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Finally we got some national coverage. Not only did Shaub, Slaton, and AJ get the spotlight, but props were given to our D, specifically Cushing.

Now, maybe I'm a little rusty or something, but last I checked Demeco was still our Mike, Cushing was the Sam, and Diles was the Will. Why did Solomon Wilcox refer to Cushing as the great middle linebacker for the Texans.

Of course, mistakes are common. But come on, AFC playbook is a show that requires hours of due diligence to analyze the upcoming game. So...
He could've simply went to NFL.com to fix that.

I know, I know, I'm being picky, but come on your show is about analyzing film.

Solomon WILCOTS may have just been in a hurry and made a slip. However, on the particular play that he was breaking down, I believe Cushing was pointed out as being the MIKE. That has to do with how the blocking will slide. Perhaps you've seen a QB walk up to the C and point out a player and say "56 is the MIKE"?

I understand how the QB can call out the Mike. I actually used the term Mike. But that was not the reference he used it in. He really called him the "middle linebacker" for the Houston Texans. Believe me, I do know that it is petty, it was just interesting to me, because we are finally starting to get some positive national attention. It has not been uncommon for national analyst to jack up names and positions with the Texans.

But I guess I can give him the benefit of a doubt; until recently we have not had much to be recognized for.

Until recently we had been so unoticed you'd have thought we were transparant.

We all know what the cure for that is......

Regarding the pub, in all honesty, you can call him my grandpa, grandma, cousin, brother, uncle...whatever as long as that kid keeps making plays.

It wasn't Solomon it was Sterling Sharpe. And the week before on AFC playbook he or Brian Baldinger said Arizona ran all over our defense and then showed a clip of MJD breaking a long run. What?

It doesn't matter who. We still don't get the respect the rest of the league gets, even the piss poor ones. It has to do with our team name - Houston Texans, as if they have to define exactly where in the U.S. we play. Quite frankly I would rather have been called the Houston Mudhens, or some other such drivel than Texans. :rolleyes: But, having said that, I will continue to be a staunch defender of our NFL pro team.

I can't imagine that's the case. We could be the Houston Albino Saber-Tooth Tigers, but until you post at least one winning season in your entire existence, you will continue to be ignored by the national media.

I know it sounds crazy, but I agree with you. That name was terrible. Come on now. The Texans...? Really? Then the red/white/and blue colors. I feel like we could've picked a color and stuck to it; not all three. We do give the impression expansion team. Look at Carolina...The Panthers. We have almost forgot that they were a new franchise a while back.

But like you I will still continue to support my team.

I think Texans are getting mentioned more and more during the discussions and analysis this year compared to previous years on the national shows in a positive way. Sure, they mispronounce and rename occasionally, but its getting to atleast hear about Texans. sometimes dismissive but often on the good now. Maintaining a winning record and staying in playoff chase will help a lot more. Even our tailgates getting mentioned among the best now.

Meh, there may be a day when we wish we could stay under the radar....

I think some people in other areas of the country still see the Texan unis and think, "who's that arena league team?".... ;)

Carolina and Jacksonville had the benefit of better drafting - rules that were purposely changed so that the Texans wouldn't have the immediate success that those two teams did. Both Carolina and Jax went to the playoffs relatively quick and thus got into the public consciousness... Still, it took me many years to adjust to the Panthers/Jags unis and personnel...