[Official] Jaguars @ Texans

[Castor27]

Sunday Noon on CBS

[LonghornFan]

Just another step closer to picking AD.

[H-Town Info]

21-17 texans win.

[JamesC]

Dayne and Gado combine for 20 carries, 35 yards.

[Furious Jam]

Ugh. Why do I keep watching? This isn't a plucky young expansion team anymore. This is just a train wreck.

[DieHard Rocket]

If Carr wasn't a good running QB, I'd almost be willing to bet money that our rushing totals would have less yards than carries.

[ima_drummer2k]

I have a bad feeling about this......


http://varifrank.com/images/Got_A_Bad_feeling.jpg

[Luckyazn]

Jacksonville -9.5 in Houston




Jacksonville 23-17


Mario Williams 2 tackles 0 sack typical day

Carr scores TD first drive and throws 2 int rest of game


1-5 record AD here we come!

[Francis3422]

We (Cowboys) played the Jags in week 1. Had the game under control at halftime, but they did come back and beat us. They have a strong team. Their receivers, are very big and talented, and their D line is best in the league.

24-13 Jags.

[No Worries]

Jacksonville -9.5 in Houston

Jacksonville will cover. Easy money.

[rrj_gamz]

Ugh...

Texans: 21

Jags: 121

:(

[Groogrux]

Since David Carr is too busy burying kittens in the ground up to their necks and running over them with lawnmowers instead of trying to develop "it", Jaguars 492, Texans 0.

Oh yeah, David Carr also stabs people with HIV-infected needles.

[Buck Turgidson]

I predict that regardless of the outcome of this game, this thread will devolve into a Bush-Young-Carr-Mario sh!tfest.

[leebigez]

Classic example of building a team. 1st 2 draft by jack Stroud and henderson also drafted mathis and petereson. Team is always in the game despite a struggling offense. I also like Garrad for bacup who i thinkl should be a starter somewhere else.

[kaleidosky]

JAX 31
HOU 21 (garbage time catchup--1 or 2 TDs)

[solid]

More Pain. The Texans are hopeless, helpless, and really bad. Unfortunately, they know it. I do admire them for playing hard in the face of utter futility. For those of you holding out for the draft, given the Texan's knack of making horrible personnel decisions, I admire your optimism.

[Lil Francis]

Another long Sunday (yawns)


Jags 28
Texans 10


Carr sacked 4 times and throws a garbage td to Dre in the 4th quarter
Gado/Dayne 22 carries 30yds. The running game is getting better :rolleyes:

Mario Williams 1 tack no sacks

[hatemavs4life]

As much as I hate to admit it, we will probably lose this one. A chance to win very slim but we do accidentally have a rivalry with them and generally play them pretty tough save for last year (duh, absolute embarrassment). Before that, only other real blowout was 27-0 when Carr was injured in 2003 I think and Ragone had more problems than one could possibly count or would want to. In 2004, we swept them. Notable 20-6 fittingly on Battle Red Day when we escalated to high point ever in team history with a record of 4-3. First two years were a split. Maybe Petey can bring some magic with his return along with Kailee Wong.

With that said, unfortunately the Jags have improved and the Texans have regressed. I dont think highly of Wrong-wich as a QB but as long as their vaunted running game does their job all he has to do is NOT screw up! :rolleyes:

Texans fight and probably give the ol college try but ... sorry come up short.

Until we find a running game, we're SCREWED! Jags 23, Texans 20. Hope I'm wrong but dont think I am.

[jgreen91]

Since David Carr is too busy burying kittens in the ground up to their necks and running over them with lawnmowers instead of trying to develop "it", Jaguars 492, Texans 0.

Oh yeah, David Carr also stabs people with HIV-infected needles.

No, none of that, but if he throws two costly interceptions when the game is close then the Texans will lose, Again.

Jags have a tough tough defense, this one could be ugly. :(

[JJ]

Jacksonville -9.5 in Houston

Jacksonville will cover. Easy money.


You beat me to it! Jacksonville by 2 TDs.

[Rocket River]

Lethwich is Ssssslllllooooowwwwwww
so we should blitz him . . Mario should catch him at least once

I still see this as one sided. . . .
34 - 13 Jags

Rocket RIver

[buffalospeedway]

Just another step closer to picking AD.

I've been away from the board for awhile. Who are you referring to? Did you mean Adrian Peterson? Because then you should have typed 'AP'.

-sigh-

Why do I bother?

[Groogrux]

I've been away from the board for awhile. Who are you referring to? Did you mean Adrian Peterson? Because then you should have typed 'AP'.

-sigh-

Why do I bother?

His nickname is AD which means All Day.

[updawg]

I've been away from the board for awhile. Who are you referring to? Did you mean Adrian Peterson? Because then you should have typed 'AP'.

-sigh-

Why do I bother?

Maybe you should stick around the board more often, then again maybe not.

[buffalospeedway]

Maybe you should stick around the board more often, then again maybe not.

Okay, so I didn't know that 'AD' means 'All Day' (terrible nickname, btw) which means Adrian Peterson. Why are we talking about Adrian Peterson, again? Because all the talk about Bush was so productive.

[likeamockinird]

Come on. We own Jacksonville. The only way we don't win is if the place does get bombed or whatever.

[leroy420]

Come on. We own Jacksonville. The only way we don't win is if the place does get bombed or whatever.

I'll assume this was a joke based on the threats made, credible or not. Funny stuff :rolleyes:

That said, they have done very well against Jax in the past. It's always a close game. Jax is certainly a better team, but the Texans seem to get up for them like no others. I think Lundy will break the 60 yd barrier. They've lost Mike Petersen for the season and that hurts. Lundy will hopefully take just enough pressure off of hte passing game so that Carr can get back to what he was doing prior to the Dallas nightmare.

Texans 21
Jax 17

[sammy]

Okay, so I didn't know that 'AD' means 'All Day' (terrible nickname, btw) which means Adrian Peterson. Why are we talking about Adrian Peterson, again? Because all the talk about Bush was so productive.

Its a great nick name....he gets more rushing yards in the second half of games than in the first half hence the name "all day". We passed on Bush and everything happens for a reason. I pray we get a high enough pick to get him.

[Groogrux]

I do like that we'll have Wong, Lundy and Faggins playing more. Plus, Matt Jones and Stroud are both out.

This is where it all gets turned around. :)

[Jet Blast]

Battle Red Day!

Texans 37
Jaguars 16

[SwoLy-D]

No, none of that, but if he throws two costly interceptions when the game is close then the Texans will lose, Again.You reminded me of "The Fates":
http://www.awn.com/mag/issue2.5/2.5images/beunbeiman04.JPG

TEXANS 31
JAGUARS 20

WTF is up with all these PESSIMIST freakers? :mad:

[jgreen91]

You reminded me of "The Fates":
http://www.awn.com/mag/issue2.5/2.5images/beunbeiman04.JPG

TEXANS 31
JAGUARS 20

WTF is up with all these PESSIMIST freakers? :mad:

And you remind me of a blind sheep. You can continue to live in your fantasy world, the rest of us are realists.

[msn]

And you remind me of a blind sheep. You can continue to live in your fantasy world, the rest of us are realists.
Until Reggie Bush is mentioned, at which point I hear the distinct sound of bleating from your general direction. :D

That said, I agree with you that if DC throws 2 ints *and* we fumble away 2 more possessions, the Texans will lose by an even bigger margin. I'm not expecting a W, just hoping they keep it close.

[hatemavs4life]

Come on. We own Jacksonville. The only way we don't win is if the place does get bombed or whatever.

Own? For the record we are 4-4 vs J-Ville and last year they swept us. Hell, last year everyone beat us even peewee league teams. Haha! It just seemed like that. We do have a rivalry with them.

It sure would be nice if this team actually shows up this week. Is that too much to ask? Probably ... :rolleyes:

[jgreen91]

Leftwich is now questionable. Matt Jones is out and Stroud is out on defense for the Jags. Some others are questionalbe. The jags are banged up pretty good, we may have a chance.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Au5tdkiouDXdNRBxXFxyJgA5nYcB?slug=ap-jaguars-leftwich&prov=ap&type=lgns

[Rocket River]

Own? For the record we are 4-4 vs J-Ville and last year they swept us. Hell, last year everyone beat us even peewee league teams. Haha! It just seemed like that. We do have a rivalry with them.

It sure would be nice if this team actually shows up this week. Is that too much to ask? Probably ... :rolleyes:

J-ville is trying to roll and keep up with Indy
They won't take the Texans lightly
and
have more of a reason to try and grind the Texans into paste

Rocket River

[texanskan]

Leftwich is now questionable. Matt Jones is out and Stroud is out on defense for the Jags. Some others are questionalbe. The jags are banged up pretty good, we may have a chance.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Au5tdkiouDXdNRBxXFxyJgA5nYcB?slug=ap-jaguars-leftwich&prov=ap&type=lgns

I would rather Leftwich play than Gerrard (sp)

Texans 27 Jags 17

either way I am gonna get drunk (while waving my texas flag) then sober up then go to the TC to watch my Rockets then get drunk again (while waving my greek flag) then pass out!

Houston Sweep, Texans then Rockets!!!

[Kerfeld]

I would rather Leftwich play than Gerrard (sp)

Texans 27 Jags 17

either way I am gonna get drunk (while waving my texas flag) then sober up then go to the TC to watch my Rockets then get drunk again (while waving my greek flag) then pass out!

Houston Sweep, Texans then Rockets!!!

I am pulling double duty as well. Go Houston!!

[rhino17]

Jaguars 28
Texans 10

[aaaccchhhooo]

i have 2 extra tickets for sale anybody wants them ?

[Khal80]

Texans 31
Jags 17

Have some faith, DC will will bounce back and regain his #1 spot in QB rating

Jags will not get a safety on him

[Pocket Rockets]

jags 66
carr -12 (6 safeties)

[timwalters]

i have 2 extra tickets for sale anybody wants them ?
i want them, can i get them tonight??? want my number??? Im serious... ive never been, i would love to go...i might even pay you

[jgreen91]

Have some faith, DC will will bounce back and regain his #1 spot in QB rating

I loathe QB rating. Hopefully the Texans win and who cares about the pretty boy's stats.

[msn]

I loathe QB rating. Hopefully the Texans win and who cares about the pretty boy's stats.
If he throws 2 INT (a stat) and 0 TD (another stat) and totals less than 200 yds passing (yet another stat), I don't want to hear a peep out of you--because you don't "care about pretty boy's stats."

[JayZ750]

I also put this in the proper place, but since it is so close to game time, I have the following for sale...

Section 103
Row T
Seats 1&2

Also comes with an Orange parking pass.

Late notice but someone may be interested.

Face value on each ticket is $73 - I'm looking for FV or best offer!

[pgabriel]

its battle red day, I'm crunk fool.

[pgabriel]

Lethwich is Ssssslllllooooowwwwwww
so we should blitz him . . Mario should catch him at least once

I still see this as one sided. . . .
34 - 13 Jags

Rocket RIver


gary coleman might not play.

[KaiSeR SoZe]

i wonder if carr is going to be our leading rusher?

[Nick]

gary coleman might not play.

He's starting... and will put up 3 TD's for my fantasy team.

Gado is our starting RB... Kubiak may start running the option.

[VesceySux]

Heart: Texans 17, Jags 13
Head: Jags 27, Texans 21

[Nick]

I will neither defend nor criticize any Texan today... no matter what happens.

[CometsWin]

Is it too early to trash Carr? ;)

[Jackfruit]

Is it too early to trash Carr? ;)

No. By all means, trash away.

[The Real Shady]

Terrible pursuit by Mario that time.

[The Real Shady]

I think Leftwich tore his sack.

[Jackfruit]

Did that count as a sack for Mario?

[KaiSeR SoZe]

Mario Williams with ANOTHER sack..

julius peppers like

[Jackfruit]

Mario Williams with ANOTHER sack..

julius peppers like

Ha! LMAO.

[CometsWin]

Have all of his sacks come after the QB has already fallen down or does it just seem that way?

[Jackfruit]

Have all of his sacks come after the QB has already fallen down or does it just seem that way?

Well, when you have 2 sacks (or 2.5), half of your sacks is 1. So yes, you are correct.

[nWo34Life]

Does anyone have a live radio link I can listen to the game?

[KaiSeR SoZe]

SON OF A BITCH!! AJ!! I LOVE YOU!!

[jgreen91]

Dangerous Pass. Great play by AJ. Touchdown.

[noscrusir]

Great catch Andre! Now if only Kris Brown had made that FG, we'd be up 10-0 :mad:

[ima_drummer2k]

Man, Carr and AJ are the only brights spots this whole year! Great throw, great catch, great Reliant Leap. Is that the first one of the year?

[CometsWin]

Nice pass and catch... Carr looks good today.

[Happy187]

What a catch!!!! Wow

[twoface723]

Where the AJ haters at? ;) ANDRE IS A BEAST!

[Nick]

One criticism: They need to abandon that "first down" chant they try to get the Reliant crowd to say after every first down. Its too unorganized, and just sounds like a bunch of indescript noise whenever they do it.

Either guide the fans on exactly how to say it (by flashing the exact cadence on the scoreboard... which they don't), or come up with something that's simpler to chant... like "texans fight". ;)

[NewRoxFan]

Wow! Way to open up the vertical game. I think AJ kinda goot away with a bit of offensive interference but the two Jag defenders should have made a better play on it it. I alos kinda worried that the Jag coach would throw the red flag since I couldn't see AJ's feet.

[Nick]

Wow! Way to open up the vertical game. I think AJ kinda goot away with a bit of offensive interference but the two Jag defenders should have made a better play on it it. I alos kinda worried that the Jag coach would throw the red flag since I couldn't see AJ's feet.

Gotta give credit to CBS on that one... didn't show/have a good replay of the catch, thus no challenge.

[Jackfruit]

It seems as if Mario Williams is away from every play.

[CometsWin]

Great pressure by Mario up the middle on that play.

[Nick]

Byron Leftwich looks very unimpressive... he has time to throw, but his passes are not within 10 yards o fhis receievers.

[A_3PO]

Is it just me, or does it seem the Jags defensive players inflict an abnormal amount of punishment when tackling? Almost like they are coached to do so.

[Jackfruit]

I must say that the Texans are looking impressive on both sides of the ball. But in fairness, they did last week as well.

[pgabriel]

leftwich will have days like this, especially against the texans. sometimes he looks like the most accurate passer in the nfl, some games he looks like one of the worst, throwing balls with no touch, and at receivers' feet.


I have carr and johnson starting today due to all the bye weeks. I just need one more td connection.

[nWo34Life]

Texans - 1st Half Team

[KAS13]

I obviously haven't been a fan of Mario's play so farbut he's having a good game. Good pressure so far. No complaints this game. Leftwich sucks

[SwoLy-D]

Texans - 1st Half Team:rolleyes: That was almost funny. But are you going to watch the 2nd half or are you a 1st half fan? :cool:

And you remind me of a blind sheep. You can continue to live in your fantasy world, the rest of us are realists.If that is the case, why even come in and try to say "if this" or "if that?" are you saying that the Texans have a chance only "if" something happens or doesn't? I don't understand why I am a sheep or live in a fantasy. I am an optimist. ANY GIVEN SUNDAY, baby. It's not like I am wishing for snow in Phoenix.

[pgabriel]

I'm gonna have to get that windbreaker kubiak is wearing.

[SwoLy-D]

I'm gonna have to get that windbreaker kubiak is wearing.I'm wearing it right now. EDIT: I take that back. Mine is a cheaper version of a windbreaker with "TEXANS" on the back. As soon as I saw it earlier, I thought it was mine, but it's not. Sorry about the bragging. :(

[pgabriel]

I'm wearing it right now.


where did you get it from?

cheaper version is a bonus.

[Icehouse]

Carr has looked good so far. I guess a decent running game does make a difference.

Mario has looked good as well.

[SwoLy-D]

where did you get it from?

cheaper version is a bonus.As soon as the season is over, Wally Martinez, Academy, and Sears all have great prices for Texans' gear. I bought mine at the former aforementioned. That's how I have stocked up on all my sports gear. Hey, wth, I am married and can't afford "in-the-season" prices. :eek: It almost looks like it.
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1903/dscf6034wu7.th.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf6034wu7.jpg)FRONT:http://img321.imageshack.us/img321/5574/dscf6339sbj8.th.jpg (http://img321.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf6339sbj8.jpg)

[pgabriel]

lewis sanders

[pgabriel]

is "jones" drew's maiden name? what's up with that?

[KaiSeR SoZe]

when its 3rd and long whats the point of a short pass?

[CometsWin]

It feels like we're down 17 instead of up by 3.

[SwoLy-D]

when its 3rd and long whats the point of a short pass?Do not lose yardage; do not throw an interception forcing a long pass. If I read past your post, I am thinking you wanted ALL receivers to run past the needed yardage for the first down, yes? I don't know that it will be good... maybe?

[jgreen91]

Hello second half

[hchustler]

is "jones" drew's maiden name? what's up with that?

The Jones is in recognition of his late grandfather i think. He died earlier this year and he was really close to him.

[SwoLy-D]

Hello second halfAND the scoreless 3rd quarter to haunt us. C'MON, TEXANS. This game is the key.

[Joshfast]

I never seen a team as bad as the Texans in the 3rd quarter. How can you possibly be this bad?

[Nick]

Too many men on the field for two straight weeks... unbeliveable.

[Uprising]

FUMBLE!!!!!!!!


WHOSE BALL IS IT?!!!!!!!

TEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEXANS FOOOOT BALL!

[pgabriel]

they at least got the fumble but it looks like they still will go another third quarter without scoring

[Happy187]

Nice a good play from the defence. Nice job Texans.

[TMac640]

at least we choke consistently :)

edit: we would force a fumble right after this post lol

[KaiSeR SoZe]

LOL..

wali lundy for 29 yds!!

[Nick]

Nothing like Battle Red Day.

[Uprising]

TOUCHDOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWN!

WALLY LUNDY! HIS FIRST TD OF HIS CAREER!!! WHOOOOO


GO TEXASNS!!!!!

[Uprising]

Nothing like Battle Red Day.

I love the battle red jersey's.....plus, it does seem that we always play better.

[noscrusir]

Take that Faguars

[TMac640]

how about that, the apocalypse may be here with what might not resemble a complete collapse

TD :)

[Mr. Brightside]

I love the battle red jersey's.....plus, it does seem that we always play better.

not a fan of the red jerseys, but i do agree they play better in em.

[redefined]

Who are Walter and Cook??

[KaiSeR SoZe]

FUMBLE!

Jacksonville has been unnerved on the road today

[geeimsobored]

FUMBLE!`

What he said

[Rocket Fan]

fumble recovery... yes!

[Mr. Brightside]

oooooh!

[Nick]

Maybe the red jerseys distract the other team.

[TMac#1]

Texans playing very well today. Improved running game, improved defense, forcing turnovers, and Carr showing that last week was a fluke.

Touchdown, this offense looks like the Broncos.

[Uprising]

FUMBLE!!!

TOUCHDOWN TEXANS!!!

WHOOOOO!!!!!

ROCK ON BABY!

[Rocket Fan]

24-7! Looking good now!

[pgabriel]

great play by carr.

[redefined]

How did we get the ball back at the 23

Texans need to wear the red jersey more often

[Joshfast]

I never seen a team as bad as the Texans in the 3rd quarter. How can you possibly be this bad?

Remind me to post this every game!

[Jackfruit]

We need to always wear red like the Cowboys always wear white. Blue is bad luck for the Cowgirls and both blue and white seem to be bad luck for us.

[redefined]

Nevermind I got it..

Now who the hell is Greenwood??

[Jackfruit]

How did we get the ball back at the 23

Texans need to wear the red jersey more often

Ernest Wilford fumbled for the Jags and Mor-Lon Greenwood returned the fumble to the 23.

[ima_drummer2k]

My God, I'm actually having FUN watching a Texans game!

[Mr. Brightside]

my day and week suddenly got a whole lot brighter. :)

[redefined]

Reminds me of 2 year ago...

[TMac#1]

Carr will have the rating well above 100, and on top of the NFL again after this week.

This looks like a real NFL team.

[Happy187]

The Defense is really looking better this week. They need to keep this up every week.

[Jackfruit]

(assuming we hold on) This game will hurt us in the race for AD.

J/K ...I'll take a win any day :)

[TMac#1]

You can really see improvement in Mario. He's getting in the face of the QB routinely. You can actually see why he was the first overall pick. It looks like once he gets everything together, he could be a terror by the end of the season.

[rrj_gamz]

:eek: Wow!!! Just saw the ticker...24-7 so far...Unbelievable...Way to bounce back...

[Nick]

Kubiak PISSED at the offense for not getting that 3rd and 1... I like it.

[Nick]

Will Babin (another casserly bust) get cut tommorow? Peak may now have his job.

[Jackfruit]

Wa-Li Lundy is a man among boys!

[JuLiO-R-]

Let's start hyping up this team, so we can be disappointed next week! :D

(I hope that doesn't happen)

[ima_drummer2k]

Hello second half
Where did jgreen91 go? I certainly hope he's OK.

:(

[Lil Pun]

So has Mario gotten a sack in this game?

[pgabriel]

lundy, just as many touchdowns as bush

[Jackfruit]

So has Mario gotten a sack in this game?

He sure has.

(granted it was a freebee)

[Icehouse]

Damn Lundy is running well.

Man, there seem to be more replies in these threads when we lose.

[TMac#1]

lundy, just as many touchdowns as bush

All of the hype, and Bush has really done nothing on the field.

This game could have been 41-7 easily. We kicked the Jags ass today.

[geeimsobored]

Damn Lundy is running well.

Man, there seem to be more replies in these threads when we lose.

Because the standard crowd that does nothing but bitch and complain really has nothing to say today.

[jgreen91]

Where did jgreen91 go? I certainly hope he's OK.


Leftwich is now questionable. Matt Jones is out and Stroud is out on defense for the Jags. Some others are questionable. The jags are banged up pretty good, we may have a chance.


Are you trying to say that i'm not a Texans fan?

[rocketfan83]

I now understand why this game wasn't on TV up here in Lubbock. ;)

Good Job Texans..

[whag00]

Remaining Schedule:

Oct 29 @Tennessee
Nov 5 @N.Y. Giants
Nov 12 @Jacksonville
Nov 19 Buffalo
Nov 26 @N.Y. Jets
Dec 3 @Oakland
Dec 10 Tennessee
Dec 17 @New England
Dec 24 Indianapolis
Dec 31 Cleveland

This team could very well win 6 more games this season.

[macalu]

is this our first blowout? i can't remember the last game where i didn't worry about the outcome (ok, to be more specific, a Texans win). Go Texans, baby!

[Nick]

TB's kicker just kicked a 62 yard field-goal to beat the Eagles... amazing.

[updawg]

Good job by the Texans. They definitely have Jax's number.

[Icehouse]

Remaining Schedule:

Oct 29 @Tennessee
Nov 5 @N.Y. Giants
Nov 12 @Jacksonville
Nov 19 Buffalo
Nov 26 @N.Y. Jets
Dec 3 @Oakland
Dec 10 Tennessee
Dec 17 @New England
Dec 24 Indianapolis
Dec 31 Cleveland

This team could very well win 6 more games this season.

No, we need AP. :-)

[Kam]

TB's kicker just kicked a 62 yard field-goal to beat the Eagles... amazing.


Isn't that a yard short of the record?

[ima_drummer2k]

Remaining Schedule:

Oct 29 @Tennessee
Nov 5 @N.Y. Giants
Nov 12 @Jacksonville
Nov 19 Buffalo
Nov 26 @N.Y. Jets
Dec 3 @Oakland
Dec 10 Tennessee
Dec 17 @New England
Dec 24 Indianapolis
Dec 31 Cleveland

This team could very well win 6 more games this season.
We beat tennessee twice (easily), then Oakland and Cleveland. 6-10 for the year. If we beat Buffalo, 7-9.

That would be a HUGE improvement over 2-14.

[Jackfruit]

Isn't that a yard short of the record?

Yes. Jason Elam and Tom Dempsey share the record at 63 yards.

Interesting sidenote...Tom Dempsey's kicking foot was deformed, which makes his 63 yarder all the more amazing.

[Jackfruit]

We beat tennessee twice (easily), then Oakland and Cleveland. 6-10 for the year. If we beat Buffalo, 7-9.

That would be a HUGE improvement over 2-14.

Let's not jump the gun here. Regardless of our record, you can tell this is an improved team and a team headed in the right direction. Our OL allowed one sack all day. Our defense looked like an NFL defense. We scored at will in the 2nd half. Carr looked polished and was making sound decisions. Although the stat sheet doesn't reflect it, Mario Williams was making an impact.

I really like the direction in which we are headed.

[Joe Joe]

Great game. Still a little disappointed in the short yardage situations.

Carr looked good. AJ had another good game. Walter and Moulds made a few catches. Lundy had the best running game of any Texans this season.

Probably the best defensive game the Texans have had since that Pittsburgh game a few years back. Not one particular player had a stellar game, but the team as a whole stopped the Jags. I'm glad Faggins is back.

[pgabriel]

We beat tennessee twice (easily),


I don't know if you threw that easily in there to spark conversation or if you actually believe that.

[Uprising]

We beat tennessee twice (easily), then Oakland and Cleveland. 6-10 for the year. If we beat Buffalo, 7-9.

That would be a HUGE improvement over 2-14.

I agree. They looked pretty good out there today. Amazing what a little running game can do for a team. :)

[Nick]

Interesting sidenote...Tom Dempsey's kicking foot was deformed, which makes his 63 yarder all the more amazing.

I actually thought his foot 'helped' him kick long field-goals. They way his shoe/boot was shaped, it looked like that was the case.

Elam's FG was helped by mile-high air in Denver.

Thus, taking all this into consideration... Bryant's FG today may have been the longest true FG by a kicker not in Denver, not in a dome, and not with a shoe that may have helped kick long FG's.

[JeopardE]

And you remind me of a blind sheep. You can continue to live in your fantasy world, the rest of us are realists.

And you remind me of a pansy defeatist. You continue to live in your depressed world, the rest of us keep on smiling.

SCNR.

[rocks_fan]

Yes. Jason Elam and Tom Dempsey share the record at 63 yards.

Interesting sidenote...Tom Dempsey's kicking foot was deformed, which makes his 63 yarder all the more amazing.

Actually it gave him a slight advantage. Dempsey was born with a club foot (no toes at all), and was given permission by the NFL to wear a shoe that was specifically made for his foot and ended in very blunt, almost completely squared off, toe. As a straight ahead kicker, he was thus able to strike a larger surface area of the ball, thereby driving the ball better than a kicker with a normal foot.

Science and football, a winning combination.

[ima_drummer2k]

I don't know if you threw that easily in there to spark conversation or if you actually believe that.
Both. ;)

[A_3PO]

Let's not jump the gun here. Regardless of our record, you can tell this is an improved team and a team headed in the right direction. Our OL allowed one sack all day. Our defense looked like an NFL defense. We scored at will in the 2nd half. Carr looked polished and was making sound decisions. Although the stat sheet doesn't reflect it, Mario Williams was making an impact.

I really like the direction in which we are headed.
Good game against the schizo Jags. But the offense was deader than a doornail in the 3rd quarter. Kubiak must do something about that because it's getting old. The defense looked better than ever. This kind of win is hits the spot right after the complete catastrophe last week. Next week, I'm rooting for Vince Young to do great and the Texans to win the game.

[AzCkR]

Wasn't able to watch the game, but it sounds like our running defense and defense actually showed up today. Nice to hear Carr and AJ continue to roll. Despite last week Carr has played pretty damn well this season, and for the most part he's done it with absolutely no running game. At the beginning of the year I said we'd win five games, but six or seven might be possible with this semi-upset over the Jags. Even if we split with the Titans, the Browns, Raiders, Bills, and even the Jets are winnable games. Also if Indy is benching players for the playoffs already, we might actually have a chance against them as well (yeah I know I'm dreaming). Go Texans!!!

[MR. MEOWGI]

the rest of us are realists.

Yeah, real wrong.

[TheRaven]

Actually it gave him a slight advantage. Dempsey was born with a club foot (no toes at all), and was given permission by the NFL to wear a shoe that was specifically made for his foot and ended in very blunt, almost completely squared off, toe. As a straight ahead kicker, he was thus able to strike a larger surface area of the ball, thereby driving the ball better than a kicker with a normal foot.

Science and football, a winning combination.
Dempsey also spent one season with the Oilers in '77...

[LFE171]

man, talk about a much needed bright spot after that loss against dallas. what a sweet upset. go texans!

[jgreen91]

Yeah, real wrong.

I said that in regards to Carr throwing the two piks against Dallas, that was the topic at the time, didn't have anything to do with the Jax game.

[jgreen91]

I'd say this win had more to do with the Jags and Leftwich playing AWFUL more so than the Texans playing good. Some of you are acting like the Texans just won the super bowl. 2-4

[Nick]

I'd say this win had more to do with the Jags and Leftwich playing AWFUL more so than the Texans playing good. Some of you are acting like the Texans just won the super bowl. 2-4

I thought you cared more about wins, than "pretty boy's stats". ;)

They played good enough to beat most teams, didn't make mistakes with the ball, didn't allow huge plays on defense, and took advantage of every opportunity (turnover) given to them.

Yea, Jacksonville didn't look like the Super Bowl contender they were supposed to be... but you may have to give the defense at least some credit for that.

[MR. MEOWGI]

I'd say this win had more to do with the Jags and Leftwich playing AWFUL more so than the Texans playing good. Some of you are acting like the Texans just won the super bowl. 2-4

We are just having fun. It's only football. It is nothing to really care about enough to bash the home team.

[ima_drummer2k]

2-4
I agree, jgreen91. I'm just as excited as you. We've won 2 out of the last 3 games, we've already matched our win total from last year, and we're actually 2-2 at home this year. Things are really looking up.

I share your optimism and I think I speak for both of us when I say let's give the team a laurel and hardy GO TEXANS!!!

[Rokkit]

Awesome. Did not expect that, but great to see against what is supposed to be a really good Jags team.

Either way, excellent job.

[solid]

Boy, this one caught me by surprise. Saw a bit of the game, and I can' believe I am about to say this, the Texans looked "good." A turning point? Please let it be true, I couldn't have taken much more of their absolutely pathetic play, BUT, today, they actually looked like a football team. Hope springs eternal. And next week, start Lundy.

[DaDakota]

I have been watching all the Texan's games for the last few years, and could just NOT get into them.

But this year, I find myself being drawn more and more to them...and carve time out to see the whole game.

I thought Carr looked outstanding today, and if Lundy can settle down, he can be a productive back.

It was a GREAT victory for the team today, they played hard, and were rewarded, and I think the Coaching staff called a very good game too.

DD

[JeopardE]

I said that in regards to Carr throwing the two piks against Dallas, that was the topic at the time, didn't have anything to do with the Jax game.

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You reminded me of "The Fates":
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TEXANS 31
JAGUARS 20

WTF is up with all these PESSIMIST freakers? :mad:

And you remind me of a blind sheep. You can continue to live in your fantasy world, the rest of us are realists.

Liar Liar, Mario Hater, Your pants are on fire.

[jgreen91]

Liar Liar, Mario Hater, Your pants are on fire.

Nice Try. :rolleyes:

No, none of that, but if he throws two costly interceptions when the game is close then the Texans will lose, Again.

And what a great prediction it was. Carr didn't throw two costly interceptions and we won. Rocket Science.

[JeopardE]

Nice Try. :rolleyes:


Nice try, but no cigar. Quoth you:

I said that in regards to Carr throwing the two piks against Dallas, that was the topic at the time, didn't have anything to do with the Jax game.

You could at least try to make excuses for your perpetual negativity without making up lies.

[Nick]

I think the Coaching staff called a very good game too.


I mentioned it earlier, but I think it bares repeating...

When the Texans failed to convert a 3rd and short LATE in the game (we were already up by double digits), you could see that Kubiak was FURIOUS... this was probably something that the team worked on all week, they had looked pretty good at converting up till that point, and he didn't want anybody "relaxing" towards the end of the game and forgetting all the progress they had made.

Just like we fault coaches to not make adjustments after losses, coaches should also be mindful of keeping the pressure/making adjustments after WINS... that is something I believe this franchise has failed to do till now.

Too often, too many people were patting themselves on the back after big wins in previous years... whether it was Carr, the defense, or even the coahces/GM themselves. The lack of addressing the O-line, or lack of continuing to stock-pile depth/talent after the 7-9 year was just a microcosm of that whole mindset.

Kubiak is all about accountability (kinda like JVG)... he's benched Steve McKinney, and today Jason Babin (who had some injury problems, but still expected to play)... in favor of guys like Weary and Peak (who was great today). Lundy's play proves that you do get second chances in his system (and players are expected to make the most of it). And Mario/the defense has seemed to respond with consistent efforts after getting abolutely torched the first three weeks (last week was more of a case of turnovers, and lack of offense/running game that hampered the defense).

Its still good to see wins... but progress for this team is far more important. They have to gain confidence, and learn how to do some things WELL enough so that other teams will have to start adjusting for once.

[Joshfast]

I'd say this win had more to do with the Jags and Leftwich playing AWFUL more so than the Texans playing good. Some of you are acting like the Texans just won the super bowl. 2-4

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[Colt45]

I'd say this win had more to do with the Jags and Leftwich playing AWFUL more so than the Texans playing good.

You'd be laughably wrong.

[sammy]

I'd say this win had more to do with the Jags and Leftwich playing AWFUL more so than the Texans playing good. Some of you are acting like the Texans just won the super bowl. 2-4

Are you really a Texans fan?? Your a hater and love Bush so I figured that I would hate on Reggie Bush. Bush has a whopping 196 yards on 65 carries. Lundy is at 150 now with 36 carries. Yea ...I know that he has a bunch of receptions, blah blah blah, but dude cant run the ball. You cant sugarcoat that.

[SwoLy-D]

I'd say this win had more to do with the Jags and Leftwich playing AWFUL more so than the Texans playing good. Some of you are acting like the Texans just won the super bowl. 2-4EVERY WIN is a SUPER BOWL win. What is it for you, "just a win"? The TEXANS scored 27 and kep LEFTWICH from scoring 27 on them. That's not the TEXANS winning it fair and square? :rolleyes: Tell me, man, what can the TEXANS do to make YOU happy?

[crose]

I'd say this win had more to do with the Jags and Leftwich playing AWFUL more so than the Texans playing good. Some of you are acting like the Texans just won the super bowl. 2-4
Hate to say it, but.........YOU"RE A DOUCHEBAG!


Go troll Reggie Bush's jock strap, BONER!

[SLrocket]

i was at the game! it was great, everyone was like about to explode withjoy when mario got that fumble recovery.

[compucomp]

EVERY WIN is a SUPER BOWL win. What is it for you, "just a win"? The TEXANS scored 27 and kep LEFTWICH from scoring 27 on them. That's not the TEXANS winning it fair and square? :rolleyes: Tell me, man, what can the TEXANS do to make YOU happy?

Why do you guys care about what a Texans hater has to say about the Texans?

[Astroholic]

Exactly. You can always say, and prove, that you love your team because they are your team. Your not a "fan" that just likes whatever team is winning that year. Be proud of your team; win or lose. Be proud your not a bandwagon fan.

[gucci888]

Great win for the Texans, good to see the guys bounce back after that awful performance last week. The offense was very efficient, and I would like to officially welcome the TEXANS RUNNING GAME!! Lundy's speed was a breath of fresh air, Gado had a solid game as well.

The defense also looked very good today, good to see some TOs no matter how they come.

We'll play the Titans twice, the Bills, Raiders, and the Jaguars once again in the next 7 weeks...so hopefully we can capitalize on our easier schedule.

[jgreen91]

EVERY WIN is a SUPER BOWL win. What is it for you, "just a win"? The TEXANS scored 27 and kep LEFTWICH from scoring 27 on them. That's not the TEXANS winning it fair and square? :rolleyes: Tell me, man, what can the TEXANS do to make YOU happy?

I don't want the Texans organization to think the fans are ok that they are 2-4 and beat a Jacksonville team at home that played awful. The Texans organization has screwed us all as fans, and 1 win doesn't cure anything with me. The team is still 2-4, so no, i'm not happy. I support the team, win or lose, but forgive me that i'm not jumping for joy over a 2-4 football team.

[dwil8686]

I don't want the Texans organization to think the fans are ok that they are 2-4 and beat a Jacksonville team at home that played awful. The Texans organization has screwed us all as fans, and 1 win doesn't cure anything with me. The team is still 2-4, so no, i'm not happy. I support the team, win or lose, but forgive me that i'm not jumping for joy over a 2-4 football team.
So WHAT can the Texans do to make you happy at this point? All they can do is play the team scheduled each week and try to score one more point than they give up.

[H-Town Info]

I don't want the Texans organization to think the fans are ok that they are 2-4 and beat a Jacksonville team at home that played awful. The Texans organization has screwed us all as fans, and 1 win doesn't cure anything with me. The team is still 2-4, so no, i'm not happy. I support the team, win or lose, but forgive me that i'm not jumping for joy over a 2-4 football team.

blah blah, go root for the saints and reggie bush.

[msn]

I don't want the Texans organization to think the fans are ok that they are 2-4 and beat a Jacksonville team at home that played awful. The Texans organization has screwed us all as fans, and 1 win doesn't cure anything with me. The team is still 2-4, so no, i'm not happy. I support the team, win or lose, but forgive me that i'm not jumping for joy over a 2-4 football team.
Who asked you to jump for joy? Why do you need to be cured? Are you bitter? Over a game??

It's a win. A win over a team that had some key injuries and didn't play well. But they played OK. They have a long way to go. I predicted four wins. We'll see.

[jtotheb]

I don't want the Texans organization to think the fans are ok that they are 2-4 and beat a Jacksonville team at home that played awful. The Texans organization has screwed us all as fans, and 1 win doesn't cure anything with me. The team is still 2-4, so no, i'm not happy. I support the team, win or lose, but forgive me that i'm not jumping for joy over a 2-4 football team.

That's ok...I went to the game yesterday and let everyone around me know that I AM happy with this football team. Even when they lose, I am happy that we HAVE a football team.

But, then again you may have a point. In fact, maybe the Texans organization is this corporate machine that's sole intent is to bleed Houston and its good citizens dry of all their money and emotion...only to pick up and leave after say, 10 years of raking us all over the coals. It could be a conspiracy, I tell you. YES! THEY ARE SCREWING US! We should file a class action suit against them for this! Those bastards drafted Jason Babin for Christ's sakes! :D

[macalu]

ok, this is not meant to be a negative post but more of an observation. i know Carr had great numbers (i'm a Carr fan so hear me out), but did anyone notice he did a lot of dumping off on Sunday? I only remember 2 passes that went for more than 10 yards BEFORE YAC, the rollout to Walker and the TD to AJ. other than that, it was 5 yard slants and dumpoffs. i guess what i'm trying to say is I would like to see more timing patterns and curls being thrown by Carr. :confused:

[macalu]

I don't want the Texans organization to think the fans are ok that they are 2-4 and beat a Jacksonville team at home that played awful. The Texans organization has screwed us all as fans, and 1 win doesn't cure anything with me. The team is still 2-4, so no, i'm not happy. I support the team, win or lose, but forgive me that i'm not jumping for joy over a 2-4 football team.
dude, no one is so delusional to think we've actually turned the corner. it was a freakin' win against a team that is clearly better than us. we're just enjoying the moment. we get that the Texans screwed you out of Reggie Bush. go cry a river somewhere else about it.

no one thinks all of our problems have been solved and no one thinks we're gonna have a winning season this year. we just want them to compete and excuse for enjoying the times when we do.

[A-Train]

Congratulations, jgreen91, you are the first winner of the coveted clutchfans award...

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/MagicSpork/pessimist2.jpg

Coming from the ultimate clutchfans pessimist, this is truely an honor. jgreen, you are a model and an inspiration to all pessimsts. All I ask is that you treat your pessimist of the week award with the respect it deserves.

[SwoLy-D]

compucomp, I guess I want his answers. I want to let jgreen91 know I won't back down from being a fan, and whether they lose or win, the TEXANS are still my team.ok, this is not meant to be a negative post but more of an observation. i know Carr had great numbers (i'm a Carr fan so hear me out), but did anyone notice he did a lot of dumping off on Sunday? I only remember 2 passes that went for more than 10 yards BEFORE YAC, the rollout to Walker and the TD to AJ. other than that, it was 5 yard slants and dumpoffs. i guess what i'm trying to say is I would like to see more timing patterns and curls being thrown by Carr. :confused:I don't see you as being negative at all. I want the long bomb too, but there are some reasons why Carr didn't throw it.

If you get a chance to watch the game again, check out the Jags' coverage. THey knew we were going "pass" the entire game, and put TWO safeties back in the area. When you replay Carr's one interception called back for an illegal hands to the face penalty, you can see the corner was on AJ and so was the FS. The ONE touchdown to AJ was also into double coverage. What am I saying with all this? Koubiak may have seen the coverage, and may have instructed DC to keep dumping it short, since the corners were expecting pass all the time and giving a big cushion. The running game helped, too.

[emjohn]

Over the years, Carr most often goes off the rails when he tries to hit home runs. Under Capers, he repeatedly tried to make hero plays that backfired. Kubiak is forcing him to play better percentages. It's the right thing to do, especially if we're nursing a lead or holding on in a close game.

Evan

[macalu]

If you get a chance to watch the game again, check out the Jags' coverage. THey knew we were going "pass" the entire game, and put TWO safeties back in the area. When you replay Carr's one interception called back for an illegal hands to the face penalty, you can see the corner was on AJ and so was the FS. The ONE touchdown to AJ was also into double coverage. What am I saying with all this? Koubiak may have seen the coverage, and may have instructed DC to keep dumping it short, since the corners were expecting pass all the time and giving a big cushion. The running game helped, too.
cool, i guess i wasn't as observant of hte game as you. i was starting to worry that he'd be regressing to his old self after the Cowboy's game. i guess it just gave me the impression that he was afraid to look downfield, especially when i thought the line was doing a good job of protecting him.

[swilkins]

I don't want the Texans organization to think the fans are ok that they are 2-4 and beat a Jacksonville team at home that played awful. The Texans organization has screwed us all as fans, and 1 win doesn't cure anything with me. The team is still 2-4, so no, i'm not happy. I support the team, win or lose, but forgive me that i'm not jumping for joy over a 2-4 football team.

http://www.225.ca/ivan/nov03/crybaby.jpg

Enjoy the moment. It hasn't happened very often. The defensive side of this game was encouraging.

[msn]

...
Best. Pic. Ever.

I love slamming whiners. Thank you ever so much!! :D

[hatemavs4life]

That's ok...I went to the game yesterday and let everyone around me know that I AM happy with this football team. Even when they lose, I am happy that we HAVE a football team.

But, then again you may have a point. In fact, maybe the Texans organization is this corporate machine that's sole intent is to bleed Houston and its good citizens dry of all their money and emotion...only to pick up and leave after say, 10 years of raking us all over the coals. It could be a conspiracy, I tell you. YES! THEY ARE SCREWING US! We should file a class action suit against them for this! Those bastards drafted Jason Babin for Christ's sakes! :D

Priceless sarcasm. :D

[hatemavs4life]

compucomp, I want the long bomb too, but there are some reasons why Carr didn't throw it.

If you get a chance to watch the game again, check out the Jags' coverage. THey knew we were going "pass" the entire game, and put TWO safeties back in the area. When you replay Carr's one interception called back for an illegal hands to the face penalty, you can see the corner was on AJ and so was the FS. The ONE touchdown to AJ was also into double coverage. What am I saying with all this? Koubiak may have seen the coverage, and may have instructed DC to keep dumping it short, since the corners were expecting pass all the time and giving a big cushion. The running game helped, too.

Yes, they're intentionally underthrowing on deep balls to take advantage of AJ's athleticism and height. As much as I hate to admit it, you take what the defense gives you or else you suffer bad consequences (mostly INT's).

Some more success like this game will force defenses to adjust their game plan trying to give them a better opportunity to win but also potentially opening up opportunities downfield for us.

A continued, consistent running game will help stretch out the defenses and force the safeties to play more honest and cheat less.

[hatemavs4life]

dude, no one is so delusional to think we've actually turned the corner. it was a freakin' win against a team that is clearly better than us. we're just enjoying the moment. we get that the Texans screwed you out of Reggie Bush. go cry a river somewhere else about it.

no one thinks all of our problems have been solved and no one thinks we're gonna have a winning season this year. we just want them to compete and excuse for enjoying the times when we do.

He's just mad because he wants to hype up Reggie and smear it in our and the organizations faces. What he doesnt get is, at this moment Reggie is no better than Eric Metcalf PERIOD. He wants us to believe that Reggie will be the next Barry Sanders. jgreen91, this just in, Bush may be talented but right now he could not even hold Barry's jockstrap. Bush is NOT an every down back, Barry WAS. Bush has a good OL, Barry rarely EVER had a good OL. Furthermore, Barry was simply spectacular. He improvised his ass off. Every play he was a threat to go the distance to the endzone. Barry invented moves they have yet to put in the dictionary because simple words dont do it justice.

So by all means, do keep playing both sides of the fence as you will. We know which side of the fence you REALLY stand on. You're not fooling anyone here.

I mean Mario AGAIN does good. 1 sack (regardless of HOW he got it. He GOT it! Got it?), 1 fumble recovery and several hurries forcing underthrows or overthrows.

You see I may be critical when it calls for it, such as: after the Deadskin game but, I also will give credit where credit is due and the fact of the matter is Mario is starting to catch on and when his confidence on the field equals his talent and abilities LOOK OUT because IMO we are already seeing glimpses of him dominating and taking over games.

BTW, without him, the Texans dont beat the Fins. His sacks forced a 3 and out which led to a further stretching of the lead. He tipped away the 2 pt conversion that potentially would've tied the game up and who knows after that. Just wanted to add those facts about our first round bust. :rolleyes:

[msn]

Barry Sanders.
...if RB actually does become truly great, it will look more like Marshall Faulk than Barry Sanders.

[Nick]

...if RB actually does become truly great, it will look more like Marshall Faulk than Barry Sanders.

And even then, you have to see what Marshall Faulk had on his team to really showcase his skills: MVP QB, two all-pro WR's, HOF-calibur left tackle, an offensive innovater as a coach.

That made Faulk an MVP calibur player from 1999 - first half of 2002. 3.5 years... which is pretty valuable... but its still merely 3.5 years.

[leroy420]

That was probably one of the best all around games in the 5 years of Texans football.

No, jgreen, I am not delusional. We need to see it again next week. Yes, Leftwich should have been pulled and played terrible. Yes, they dropped passes. Yes, they have some key defensive players missing. However, the Texans did something they've had trouble doing as long as they've been around. They actually took advantage of the other team's mistakes. 14 points on 2 turnovers is fantastic. They turn the ball over and you have to make them pay. The Texans did just that. In the 3rd quarter, they didn't panic and start the whole "here we go again" s***. This was simply a very well played football game.

If you can't enjoy this, why do you even pay attention?

[msn]

As encouraged as I was by the running, I want to see them execute at least reasonably well against a team with a solid D-Line--the Jags' D-Line was pretty banged up Sunday.

[Icehouse]

EVERY WIN is a SUPER BOWL win. What is it for you, "just a win"? The TEXANS scored 27 and kep LEFTWICH from scoring 27 on them. That's not the TEXANS winning it fair and square? :rolleyes: Tell me, man, what can the TEXANS do to make YOU happy?

Trade for Bush so he won't have to jock him from afar....

[Uprising]

I don't want the Texans organization to think the fans are ok that they are 2-4 and beat a Jacksonville team at home that played awful. The Texans organization has screwed us all as fans, and 1 win doesn't cure anything with me. The team is still 2-4, so no, i'm not happy. I support the team, win or lose, but forgive me that i'm not jumping for joy over a 2-4 football team.

So you're saying no wins will make you feel good? Because if we win a game, that means we played better than the other team. So they didn't play up to par, meaning the win still leaves you unhappy.

So....doesn't every team then play aweful in 90% of their losses? Sooooo....wouldn't thatmake EVERY team in the NFL winning games only because the other team played aweful?

[Saint Louis]

Dang, what got into the Texans on Sunday. Did somebody spray paint and bash up Mario's car.

http://sportsmed.starwave.com/i/magazine/new/ridgemont_jefferson.jpg

[VesceySux]

I don't want the Texans organization to think the fans are ok that they are 2-4 and beat a Jacksonville team at home that played awful. The Texans organization has screwed us all as fans, and 1 win doesn't cure anything with me. The team is still 2-4, so no, i'm not happy. I support the team, win or lose, but forgive me that i'm not jumping for joy over a 2-4 football team.

You're getting jumped on because you've lost all credibility prior to this point (and rightfully so). However, beneath that biased and hate-fueled post does lurk a decent point (I think). So, allow me to take a stab at interpreting your post, and please tell me if I'm right or wrong (everyone else keep in mind this isn't my belief):

"We, as Texans fans, should not be content with a 2-4 record. It's great that the team is improving, and as a Texans fan, I sincerely hope it continues. However, in order to pressure the team to consistently perform at a high level, we should be more demanding of the team and organization in general. Any Texans win is a definite cause for celebration, but there is an inherent danger in celebrating minor victories as major ones, as doing so may anchor our future expectations too low. And if the expectation bar is set too low, we run the risk of becoming satisfied with mere mediocrity, like fans of the Clippers and Bengals in the 90's. Thus, we must be harsh even in victory to ensure championship-caliber performance."

Hey, I'm trying here...

[hatemavs4life]

Dang, what got into the Texans on Sunday. Did somebody spray paint and bash up Mario's car.

http://sportsmed.starwave.com/i/magazine/new/ridgemont_jefferson.jpg

That's hilarious!!! Loved that movie BTW. :D