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Open Gameday Thread--Houston v. Atlanta

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Despite his best attempts to convince us that today is just another game, the contest that The Schaub has had circled on his calendar since the schedule came out is now upon us.  What will he do in his return to the Georgia Dome?  Burn it down and then salt the earth upon which it stood?  Or simply burn it down?  Decisions, decisions.

Leave your pregame, in-game, and postgame observations, hopes, and letters to Santa in the Comments below.

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Schaub
Remember the scene in Gone With The Wind, when Scarlett watches the house burn after Sherman came through.  That'll seem tame compared to what Arthur Blank will witness today.

Um, not that I've ever watched Gone With The Wind.

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 10:39 AM CDT   0 recs

Frankly Arthur I Don't Give a Damn
Hope you are right.

But I think this thing is going to be too damn close for me to enjoy.

As for injuries, for the Falcon fans, this is almost the perfect storm.

by TexasOutlaw on Sep 30, 2007 10:56 AM CDT   0 recs

In this analogy...
Does that make Schaub Scipio and Kubes Cato the Elder?  Or would that be McNair?

Atlantanem esse delendam!

WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 11:02 AM CDT   0 recs

Nice.
Am I the only who giggles when they mention that Dayne won the Heisman?

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 12:08 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

They made fun of Carrs
white gloves on the pre game...and Fox says R Bush is a bust....
1Texan

by 1Texan on Sep 30, 2007 12:09 PM CDT   0 recs

Falcons short field
Early special teams mistakes.
WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 12:12 PM CDT   0 recs

Danny Clark is a badass
period.
We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Sep 30, 2007 12:16 PM CDT   0 recs

That hit...
made ME sore.  Wow.  Gotta love The Assassin.

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 12:17 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Anyone just see The Schaub?
He was congratulating the Defense on making the stop, and not fixing his hair before the next Offensive series.  Wierd.
We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Sep 30, 2007 12:17 PM CDT   0 recs

Speaking of Sandy Vag
He's under center for the Panthers today.  Terry Bradshaw really likes him.  Terry Bradshaw also can't string 4 words together without sounding like a moron.
WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 12:20 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

That's why...
his hair will never be as good as Davie's

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 12:20 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Baseball
Mets already down 4-0 in the first inning.  Also Biggio plays his last game ever today.  Kind of sad.
WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 12:22 PM CDT   0 recs

Ronnie
smells pie!

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 12:24 PM CDT   0 recs

Get that man a respirator now.
WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 12:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Pigs are flying, Hell is frozen over
and Ron Dayne just ran for 25 yards.
We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Sep 30, 2007 12:24 PM CDT   0 recs

Apostrophe
TD.  WOW.

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 12:25 PM CDT   0 recs

Holy Shit
That was an awesome catch by Apostrophe
We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Sep 30, 2007 12:25 PM CDT   0 recs

It sounded great on the radio
Thanks regional coverage!  Jets-Bills on TV... no one wins.
WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 12:26 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I started Andre
in my fantasy league today!
1Texan

by 1Texan on Sep 30, 2007 12:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Jeebus!!!
That was even more amazing on replay!  One handed, reaching around the interfering defender.  Boo yah!

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 12:26 PM CDT   0 recs

Effing Amazing
Catch by Apostrophe.  I am an idiot for not picking him up in my fantasy league this week.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Sep 30, 2007 12:27 PM CDT   0 recs

Browns 14 - Ravens 0
In other news... what the fuck?
WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 12:28 PM CDT   0 recs

Re: Jamal Lewis
He must blame Brian Billick for his incarceration.  He's going to have a huge game today.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Sep 30, 2007 12:29 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I believe...
that I may have already explained this.
We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Sep 30, 2007 12:30 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Petey
Gives up the big play AND holds!

by Triple347 on Sep 30, 2007 12:33 PM CDT   0 recs

He's So Bad
And everyone knows it.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Sep 30, 2007 12:39 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Two fouls on one play?
Thanks, fuckrag.

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 12:34 PM CDT   0 recs

Petey!
Guess I better go grab my torch and pitchfork.
WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 12:34 PM CDT   0 recs

DeMeco
Does not take kindly to people running near him.

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 12:35 PM CDT   0 recs

Our secondary
is total dogshit.

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 12:36 PM CDT   0 recs

The line
isn't lookin all that good right now either
1Texan

by 1Texan on Sep 30, 2007 12:38 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Pardon me...
I have a jug of Drano calling my name.

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 12:38 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Mets in total meltdown
5 - 0.... still the first.  Already pulled glavine.
WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 12:36 PM CDT   0 recs

TD--Joseph Harrington
Nice catch by Jenkins in the back of the endzone.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Sep 30, 2007 12:38 PM CDT   0 recs

OK,

I'm a little late.  What'd I miss?
"...and if I claim to be a wise man, well, it surely means that I don't know". SL

by Southern Lion on Sep 30, 2007 12:39 PM CDT   0 recs

Recap
Held them to a FG on first drive.  Beautiful TD catch by Apostrophe.  Rare double penalty on Petey, who still managed to give up the big reception.  Then TD pass by Harrington.

10-7, ATL.

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

by Tim on Sep 30, 2007 12:40 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Petey Faggins sucks
WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 12:40 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Petey
I wish him nothing better than a painful death.

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 12:40 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

But he tries so hard!
And Dunta likes him!
WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 12:44 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Tiger Woods
made a 3 pointer
1Texan

by 1Texan on Sep 30, 2007 12:40 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

He...
...holed out from beyond the arc?  Awesome!
"...and if I claim to be a wise man, well, it surely means that I don't know". SL

by Southern Lion on Sep 30, 2007 12:41 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

It's time...
to hitch our wagon to the Dayne Trayne.

God.

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 12:40 PM CDT   0 recs

Dayne
must be shrinking, Don Criqui just called him a "former giant".
"...and if I claim to be a wise man, well, it surely means that I don't know". SL

by Southern Lion on Sep 30, 2007 12:41 PM CDT   0 recs

somebody
talked him out of it.
"...and if I claim to be a wise man, well, it surely means that I don't know". SL

by Southern Lion on Sep 30, 2007 12:46 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Defense
What's going on guys?  Step it up.
WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 12:47 PM CDT   0 recs

Defensive holding AGAIN
WHAT THE FUCK?!?

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 12:48 PM CDT   0 recs

Radio guys are perplexed.
WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 12:49 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

that
was a stupid call
"...and if I claim to be a wise man, well, it surely means that I don't know". SL

by Southern Lion on Sep 30, 2007 12:49 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Ridiculous Call
But Tr. Johnson isn't going to get the superstar treatment from the refs.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Sep 30, 2007 12:52 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

sack
by Akoye again!
"...and if I claim to be a wise man, well, it surely means that I don't know". SL

by Southern Lion on Sep 30, 2007 12:50 PM CDT   0 recs

AMOBI
You bust, you!

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 12:50 PM CDT   0 recs

Amobi is a total bust
Why the fuck did we draft this kid?  He only has 4 sacks on the season.
WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 12:50 PM CDT   0 recs

Good point
Our quarterbacks are looking way lets metro these days.  Need to ramp up the latent gayness.
WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 12:53 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

what
are faking a reverse for?
"...and if I claim to be a wise man, well, it surely means that I don't know". SL

by Southern Lion on Sep 30, 2007 12:51 PM CDT   0 recs

Strategy
If the Falcons fall down laughing, it'll be easier to score.

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 12:51 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

oh....
true that.
"...and if I claim to be a wise man, well, it surely means that I don't know". SL

by Southern Lion on Sep 30, 2007 12:53 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Leach
Knee is down

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 12:54 PM CDT   0 recs

Vonta Leach
Has been hanging out with Jameel Cook too much.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Sep 30, 2007 12:54 PM CDT   0 recs

FAGGINS
Needs to fucking die.

Of course, he "hasn't let anyone in the endzone today," so someone will talk about how solid he is.

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 12:55 PM CDT   0 recs

This is the FBI
We'd take you to jail for this threat, if we didn't agree with you....they don't call it the pokey for nothin
1Texan

by 1Texan on Sep 30, 2007 12:58 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Petey Faggins sucks
So very very much.  So incredibly much.  So much that it's borderline criminal.  He is terrible.  So awful.  So very bad.  God damnit he fucking blows.
WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 12:55 PM CDT   0 recs

70%
of the TexansTalk board disagrees with us.

Also, I am about to throw something.  Fuckity fuck fuck.

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 12:56 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

all of a sudden
we can't tackle!
"...and if I claim to be a wise man, well, it surely means that I don't know". SL

by Southern Lion on Sep 30, 2007 12:57 PM CDT   0 recs

yes
other than Demeco.
"...and if I claim to be a wise man, well, it surely means that I don't know". SL

by Southern Lion on Sep 30, 2007 12:58 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

DEMECO RYANS SAYS NO
WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 12:57 PM CDT   0 recs

Leach
needs to be cut.
"...and if I claim to be a wise man, well, it surely means that I don't know". SL

by Southern Lion on Sep 30, 2007 12:58 PM CDT   0 recs

I'm not going to blame the injuries
but it would be nice to have one or two of the guys back.

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 12:59 PM CDT   0 recs

Terrible
Joey Harrington is picking us apart.  Yes, Joey Harrington.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Sep 30, 2007 12:59 PM CDT   0 recs

The Schaub just wanted a challenge.
WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 1:00 PM CDT   0 recs

Crapshoot
I like going for it here, but I don't have a lot of faith in the upcoming playcall.

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 1:07 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I've always maintained...
That if your team can't get 1 yard, you don't deserve to win.
WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 1:07 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

WHAT THE GODDAMN MOTHERFUCK WAS THAT?!?
Here's an idea--REMOVE LEACH FROM YOUR FIRST THREE OPTIONS

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 1:08 PM CDT   0 recs

This game needs more Jameel Cook!
WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 1:09 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Petey.
Unreal.

Anyone who stands up for him this week is cordially invited to suck last night's dinner from my ass.

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 1:12 PM CDT   0 recs

Shakespere
right
1Texan

by 1Texan on Sep 30, 2007 1:13 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Correct
From Taming of the Shrew

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 1:15 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

GOD DAMNIT PETEY FUCKING FAGGINS
He needs to be yanked right now.
WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 1:12 PM CDT   0 recs

unfortunately
I have Houston's defense this week in fantasy....with all the offensive injuries they're going to step it up ....right...right....where's my razor blades..
1Texan

by 1Texan on Sep 30, 2007 1:12 PM CDT   0 recs

Petey
Could not possibly be any worse.  It is scientifically impossible.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Sep 30, 2007 1:14 PM CDT   0 recs

Agreed
I just explained to my son that Petey was "a piece of shit" and "the worst player in the whole damned universe."

by MDC on Sep 30, 2007 1:15 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Dunta on Rody White
What a novel fucking concept.  Genius really.  Someone give the coaching staff a Nobel Prize.
WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 1:16 PM CDT   0 recs

Dunta down
fuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuck fuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuck fuckfuckfuck
WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 1:17 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Looks Bad
He was wincing when the trainers were grabbing his wrist.  This is not good.

Petey and...Fletcher?  Get ready for Harrington to throw for 500 yards in the second half.

Nevertheless--HUGE stop by the D to hold the Falcons to 3 points there.

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

by Tim on Sep 30, 2007 1:19 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm going to throw up
if Dunta has to leave the game
We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Sep 30, 2007 1:17 PM CDT   0 recs

That TO rule is bullshit
On an extra point.  What the fuck?
WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 1:17 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm an idiot
And hungover.
WWJD? At the altar of Jacoby... I'm a believer.

by DisplacedTexan on Sep 30, 2007 1:24 PM CDT