[SI] Houston Texans Have the Look of Dominant Team

[Caltex2]

Sorry to be pessimistic but this may be the dreaded SI jinx. When do Houston teams ever come through? We saw what happened when we had two NBA superstars here, they broke down in what otherwise could have been championship seasons. The University of Houston always blows it, usually by one game, when they have a shot to make noise in football and basketball. The Oilers and Astros, need I say more?

I won't get my hopes up until this black cloud over Houston sports disappears for more than two years (which we can't even get full credit for).

[ima_drummer2k]

Originally Posted by Caltex2 Sorry to be pessimistic but this may be the dreaded SI jinx. When do Houston teams ever come through? We saw what happened when we had two NBA superstars here, they broke down in what otherwise could have been championship seasons. The University of Houston always blows it, usually by one game, when they have a shot to make noise in football and basketball. The Oilers and Astros, need I say more? I won't get my hopes up until this black cloud over Houston sports disappears for more than two years (which we can't even get full credit for).

You can't go through life just waiting for the next bomb to drop. That's no way to live, man.

[msn]

Team-wide defense gives the Texans a frighteningly good competitive advantage in 2012 when measured by our Cold, Hard Football Facts Quality Stats... ...that's scary good...

which of you saw this coming in 2009/2010?

[CCorn]

#2 espn power rankings.

[REEKO_HTOWN]

More hate from the national medi....wait what?

[Fyreball]

Originally Posted by Caltex2 Sorry to be pessimistic but this may be the dreaded SI jinx. When do Houston teams ever come through? We saw what happened when we had two NBA superstars here, they broke down in what otherwise could have been championship seasons. The University of Houston always blows it, usually by one game, when they have a shot to make noise in football and basketball. The Oilers and Astros, need I say more? I won't get my hopes up until this black cloud over Houston sports disappears for more than two years (which we can't even get full credit for).

So you're just going to ignore the actual talent of the team, and say, "Screw it, Houston is cursed!"? What's the fun in that? We actually have a team that has some swag....be loud and proud.

[Grandpappy]

Originally Posted by ipaman brees, stafford, dalton, rg3, tannehill, luck, ponder, kolb all TX QBs. Plus you got these guys, young, mccoy, mallett, mcelroy, nick foles, keenum, chase daniel. RESPECT SON!!! back on point, if we stay healthy buckle up it's going to be a great ride!!!

He did not say anything about Texas, He said Big 12. Out of the names you mentioned
Brees played at Purdue, Stafford at Georgia, Luck at Stanford and Ponder at Florida State. Dalton played at TCU but they were not in the BIG 12 then. Does not leave much outside of RG III and in the Big 12 does it? the other guys you mentioned are all backups. Only guy other than the above mentioned QBs from the Big 12 is Sam Bradford. We are not talking about where they went to high school we are talking about what college conference they played in.

[Gimmmethemike]

Originally Posted by Caltex2 Sorry to be pessimistic but this may be the dreaded SI jinx. When do Houston teams ever come through? We saw what happened when we had two NBA superstars here, they broke down in what otherwise could have been championship seasons. The University of Houston always blows it, usually by one game, when they have a shot to make noise in football and basketball. The Oilers and Astros, need I say more? I won't get my hopes up until this black cloud over Houston sports disappears for more than two years (which we can't even get full credit for).

You are either in or GET OUT!

Texans for life!

[Caltex2]

Originally Posted by Fyreball So you're just going to ignore the actual talent of the team, and say, "Screw it, Houston is cursed!"? What's the fun in that? We actually have a team that has some swag....be loud and proud.

No, it'll be fun but still, I won't let my guard down until it actually happens. Knowing the Astros history, I saw the Albert Pujols homerun in the 2005 NLCS a mile away when Eckstein got on base.

[Brando2101]

Originally Posted by Caltex2 No, it'll be fun but still, I won't let my guard down until it actually happens. Knowing the Astros history, I saw the Albert Pujols homerun in the 2005 NLCS a mile away when Eckstein got on base.

man you're one of those people. Just live in the moment and try not to bring other people down.

[david_rocket]

Originally Posted by Caltex2 No, it'll be fun but still, I won't let my guard down until it actually happens. Knowing the Astros history, I saw the Albert Pujols homerun in the 2005 NLCS a mile away when Eckstein got on base.

why did you still watch Houston sports if you know whats is going to happen?
so why bother if you know they are not going to do anything special?

let us enjoy the games, while we can.

[Fyreball]

Originally Posted by Caltex2 No, it'll be fun but still, I won't let my guard down until it actually happens. Knowing the Astros history, I saw the Albert Pujols homerun in the 2005 NLCS a mile away when Eckstein got on base.

And then Oswalt went on to completely shut the Cards down the next game, leading the Astros to their first ever World Series. What's your point?

Seriously, it's not about letting your guard down. Every team writes its own legacy, and to insinuate that because Pujols hit a fastball out of the park 7 years ago means that the Texans are cursed in 2012 is insane. I understand being superstitious or cautious, but you're taking it to a whole different level. Anyways, whatever.....GO TEXANS!

[Takeoff]

Originally Posted by Caltex2 Sorry to be pessimistic but this may be the dreaded SI jinx. When do Houston teams ever come through? We saw what happened when we had two NBA superstars here, they broke down in what otherwise could have been championship seasons. The University of Houston always blows it, usually by one game, when they have a shot to make noise in football and basketball. The Oilers and Astros, need I say more? I won't get my hopes up until this black cloud over Houston sports disappears for more than two years (which we can't even get full credit for).

Dont come to the parade bro.

[Caltex2]

LOL, I watch because I hope for the best and that things will change. I admit I was being Debbie Downer in this thread but it seems like every time I get excited about a Houston sports team's chances they always let me down, with two notable exceptions.

[macalu]

Originally Posted by Caltex2 LOL, I watch because I hope for the best and that things will change. I admit I was being Debbie Downer in this thread but it seems like every time I get excited about a Houston sports team's chances they always let me down, with two notable exceptions.

you and ubigred should hang out.

[Caltex2]

Matt Schaub had to have an x-ray on his throwing elbow according to SI:

http://nfl.si.com/2012/09/23/matt-sc...sct=nfl_t11_a5

[desihooper]

Originally Posted by Caltex2 Matt Schaub had to have an x-ray on his throwing elbow according to SI: http://nfl.si.com/2012/09/23/matt-sc...sct=nfl_t11_a5

X-rays came back negative...

link

The Chronicle’s Tania Ganguli reports that Matt Schaub’s non-throwing shoulder was x-rayed and everything was fine. I will feel better about his level of fine after both the Monday presser, and the post practice presser on Wednesday.

[bobmarley]

Originally Posted by desihooper X-rays came back negative... link

It looks like SI is saying his throwing elbow and Chron is talking about his non throwing shoulder. But when listening to the radio post-game they said he had two MRIs.

[desihooper]

Originally Posted by bobmarley It looks like SI is saying his throwing elbow and Chron is talking about his non throwing shoulder. But when listening to the radio post-game they said he had two MRIs.

Right, but it was corrected to his shoulder and is said to be fine

Matt schaub had tests done on his shoulder after the game, instead of elbow. Tests negative.

— Alex Flanagan (@Alex_Flanagan) September 24, 2012

[conquistador#11]

I enjoyed this article from NFL. Com
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...xans-are-legit
calls crazy eight the most underappreciated qb in the nfl. =)