Texans 2009 Preseason Schedule (Pre-Release News) [Official Update -vs.Vikes on MNF!]

[HPF Bob]

I'm still trying to figure out how we can have Tampa Bay on our pre-season schedule every year but NOT the Cowboys. I think I get it though. The networks and NFL want to showcase the Cowboys every week, even in pre-season, so regional rivalries take a back seat to those matchups the NFL sees as more profitable. The Cowboys are just too big for Texas.

BTW, has Jerrah found a corporate sponsor for his new palace yet? I still hope it is McDonald's because of the arches that hold up the retractable roof. Paint the arches yellow and - voila! - instant marketing tie-in.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

I still hope it is McDonald's because of the arches that hold up the retractable roof. Paint the arches yellow and - voila! - instant marketing tie-in.

As a parent who has spent some time in the Ronald McDonald House while my daughter was in the hospital, I can see a tasteless joke coming here.

I hope the Cowboys don't get a McD's sponsorship. Maybe AIG would hook them up with naming rights.

[kravix]

Actually this is the first year that we havent played dallas in the preseason or reg season. Evidently there is an issue with scheduling and the new stadium.

[WMH]

PFT released the schedule for the preseason games. Here is the link:
http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/...ason-schedule/

WEEK 1: AUGUST 13 – 17
Houston at Kansas City
WEEK 2: AUGUST 20 - 24
New Orleans at Houston
WEEK 3: AUGUST 27-31
Minnesota at Houston (ESPN, 8/31)
WEEK 4: SEPTEMBER 3-4
Houston at Tampa Bay

Matt vs Sage in week 3 of the Preseason.........

[Keith]

MNF aside, I am stoked about getting games 2 and 3 at home. Should be a lot of fun, at least as far as a fake game goes, of course.

From the official:

Houston’s game with Minnesota on Monday, Aug. 31, will be televised nationally on ESPN at 7 p.m. CT. The Texans will host a nationally televised preseason game for the first time in team history. It will be the team's fourth nationally televised preseason game. ...

Aug. 13-16 @Kansas City Chiefs KTRK-TV TBA
Aug. 20-23 vs. New Orleans Saints KTRK-TV TBA
Monday, Aug. 31 vs. Minnesota Vikings ESPN 7 p.m. CT
Friday, Sept. 4 @Tampa Bay Bucs KTRK-TV TBA

[nunusguy]

Third game the one the starters play in for a 'half - 3 quarters and that being the MNF game with the Vikings it should hold some national interest not to
mention a pretty keen eye from Texan & Viking fans.

[papabear]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

Third game the one the starters play in for a 'half - 3 quarters and that being the MNF game with the Vikings it should hold some national interest not to
mention a pretty keen eye from Texan & Viking fans.

The Texans sound guy should have some helicopter sound effects ready for that one . I'm glad that that game is at home, but I kinda hate that it's monday night. Regular season Monday night game...I leave work early and come in late on Tuesday. Pre-season will just be a hassle.