University of Texas and the Rockets created the TEXANS

http://www.nba.com/blazers/news/Steve_Patterson_Bio-78344-41.html

Patterson was formerly the senior vice president and chief development officer of the Houston Texans NFL franchise, joining Houston NFL Holdings in September 1997 to lead Bob McNair’s successful effort to acquire a National Football League franchise and Super Bowl XXXVIII for Houston. Patterson was responsible for the establishment of the team’s business, legal, media and political operations, as well as the design, finance and construction of Reliant Stadium.

Prior to joining the Texans, Patterson spent over three years as president, general manager and governor of the Houston Aeros International Hockey League team. Under Patterson’s leadership the Aeros doubled the previous league record for season tickets sold and ticket revenue while setting additional marks for ticket and merchandise sales. In addition to his guiding the franchise, Patterson took an active role in league issues, serving and on the League’s Executive and Legal Committees as well as serving as the Secretary of the IHL Board of Governors.

In addition to his roles with the Aeros, Patterson also served as the President of and Partner in Arena Operating Company, which manages and operates Compaq Center, Houston’s home of the Rockets, Aeros and Comets among others. He coordinated the effort, which resulted in the six-year, $7.5 million naming rights and sponsorship deal with Compaq Computer Corporation, and a $5 million renovation of the arena.

Patterson joined the Aeros following a nine-year stint with the NBA’s Houston Rockets during which he earned a reputation as one of the most respected administrators in the league. The chief architect of the 1993-1994 Rockets squad that captured the first World Championship in franchise history, Patterson was the club’s General Manager and Alternate Governor from 1989-1993.

During that span, the Rockets won the 1992-93 Midwest Division Championship, recorded three 50-win seasons, and never had a losing record. He was regarded throughout the league as one of its top executives and was twice runner-up in the balloting for The Sporting News NBA Executive of the Year, (1991-92 & 1992-93), as voted by team presidents and general managers. Under Patterson’s direction, the Rockets were pioneers in foreign language broadcasting, creating and producing the NBA’s first season-long radio game broadcasts in Spanish and first weekly Spanish television show. He also led the club’s successful bid to host the 1989 NBA All-Star Game, which still holds the all-time attendance record of 44,735. In 1992, he negotiated, produced and promoted the NBA’s first games in Mexico, drawing sellout crowds of over 19,500 fans to the Sports Palace in Mexico City.

Born and raised in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Patterson attended the University of Texas, graduating with honors and earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in 1980. He graduated from UT’s Law School in 1984.

Note: I was working in that building when 'NFL Holdings' was located. I always told my coworkers, "Hey that's Steve Patterson!", they didnt know who he was.

Maxwell, Dream, Kenny, Horry, Otis, Sam, Mario Rudy.
See? Greatest team EVER.

 

steve patterson would have signed Vince Young.
The guy responsible for Mario Elie, Max, Sam, Dream, Otis, Kenny.
plus he's a horn.

 

my point is Steve Patterson created the Texans,
he was part of the organization that brought the Texans to life.
and he was the same person who was the architect of the Rockets championship. He went to UT, therefore a longhorn. A longhorn with brought football to houston.
(maybe this is the first time you've read about Steve Pattersen)

what's your point of Romance Taylor?
he didnt create the Texans.

 

Steve Patterson also brought Tracy McGrady here.
Because Steve Patterson brokered the deal to get Reliant Stadium and the Superbowl, Steve Francis skipped his role with the Rockets to hang out with Jay Z at the Superbowl, hence putting Steve in JVG's doghouse. Next thing you know, Steve is traded and we get Tmac.

Thanks Steve.

 

i was in a coma when that allegedly happened.
also in 94-95, I noticed Vernon left the Rockets to help sick children get well.



Saint Max!