RedScare Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Meanwhile, back at the ranch....As Houstonians go crazy while reveling in their newfound status as a Baseball Town, and World Series tickets go for $600...for STANDING ROOM, the owner of Houston's worst sports franchise pleads, begs for fans to show up at his team's games.http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/3404718If Mr. McNair spent as much time hiring coaches and players who know how to play football as he does trying to take more money from mid-market football teams, he might find that fans would come to the games, eat his overpriced food, buy his $7 beer and buy his $200 jerseys. And then, he might not need to take the other owners' share of revenue. Instead, we'll spend Sunday afternoon at the Kroger, buying beer and munchies in preparation for Game 2 of the World Series that night.Many thanks to the Houston Astros for replacing the Super Bowl that McNair lost with the World Series. I'll take that trade any day.GO 'STROS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 (edited) I'm ready to sign a petition to donate our team & management to New Orleans and just wait for the next expansion.Texans are pathetic. The name is pathetic, the logo is pathetic, the players are pathetic, the coaching is pathetic, the management is pathetic, and McNair is just a moron.GO ASTROS! Edited October 22, 2005 by Jeebus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 I'm ready to sign a petition to donate our team & management to New Orleans and just wait for the next expansion.Texans are pathetic. The name is pathetic, the logo is pathetic, the players are pathetic, the coaching is pathetic, the management is pathetic, and McNair is just a moron. GO ASTROS! Jeeb? Don't hold back...tell us what you really think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 (edited) We get number 1 pick next year, and choose another quarterback, free up some salary with Carr, but I don't know that anyone else wants to afford him. Edited October 22, 2005 by TJones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 We get number 1 pick next year, and choose another quarterback, free up some salary with Carr, but I don't know that anyone else wants to afford him. ...or CAN afford to have someone like Carr on their team [and I don't mean monetarily]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted October 22, 2005 Author Share Posted October 22, 2005 The Texans is not getting rid of Carr. So, y'all need to get that off y'all minds for now. Texans needs Off.linemen, and Defense linemen. They don't need another quarterback, nor runningbacks. But, they could do some good by drafting more wide receivers (verterns, not rookies). The biggest thing now is offensive linemen. I predict their first pick will be linemen's, nothing less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Last week I posted a remark about how pathetic it was that Texans owner Bob McNair was reduced to begging fans through the media to come to his football game and buy his overpriced beer and food. Well, Texans fans, let me tell you ole Bob's latest move. The Texans have started an automated message campaign, calling ticket holders to beg them to show up to the game this weekend. Dunta Robinson's recorded voice was just telling me not to forget the game this weekend. It is a shame, really, that the message was recorded. If Bob himself would have called me, I could have told him exactly why I am not going to his games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 I haven't recieved the call yet, but I am still going regardless. But damn, it sure is hard to get pumped up for thses games. I woke up last sunday at 11:00am thinking "Damn, I have to go to the game today". At least there is still some good tailgating going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted October 30, 2005 Author Share Posted October 30, 2005 Well, well, well. The Texans finally got a win today against the Browns. Still, they don't show me nothing as a team. The Browns made mistakes on offensive, and Houston couldn't do nothing just kick field goals.But, I'm proud of them winning their first game of the season. Enjoy y'all win, cause the Texans got Jacksonville on plate and the Clots back on deck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houstonian in Iraq Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 It's about time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Well, I think Satan is gonna need a fur coat, The Texans finally won a game ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I got a sneak peek of the design for the T-shirt and it looks really cool. They'll be shipped to Academy stores overnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 (edited) Well, well, well. The Texans finally got a win today against the Browns. Still, they don't show me nothing as a team. The Browns made mistakes on offensive, and Houston couldn't do nothing just kick field goals.But, I'm proud of them winning their first game of the season. Enjoy y'all win, cause the Texans got Jacksonville on plate and the Clots back on deck. That game against the "Clots" should be a real bloodbath ! I can't wait. BTW, Red, if you don't feel like using any of your tickets, I'll be happy to go in your place old buddy, ol' pal of mine. Let me know chum ! Edited October 31, 2005 by TJones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted November 1, 2005 Author Share Posted November 1, 2005 That game against the "Clots" should be a real bloodbath ! I can't wait. BTW, Red, if you don't feel like using any of your tickets, I'll be happy to go in your place old buddy, ol' pal of mine. Let me know chum ! The Texans have to pass the Jaguars first, and i seriously doubt they will win that game. On the other hand, the Clots? You right. It is going to be a bloodbath...again. Texans have nobodies defense, and fair offensive. The reason Texans beat Browns, cause they were on the same level as the Texans. My prediction of the next two games... 1-8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProHouston Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 It's been rumored recently that if McNair fires Capers at the end of the season then Jimmy Johnson's name is at the top of the list. He was born in Port Arthur. He took over a struggling Cowboys team and took them to the Super Bowl with 3 young weapons. The Texans David Carr, Andre Johnson, and Dominic Davis might fit his profile...Would he come out of retirement? Would McNair be willing to spend enough $$$? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Don't know if Johnson is tired of the coaching rat race, but the Texans would fit his profile. They suck, so he would be a hero for building them into a winner. Houston is a coastal city, like he likes. McNair has money to spend, and doesn't run the team like some other owners.I'd love to see it happen. For everything else, Johnson is a winner....and he'd get us lots of pub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokieone Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Only thing that could slow Jimmy down is his ego. Would be willing to bet he would want to wear both hats of head coach and GM of personnel decisions. I don't necessarily have a problem with that because Casserly has been a joke to date, but at the same time, the head coach/GM experiments haven't always gone that well - Holmgren in Seattle, Gruden in Tampa Bay (yes I know they won a Super Bowl, but haven't been good since then). Saban is still to be determined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 I don't necessarily have a problem with that because Casserly has been a joke to date, but at the same time, the head coach/GM experiments haven't always gone that well - Holmgren in Seattle, Gruden in Tampa Bay (yes I know they won a Super Bowl, but haven't been good since then). Saban is still to be determined.Hey, I'll take just one Superbowl win at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeightsGuy Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 As nostalgic of a choice it would be, the fact is Jimmy Johnson got off the NFL train 7 years ago. That's a long time in a sport that is constantly reinventing itself. I highly doubt he is ready for the learning curve just to get updated on what's happening and the constant 18hr days of an NFL coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 I've never been a big fan of Jimmy Johnson, and a think he is WAY over rated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProHouston Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 I've never been a big fan of Jimmy Johnson, and a think he is WAY over rated.What? For winning 2 Super Bowls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 As nostalgic of a choice it would be, the fact is Jimmy Johnson got off the NFL train 7 years ago. That's a long time in a sport that is constantly reinventing itself. I highly doubt he is ready for the learning curve just to get updated on what's happening and the constant 18hr days of an NFL coach.is he still commentating? after he stopped coaching the dolphins, he has stayed close to the game. i'm sure it wouldn't take much for him to get right back in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 What? For winning 2 Super Bowls?He was lucky enough to coach a team that had a lot of talent. If he was that great of a coach he would have been with the Cowboys for more than 5 years. What did he do after the talent was declining? What did he ever do for Miami? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Well, you kinda forgot why Johnson left the Cowboys. He and Jerry Jones had severe disagreements about who was in charge, and after a big blowout after a night of drinking, Johnson quit. I assume you are asking about the Miami Dolphins, since we all know what Johnson did with the Hurricanes. At the Dolphins, Johnson was 27-21, never had a losing season, and went to the playoffs twice in 3 years, going 2-2. I bet the Texans would take that record any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Point taken Red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Thanks, ToolMan.BTW, where are these "rumors" coming from? Some drunk on a sports talk show, or maybe something with a little substance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 No substance at all.http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/tv/3453913 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 I love it when they won't say No. "I'm happy where I am" means, "If you dangle enough cash, I might be happier there." Howie Long was right. He made it clear that Casserly wouldn't be part of the equation though, didn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeightsGuy Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Still, I don't see it. NFL head coaches need to be 100% commited and dedicated to the task. I can't see Jimmy Johnson as either.Now, just as far-fetched a scenario but IMHO more believable would be for Bud Adams to fire Jeff Fisher at the end of the season leaving the Texans open to hiring him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokieone Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Still, I don't see it. NFL head coaches need to be 100% commited and dedicated to the task. I can't see Jimmy Johnson as either.Now, just as far-fetched a scenario but IMHO more believable would be for Bud Adams to fire Jeff Fisher at the end of the season leaving the Texans open to hiring him.Unless Bud is an idiot (which he may be, I think more of an a-hole than an idiot though) he will not fire Jeff Fisher. Fisher is probably one of the top 10 coaches in the NFL and his team is young right now. If the Texans were to luck into Fisher, they would be very fortunate. That being said, Fisher also has Floyd Reese as his GM, a much more capable GM right now than Casserly has shown to be. Just look at the Titans draft choices over the years and you'll see that Reese has a good head for the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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