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Pre-Game Recon: Five Questions With Music City Miracles

2009-11-20T15:27:44Z

In a continuation of our pre-game cooperation with Music City Miracles, Jimmy was gracious enough to answer five questions I had regarding his Tennessee Titans. Here they are.

1. The Titans have enjoyed a resurgence since starting the season 0-6. Is this due just to the change at quarterback from Kerry Collins to Vince Young, or is there more to the recent turnaround?

MCM: The QB changes has helped because Vince Young has played very efficiently where Collins did not, but there is a lot more to the turnaround. Chris Johnson has had 3 really good games. The secondary has gotten healthy so it isn't the gaping hole that it was for a few weeks. The coaching staff finally decided to go with the young guys on the defensive line, and they have played well.

So while the QB change has helped, and it is what is getting the attention, it isn't the biggest factor in the turnaround.

2. Chris Johnson’s campaign for the Pro Bowl began in Week 2 against the Texans with 3 touchdowns and 284 all-purpose yards. Since Week 3 though, the Texans have stymied opponents’ rushing attacks for an average of 60.5 yards per game. Do you think Johnson will be slowed at all in the rematch, or will he have another huge day?

MCM: I don't expect him to have the same numbers that he did in Week 2, but I do expect him to get his yards. It only takes one or two missed assignments by a defense for CJ to put up big numbers.

The Titans also figured out how to throw a screen pass over the last 3 weeks. It is just another way to get the ball in CJ's hands.

3. The Texans have the 3rd ranked passing attack going against the Titans’ 31st ranked pass defense. How can the Titans slow down Matt Schaub and company?

MCM: By getting pressure on Schaub with the front 4 and the secondary playing their assignments.

It is close to impossible to shut a guy like Andre Johnson down, but the Titans should be able to keep him from putting up the numbers he did in Week 2 by playing their assignments. The safeties, Chris Hope and Michael Griffin, have been biting hard on the run fakes all season. Hopefully they won't do that in this game.

The front 4 has improved since the last time these two played. As a matter of fact, Jacob Ford, one of the best pass rushers on the team, wasn't even active for that game. William Hayes has replaced Jevon Kearse in the starting lineup and is playing well also. They should be able to keep Schaub from getting comfortable in the pocket.

4. Obviously Bud Adams is not an extremely popular person in the city of Houston. What is the your reaction and that of the typical Titans fan of his flipping the bird in Buffalo last week?

MCM: I am not quite sure how to react to it honestly. Part of me thought it was hilarious, and part of me thought it was just sad. I think it is safe to say after getting hammered with a $250K fine Mr. Adams will be on his best behavior for a while.

5. How do you think the game will play out on Monday, an what will the final score be?

MCM: I think this is going to be a very good game that comes down to the wire. I think Vince Young puts up his best numbers of the season and leads the team down the field to set up a field goal in the 4th quarter for the win. 24-21 Titans.

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Chris Johnson: What To Do?

2009-11-19T22:58:16Z

For all the wringing of hands over Vince Young's return to Reliant on Monday night, it's understood that Chris Johnson has likely earned the focus of Frank Bush & Company. 1,091 rushing yards, an average of 6.42 yards per carry, 262 receiving yards, an average of 8.73 yards per reception, 9 TDs, and quite possibly the greatest speed in the NFL tend to take the spotlight off even VY.

For all his otherworldly talents, however, Chris Johnson has been contained at times this year. Against Pittsburgh, he was limited to 68 total yards. The Jets held him to 105 total yards in Week Three. The Jags cut him off at 94 yards in Week Four, and Week Five saw CJ post a paltry 43 total yards. Keeping Chris Johnson in check is possible, if not probable.

In their prior matchup with the Titans, your Houston Texans saw Johnson trample them for an insane 284 total yards (197 rushing/87 receiving) and 3 TDs. In other words, that Week Two loss to the Texans accounted for 18% of his rushing yards, 33% of his receiving yards, and 33% of the touchdowns he's tallied on the season. He has to be licking his chops for Monday night.

In all the Chris-Johnson-For-Jebus and Vince-Young-For-Pope hoopla, the point that might not be getting as much run is that, despite Chris Johnson having his way with the Texans in Week Two (included but not limited to lining up wide with no one within 15 yards of him pre-snap), the Texans still managed to beat the Titans in Nashville. What's more, that Texans' defense did not feature Bernard Pollard or Jacques Reeves. That defense did prominently feature Fred Bennett, Nick Ferguson, and Dominique Barber, none of whom are likely to see the field on anything but special teams (at best) come Monday night. Just as VY makes the Titans' offense a different animal, the Texans' defense has evolved into something entirely different.

My question is simple: If you're Frank Bush, what do you do to contain Chris Johnson? My initial thought is that you have to spy him, but with who? Pollard? Brian Cushing? DeMeco Ryans? For those of you who saw any of the games where CJ was held in check, what did those defenses do?

We've all heard and read how teams want to shift the burden to Vince Young and the rest of the offense. Implicit in that assertion is containing Chris Johnson. How do you do it?

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Keith Bulluck: Bud Adams' Lil' Buddy

2009-11-19T22:00:11Z

Keith Bulluck: Bud Adams' Lil' Buddy

I like to think of Bernard Pollard reading this, letting out a war cry, and then spearing the next person who crosses his path.

Update II: BRB Tailgate For Monday Night Football (11/23/09)

2009-11-19T16:42:26Z

The details:

DATE: Monday, November 23, 2009.
TIME: 4 p.m. CST.
WHERE: Orange Lot of Reliant Stadium.
WHAT TO BRING: Whatever You Want To Eat and/or Drink. And chairs, if you want to sit.

If you've got an Orange Lot parking pass, please meet up at in the parking lot of Pappasito's across 610 from Reliant (2515 S. Loop West, Houston, TX 77054) at 3 p.m. if at all possible. The plan is to form a convoy so all the BRB vehicles can get into the Orange Lot at the same time in order to park together.

Cooler space and ice will be very much appreciated for those of us who do not have a parking pass for the Orange Lot. To the extent anyone would like reimbursement for the ice, I'll gladly pass the hat for reimbursement.

Finally, please e-mail me (my address is listed on the left sidebar of the main page) if you're planning on attending. On Sunday, I'll send out an e-mail to all the attendees so we have a way of communicating with each other on Monday. The plan is to grab a spot by the grass in the Orange Lot, but we'll need a way to alert everyone as to where we'll be if that doesn't work out.

Questions, concerns, suggestions? Share 'em in the Comments below.

Bernard Pollard: Best. Interview. EVER!

2009-11-18T20:50:02Z

This was too great not to make sure every Texans fan hears it.

In an interview with 1560 The Game today, Bernard Pollard was getting everyone fired up. In short, he will knock the piss out of you!

Do yourself a favor and listen to the whole interview.

Ask Music City Miracles

2009-11-18T16:39:29Z

Hello BRB,

I don't think this here fanpost needs much of an introduction. Please leave any questions you have about the Titans and this game below. Hopefully this thread will not evolve into anything other than a good football discussion, but I am not going to hold my breath on that one.

On the game- I expect this to be a really good game. The Titans seem to have fixed some of the things that ailed them early in the season, but the wins have come against inferior teams. This game will be the first true test.

Have at it.

Texans Power Rankings: Week Eleven

2009-11-18T16:41:34Z

I took last week off, sorry. After the Colts loss, we fell in the rankings, but only two slots. So where did the Texans end up after a week of cooling their heels? They landed at an average of 13 in the rankings.

ESPN: 13

In their one chance to show off in prime time -- on ESPN's "MNF" vs. the Titans -- the Texans need to slow Chris Johnson.

Fox Sports: 16

The next three weeks will be huge for Houston, which goes back-to-back-to-back against each of the division rivals by hosting the Titans and Colts before a week 13 visit to Jacksonville.

CBS Sports: 13

They come off thier bye with a chance to earn their first playoff birth with a good second half. The key will be how they play on defense.

Yahoo Sports: 14

Are they ready for another Vince Young homecoming - and if Sunday's game goes into overtime, should they guard against this?

Pro Football Weekly: 16

Owner Bob McNair: "We're not an elite team."

Pro Football Talk: 11

Ah, the bye week. A chance to relax, sit back... and watch every other team in your division win their games.

NFL Experts Average Ranking: 11

Texans Promote Arian Foster, Place Nading On Waivers

2009-11-18T14:32:48Z

Larry Johnson? No. Edgerrin James? Negative. But it was clear the coaching staff is frustrated by the abysmal running game so far this season. Therefore, the team h as promoted undrafted free agent signee Arian Foster from their practice squad. To make room for him, the team has placed DE Jesse Nading on waivers.

Thoughts?

Beware: Vince Young Fan Boys Soon To Be On The Prowl

2009-11-17T12:00:13Z

We are sure to see and hear plenty of Vince Young supporters at Reliant stadium for Monday Night Football this year.

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Texans fans better begin preparing themselves for the biggest threat the Tennessee Titans will bring to Houston on Monday Night Football on November 23^rd. No, I’m not talking about the stiff rivalry these two teams have developed. No, not Chris Johnson, who tore the Houston defense to shreds in Week Two. And, no, not Kyle Vanden Bosch and his inevitable war with Eric Winston. The weapon that I am talking about is the devout and undying man-love of the Vince Young fan boys. You know who you are.

Now, I know everyone in Houston remembers the war that went on between the Reggie Bush fans and the Vince Young fans before the 2006 NFL draft. It was painful and something none of us wish to relive. Plenty of things were said and outrageous (sometimes asinine) claims made. And in the end, Houston didn’t draft either of those guys. Which turned out to be the right pick, truthfully (and if you still doubt this, Mario should come to your house and kick you in your throat).

In his rookie season, Vince Young seemed to prove many of his detractors, myself included, wrong by winning the Offensive Rookie of The Year. But plenty weren’t fooled. Again, myself included. All the things being said about Vince Young’s game were all the same things said about Michael Vick. And we all saw how much Vick’s game declined once defenses learned how to stop him. And for my money, Vick was probably better than Vince ever was. But that isn’t the debate here. Many of us knew that Vince’s reign in Tennessee was going to be short lived. So his benching in favor of journeyman Kerry Collins came as no surprise to most.

Let’s be honest: When you can’t beat out Kerry Collins for the starting job, you may be a little overrated. And he still wouldn't be playing if Titans owner Bud Adams hadn't forced Jeff Fisher's hand. VY fan boys love to throw out the phrase "All Vince Young does is win!" That is complete garbage. If the defense has five sacks, two interceptions and a return for a touchdown, it has nothing to do with Vince. Yet, they seem to claim he "wills" them to victory. It is quite ridiculous.

Then there are the ones who call into local sports radio and say Vince is better than Matt Schaub. Again, a complete joke. I mean, reading some of the stuff said on blogs and message boards is downright laughable. There are even guys who claim VY is better than Schaub because he is better looking. No kidding. And then they wonder why I accuse them of having an unhealthy crush on VY. Please...Matt Schaub is being mentioned with guys like Peyton Manning, Ben Roethlisberger, Drew Brees and Carson Palmer now. And you’re comparing "125 yards passing" Vince Young to him?

WAKE UP!!!!!

The funny thing is that I always get called a "UT hater" because I don’t have unquestionable devotion for Vince. Which is unbelievable when you factor in that I am a University of Texas fan. Quite a big one. I cheered for Vince in college. I liked him. But there are several players I liked in college that I don’t judge the same in the pros. I don’t care what you did in college and I don't care what city you were born in. Reggie Bush did a lot in college, too, didn’t he? How's that working out? The NFL is a completely different world. So that accusation holds absolutely no water.

Look, if you want to be a Vince fan, that is your choice. I don’t have anything personal against the guy. I just think he is overrated by the Houston sports fan. And I am pretty sure that this is the only city in America that it still happens in. I am simply saying that if you’re going to defend Vince, come up with some better points than "All he does is win." Because I remember a guy named Trent Dilfer that did nothing but win in 2000. And I am pretty sure it wasn’t all because of him.

If you want to flame me and say I am against the "hometown guy," go for it in the comments section below. But it is just untrue. I am certain this is about to cause a lot of debate between the pro-VY and anti-VY camps, but that is kind of the point. What else are we going to do during a bye week? I guess we can all watch Vince walk on water or cure the blind or something.

Bring the pain and fire away in the comments below.

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Update: BRB Tailgate For Monday Night Football (11/23/09)

2009-11-16T20:32:47Z

Judging from the response to the initial call to action, the inaugural BRB Tailgate just might happen. The details:

DATE: Monday, November 23, 2009.
TIME: 4 p.m. CST.
WHERE: Orange Lot of Reliant Stadium.
WHAT TO BRING: Food and Drink.

The purpose of this post is to gauge who can bring various tailgating essentials--coolers, ice, chairs, grill, tent (if anyone has one), etc. Many of us are going to be parking in another lot and walking over to the Orange Lot, and lugging that sort of stuff through Reliant Park isn't very practical. What would be ideal, of course, is for those attendees who are planning on parking in the Orange Lot to step up and volunteer to bring that stuff. If you've got an Orange Lot pass and are up for contributing to the cause in the form of cooler space, ice, chairs, and the like, please commit in the Comments below.

An additional question for the Orange Lot parkers...what time can you arrive? If we're aiming for the area targeted in Texans-Brocos' map(s), we're going to have to have several vehicles lined up and ready to go when the lot opens (presumably at 3:30 p.m.). Is anyone up for that? If not, we'll simply have to grab whatever space we can when enough of our vehicles arrive.

Any other issues or concerns? Raise 'em in the Comments.

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PUT YOUR NAME ON IT: What Will The Texans' Record Be At The End Of The Regular Season?

2009-11-16T15:19:03Z

TexansForever raised the same question in this FanPost, so I figured it was a fine time to check in on my preseason prediction regarding the regular season record of your Houston Texans. Back in early September, I reluctantly concluded the Texans would finish 10-6. Specifically, I said the Texans would fare as follows through the first nine (9) games:

1. Jets--WIN. Having seen our defense in the preseason, this makes me awfully nervous, but I'll give the edge to the team playing at home and not starting a rookie at QB.
2. @ Titans--LOSS. I'd love to pick the Texans to win in Nashville, but, to paraphrase Sean Connery in "The Rock," that's sheer lunacy until further notice.
3. Jaguars--WIN. I still don't buy David Garrard, and it seems like he actually has LESS options in the passing game this year.
4. Raiders--WIN. Immediately after the game, Al Davis announces that he's sent first-round draft picks in 2012 and 2013 to Houston for The Corpse Formerly Known As Anthony Weaver. Davis is not the least bit discouraged by the fact that the Texans no longer own Weaver's rights.
5. @ Cardinals--LOSS. I'd be scared of Larry Fitzgerald or Anquan Boldin. But both? Against a secondary that may have Jacques Reeves returning from a broken leg this week? No, thank you.
6. @ Bengals--WIN. But the Bengals get a far more important victory...the moral kind, courtesy of Andre Smith getting the first glimpse of his toes in four years after the game.
7. 49ers--LOSS. Trap game.
8. @ Bills--WIN. No joke here. I feel really bad for Buffalo fans.
9. @ Colts--LOSS. No Rosencopter this time. Say hello to the Grossburg! Seriously, though...may the all-knowing deity of your choice help us all if Schaub misses any appreciable amount of time this season. If Vegas set the line on the number of games Matt Schaub would finish this season at 14, logic says you'd have to take the under, wouldn't you? Thinking about this depresses me greatly. Thank goodness we've reached the bye week.

Thus, I had the Texans at 5-4, precisely where they are now, albeit with several incorrect individual game predictions. In other words, I was right, but not really. I said the second half would unfold as follows:

11. Titans--WIN. It's football, played at night, in front of a national audience, during the work week. Recent history suggests the Texans will show well here. NOTE: Preseason games don't count. Move along. Nothing to see here.
12. Colts--WIN. Because it has to happen again during my lifetime.
13. @ Jaguars--LOSS. Felt pretty good until this, didn't you? What with the seven wins and all? Reality check.
14. Seahawks--WIN. Only because it's at Reliant. Not sure why, but this game really scares me.
15. @ Rams--WIN. Be it Marc Bulger or Kyle Boller, it's gonna be a rough year in St. Louis.
16. @ Dolphins--LOSS. Like most everyone else, I think Miami's going to fall back to the pack a bit this year, but they'll still be good enough to bite the Texans here.
17. Patriots--WIN. Only because the Patriots will be resting Al Davis' future employees.

Given the opportunity to revise that prediction now, I'm going to say:

11. Titans--WIN. Yes, even with Vince Young under center.
12. Colts--LOSS. Peyton Manning makes me sad.
13. @ Jaguars--WIN. I would like to think the Texans learned from their first experience against the Jags this season.
14. Seahawks--WIN. I have nothing insightful to say here.
15. @ Rams--WIN. May Durga have mercy on us all if the Rams sneak up on Kubes & Co.
16. @ Dolphins--LOSS. Miami's not going to the playoffs, but they're going to have the chance to spoil postseasons for other teams.
17. Patriots--WIN. After last night's debacle, however, I don't feel nearly as confident about Belichick resting his starters here. If the Patriots have something to play for here (and absent a collapse by the Colts, it won't be homefield advantage throughout the AFC playoffs), I may be forced to revisit this call.

Looking at the remaining schedule, in conjunction with what we've seen through nine games, what's your feeling? Sound off in the Comments.

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Open Game Day Thread: Houston v. Bye Week

2009-11-15T14:00:39Z

Just because there's no opponent this week doesn't mean we can't have an open thread for the rest of the NFL action. Leave your observations and theories on the matchups involving teams not from Houston as you see fit in the Comments below.

Eugene Wilson Fined For Hit On Dallas Clark

2009-11-15T01:13:27Z

Eugene Wilson Fined For Hit On Dallas Clark

Almost a week later, Dallas Clark continues to hurt the Texans.

Take The Half-Season Poll: Most Disappointing Offensive Player For Your Houston Texans?

2009-11-13T20:30:37Z

We've tackled the debate over who has been most outstanding member of the offense; time to look at the other end of the spectrum. Which offensive player on the Texans has disappointed you the most thus far? Vote in the poll below and let us know why you voted the way you did in the Comments.

Poll

Who Has Been the Most Disappointing Player on the Texans' Offense Through Nine Games?

Take The Half-Season Poll: Most Outstanding Offensive Player For Your Houston Texans?

2009-11-13T15:33:50Z

Let's turn our attention to the other side of the ball. Through nine games, who has been the most outstanding offensive player for your Houston Texans? Once again, note that I said "most outstanding" as opposed to "most valuable." In other words, who's been the absolute best on that side of the ball so far? The "Brian Cushing of the Offense," if you will? Vote in the poll below and let us know why you voted the way you did in the Comments.

Poll

Who Has Been the Most Outstanding Player on the Texans' Offense Through Nine Games?

Matt Schaub

386 votes

Andre Johnson

121 votes

Owen Daniels

119 votes

Duane Brown

2 votes

Eric Winston

0 votes

Apostrophe Davis

0 votes

Jacoby Jones

8 votes

Steve Slaton

5 votes

Ryan Moats

9 votes

David Anderson (feel free to factor in the hilarity that is his presence on 1560 The Game)

2 votes

652 votes | Poll has closed

Take The Half-Season Poll: Most Disappointing Defensive Player For Your Houston Texans?

2009-11-12T20:00:34Z

Two sides to every coin; we've already taken a look at the best, so now let's turn our attention to the other extreme. Which defensive player on the Texans has disappointed you the most thus far? Vote in the poll below and let us know why you voted the way you did in the Comments.

Poll

Who Has Been the Most Disappointing Player on the Texans' Defense Through Nine Games?

Mario Williams

101 votes

Antonio Smith

58 votes

Frank Okam

45 votes

Amobi Okoye

37 votes

Xavier Adibi

27 votes

Fred Bennett

135 votes

Jacques Reeves

6 votes

Dunta Robinson

155 votes

Connor Barwin

28 votes

DelJuan Robinson

7 votes

Dominique Barber

14 votes

Nick Ferguson

9 votes

622 votes | Poll has closed

Reliant Stadium Named NFL’s #1 Tailgating Venue

2009-11-12T17:21:30Z

The guys down at Texan Mojo. Shotgun Time!!!

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While this is old news (about a month old), I figured I would save it until the bye week to write about it.

In a review written by Scott Bowen of Forbes Traveler, he names the confines of Reliant Stadium the cream of the crop when it comes to NFL tailgating festivities. Being a season ticket holder and avid tailgater for years, I may be a little biased when I say I have to agree with him.

I have only tailgated at a few venues other than Reliant, honestly. The Georgia Dome in Atlanta and The Superdome in New Orleans being the only other pro ones I have had the joy of tailgating at. I have been to several college stadiums before, but this review is about the pros, so I will stick to that.

Bowen graded the venues on parking space, family, tradition, fan intensity and of course, great food. Now, food should be a given. This is Texas, after all. While he gives credit to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City the most credit on food, it is closer than you think. "One place that could give Arrowhead’s chefs a run for their money are the grill-masters down at Reliant Stadium, in Houston, where the Texas-style barbecue rules," Bowen claims. I am quick to agree with him. The people I have met in the Yellow Lot know how to cook.

The parking in Yellow Lot is spectacular as well, being one of the only places to have grass instead of concrete for its tailgaters. And if you get there before 10 a.m. usually on game days, there is plenty of space on said grass. Fan intensity is never in question. There are so many groups out there doing whatever it takes to get fans rowdy and making sure everyone is having a good time. "Raging Bull" is said to be the best tailgating group out there, but I am not sure what lot they are in. In the Yellow Lot, the highlight is Texan Mojo. This group is big supporters of Miller Lite and every 30 minutes, they provide free Miller Lite shotguns for any who are willing. This is accompanied by a usually hilarious speech by "The Preacher." You should certainly check them out if you get a chance.

All in all, I am not surprised that Reliant is getting this kind of national love. Because you know the tailgating has to be amazing for us Houstonians to suffer through the heat and humidity to do it every Sunday. It’s a great time and every fan should try it at least once. If you are ever in the Yellow Lot, stop by and have a Shiner. We are there every home game. Because there ain't nothing like cracking open a beer while the sun is coming up over the stadium.

Also, in case you missed it, Tim is putting together a meetup tailgate for the upcoming Monday Night Game. Hope to see you guys there!

Take The Half-Season Poll: Most Outstanding Defensive Player For Your Houston Texans?

2009-11-12T15:47:39Z

The Texans are slightly more than halfway through with the 2009 (regular) season, so let's take inventory of what we've seen. Through nine games, who has been the most outstanding defensive player for your Houston Texans? Note that I said "most outstanding" as opposed to "most valuable." In other words, who's been the absolute best on that side of the ball so far? Vote in the poll below and let us know why you voted the way you did in the Comments.

Poll

Who Has Been the Most Outstanding Player on the Texans' Defense Through Nine Games?

DeMeco Ryans

47 votes

Brian Cushing

448 votes

Antonio Smith

5 votes

Mario Williams

8 votes

Amobi Okoye

0 votes

Jeff Zgonina

3 votes

Bernard Pollard

46 votes

Eugene Wilson

1 votes

Dunta Robinson

3 votes

Glover Quin

4 votes

565 votes | Poll has closed

BRB Tailgate For Monday Night Football (11/23/09)

2009-11-11T19:00:42Z

If possible, I'd like to figure out a way for any interested parties to meet up at Reliant before Bud Adams' minions take on your Houston Texans on Monday Night Football. I know that a few out-of-towners (e.g., Jake and MDC, to name a couple) are scheduled to be in attendance for MNF, and several more of us locals will be there as well. In other words, let's tailgate if we can pull it off. The relevant details:

DATE: November 23, 2009.
TIME: Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m., and the parking lots generally open four (4) hours before kickoff. Therefore, let's tentatively say 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: ~~A parking lot to be determined at Reliant Stadium.~~ Orange Lot.
WHAT TO BRING: Whatever you want to eat or drink.

As you can see, there's a whole lot that's up in the air. What I'd like everyone to do in the Comments below is (1) let me know if this is something you'd be interested in; (2) let me know if you're planning on attending the game or at least wandering around the parking lots of Reliant Stadium; (3) let me if you've got an existing tailgate on which you'd volunteer to allow us to piggyback (again--it's going to be bring your own food and booze, so the hope is that the only burden an existing tailgate would have to bear is the additional bodies); and/or (4) in the absence of an existing tailgate, let me know if you've got a preferred parking lot for us to meet up.

If this thing gets off the ground, I'll post updates as the specifics begin to take shape. What say the masses?

BRB's Comcastic Red Zone Review: Texans v. Colts

2009-11-11T15:11:14Z

Brought to you by Comcast's Red Zone Channel, a quick look at how your Houston Texans fared in the red zone last week in the heartbreaking loss at Indianapolis:

Trips to Red Zone: 3
Scores in Red Zone: 2 (TD by Ryan Moats, TD by Steve Slaton)
Red Zone Efficiency: 67%

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