Open Gameday Thread--Jacksonville v. Houston

by Tim on Dec 30, 2007 12:35 AM CST in News Comment 193 comments

I feel bad about slacking off so bad in Planet BRB this week. Holidays or not, your Houston Texans have a chance to do something they've never done before--win eight (8) games in a season. Finish without a losing record for the first time in franchise history. Right the wrongs that were inflicted by the previous regime back in 2004 when the Texans laid an egg the size of Abilene against Cleveland when they had the same chance at .500 they do tomorrow.

You know what would make me feel considerably better about mailing it in this week? A win. 8-8. Hope. And it's coming. By the way, the usual Injury Report sort of seemed pointless, considering the probability/possibility of the Jags sitting some (many?) of their starters in what is clearly a meaningless game for them. But back to the topic at hand: Houston 27, Jacksonville 14.

Leave your pre-game, in-game, and post-game belief systems on the game (and the 2007 season, for that matter) in the Comments below. GO TEXANS!

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First of the last

Boo-ya. Yesterday was my bday - surprise party an all. As I blew out the candle on my Texans cake (yes - they made me a cake with a Texans logo), I had but one wish - to kick the living crap out of JVille.

Shakin 'em off one win at a time... In Schaub we trust.

by SOLIS on Dec 30, 2007 11:19 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Happy Birthday!

(Lifting my Becks in the air) Let's go kick some there Texans!

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 11:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

In your honor...

I will now beginning drinking the first of ten beers. All for you, man. All for you.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 11:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Happy Birthday, Solis

BRB's present to you? One year's free subscription!

And that Texans cake sounds beyond cool.

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 30, 2007 6:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: subscription

Do we get anything cool, like a football-shaped phone with our subscription?

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 6:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Your Free Gift

An autographed photo of Petey Faggins.

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 30, 2007 8:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for the well wishes

Sorry I had to dip out of the gameday thread. Went to a friend's house to watch football while our girls went shopping for their new years eve party tonight.

The birthday was mad cool. My girl set up a 'surprise party'. It was a nice turn out. We all got lit and played poker. This is a replica helmet I got from my one of my homeboys. This is me pretending to try it on.

Now I just need to get it autographed...

Shakin 'em off one win at a time... In Schaub we trust.

by SOLIS on Dec 31, 2007 1:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

you look far too sober

and you're still standing upright. WTF???

And happy birthday!

by bigfatdrunk on Jan 2, 2008 8:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Aesop Rock

So, after BFD referenced Aesop and SOLIS agreed that he was awesome, I got my hands on it. Very choice. You fellas have solid taste.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 11:47 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Tell me more

What type of music is it? And which album did you pick up?

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 30, 2007 12:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Aesop

It's underground hip hop. Nothing jiggy - its just insightful and well thought-out. It's lyrical mastery at its best.

If you like Aesop Rock try:

Trying to save the world one MP3 player at a time.

Shakin 'em off one win at a time... In Schaub we trust.

by SOLIS on Dec 31, 2007 1:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

J'ville starters

are not playing.

Nice.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 11:55 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

did I just

see battle red ... again?

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 11:57 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Not red pants, though.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 12:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thank god

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 12:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Blue pants

Would have looked better. ....god, am I turning gay???

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 12:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Didja Hear That ???

CBS showed Andre Johnson .. then Mario Williams ..

second in the NFL with 14 sacks

"...all the credit goes to Charlie Casserly.."

Casserly has his agents everywhere. My phone is tapped.

Pump don;t work cause the vandals stole the handle ..

Look out kid ..

by TexasOutlaw on Dec 30, 2007 12:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Illegal motion on the first play

Thank you Reggie Williams

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 12:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Earl Cochran

with the start!

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 12:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hey, assholes

Stop this no-defense shit now.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 12:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Uh so...

This is all just a hoax right? We're not really being man-handled by the Jax 4th string scrubs, right?

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 30, 2007 12:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

what's on Demps arm?

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 12:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

A big, mutant brace.

Also, Travis Johnson just blew a fucking tackle because he's a retard.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 12:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Didn't

know he was hurt

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 12:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Surgery

over a year ago, but he still wears it. I'm not totally sure why.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 12:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

MOTHERFUCKER

Goddamnit, that was fucking pitiful. FUCK.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 12:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hutchins

doing his Matt Stevens impression

by Triple347 on Dec 30, 2007 12:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

shit!!

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 12:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

If I hadn't just woken up

I'd pour myself a liter of vodka at least. What the fuck was that bullshit?

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 30, 2007 12:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Where's the edge ???

How can you play flat .. these guys are just standing around ??

by TexasOutlaw on Dec 30, 2007 12:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Scobee

didn't even kick until his Sr. year of high school and look at him now.

by Triple347 on Dec 30, 2007 12:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Boulware

why does he always have special teams penalties?

by Triple347 on Dec 30, 2007 12:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Because he's retarded.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 12:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

This defense "failed as a starter"

LMAO

by TexasOutlaw on Dec 30, 2007 12:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That label is trademarked

and is the property of Matt Campbell, Inc.

Also, it is now firmly attached to Travis Johnson.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 12:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Text Message from Tim:

"Hutchins is the new Faggins. He looks absolutely wretched."

Great.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 12:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Good to see you stone hands!

Daniels, learn to catch the fucking football.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 30, 2007 12:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

agreed

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 12:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What

is the deal with all of these drops?

by Triple347 on Dec 30, 2007 12:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Owen Daniels

dropped another one ..

by TexasOutlaw on Dec 30, 2007 12:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Dear Sage,

Please play like you did prior to last week.

Love, Matt

P.S. Get rid of the ball, asshole.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 12:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Re:

You didn't get the memo? It's costume day that Reliant! Sage came as Sandy Vag!

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 30, 2007 12:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

dumb shit

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 12:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Have you ever

Played one of those pick-up basketball games against the team that clearly runs the YMCA whenever they want and they're just dicking around. Your team is trying really hard, but you just suck so fucking bad that even with the other team screwing around, you're lobbing up bricks and they're making lay-ups at will?

Just saying.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 30, 2007 12:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That's a great analogy.

I expect Matt Jones to pull the football equivalent of a 360 dunk at any second.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 12:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Dexter Wynn sighting.

Nice play, but the shit throw helped.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 12:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

What the hell was that?

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 12:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Jacoby...up field...up field

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 12:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Shantee Orr

made the tackle on JJ. I do miss him and his edge presence.

by Triple347 on Dec 30, 2007 12:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I felt a pulse just now

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 12:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

maybe not..

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 12:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

2 of 7!

What a stat line Sage! I know there's a reason I woke up for this shit.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 30, 2007 12:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

HAHAHAHA!

What the HELL was that!? Hilarious!

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 30, 2007 12:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

OH MY!!!!!!!

by Triple347 on Dec 30, 2007 12:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah!

Andre Davis is a special teams NINJA

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 12:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Dude...

I could have recovered that fumble. That was Leon Lett-esque.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 30, 2007 12:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

True

but good things just seem to happen when AD gets downfield in coverage. Think of the over-the-shoulder punt catches near the goalline, etc.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 12:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Merry Christmas Texans!

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 12:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

dayne

Dayne, why even play him today? we know what he can do.

by bullpen116 on Dec 30, 2007 12:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Coaches

Lookin to save some face

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 12:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Get that man a pie!

He's the only texan to show up so far.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 30, 2007 12:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

O line

has showed up some..

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 12:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

but there's not enough pie for Dayne to share.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 12:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Curome Cox

has made quite a few special teams tackles this year since he was signed off the street.

by Triple347 on Dec 30, 2007 12:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Really people

Why would you kick to Joshua Cribbs?

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 30, 2007 12:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

You know

I'm starting to think those Battle Reds do make a difference

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 12:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Walker

So is this the end of the Darius Walker experiment? Like has been said - we know what the Dayne Trayne can do.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 30, 2007 12:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I think...

Kubes has to decide which one of those guys to keep as his third-down/short-yardage guy. Neither should be a feature back.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 12:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Still

I think you can keep both. Get a feature back (Michael Turner anyone?). Then run a split back system w/ Back X and Dayne (thunder/lightning sort of shit). Then keep Walker around for 3rd down, spells, etc.

We have other problems. I think even two mediocre backs isn't the worst thing.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 30, 2007 12:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Es posible

how much longer is Dayne's contract? I have no problem with a three-back setup like that. I would be very hesitant to go into next year with only Dayne and Walker, though.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 1:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What about

the possibility of Dayne, Walker and Taylor? I don't think that is too bad of a setup, that is if Taylor will be healthy his next year.

by Triple347 on Dec 30, 2007 1:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Taylor

I love that guy and he's versatile as hell. I wouldn't mind having him as our FB (along with Abbate?) and running more two back sets. If he's healthy, he could obviate the need for another RB, at least in the short term.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 1:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

re: two back set

who was the last team to run the Pro-set formation?

by knave64 on Dec 30, 2007 11:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

49ers

maybe?

by Triple347 on Dec 30, 2007 11:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

A true Pro set?

I'm thinking 49ers. But if Taylor is our fullback, that would actually work with our offense.

by MDC on Dec 31, 2007 2:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Dayne

is an unrestricted free agent.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 1:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

there ya go, from your mouth to kubiaks ear

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 12:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Balls

Nice to see you have a pair, Kubes. Now play-call like this ALL the time. (ESPECIALLY AT THE END OF HALVES)

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 30, 2007 1:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

yup

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 1:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Word

That was a great catch.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 1:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

They should kick the ..

ohhh nevermind ..

Great call

by TexasOutlaw on Dec 30, 2007 1:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Stupid penalty

but we get a break with the "offset at the spot of the foul" thing.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 1:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Dexter Wynn

is playing opposite of Fred Bennett right now.

by Triple347 on Dec 30, 2007 1:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Because Von Hutchins

looks like he should be paying the Texans to let him stand on the sideline.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 1:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Where's Mario?

Other than the one play where he ran down the RB, he's been invisible. I don't like that.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 1:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Mario

just chased another RB down the field.

by Triple347 on Dec 30, 2007 1:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep

Impeccable timing.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 1:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

is this just bad defensive play calling?

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 1:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

STOP THEM.

Please?

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 1:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hutchins

got beat again for the TD.

by Triple347 on Dec 30, 2007 1:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Von

They are going right at him any time he's on the field. Shades of P-Fag.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 1:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

DeMeco

sat out that whole series and Zach Diles was in.

by Triple347 on Dec 30, 2007 1:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Fuck you.

Goddamnit. What the shitfuck has happened to our D today? They are getting abused by Quinn effin' Gray.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 1:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

guess they saw Von in the game again

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 1:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

NINJA STRIKE~!

Yup, that's why I didn't get a jump on a half-time shower.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 30, 2007 1:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yep

I was just standing up to go take a piss when he hit the seam.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 1:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I choked mine off

when they said he was going past the 30

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 1:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That's dedication, man.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 1:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

ANDRE DAVIS!!!!

Mathis who?!?!?!

by Triple347 on Dec 30, 2007 1:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I love Andre Davis.

Wow. Special Teams ninja, I tells ya.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 1:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

how do you account for us being ahead?

It's gotta be them red shirts...and andre'

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 1:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Andre Davis

Another AFC Special Teams Player of the Week award.

by TexasOutlaw on Dec 30, 2007 1:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And, hopefully,

a contract offer.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 1:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

eom

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 1:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

ANDRE DAVIS!!!!!!!!!!

by Triple347 on Dec 30, 2007 1:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Pay the Man!!!

by bullpen116 on Dec 30, 2007 1:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

By my calculation...

he's worth about $100MM per year.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 1:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Shit

Did I miss another TD return!?

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 30, 2007 1:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

104 yards

to start the half.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 1:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Someone dies

If that man doesn't get paid.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 30, 2007 1:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

100 millimeter? ;-)

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 1:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Walker

does have really good vision. he might not be the fastest, biggest or the best, but he does have solid vision.

by Triple347 on Dec 30, 2007 1:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Touche.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 30, 2007 1:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Gotta say

Love how Walker makes a decision and commits. That's the most important thing in a Denver/Kubiak running game. Pick a hole, make a cut and run up field.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 30, 2007 1:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I agree

with both of you. The only thing I don't like about him is he isn't fast enough to get the edge. I suppose if you know that, however, you can run fewer plays that require it. He's winning me over, though.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 1:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

vonta has been doing some shit today...

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 1:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

If Kubiak didn't like to pass to Leach

I would like Leach a lot more. He's blocking like a damn champ.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 1:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think he does that

just to keep defenders honest, not for yards so much.

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 1:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Except

he does it too frequently in my opinion. Unless a lot of those are just Sage panicking.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 1:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Cox

again on the special teams tackle.

by Triple347 on Dec 30, 2007 1:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

What a Dream

I fell asleep during the FOX pregame show, and woke up to see the score 21-14 Houston. Then I got up to come to the computer and it's all of a sudden 35-14! Wow!

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 30, 2007 2:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

rode him for 8 secs and threw his hands up

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 2:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Matt Jones

Hey, novel concept, using your size. I'm sure Del Rio doesn't wish you' figured that out two seasons ago.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 2:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

1st Draft Pick

Had damn well better be someone for our secondary. :mad:

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 30, 2007 2:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

you're probably right

but I'm still wanting a healthy offensive badass left tackle

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 2:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Sam Baker,

Ryan Clady, and Michael Oher could possibly be available where we draft.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 2:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Kenny Phillips

is the only safety prospect I'd be willing to take in the top 20.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 2:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Walker

I LOVE his vision. Have I mentioned that yet?

by Triple347 on Dec 30, 2007 2:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

he looked fast enough for me

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 2:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It looks like

he reaches top speed immediately, even if that top speed isn't sprinter-quality. That counts for a lot when you have good vision. Dude has won me over. (Though I would still kill to have Felix Jones.)

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 2:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Fine, Darius, you win.

I'm sold. I want you back next season. I apologize. (You still aren't that fast, but it works for you.)

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 2:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Franchise Scoring High?

me thinks this is the most points we've ever scored in a game?

by bullpen116 on Dec 30, 2007 2:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yup.

Besting the 34 at Carolina.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 2:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

sorry i'm late

I {heart} you all. In a manly kind of way, of course.

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 30, 2007 2:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Ah ha!

I knew things were noticeably sober around here.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 30, 2007 2:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Was waiting for you.

Recommend some music. I'm in illegal download mode.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 2:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Speaking of

Which Aesops album did you pick up?

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 30, 2007 2:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Didn't.

See above, re: illegal download. I get a few songs, see if I like the artist, and then pick up an album after that.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 2:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

ya right

there goes your law license...;-)

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 2:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Bah.

I never liked the law, anyway.

Seriously, though...I generally do buy albums after the fact, because I like having the liner notes and crap like that.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 2:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Aesop

Got all the Aes Rock I can get off emusic now: Labor Days, Bazooka Tooth, and None Shall Pass.

I don't really like the "indie pop" movement of bands like Arcade Fire and bands like that. I knew Brit D back in the day, and he's a prick, but Spoon is pretty big these days. Emusic has some good reviews of the stuff that they offer, so give it a go. Other stuff I have given a lot of time to (from 2006 and 2007) is Gogol Bordello, Balkan Beat Box, The Gourds always gets a ton of PT from me, Cadillac Jones, and Hold Steady.

Obviously, I listen to a lot of non-mainstream music.

Had a hard time getting quality TV time today, but me and the boy are chilling now. It looks like I have missed a good one. Dammit. And the HTPC is dead, too, so I won't get to watch it later. Hopefully, somebody will post a torrent later.

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 30, 2007 2:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Love the Gourds

And I just got some Hold Steady right before you mentioned them. I can't stand Arcade Fire.

I have you pegged as one of those people who loved DMB back before they were popular, then bailed when they released Ants Marching.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 2:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

hola amigo

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 2:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Super Mario Party

Time for M-Dub to get a couple.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 2:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Darius Walker

He does have that "burst" thing. So if we get a seam he can see it and hit it.

by TexasOutlaw on Dec 30, 2007 2:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Burst

He does look much faster hitting a hole than he did trying to get outside the Indy defense.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 2:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

My new alliteration

Don't Deny Darius!!!

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 30, 2007 2:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Mine

Always Avoid Andre, Asshole!

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 2:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think

I'm gonna start a new blog about the Texans. It'll be called Da Good, Da Bad, and 'Andre Fuckin' Davis!!!

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 30, 2007 2:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Nice

See if you can get a bunch of autographed Andre Davis shit. It worked for me.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 2:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Defensive Holding

is Travis Johnson playing the for Jags now?

by Triple347 on Dec 30, 2007 2:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Gotta Love

a three and out.

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 30, 2007 2:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'm sittin in 80 deg weather

nibblin on a pizza and beers the wife brought,
Texans are at 42 points, 21 ahead.
and George W is in his last term.
We be 8 n 8 this year... sure better than
last week.

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 2:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I didn't even have to use my AK.

Today was a good day.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 2:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

80?

It's not supposed to break 40 up here for the next two months. :(

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 30, 2007 2:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

it's 77 here in austin

funky as all hell.

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 30, 2007 2:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You'll be back in Tx soon...right?

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 2:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Depends

I've put in for a job there, so I'm in wait-and-see mode.

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 30, 2007 3:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Jesus

Can we all get off Sage's dick once and for all?

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 2:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Sage had to throw an int...

it's his trademark.

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 2:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yup

That's how you know it's Sunday.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 2:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Apparently

Holding Mario is completely acceptable these days.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 2:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

no shit

that was ridiculous.

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 30, 2007 2:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

did diles start????

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 30, 2007 2:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

no

but on two drives he hs gotten a lot of PT; incidentally when he does the Jags have moved the ball.

by Triple347 on Dec 30, 2007 2:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

charlie anderson 2 sacks?

And we need help in the secondary, big time. I mean, we make gray look like Brady and Peyton had a QB love child.

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 30, 2007 2:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

No

but he's gotten a lot of reps today. And played pretty well.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 2:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

3rd/Goal on the 17

and we let them in the endzone?!? WTF?

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 30, 2007 2:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Of course

You'll notice that we aren't blitzing much at all...and the secondary is getting torched. Apparently, we have not learned any lessons from the past four weeks.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 2:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

glad we're playin their 2nd-3rd strings

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 2:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Possibly

I actually think that's a conscious decision not to get someone injured. We're giving a lot of young guys some reps and I think this is as much evaluation as it is get to .500... especially when it looks like the game is more or less in hand.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 30, 2007 2:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

agreed

JAX could've easily gone for the onside, but outside of being the wedge-breaker, there's no more suicidal role than onside kicks.

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 30, 2007 2:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe

but we weren't really blitzing when we had our starters in, either.

Still, a win is a win, but we did our secondary no favors today.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 2:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Richard Smith

I sure hope he does not come back next year. We need someone who will go after the qb.

by Triple347 on Dec 30, 2007 2:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

New OC and a new DC?

Not that I don't sympathize, but I'm not sure if we want to change both coordinators at once, especially given our 8-8 finish. (It feels really good to type that)

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 30, 2007 2:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think we need

a anti fumble/interception/turnover coordinator...just need to think of a title.

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 2:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Except

I think we all agree that Kubiak is the main guy when it comes to OC. So we'd really only be hiring a new guy to suggest plays now and then on offense. And Richard Smith shouldn't be allowed to coach High school.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 2:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That

makes sense.

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 30, 2007 3:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What would Darth Vader do ?

No not Dick Cheney...

Bill Belichek ( my fashion icon)

When New England was getting beat up last nite the Pats decided to send more people.

I'm going to write that down somewhere.

by TexasOutlaw on Dec 30, 2007 2:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It's a foreign concept, for sure

The thing that kills me is that we won because of Andre fuckin' Davis. Our passing game was poor and our defense didn't stop anyone. Now, nothing wrong with winning through special teams, but the 42 points seems really misleading.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 2:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

happy new year ya'll

by 1Texan on Dec 30, 2007 2:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

uh huh

looking forward to consuming my weight in beer and whiskey

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 30, 2007 2:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

8-8 MFs!!!!

I'll take it. Lots to look forward to heading into 2008.

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 30, 2007 2:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Happy new year chaps

Be safe. Have fun. See ya in 2008.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Dec 30, 2007 2:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Now the Fun Begins

It's the offseason, when all the fun stuff happens!!!

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 30, 2007 2:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

8-8

with all those injuries? i'll take it.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 2:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Great Point

With all our team playing all the time, we could have been 10-6, maybe 11-5 and in the wildcard race.

Houston Texans: Playoffs 2008!

by 5stringJeff on Dec 30, 2007 3:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yup.

I have zero doubt that we beat Atlanta with Andre Johnson in there. If we'd had a running game through most of the first half of the season, there would surely be an extra win in there. 9-7 or 10-6 seems like it was easily within reach.

by MDC on Dec 30, 2007 4:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs