Open Gameday Thread--Houston v. Indianapolis

by Tim on Dec 23, 2007 10:27 AM CST in News

A win today would guarantee the first non-losing season in franchise history. It would be historic for a second reason as well: Your Houston Texans have never won in Indianapolis. So is another Christmas miracle against Peyton Manning & Co. in store? Or will Santa fill Gary Kubiak's stocking up with fecal matter?

Leave your pre-game, in-game, and post-game holiday cheer in the Comments below. GO TEXANS!

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Anyone listening online?

I'm trying to listen on www.sportsradio610.com, but I'm getting two streams at once. Anyone else trying this and having problems?

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 23, 2007 12:03 PM CST reply actions

same problem in el salvador

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 23, 2007 12:06 PM CST up reply actions

Stupid

610 AM. :mad:

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 23, 2007 12:08 PM CST up reply actions

I'm at work so my sling box is blocked

but nfl.com is showing Darius and co kickin ass

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 23, 2007 12:09 PM CST up reply actions

TOUCHDOWN

!!!

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 23, 2007 12:10 PM CST reply actions

K-Dub!!!!!

I seriously love him

by Triple347 on Dec 23, 2007 12:10 PM CST reply actions

that drive

seemed so surreal.
that was amazing

by pweco113 on Dec 23, 2007 12:10 PM CST reply actions

K-Dub Strikes Again

17 yards, Sage to Walters.

Dre and K-Dub make one hell of a WR tandem.

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 23, 2007 12:11 PM CST reply actions

Wow

That was a ridiculously efficient drive. I'm speechless.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Dec 23, 2007 12:13 PM CST reply actions

Bennett?

Did he defend that 3rd down pass? Or was it a bad throw?

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 23, 2007 12:20 PM CST reply actions

Re: Fred

He defended the shit out of it. It was a great throw, and he made a helluva play to get around and knock it away.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Dec 23, 2007 12:39 PM CST up reply actions

bend

but dont break

by pweco113 on Dec 23, 2007 12:21 PM CST reply actions

I love winter break

Jack In The Box and the Texans on TV? Glorious.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 23, 2007 12:24 PM CST reply actions

I Love

Starting drives at the 35. And Andre Davis.

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 23, 2007 12:26 PM CST reply actions

Von

Got used by Reggie Wayne on that last play. He really has looked worse and worse every game he has played since returning to CB.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Dec 23, 2007 12:40 PM CST reply actions

Crap.

Stupid joseph Addai.

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 23, 2007 12:44 PM CST reply actions

Sigh.

I just want to stop the Colts on 1 drive. Just one.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 23, 2007 12:46 PM CST reply actions

Andre Davis

needs to be re-signed ASAP

by Triple347 on Dec 23, 2007 12:47 PM CST reply actions

Indeed

And we need to get rid of special teams penalties.

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 23, 2007 12:49 PM CST up reply actions

Kept his hand under it

Never touched the turf. At least that's what it looked like...

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 23, 2007 12:52 PM CST reply actions

Ruling Stands!

woot!

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 23, 2007 12:54 PM CST up reply actions

Come ON OWEN

Hold on to the damn football.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 23, 2007 12:56 PM CST reply actions

Darius

is running really well. He is making a case to possibly make the team next year, and I like him at least as a third down back. However, OD needs to hang on to the ball!

by Triple347 on Dec 23, 2007 12:56 PM CST reply actions

Turk

is doing his part.

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 23, 2007 12:58 PM CST reply actions

I HATE TJ

just like you, Tim

by Triple347 on Dec 23, 2007 1:00 PM CST reply actions

but

Mario is a beast

by Triple347 on Dec 23, 2007 1:00 PM CST up reply actions

You Beat Me To It

I've always hated Tr. Johnson, and my hatred just grows exponentially every time he does something completely inexcusable like that.

Fuck him.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Dec 23, 2007 1:01 PM CST up reply actions

Give him a break

The play still seemed live and he fell onto Manning. That was a ludicrous call.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 23, 2007 1:02 PM CST up reply actions

Respectfully Disagree

Mario looked like he had already gotten up after taking Peyton down, so I don't think you can say the play was still live.

But I'll readily admit it was a dicey call. It's not like he hurt him. Still, our guys have to know better than to sneeze in the direction of the NFL's Golden Boy. It's just a complete lack of savvy on TJ's part.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Dec 23, 2007 1:04 PM CST up reply actions

Concur with the second part.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 23, 2007 1:05 PM CST up reply actions

MARIO!!!

Take that, Peyton!

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Dec 23, 2007 1:00 PM CST reply actions

Just put them in a red jersey already

Seriously. How much protection do QBs need?

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 23, 2007 1:00 PM CST reply actions

WTF

did Travis Johnson do?

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 23, 2007 1:01 PM CST reply actions

Re: WTF

He fell on Peyton after Mario had already taken him down and moved out of the way. Dicey call to be sure, but you have to realize that Peyton Manning is going to get the benefit of every doubt.

Fuck Tr. Johnson.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Dec 23, 2007 1:02 PM CST up reply actions

That's BS

QBs get treated with kid gloves. I understand why the NFL does it ($, $, $, $, $) but it still sucks.

Still, I agree, if you're a D-lineman, you ought to understand the realities of the game, and one of those realities is that the NFL will protect QBs more than they ought to be protected. Stupid move.

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 23, 2007 1:04 PM CST up reply actions

On second thought

it was a close call, but TJ is not going to get the benefit of the doubt on anything.

by Triple347 on Dec 23, 2007 1:04 PM CST up reply actions

After the sack

68 yards passing for Manning. Yay for our secondary! :mad:

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 23, 2007 1:05 PM CST reply actions

Fuck you sage.

Fuck you in the ear.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 23, 2007 1:09 PM CST reply actions

Re: Sage

That's not the awe-inspiring response to the last TD drive that we needed.

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 23, 2007 1:11 PM CST up reply actions

Sage

Must be auditioning for a part in "The David Carr Story." That was an absolutely AWFUL throw.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Dec 23, 2007 1:11 PM CST reply actions

why

is mario held so often and it never called?

by Triple347 on Dec 23, 2007 1:12 PM CST reply actions

Mario

He's been double-teamed (and held) on practically every play.

Also... I think my mother is becoming increasingly concerned about my use of profanity.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 23, 2007 1:13 PM CST reply actions

24-7 before the half?!?

Time for a nap. At least Houston can beat Indy in my dreams!!!

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 23, 2007 1:14 PM CST reply actions

Re: Mario

It's happened all season; I think it's just one of those things he's going to have to deal with. Such is the price of being The Sackmaster.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Dec 23, 2007 1:15 PM CST reply actions

Panty wearing Kubes alert!

2 runs and a 4th down we should have gone for. Really aggressive play calling, Kubes. Love it. Just makes me want to put on a helmet and run through a wall.

Little girl.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 23, 2007 1:22 PM CST reply actions

this game

has gone to hell in a very short time.
pitiful ass game

by pweco113 on Dec 23, 2007 1:32 PM CST reply actions

peyton

How much is this us sucking and how much is it peyton kicking arse?

by bv on Dec 23, 2007 1:37 PM CST reply actions

I'd Say 50/50

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Dec 23, 2007 1:50 PM CST up reply actions

fucking travis johnson

motherfucker

by pweco113 on Dec 23, 2007 1:47 PM CST reply actions

TJ

does it again

by Triple347 on Dec 23, 2007 1:48 PM CST reply actions

Re: TJ

That one was just absurd. No defending him on that one.

Seriously--he's pathetic. If McNair truly values character, get Tr. Johnson the hell off this team.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Dec 23, 2007 1:50 PM CST up reply actions

my goodness

i guess it just took peyton to finally expose our secondary

by pweco113 on Dec 23, 2007 1:50 PM CST reply actions

See that Kubes?

Fucking grow a pair.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 23, 2007 1:52 PM CST reply actions

wow

unbelievable

by pweco113 on Dec 23, 2007 1:54 PM CST reply actions

This

Has gotten embarrassing. The Colts have absolutely nothing to play for, and they're pantsing us.

After that first drive, the Texans have looked terrible.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Dec 23, 2007 1:55 PM CST reply actions

What bugs me...

Is that seems to be a theme. The Texans almost ALWAYS look sharp on the first drive. But then they go to pieces - Jax game, Titans game, Browns game... I don't understand why we can't keep it together for at least a half.

And this defense could not be more Jeckle-Hyde.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 23, 2007 1:58 PM CST up reply actions

True

but idiotic penalties have definitely cost us heavily on the defensive side of the ball

by Triple347 on Dec 23, 2007 2:01 PM CST up reply actions

dammit

if winston doesnt come up i am going to cry. just fucking bawl

by pweco113 on Dec 23, 2007 2:00 PM CST reply actions

how is Winston?

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 23, 2007 2:04 PM CST up reply actions

winston

butler replaced him
but walked off under own power

by pweco113 on Dec 23, 2007 2:06 PM CST up reply actions

winston

is probable now

by pweco113 on Dec 23, 2007 2:22 PM CST up reply actions

qb

controversy

by pweco113 on Dec 23, 2007 2:05 PM CST reply actions

Sure

If the controversy is if we have a functional QB or not at the moment.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 23, 2007 2:10 PM CST up reply actions

Reprehensible

I've run out of words to describe Houston's play. I guess I could be pissed at the Colts for continuing to pass, but why? It's not like they wouldn't pick up first downs every time they ran as well.

Defense hasn't looked this bad in a long, long time. And the offense--well, I hope all the "Sage Should Start" folks take the time to watch this disaster from start to finish.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Dec 23, 2007 2:14 PM CST reply actions