Open Gameday Thread--Tampa Bay v. Houston

Is there a sweeter gig in this life? The most difficult game planning you'd ever have to do would be "Don't kick to Hester." And the NFL minimum is like $300k

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 12:29 PM CST reply actions

trading

5yard penalties

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 12:31 PM CST reply actions

BFD

I know you're just waiting to hear the color of their uniforms...Blue Top, white bottoms, and I'll have to scout who all might be wearing the white gloves...

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 12:34 PM CST reply actions

ohh

Dayne limping off

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 12:35 PM CST reply actions

Was that so hard to figure out?

Apparently it's easy to move the ball when you get Dre involved. Shocker!

by Nashmeister on Dec 9, 2007 12:36 PM CST reply actions

whoa whoa buddy...

I don't have time for your crazy talk around here. I like my offense Dane-heavy and my defense soft-zone or 2 deep man coverage.

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 12:37 PM CST up reply actions

Sage perfect

except for a one near call....and Darius looked fast

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 12:36 PM CST reply actions

ok now

make that 2 close calls for Sage

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 12:37 PM CST up reply actions

FUUUUUUUUUUCK

DAMMIT

by pweco113 on Dec 9, 2007 12:37 PM CST reply actions

third times a charm for Sage....

dammit

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 12:38 PM CST reply actions

Sigh.

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 12:39 PM CST reply actions

who

did white beat to cause the fumble?

by pweco113 on Dec 9, 2007 12:40 PM CST reply actions

Salaam

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 12:41 PM CST reply actions

McGown - 8/9

Again we make mediocre QBs look like world-beaters

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 12:43 PM CST reply actions

They had a couple

strong runs up the center off guards ...td...well they started on our 20 or therebouts.

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 12:45 PM CST reply actions

Hey while we're on commercial

is there anyway to refresh and be down at the bottom without scrolling every time?

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 12:46 PM CST reply actions

Mine does that

Automatically. But I use Firefox (maybe that's it?)

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 12:47 PM CST up reply actions

shit

that figures..

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 12:48 PM CST up reply actions

Gado

Samkon with a TD for buffalo.

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 12:49 PM CST reply actions

Is dayne really hurt?

Thanks for the three (3) fantasy points, you dick.

by Nashmeister on Dec 9, 2007 12:49 PM CST reply actions

He's on the sideline

It doesn't look bad he's standing on it..probably giving Darius a look

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 12:51 PM CST reply actions

Turk

has em inside the 15

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 12:53 PM CST reply actions

fuck me

was that a blitz?

by pweco113 on Dec 9, 2007 12:56 PM CST reply actions

And how did that start?

Pressure from Mario. What a fucking bust.

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 12:56 PM CST reply actions

This is as good

As I've ever seen Mario play...sometimes they call another number for the stop, but Mario is all over them as well

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 12:59 PM CST up reply actions

Demps

caused the fumble then recovered it

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 12:57 PM CST reply actions

Will Demps

is a pretty man.

by MDC on Dec 9, 2007 12:58 PM CST reply actions

i love

k-dub.
has he ever caught a ball that wasnt for a first down?
maybe once

by pweco113 on Dec 9, 2007 12:59 PM CST reply actions

Walter!

And he's wearing black gloves

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 12:59 PM CST reply actions

All i'm asking...

Don't turn it over. I can't deal with that. emotionally.

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 12:59 PM CST reply actions

i love

him.
absolutely love him

by pweco113 on Dec 9, 2007 1:00 PM CST reply actions

Looks like Pretty Boy

took Hilliard out
TD Walter on the streach

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 1:00 PM CST reply actions

K-dub.

Represent for the scrappy white receiver!

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 1:01 PM CST reply actions

Dayne to the lockerroom.

za?

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 1:02 PM CST reply actions

More fun facts

If this trend holds... the Texans will lead the league! For the 3rd time out of 6 years - in most players on IR.

That's just... what?

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 1:03 PM CST reply actions

Amazing

Like a young Ed McCaffrey. He really showed some Wayne Chrebet-like ability on that touchdown catch. In fact, I haven't seen a catch like that since Joe Jurevicius on the Bucs.

by Nashmeister on Dec 9, 2007 1:03 PM CST reply actions

Also

he possesses a very Kevin Curtis-like quality.

by MDC on Dec 9, 2007 1:07 PM CST up reply actions

is there a word

that has any more s's than that?

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 1:23 PM CST up reply actions

Bennet!!

kicking ass

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 1:05 PM CST reply actions

He was chased

out of the pocket by Mario...no play!

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 1:06 PM CST reply actions

Jacoby

-3 on the run back...

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 1:07 PM CST reply actions

Sigh.

What happened to the pre-season ability, JJ?

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 1:07 PM CST up reply actions

I was

just wondering the same thing. Seems like only twelve games ago he was a threat for taking a punt or kick to the house. Lately, all he's been a threat for is scaring his team's fans.

by HtownJuggernaut on Dec 9, 2007 1:11 PM CST up reply actions

You know

I've been waiting a long time to say something good about him again...time for him to step it up.

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 1:08 PM CST up reply actions

turk

is such a bitch now

by pweco113 on Dec 9, 2007 1:12 PM CST reply actions

It's like

We hate playing good for stretches of time - we'd much rather cause our fans as much angst as is humanly possible.

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 1:12 PM CST reply actions

Kalu!

Sack!

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 1:13 PM CST reply actions

Omobe

sack

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 1:14 PM CST reply actions

ND KALUUUUUUUUUUUU

by MDC on Dec 9, 2007 1:14 PM CST reply actions

Mario held

Oh he will get that sack.

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 1:15 PM CST reply actions

dammnit

he could have had another sack.
every game now, i feel hes going to get a sack

by pweco113 on Dec 9, 2007 1:15 PM CST reply actions

Ok for real

The coaching staff now needs to have a collective un-bunching of their panties and try to get some f*ing points.

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 1:16 PM CST reply actions

What the fuck?

Underneath to the TE and a screen out to the RB? For fuck's sake, Kubes. Grow a pair.

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 1:17 PM CST up reply actions

Followed by...

A false start and a sack. Beautiful.

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 1:19 PM CST up reply actions

Lot of time left

If we get up by another score they're going to have to get pass happy, which means Mario is going to get sack-happy.

Oh, and that will in turn make me happy.

by Nashmeister on Dec 9, 2007 1:16 PM CST reply actions

Darius

is doing alright! 1st down.

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 1:17 PM CST reply actions

shit

Darius can't block assist worth a damn

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 1:19 PM CST up reply actions

Second half

Do we get the ball first? I missed the first chunk of the game.

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 1:22 PM CST reply actions

Yes

We do

by Triple347 on Dec 9, 2007 1:23 PM CST up reply actions

Sports 610

I follow along on the radio, but Sports 610 isn't streaming for me. Anyone have another link I can use?

by HtownJuggernaut on Dec 9, 2007 1:27 PM CST reply actions

announcer

said Kubes said Dayne Train will be back this game

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 1:32 PM CST reply actions

Davis

go muther fucker

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 1:33 PM CST reply actions

He training JJ

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 1:34 PM CST up reply actions

BOO YAH!

DRE REDUX, BITCHES!!!

by MDC on Dec 9, 2007 1:34 PM CST reply actions

Everything old!

Is new again!!

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 1:34 PM CST up reply actions

did that really happen???

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 9, 2007 1:34 PM CST reply actions

what did dreesen do?

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 9, 2007 1:36 PM CST reply actions

They didn;'t show it

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 1:38 PM CST up reply actions

shit

i went out for a smoke and missed that.
but whatever, thats exactly what we fucking needed.
suck it bitches

by pweco113 on Dec 9, 2007 1:36 PM CST reply actions

Haha!

Me too! I came back inside and went "wait what the fuck?"

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 1:37 PM CST up reply actions

Right here

is where Mario needs to break McCown in half and show him his spleen before he dies.

by MDC on Dec 9, 2007 1:37 PM CST reply actions

So the defense...

Still in the locker room?

Also... nothing in particular, but I love Fred-tacular.

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 1:39 PM CST reply actions

Goddamn it.

Did our defense not make it out of the locker room in time?

by MDC on Dec 9, 2007 1:39 PM CST reply actions

Who woke them up?

that's half time adjustment....let see what Kubes is going to do.

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 1:39 PM CST reply actions

curl up in a ball

Run 2 draws and then throw a screen pass. Then cry. then screw up the clock. then challenge a play we wont win.

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 1:41 PM CST up reply actions

that happens a lot for us, shit

didn that happen with the colts game

is anyone watching the game? demeco only has 1-3 takles, whats up with that?

by pweco113 on Dec 9, 2007 1:41 PM CST reply actions

quick question:

anyone else think we should try to use JJ as tradebait and sign Davis to another year?

by HtownJuggernaut on Dec 9, 2007 1:42 PM CST reply actions

1,000 nos.

1 million nos. No x infinity. JJ - rookie. Dre' - veteran experience.

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 1:43 PM CST up reply actions

I'm nothing

if not impatient. But you're probably right. It just hurts to have seen so much in the preseason from JJ, and then nothing, except for fumbles, in the regular season.

by HtownJuggernaut on Dec 9, 2007 1:44 PM CST up reply actions

I'm gonna miss him

Assuming we don't resign him, I think Dre might be the only player in the history of the franchise I've actually been sad about letting go.

by Nashmeister on Dec 9, 2007 1:45 PM CST up reply actions

i was sad about

jonathon wells
and kinda moran norris

by pweco113 on Dec 9, 2007 1:47 PM CST up reply actions

Pitts down.

Seriously. What the fuck?

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 1:45 PM CST reply actions

oh dammit

were screwed
oh my gosh

by pweco113 on Dec 9, 2007 1:46 PM CST reply actions

Pitts is down

Fuck.

by MDC on Dec 9, 2007 1:47 PM CST reply actions

O-line

right now is being held together by scotch tape and string.

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 1:48 PM CST up reply actions

and Studdard was banged up

white mittens and all

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 1:49 PM CST up reply actions

Studdard to the locker room.

I... I just don't understand. What did we do? Haven't we suffered enough?

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 1:50 PM CST reply actions

Still

Offensive line injuries aren't much of an excuse for the defense leaving work early.

by Nashmeister on Dec 9, 2007 1:51 PM CST reply actions

Big 3rd down

Come on guys. Regain the 1st half mojo.

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 1:51 PM CST reply actions

Have we ever

blocked a punt?

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 1:53 PM CST reply actions

Sirius radio

"The Reggie Bush Report"

Two thoughts on this:
(1) What is there to report?
(2) Should have plenty of time to do that show now.

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 1:55 PM CST reply actions

Re: (1)

Topics are to include:

"Goddamn, the NFL is WAY faster than I expected."

"Kim Kardashian is a triflin' ho."

"At least I have my Heisman...for now."

"In retrospect, I probably would have taken Mario first, too."

"Don't call me Rashaan Salaam!"

by MDC on Dec 9, 2007 1:57 PM CST up reply actions

Spencer

I haven't heard anything about him. Anyone know if he's healing up? We need any warm body we can get on o-line.

by HtownJuggernaut on Dec 9, 2007 1:57 PM CST reply actions

Fuckin a Walker

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 1:57 PM CST reply actions

Keep making those first downs

on the ground cause you cant block worth a shit.

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 1:58 PM CST up reply actions

what?

another first down.

by pweco113 on Dec 9, 2007 2:00 PM CST reply actions

K-dub

What a fucking gamer. Always knows where the first down is. Runs crisp routes. I'm sorry I ever doubted you!

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 2:00 PM CST reply actions

breaking off his route

and going for the ball

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 2:01 PM CST up reply actions

If anyone wants it:

Since it looks like Sports 610 radio won't go back up any time soon, try: http://www.930thefox.com/cc-common/streaming_new/index.html?refreshed=yes.

It's Tampa sports radio, but anything's better than nothing, right? Plus you get to hear Tampa jack itself off about stopping the dayne trayne.

It's a good thing opposing teams haven't realized that all you need to do is throw a twinkie up the field.

by HtownJuggernaut on Dec 9, 2007 2:02 PM CST reply actions

So far. By the way, what do we do about the O-line? Does Dreesen have to slide in at guard if we lose anyone else? I think I'm actually in favor of Mario at left tackle. I'll bet he could pancake the shit out of Greg White.

by Nashmeister on Dec 9, 2007 2:02 PM CST reply actions

Bristle or however it's spelled

is doing just fine on the line

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 2:03 PM CST reply actions

Going on 9 minutes

What a drive. This is beautiful football.

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 2:05 PM CST reply actions

god damn

qb turnovers

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 2:05 PM CST reply actions

shootmeinthefuckingface

FUMBLE DRILLS FOR THE ENTIRE OFFENSE! EVERY SINGLE ONE! HOLD ON TO THE GOD DAMN BALL YOU FUCKING MORONS!

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 2:06 PM CST reply actions

Yep

by MDC on Dec 9, 2007 2:06 PM CST up reply actions

Let's not exaggerate

It looks like Daniels licked his fumbling problem. That just leaves the freaking QBs that need the fumble drills.

by HtownJuggernaut on Dec 9, 2007 2:07 PM CST up reply actions

holy shit

McCown threw the ball out of bounds before he was hit.....wow..

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 2:09 PM CST up reply actions

God damnit.

That was on my list of "absolute worst case scenarios". Gado with another TD on the day.

by Nashmeister on Dec 9, 2007 2:07 PM CST reply actions

Well shit on me...

So THIS is what happens when you blitz?

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 2:09 PM CST reply actions

Cowgirls

losing by 13 to God's new team.

by MDC on Dec 9, 2007 2:10 PM CST reply actions

From the opponent's mouth

"i'm not sure what houston is seeing, but they're rolling sage out to the left. sage's right handed and that just makes it that much harder."

by HtownJuggernaut on Dec 9, 2007 2:11 PM CST reply actions

that is how we fucking do

by pweco113 on Dec 9, 2007 2:15 PM CST reply actions

Good play

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 2:15 PM CST reply actions

check

out that scoring by quarter
7s across the board

by pweco113 on Dec 9, 2007 2:16 PM CST reply actions

Like a slot machine.

Shweet.

by Nashmeister on Dec 9, 2007 2:17 PM CST up reply actions

didn't we

bring dayne in on that play...to divert their defense

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 2:18 PM CST up reply actions

If by divert...

You mean EAT.

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 2:19 PM CST up reply actions

Poor Ronde

never had a chance. He had appetizer written all over him.

by MDC on Dec 9, 2007 2:19 PM CST up reply actions

You know

That showed a little creativity by Kubes...

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 2:21 PM CST up reply actions

O

to the motherfucking D

by MDC on Dec 9, 2007 2:17 PM CST reply actions

What is it

With these fast drives? Come ON guys.

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 2:20 PM CST reply actions

What is this, amateur hour?

Are they sticking it to us in the no-huddle, or what's the deal?

by Nashmeister on Dec 9, 2007 2:20 PM CST reply actions

RARR~!

How you like dem' apples? Greenwood... SO underrated.

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 2:22 PM CST reply actions

Blitz!!!

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 2:22 PM CST reply actions

wait

didnt j mclain say that our LBs didnt have the speed to blitz?

by pweco113 on Dec 9, 2007 2:23 PM CST reply actions

Yes.

But he's a douche.

Also, this would be a very inopportune time for Rosenfels to fumble again. Any chance Schaub could come in for a quick "get out of our own endzone" job? He's pretty damn good at it.

by Nashmeister on Dec 9, 2007 2:24 PM CST up reply actions

I wonder

what his prediction was for this game...Tampa 32 Houston 14.....he's such a homer...

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 2:25 PM CST up reply actions

The General

Found an old picture of him:
http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/clown.jpg

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 2:25 PM CST up reply actions

hilarious

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 2:27 PM CST up reply actions

Well hello there Walker

Running hard. Playing hard. Good show, chap!

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 2:27 PM CST reply actions

Third downs - 9/13

Also... defense has held TB to 2/10 on 3rd down.

Hello and welcome the Bizarro Texans!

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 2:28 PM CST reply actions

I'm scared

by MDC on Dec 9, 2007 2:30 PM CST up reply actions

Me too

Hold me?

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 2:33 PM CST up reply actions

how about that 2nd,3rd, and 4th string team...

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 2:41 PM CST up reply actions

Ok Mario

get your sack

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 2:35 PM CST reply actions

Cochran

I'll take it

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 2:36 PM CST up reply actions

JJ's

fucking shoe came off...no wonder he can't run

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 2:37 PM CST reply actions

Vintage Turk

Time for a Mario safety.

by Nashmeister on Dec 9, 2007 2:44 PM CST reply actions

Did you see the fans wearin Mickey gloves!!

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 2:45 PM CST reply actions

MARIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by MDC on Dec 9, 2007 2:51 PM CST reply actions

Mario!!!!!!

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 2:51 PM CST reply actions

SUPER MARIO!!!!!!!

by Triple347 on Dec 9, 2007 2:51 PM CST reply actions

workin on that pro bowl

1Texan

by 1Texan on Dec 9, 2007 2:53 PM CST up reply actions

YES.

It couldn't have happened to a more deserving person.

by Nashmeister on Dec 9, 2007 2:51 PM CST reply actions

Marioooooo!

9.5 on the year!

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 2:51 PM CST reply actions

I away

from the career record!

by MDC on Dec 9, 2007 2:52 PM CST up reply actions

Er, 1

Apparently, I use Roman numerals now.

by MDC on Dec 9, 2007 2:53 PM CST up reply actions

Greenwood - 13 tackles, 1 sack

Defense really stepped up on a quiet day from DeMeco

Also: AJ had a rather quiet 82 yards, 1TD

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by DisplacedTexan on Dec 9, 2007 2:56 PM CST reply actions

I am sure

They game planned for DeMeco, and tried to keep away from him. After the things that Gruden said about him, and the fact they really never got the running game established, I'd say a quiet day is not so bad.

by Triple347 on Dec 9, 2007 2:57 PM CST up reply actions