
I wish I was in Houston with you all too.
I’m working on it though, for at least a reg season game. fingers crossed
by EnglishTexan on Jan 8, 2012 11:50 AM CST up reply actions
Thank you for representing the Texans for all of us from across the pond, sir!
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by Stupendous Man on Jan 8, 2012 11:24 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Not a problem
when they give us all a game like yesterday, and a season like this, its really not much of a burden haha. Last year was slightly more difficult, but you need the lows to truly appreciate the highs, and I am appreciative right now
by EnglishTexan on Jan 8, 2012 11:53 AM CST up reply actions
I know what it's like to be rooting all by yourself in a foreign land in the ass end of the night.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Jan 8, 2012 12:09 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Holy crap that felt good
And I’m surprised this hasn’t been mentioned more so far: Pacman Jones is a whiny bitch.
by BigTexBD on Jan 8, 2012 11:10 AM CST reply actions 3 recs
Well damn
Get fucked that bad on a double move and hell I would be sort of whiny too.
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by Antho10000 on Jan 8, 2012 11:45 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Hey guys, quick question
But, when do Peyton Manning and the the Colts play next weekend?? Oh wait….. :)
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by tehGrindCrusher on Jan 8, 2012 1:28 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Just a thought...
While at the game yesterday, trying to quiet the crowd while the Texans were on offense, I was faced with ignorance that makes all Texans fans look bad. The guy, in response to my efforts to silence him, replied “T.J. can handle it (the noise), and if he can’t then he shouldn’t be in there.” Not coincidentally, this was the first game this dumbass had attended all season, so his ignorance is not necessarily a surprise.
As a whole the crowd was great, loud on defense and relatively quiet on offense. Yet on every offensive play throughout the game, I saw Texans fans in my section and every other one within my drunken view standing and screaming. Are there still fans out there who don’t understand the point of noise in the game, and the home field advantage that a knowledgeable and passionate fan base can provide?
If anyone you know is one of these ignorant fans, please educate them; it is your duty as a Texans fan. And if anyone wanted to make a post about fan etiquette, it should include times to stand and cheer and times to shut the hell up. Go Texans.
by ninjajew on Jan 8, 2012 1:49 PM CST reply actions 4 recs
It's bad enough they don't have the IQ to just know this
but they don’t have the respect to read the massive scoreboard at both ends that flashes
"Never Never Never Give Up!" Winston Churchill
How sweet it is!
Wow. Just WOW! I flew in from Seattle for the game and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Big thanks to Tim, Joey, and the rest of the crew who made this fan feel back at home!
I was weepy at the freaking player introductions! I really have missed the Reliant game experience.
The play of the D, AJs TD, Fosters ‘get the HELL out of my way’ running, and the loud fans made today’s impending flight alot easier to take. I have no voice, cant hear, and Im hungover as hell. You cannot wipe the smile from my face or take the extra bounce I have out of my step. I think I may have a sprained wrist from the mass of high fives given in and on the way out of the stadium.
This is why we are fans. This is why I love this team. Now off to IAH and back to reality, at least until Sunday. GO TEXANS!
by SeattleTexanFan on Jan 8, 2012 2:03 PM CST via mobile reply actions 6 recs
guess we showed them...
now all the texan haters can shut the eff up!
"Everywhere you go, there’s the buzz going around the city. Houston has been wanting a winning team here for a long time. We’re glad that we can finally provide that little spark, but we’ve got to go finish." -Arian Foster
"This is a big dogs game - there ain't no puppies out here - aint no puppies out here!!" - Brian Cushing
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