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Jeff's blog: Five Ways the Rockets and Houston Are Alike

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, May 11, 2009.

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  1. rocketsjudoka

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    Nice work and living outside of Houston I find myself defending it quite often. I took a few Minnesotans with me down to Houston a few years ago for a Judo tournament and they loved it. They never realized Houston was so big.

    The part that resonated with me was how quickly the rest of the country forgot about Hurricane Ike. It seemed like it was in the news for a couple of days and then forgotten. I put together an Ike fundraiser that was a struggle to get interest. In fact a local DJ mentioning it called it a "Katrina" fundraiser.
     
    #21 rocketsjudoka, May 11, 2009
  2. saleem

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    Even though I moved out of Houston years ago,I still love it very much. Best city in all of America IMO. Great job Jeff.
     
    #22 saleem, May 11, 2009
  3. SwoLy-D

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    Jeff, I couldn't help but to notice the "d!ldo" logo on some dude's hat on the front photo... was that intentional? SAVE.OUR.ROCKETS! ;)
     
    #23 SwoLy-D, May 11, 2009
  4. Rocketman95

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    i got a little teary-eyed. love it. sending this to all my friends/family.
     
    #24 Rocketman95, May 11, 2009
  5. cson

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    Awesome as always Jefe!

    And thanks again for Saving Our Rockets!
     
    #25 cson, May 11, 2009
  6. Jeff

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    No, just a photo I took at Rowdies tryouts 2 years ago that I liked. :)

    Thanks for all the kind words, everyone.
     
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  7. DaDakota

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    Nicely written Jeff.

    DD
     
    #27 DaDakota, May 11, 2009
  8. JeopardE

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    That was a beautiful article, Jeff. Thank you.
     
    #28 JeopardE, May 11, 2009
  9. H-TOWN

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    GREAT read! I recently moved out of state and you reminded me of some of the things I miss about Houston.
     
    #29 H-TOWN, May 11, 2009
  10. Fyreball

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    Today really is a great day to be a Houstonian and a Rocket fan. We can walk with our heads held high, because it's clear that no matter what, we will NOT go down without a fight.
     
    #30 Fyreball, May 11, 2009
  11. CrazyDave

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    A great description and parallel of our pride in a great basketball team and our pride in a great city. VERY well done.
     
    #31 CrazyDave, May 11, 2009
  12. warbirdzone

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    Please ban Jeff for making grown men cry. :eek:
     
    #32 warbirdzone, May 11, 2009
  13. MayoRocket

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    That was fantastic Jeff. I've been away from Houston for 5 years, but I'm moving back 7/2010. I can't wait!!!
     
    #33 MayoRocket, May 11, 2009
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    Damn fine article, Jeff. Thanks for putting into beautiful words what so many of us less articulate Houstonians have been trying to tell people for years. I take pride in my city, damnit, and I hate that so many people go out of their way to run us down.

    I'm looking at you, Bill Simmons.
     
    #34 RunninRaven, May 11, 2009
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    Nice! Thank you Jeff!

    I came to Houston 14 years ago to visit my brother. I'm still here!
     
    #35 DILLIGAF, May 11, 2009
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    too bad the author doesn't know that Yao never had surgery on his knee.
     
    #36 akuma, May 11, 2009
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    great read......... :D
     
    #37 stangend77, May 11, 2009
  18. Yonkers

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    Jeff, you made me veklempt

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    #38 Yonkers, May 11, 2009
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    Automatic clutchfans classic! Great assessment.
     
    #39 Rudyball, May 11, 2009
  20. Deckard

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    "Like the Rockets, Houston isn’t a city of surface, but rather a city of substance, which is why I love both and why millions of others do too."

    Couldn't agree more. A beautiful read, Jeff.
     
    #40 Deckard, May 11, 2009
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