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Houston Texans News: June 28, 2016

Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Tuesday, June 28, 2016.

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Houston Texans news

Breakfast: Big Bang star superstitious for Texans
Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons shared his sports superstitions as a Texans fan.

Texans bullish on rookie tight end Stephen Anderson - Houston Chronicle
During the NFL draft, hybrid Cal tight end Stephen Anderson got passed over despite a series of impressive workouts and a productive collegiate career.

Peyton Manning Will Be Rooting For The Texans And Others In 2016 " CBS Houston
That is the Broncos and Colts, Texans, Lions, Dolphins and the New York Giants where his little brother plays. We're sure he'll jump into some other teams bandwagons as well.

As a rookie, Will Fuller works to catch on fast - Houston Chronicle
Will Fuller spread his fingertips as wide as he could and stretched his palms above his helmet while accelerating behind the secondary to provide an inviting target for Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler.

Houston Texans celebrate moms during the ultimate "Guy's Night Out" - Houston Chronicle
More than one month after Mother's Day, IW Marks celebrated Houston Texan Vince Wolfork's victory as winner of the "IW Marks Loves Mom Charity Challenge."

Around the League

Calvin Johnson says he retired because he's 'fed up' with football - SBNation.com
Johnson said he retired because he could no longer take the daily grind of playing in the NFL.

J.J. Watt ate a raw egg on The Tonight Show - SBNation.com
Thanks.

Steelers OLB James Harrison fires back via social media regarding the news of NFL PED investigation - Behind the Steel Curtain
James Harrison isn't one to bite his tongue, and he certainly isn't holding back in regards to the news of the NFL investigation into a recanted report on PED use midway through the 2015 season.

Houston & Collegiate Sports

Astros 4, Angels 2: Astros post two runs late to escape with a win - The Crawfish Boxes
It got more exciting than you'd want in the 9th, but the 'Stros secure a 4-2 victory against the Angels.

What the Rockets' frontcourt looks like without Dwight Howard - The Dream Shake
So what happens now?

Former Baylor signee Patrick Hudson sets decision date - Burnt Orange Nation
The coveted OL prospect will make his decision on Thursday between Texas, A&M, TCU, and Oklahoma.

Current Student Athletes Represent Texas Tech Around the World - Viva The Matadors
Current student athletes are representing Texas Tech around the world.

Josh Doctson surprises students at Frog Camp - Frogs O' War
Young tadpoles, meet Big Frog.

Baylor Releases "Dress Code" for Upcoming Football Season - Our Daily Bears
After several short-notice attempts at recommended attire for games, Baylor Football has released gameday attire suggestions for each game this season.

YESSIR! QB Kellen Mond commits to Texas A&M - Good Bull Hunting
Four-star QB becomes highest-rated member of the 2017 class.

Texas Waiting on Patrick Hudson: Will Decide Thursday - Barking Carnival
The coveted big OL will decide between the Longhorns and Sooners on Thursday after spending a weekend recruiting visit in Norman, Oklahoma. Texas fans have to feel pretty good that Stoops wasn't...

Roundtable: What's the worst G5 conference? Will the AAC remain the best G5 conference? - Underdog Dynasty
Conference USA is dreadful, the Sun Belt used to always be dreadful, and the AAC is the best.

Andrew Wenger up for Goal of the Week - Dynamo Theory
Dynamo midfielder up for Goal of the Week..