AFC Playbook

Big Texas · #1 10-24-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Roy P

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.

NBT · #2 10-24-2009, 06:46 PM

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

WMH · #3 10-24-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NBT

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.

bckey · #4 10-26-2009, 10:51 AM

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?

NBT · #5 10-26-2009, 04:58 PM

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.

But, having said that, I will continue to be a staunch defender of our NFL pro team.

Joshua · #6 10-26-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NBT

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.

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.

Big Texas · #7 10-26-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NBT

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.

But, having said that, I will continue to be a staunch defender of our NFL pro team.

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.

Nconroe · #8 10-26-2009, 08:16 PM

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.