Thoughts From The First Playoff Game (And First Postseason Victory) In Texans History: Texans 31, Bengals 10
by Tim on Jan 8, 2012 9:26 PM CST
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Yup. That happened. As I type this, more than a day after your Houston Texans gave us all a memory we'll never forget, I'm still smiling. Because I don't want to forget anything about what went down at Reliant Stadium on January 7, 2012, I'm going to use this post to archive what's floating around in my head now. I invite you to use the Comments to this post to do the same.
1. I got to Reliant around 11 a.m. CST to start pre-gaming at the incomparable Lone Spot Tailgate. Even in the parking lot, hours before kickoff, things just felt different. There was an energy, a buzz, an excitement, insane lines for the Porta-Potties, that's not there every week. We didn't know what would happen once the teams took the field, but we knew it would be special.
2. Unlike most weeks, the fans inside Reliant did a great job getting into their seats before kickoff.
3. Clay Walker sang "It's Football Time In Houston" on a portable stage before the player introductions and national anthem. For some reason, I found this to be amazingly cool. I blame the homebrew at the Lone Spot Tailgate and the enormity of the moment for that.
4. I still don't know why the Texans chose to introduce the defensive starters instead of the offense. The roof would have blown off Reliant when Andre Johnson was introduced. Coincidentally, that would also be the only way we'd have an open air game in Reliant this decade.
5. The crowd at Reliant was better than I've ever seen it. For the most part, they were great about staying loud when Cincinnati had the ball and staying quiet when the Texans were on offense.
6. I've been very critical of Gary Kubiak's use of challenges, yet Kubes looked like the Wizard of the Red Flag compared to Marvin Lewis. One stupid challenge? Hurts, but it happens. Two of 'em in the same game, thus costing your team any chance of challenging later in the game? Yikes.
7. Speaking of guys I've mocked, Matt Turk has taken his share of shrapnel from me. On Saturday night, he was PHENOMENAL. I don't know that I've ever seen him punt more consistently excellent than that. Every punt was awesome. One of the best surprises of the game, without question.
8. J.J. Watt's pick-six was so unexpected, I didn't even know what happened until he was about ten yards from the end zone. I've watched that play about ten times now, and I still don't how he did it. Without question, it was the turning point of the game.
9. Andre Johnson's touchdown...well, I'll just let TGC take it from here:
Reports that I shed a tear when Dre caught that touchdown are confirmed.
Strong men also cry, Mr Lebowski. Strong men also cry.
10. Andre Johnson has now scored a TD in every playoff game in which he's appeared.
11. Arian Foster has, too.
12. Houston's offensive line was incredible, as usual. They took some licks early and then just started rolling.
13. Jacoby Jones still infuriates me as a return man and wide receiver. He has become a much, much better blocker this year, though. Have to give credit where it's due.
14. Johnathan Joseph and Danieal Manning > Nnamdi Asomugha. Forever.
15. After watching him outduel Andy Dalton, I would like to make T.J. Yates an honorary Katy Tiger. T.J., your admission packet is in the mail.
16. What can you say about the job Gary Kubiak, Wade Phillips & Co. did? Great game plan, focused charges...it doesn't get much better than that.
17. TGC touched on feeling proud of the team and the City of Houston, and I completely understand what he's talking about. Watching the clock tick down at Reliant, with the result clearly known, I was bursting with pride as well. That may not be the most logical feeling in the world, considering none of us actually constructed a play, or made a tackle, or threw a pass, or took a hand-off, or blocked a planetoid nose tackle/marauding linebacker/crazy talented DE, or kicked a field goal, or anything that directly impacted the final score of a Texans game. Yet we lived and died every week with this team. When they lose, we hurt. When they win, we rejoice. When they win in the postseason, we revel in it and embrace the opportunity to witness history. Watching all the bad times makes these good times all the more sweet.
18. Now your Houston Texans head to Baltimore, once again scheduled to play an AFC North squad they faced earlier this season. Naysayers will predictably point out that the first game with Baltimore ended in a loss and featured Matt Schaub. Optimists will point out that the first game was sans Andre Johnson, that it's the playoffs and, if we've learned nothing else, that anything can happen. Both sides are right. That's why they play the games.
19. No matter what unfolds in Baltimore on Sunday at noon CST, nothing will take the shine off what happened at Reliant Stadium on January 7, 2012. It's been an amazing season, and it ain't over yet. Let's continue to enjoy the ride.
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This isn't my first time
But great article!
My thoughts are like Brian Cushing on the field: Everywhere.
"This isn't my first time"
That’s what she said…
Houston Texans: 1 Playoff Win.
Vince Young, Dunta Robinson, and Jason Babin: 0 Combined Playoff Wins.
that's what
the Houston Texans will say on Sunday the 15th.
Playoffs in Houston: 18 years in the making.
by DaGoaT on Jan 9, 2012 7:51 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
Being the absent-minded individual I am, I completely forgot to DVR the game in the midst of my anticipation
Does anyone know of a way to get my hands on a copy of a recording online or through any other such manner?
It will be on NFL Replay
If you have that channel
"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$$man was right
by Barryfromtexas on Jan 8, 2012 10:54 PM CST up reply actions
Saw the schedule late last night...Thursday at midnight.
NFL Network.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
are they replaying all the playoff games?
I’m really looking forward to the Stealers lost to the Tebows, that way I can record it and watch it over and over again
Official hype-man of the Flour Bluff Academic Decathlon team
I believe so
"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg
"Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them." - George Orwell
I think we will learn that the Bo$$man was right
by Barryfromtexas on Jan 9, 2012 12:18 AM CST up reply actions
there's a link for it as well...
Michael: The feeling that you're feeling is what many of us call...a feeling.
Gob: It's not like envy, or even hungry...
This game was so great to watch
Great Players step up in big games.
This was a big game – and many guys stepped up.
And I would rec this twice – once for the article and once for the tags
"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
THIS
12. Houston’s offensive line was incredible, as usual. They took some licks early and the rolling.
Mike Brisiel back in the lineup made the difference IMO. Lost Dre: we still won. Lost Mario: still won. Lost Schaub, Arian, Manning etc: sill found ways to win.
As soon as we lost a starting O lineman we lost three games straight. He came back… We win.
Rectum!? Damn near killed 'em!!!
by theSpaceCityKid on Jan 8, 2012 11:08 PM CST reply actions
Apparently, Brisiel only played about a half, from what I heard on 610 yesterday.
He was on a snap count, they said.
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 11:16 PM CST up reply actions
Myers scared me....
It looked like the change that the Bungles did to their defensive tackle, by putting him directly over the center, screwed him up and he wasn’t able to use his quickness in the first quarter and I had flashbacks to the infamous Jets game in 09. They made some changes and I don’t think he lost another head to head with him the rest of the game.
Great win for the good guys. Go Texans in Baltimore!!!
In Houston we've had Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon and now we are STUCK with Kareem "The Quarterback's Dream" Jackson. Look he just fell down again.
by BruiserTexans on Jan 9, 2012 1:55 AM CST up reply actions
Geno Atkins is no joke...and is one of my favorite DTs to watch play.
I’m not surprised he gave Myers trouble, and I’m not surprised Myers adjusted and kept him quiet. Great battle on the trenches for two guys who understand leverage and how to use it.
"Lord, beer me strength."
For some reason I still remember LZ being high on him before the draft
I know he has several players each year that he is big on as sleepers but that one stuck in my head (maybe the unique name?) so I have followed him a bit. If I remember right, that was the same year we took Earl Mitchell a bit later and thought Earl was kind of like Geno-lite
I'm not ashamed to admit it
I got a little verklempt when Andre scored. I was also very proud that Weejay and the Battlin’ Kids looked good and took care of business on a national stage. I nearly broke my leg on my bro-in-law’s coffee table when JJ got the INT and stomped his way to the end zone! What an awesome game…
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
Haven't seen this mentioned anywhere,
But did anyone else notice that the Bengals used four time outs in the first half? Two were lost on challenges, Dalton took one due to crowd noise, then they used another on their last drive. Watching from home, they even posted a graphic on screen that showed Cincy with no time outs, then they still used another one. Not bitching, just curious if anyone else saw that.
Great writeup, Tim.
by JBal on Jan 8, 2012 11:21 PM CST via Android app reply actions
Yeah, I noticed that too.
….eventually I just figured it was the beer.
Damn glad that wasn’t a factor…
"You mean, besides two chicks at the same time?"
by Ezekiel 25 17 on Jan 8, 2012 11:24 PM CST up reply actions
I thought that was a booth review
IIRC, one of the Bengals receivers made a close catch near the sidelines with < 0:30 left. I couldn’t quite tell, but I thought the booth was reviewing whether it was actually a catch.
Houston Texans fan, first and foremost.
College football teams: Army, Syracuse, Texas, Auburn.
The look on JJ's face on the bench right after his pick-6...
…said that’s just how he rolls, and he’s been waiting all year to do that in front of a crowd. What a badass.
Seemed like half the jerseys I saw were Dre’s, and that seemed VERY appropriate.
28 hours after the game my ears are still ringing and my head still hurts like a sonofabitch, but I don’t want it to go away because every throb reminds me of where I got it. There’s not much I wouldn’t trade for one more home game this season…
"You mean, besides two chicks at the same time?"
by Ezekiel 25 17 on Jan 8, 2012 11:22 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
The wife
got me an 80 jersey for Christmas. I went back and forth, but I felt it was best to go with ’Dre.
I feel very proud to be a Texan fan, and I’m very glad I chose correctly.
I’m calling 23-17 Texans in Baltimore.
TJ must throw 30 times for us to win.
Good choice
In Houston we've had Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon and now we are STUCK with Kareem "The Quarterback's Dream" Jackson. Look he just fell down again.
by BruiserTexans on Jan 9, 2012 1:56 AM CST up reply actions
Also
I agree on the outcome…hoping the score is 23+, but think that 23 will do the job.
In Houston we've had Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon and now we are STUCK with Kareem "The Quarterback's Dream" Jackson. Look he just fell down again.
by BruiserTexans on Jan 9, 2012 1:58 AM CST up reply actions
here here
I just can’t see us laying an egg on Sunday. close, defensive game, but the texans edge it out 24-21.
by HTown80 on Jan 9, 2012 12:19 AM CST via Android app reply actions
I guess 45 total points...
wouldn’t make it a “defensive” game, but fuck it. i’m still drunk from Saturday. i’m sure none of you will hold that against me.
by HTown80 on Jan 9, 2012 12:22 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
I can see it getting out of hand if we get behind early.
I’m not nervous at all about that, though.
I would have felt shitty if we lost last week because we are the better team, ending on a 4-game losing streak would have haunted me all offseason and the doubts would creep back in. Now we’re playing the best AFC IMO, if we lose it’s something to build on. If we win, it’s beyond all of my dreams for this year.
we were behind early against the benGALS
and still the team battled and won. this year, this team has fought through adversity that would’ve crushed previous texans teams. the last three games were a direct result of no wade/kunserviak. this is a team possessed. if we lose, true, it is something to build on. and no doubt I will still be proud of my boys no matter what. having said that, we have momentum, and they have had a week off. let them fill their heads with disillusions of superiority. they ARE the team that lost to the glitter kittens. it will be a fight, but I believe in this team, as i’m sure we all do.
by HTown80 on Jan 9, 2012 12:45 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
Baltimore is WAYYY better than the Bengals in my eyes.
If we let Baltimore’s D-line pin their ears back and Ed Reed focus on reading TJ, it could get ugly.
Denver laid the blueprint for us on Sunday: good D, decent running, turnovers and most importantly big plays.
I'm gonna be honest.
I was going to be super pissed if we did NOT win that game. I actually believed that we could beat them soundly but never thought we actually would. They got lucky with the turnovers the first time around and even then we won. Of course I didn’t want to jinx the team so I didn’t say anything.
Now on to Baltimore. I can honestly say that I will be okay if we lose this game. I don’t want it to happen but as long as the team doesn’t pull a falcons and shows up and plays for 60 minutes then I can’t be disappointed in them. With that being said… I believe in this team. Gotta keep battlin. We can win this game. GO TEXANS!!!!!
I still don’t know why the Texans chose to introduce the defensive starters instead of the offense. The roof would have blown off Reliant when Andre Johnson was introduced.
I thought the offense chose to come out together as a sign of unity.
Defense was a good idea
I think because it gets them amped up and the crowds already rowdy, but I thought that they should have announced AJ as an extra because the Astrodome might have caved in with the amount of shaking that would have happened when he would have been announced. I remember when Dunta “Pay Me Rick” Robinson came back in 08 and they announced him….the seats were shaking. How much more would it have gone if they would have paid respect to one of the greatest WR ever?
Can’t wait for Sunday. Go Texans!!
Hate to say it…..hoping the ponies go to foxbourough and whoop brady’s ass…that added with a Texans beating means AFC championship in Houston, Texas. Let’s go Boys!!!!!
In Houston we've had Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon and now we are STUCK with Kareem "The Quarterback's Dream" Jackson. Look he just fell down again.
by BruiserTexans on Jan 9, 2012 2:04 AM CST up reply actions
Led by Bum Phillips...
Another superior decision by the choreographers. Only time a tear welled up in my eye.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
You nailed it Tim, well written and it mirrors my experience at the game as well.
When ’Dre got his touchdown I looked over at my wife and I think we were both about to choke up in pride for that guy. I still remember the day we drafted him and we both lept off the couch with excitement at what he would mean for this team. My phone rang off the hook that whole draft day with family from Florida telling me how lucky we were to get ’Dre.
When JJ Watt nailed that pick six and the crowd exploded, I’m pretty sure the energy pulse that radiated from Reliant made it into deep space. I’m not convinced there is intelligent life beyond our planet, but if there is, they know all about the Texans or will as soon as that pulse hits them.
I’ve played in huge games (state championship), and I’ve attended huge games (Superbowl, BCS bowls), but I’ve NEVER been in a stadium that felt so electric and where the fans were so clearly connected with the team as in this game. It felt like decades of anguish and pain all being focused into 60 minutes of laying down the foundation to heal the past and for a new era across many generations for this fanbase and these players in this franchise. That was absolutely incredible!
Here’s my thread with pics from the gameday experience:
http://www.battleredblog.com/2012/1/9/2693130/pics-inaugural-playoff-game
"Never Never Never Give Up!" Winston Churchill
Didn't Joe Flacco talk shut about us after our last game
I hope Cush gets his hands on that sorry ass.
by TheDream34 on Jan 9, 2012 12:50 AM CST via mobile reply actions
This whole week we may as well rename the Texans to "The David's"
because the arrogance overflowing from the BBD board combined with every media outlet will have this as the David vs Goliath game.
Considering the final four in the AFC, I do feel the Ravens are the strongest team and with a lot of experience. But they are not going to roll the Texans. Both teams have killer defenses and powerful running games. Both teams have QBs who rely on the talent of the rest of the team to function, and just manage the game. This thing should come down to whoever makes the least mistakes. Final score is 17-13, winner is the one with the cleanest game.
"Never Never Never Give Up!" Winston Churchill
They're very overconfident considering October's game...
We’ll see what happens though.
"Lord, beer me strength."
If they were coming to our house where we were 8-0 and already beat them with their best qb and now he was out, I would feel very confident as well.
TJ must throw 30 times for us to win.
by texanphil on Jan 9, 2012 1:21 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
Thank You For Pointing Out The UnObvious
Thats a talent in short supply when an event of this emotional caliber needs be described. It’s difficult for the Common Man to put into words, since the emotion’s the thing above all else.
One thing I personally noticed more than 24 hours AFTER the clock at Reliant showed 0:00:
I was able to watch the unbelievable end to the Denver-Pittsburgh game, hear the noise of that crowd as Demaryius Thomas carried the Tim (Can’t Make It In This League) Tebow pass eighty yards for the game-winning TD on the first (and final) play in overtime for their win. And I completely, utterly understood the feelings of those fans in Denver.
What’s the opposite of Schadenfreude?
I believe that word is rapture
(not referring to anything religious here)
"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 9, 2012 9:08 AM CST up reply actions
come on
With all the crying shit. I felt great when dre scored but come on. Get off the hard stuff
Dirt dog pimp
by jahunter221 on Jan 9, 2012 1:18 AM CST via mobile reply actions
With all due respect, and from one Texans fan to another
GFY.
Just your average, run of the mill hardcore casual Texans fan.
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by Autra on Jan 9, 2012 7:03 AM CST up reply actions 8 recs
I watched the game at my sister’s place with lots of family and friends. And damn near every male in the room (myself included) teared up at some point during the game. Nothing wrong with it.
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 9, 2012 8:45 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Copious amounts
of tears.. i cried during opening kickoff, i shed tears being at the game feeling the energy of everyone around me, screaming at the top of my lungs on literally every single defensive play, i cried on the interception return from JJ, i shed a couple tears at a random point during the game, cried during the AJ TD and the foster TD to seal the game, cried when the clock hit zero and then cried the whole walk back to my car whilst basking in the glory of our beloved Houston Texans. i was an intense emotional amped up little girl the whole time and i loved every second of it.
i was also drunk
by TexansAddict on Jan 9, 2012 3:51 AM CST reply actions 2 recs
"In Texas... we just call that walkin."
Coach Kubiak struttin’ to the locker room at halftime….
Michael: The feeling that you're feeling is what many of us call...a feeling.
Gob: It's not like envy, or even hungry...
by chrisd21 on Jan 9, 2012 6:13 AM CST reply actions 16 recs
That is just full of so much awesome
Especially since it’s 6:30AM and I’m off work in 30 minutes!
-- "...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
He had this swag and serious nature about him that whole day
I would’ve been down right giddy after the Watt pick 6. Kubes was like, “Eh, we got 14 points we need to score.”
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.
pick 6 AND sack.
he killed two series by himself going into halftime.
Michael: The feeling that you're feeling is what many of us call...a feeling.
Gob: It's not like envy, or even hungry...
That's just givin' me chills.
Koob definitely had this playoff shit wired. He out-coached poor Marvin Lewis so badly it wasn’t even funny—OK, it was funny.
I guess we tend to forget this is a man with multiple SB rings; it ain’t his first rodeo.
There are a lot of people
(myself included) who thought it would be impossible to make that statement about Gary Kubiak in an NFL playoff game.
Being so wrong has never felt so good.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Jan 9, 2012 8:05 AM CST up reply actions
Gotta admit I totally lost faith in the man last season,
after being a Koob backer since he was hired.
Sorry, coach: you made us all proud last Saturday.
Post coming?
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 9, 2012 8:55 AM CST up reply actions
goo'd
Just your average, run of the mill hardcore casual Texans fan.
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No. Seriously.
That’s fucking awesome.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Jan 9, 2012 8:10 AM CST up reply actions
Just watched it again.
Still fucking awesome.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Jan 9, 2012 8:13 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Yup.
I have not yet begun to defile myself.
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Holy shit
That was coolest thing I have ever seen
"He was in my way, so I got him out of the way." - Arian Foster
I think I have watched this like 50 times
We need to make this video go viral.
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.
It was so painful watching 'Dre struggle early.
You could see it getting to him. As quiet as he is, there is not a more passionate player in the NFL.
When he caught that long ball from TJ, I swear I could feel the joy and relief he must have felt as he crossed the goal line—and I guaran-damn-tee you I teared up big time.
I’m so proud and happy for him. If he’s not the greatest athlete—as a person and a player—that Houston has ever had, it’s only because he’s tied with Earl Campbell and Hakeem Olajuwon. He deserves every good thing that comes to him in the playoffs, next year and every year until he’s in the Hall of Fame.
After he dropped that one in the endzone early in the game
he went to the sidelines and very uncharacteristically slammed his helmet down on the bench, put his hands on his hips and shook his head. Obviously he made peace with himself and got back out there to get it done!
"Never Never Never Give Up!" Winston Churchill
He just expects perfection from himself.....
and gets pissed and motivated when he can’t achieve.
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
I'm. Still. Drunk. From. This. Game.
by HabitualHoustonFan on Jan 9, 2012 8:50 AM CST via iPhone app reply actions
yeah, why are we watch denver celebration on a texans blog?
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by professortex on Jan 9, 2012 12:28 PM CST up reply actions
Because of:
1. Our numerous ties to Denver
2. We enjoy anything that brings misery to Pittsburgh
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 9, 2012 12:57 PM CST up reply actions
^This
"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 9, 2012 2:00 PM CST up reply actions
Amen
No matter what unfolds in Baltimore on Sunday at noon CST, nothing will take the shine off what happened at Reliant Stadium on January 7, 2012. It’s been an amazing season, and it ain’t over yet. Let’s continue to enjoy the ride.
We are playing with house money at this point, everything that happens from here on out is gravy.
"Never underestimate the dumb with JJ" - Hugh Jarce
Mike & Mike & Chris Carter totally blowing off Texans right now.
Guess there’s no hope for our poor little Texans.
That's going to be said all week
Baltimore hasn’t lost at home, Baltimore’s never lost to a rookie QB, Baltimore’s coming off the bye, Baltimore’s got all the experience, and Baltimore’s the 6+ point favorite.
I love it.
Houston’s got no pressure. No one expects anything from Houston. Houston can hunker down in it’s “us against the world” mentality and laugh…..Baltimore’s the one who should win. Baltimore’s the one with old players looking for one more title…..all the pressure’s on Baltimore and I’m fine with that. I’ll say it all week.
"Lord, beer me strength."
by TexansDC on Jan 9, 2012 9:05 AM CST up reply actions 11 recs
Is there such a thing as a "trap game" in the playoffs?
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
Cuz I think Baltimore....
is already looking past us to the AFC Championship game.
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
They are too veteran to look past a team in the playoffs
Their arrogance might have them get caught early, and if it does they’ll battle back swinging like a gorilla splashed with hot oil.
This thing is going to be a freaking physical smash mouth game to the end.
"Never Never Never Give Up!" Winston Churchill
by MeMongo on Jan 9, 2012 11:57 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
And Ray Lewis is a Pro Bowl Linebacker
Anybody think Cushing is going to be in Berzerker Mode??
Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son.
Couple of other AWESOME things from the stadium
1. TORO repelling from the roof right down into my section. Nice entrance.
2. Antonio Smith’s big screen introduction, complete with ninja mask and “# of assinations: unknown.” Actually all of those intros with the hoodies were cool but Antonio takes home the trophy for that stunt.
Mario's 2011 Final Opposing QB Shart count: 7
See you next year Mario!
Anybody have pics or video of the players with the hoodies on?
My attitude is like a virgin......I dont give a fuck!
I wish! I stashed the camera at that point in fear it would be destroyed by the froth of the fans rocking the place
"Never Never Never Give Up!" Winston Churchill
I've been constantly searching "texans" on youtube
to find any fan videos from the game. Hopefully one pops up with that
no hoodies...
but i posted the introductions and entrance vids in the 24/7 thread.
Michael: The feeling that you're feeling is what many of us call...a feeling.
Gob: It's not like envy, or even hungry...
Seems like the mothership
Should have something someplace
"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 9, 2012 11:51 AM CST up reply actions
What I'll remember....
The excitement. Just pure excitement.
It’s been too long since I had a team in the playoffs…I took that for granted as a kid and now really appreciate it after a decade-long drought.
"Lord, beer me strength."
In summary:
Gunnery Sergeant Hartman: I don’t know but I been told…
Marines: I don’t know but I been told…
Gunnery Sergeant Hartman: JJ Watt is fucking gold.
Marines: JJ Watt is fucking gold…
Gunnery Sergeant Hartman: MMM, good…
Marines: MMM, good…
Gunnery Sergeant Hartman: Looks good…
Marines: Looks good…
Gunnery Sergeant Hartman: IS good…
Marines: IS good…
Gunnery Sergeant Hartman: MMM, good…
Marines: MMM, good…
Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son.
by PygmyStone on Jan 9, 2012 12:46 PM CST reply actions 8 recs
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
Michael: The feeling that you're feeling is what many of us call...a feeling.
Gob: It's not like envy, or even hungry...
Daayum.
You can tell it’s a work day….this isn’t green yet. lulz
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
PK at ESPN referencing this post?
Battle Red Blog jots down all the things to remember about the win.
Their link’s wrong, though.
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/33086/rtc-colts-gm-interviews-wrapping-up
Not bad
except the link is to the Comical
"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 10, 2012 1:31 AM CST up reply actions
PK
reads our blog, and is constantly putting it in his RTC which should make us at BRB quite happy we get the attention.
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