I don't think this franchise would be run any differently if it were named something other than Texans. I don't think how the Oilers were run previously has anything to do with how a team named the Oilers, today, would be run. I'd love to have the Oilers name and colors and history back. I'd absolutely love it. I recognize it will never happen. I'm not a fan of the Texans name. It hasn't grown on me. I root for them because they rep this city, and that's all. I think the logo is well done given the choice of name...but I think the brand overall is about as boring as it gets in pro sports; particularly one formed since teams were named after the socks the players wore. I think the brand is ridiculously symbolic of the franchise itself, frankly...and I don't mean that as a compliment. I remember the names the franchise was choosing from...I preferred sticking with space themed stuff. I think the Texans brand looks like another Dallas team...like they'd fit in well with other teams named Cowboys, Rangers and Mavericks. Hell, they look a lot like the Texas Rangers decided to start a football team. I get that it's not changing. And I get that the Oilers are the past. But if you're asking my opinion....and that's what the OP was doing....I'd be all for it. Aside from that...the Titans are a mess.
I think this would be the best end-game, but I wonder how the McNair family feels about it. For all we know, they hate the Oilers and see that franchise/name as damaging to their brand.
Couldn't agree more strongly, other than the logo. It sucks. Though any logo probably would, given the name. Sadly, and amazingly, it's only the 2nd worst logo in the city.
I think the Texans have a nice brand. 6 out of 10 score. The uniforms overall are a bit plain and generic like something made in CREATE TEAM in Madden. As is, too much focus on blue. Navy blue is about as dull as it gets. The logo is cool. The name is meh, doesn't bother me now, but i see how it has no appeal to anyone outside of Texas or even people who move to Texas. What was left to choose from? Houston Appolos? The space theme is cool, but that name just doesn't flow very well. Houston Toros? No thanks. Houston Rattlers? Weak. Houston Rough Riders? I wanted this back then, but now i feel its lost its true origin with Teddy and would have been associated with "STOP. DROP. SHUT EM DOWN, OPEN UP SHOP. OOOH NOO. THATS HOW RUFF RYDERS ROLL" Watching our team enter the field to "N words wanna try, N words wanna lie, then N words wonder why, N words gotta die" They probably would have gone with black uniforms too. That's all too urban for me and probably for a large chunk of Houstonians. If they did it proper, a traditional cartoon logo style of Teddy Roosevelt would have been amazing though. The uniform ideas would have been unique as well. "The Rough Rider uniform was a slouch hat, blue flannel shirt, brown trousers, leggings, and boots, with handkerchiefs knotted loosely around their necks. They looked exactly as a body of cowboy cavalry should look."[2]:22 This "rough and tumble" appearance contributed to earning them the title of "The Rough Riders". They also carried Colt.45's so there is that tie in, but overall i don't see how it fits our city history. I used to hate the Oilers colors and overall brand. It was the most boring thing for me as a kid. I was drawn to the Niners and remained a Niner fan up until the Texans were born. That said, my taste for tradition has grown and i love the Oilers look when the Titans wear it. It looks like something to be proud of. Incredibly classic logo. So many options for uniforms. It really looks like a football team compared to the clip art look of the Texans. I understand McNair would never switch back, but i would at the very least love to have the history of the Oilers and the legends retired in Houston sports history. It also offers the opportunity to wear retro Oilers uniforms a few times a year.
wow i thought only kids and girls base their fandom on logo,colors,name. that's a childish reason to not like a team.
I hate when **** like this is brought up. Like you would really root for ANYTHING as long as Houston was attached to it. Bull****. You're super manly though.
I remember liking the Apollos. That would mean all 3 of our teams would've had a space-themed name. I think the Drillers would have been a fun way to troll Bud Adams...sort of like the Bengals did to the Browns way back in the day. :grin:
The only bad logo in Houston is the Rockets. Texans logo represents well across the country, especially considering team success. Astros logo reps well. Rockets... nope, trash.
The unevenness of the Texans logo drives me a bit nuts (especially when it is facing the left). Also wish the primary color was red (only one other red team in the AFC).
Damn. Never thought of this. It really does fit Dallas. I love when cities keep a theme to their sports teams. It would have been best to keep a space theme for our football team, but what they gave us to choose was not going to work. Houston Apollos. Houston Apollo sounds better but still odd. Houston Apollo Houston Astronauts(Astros wouldn't like this) Houston Sol Houston Asteroids Houston Gravity Houston Dippers Houston Challengers Houston Commanders Houston ACE Houston AIM Houston Crew Houston Dawn Houston Impact Houston Explorers Houston Probes Houston Hubbles Houston Keplers Houston Pathfinders Houston Horizons Houston Missions Houston Pioneers Houston Polars Houston Shuttles Houston Planets Houston Solars Houston Sats Houston Satellites Houston Orbiters Houston Stardust Houston Terras Houston Terraformers Houston Atmosphere Houston Atmos Houston Voyagers Houston Infareds Houston Craters Houston Travelers Houston Earthlings Houston Saturns Houston Martians Houston Aeros(one of the best logos ever) Houston Aeronautics Houston Lunas Houston Moons Houston That's No Moons Houston Earth I's Houston Jupiters Countless other name possibilities dealing with Spatial themes, mission themes, etc.
Yeah, I echo that this thread has taken on a very girl-ish tone. Its one thing to want the name back because you get the history with it... but its another to go off and start analyzing colors/logos/etc.... not even sure why the above poster just posted a 3 page list of space names when we're specifically talking about the OILERS. Oilers sounds/looks good because you're familiar with it and developed childhood attachments to it (along with all the heartbreak). After 30+ years, most will be familiar with Texans as well.... and your kids will be super-attached to this franchise as you once were to the Oilers.
There's always been a general lack of enthusiasm, or downright dissatisfaction, with the Texans name, branding, aesthetic, etc. Anytime you mention one of these things (even tangentially, i.e. "Man I miss the Oilers! 'Texans' is so lame.") it will inevitably bleed onto the other topics.
Maybe in this sub-forum amongst long-standing posters who were diehard Oilers fans. Overall, the Texans brand is the most popular of the three, there's still a 30k waiting list for season tickets, and it definitely hasn't hurt the overall franchise value (really wish they'd get rid of Clay Walker though... ) I see the same people posting their displeasure. I'm sure Astros sounded pretty lame (especially compared to Colt 45's) when they first introduced it, but eventually you get used to it.... and then you can't imagine anything else.
Thread is pointless. Unless you have about 2 billion dollars to buy the Texans from Bob McNair, you will never see the Oilers name/colors on a Houston team. You will never get the history. So why even worry about it. GET OVER IT.
Do not care. I see NO reason to curse this franchise for all eternity with the legacy of that ******* Bud Adams.
