Bringing back the Oilers

[chuck]

I'm a decade younger than you are but neither do I think that I'll live to see the day that the Texans play in as many Super Bowls than the city has hosted. Hell, at this point one would be a systemic shock.

I know it doesn't always seem like it but my expectations for the Texans are quite tempered, even moreso now that the sort of shitstain the owner is can be appreciated in sharpish relief.

[Arky]

Being a long term fan of any Houston team (minus mid 90's Rockets) will teach one to be tempered, cautious and to have lowered expectations. I've been programmed to approach each year with a show-me-you-can-do-it-and-then-I'll-believe attitude. I realize I have no control of the situation and am just an observer...

Man, I felt so bad for the city of Atlanta and their fans after the Super Bowl. Sporting-wise, Atlanta and Houston have a lot in common specifically, a lack of championships. Atlanta's perfect storm of choke was such an Oiler thing to do.... Does anyone recall that graphic during the Super Bowl where they compared the city of Boston's championships vs. the city of Atlanta's championships? During most of the game, it looked like Atlanta was going to get over the hump like Tampa Bay and New Orleans did.... Poor Arthur Blank, sports just ain't fair sometimes....

I pretty much agree with Bob's assessment. The Oilers are in the past. Despite a few exciting periods, I can recall many, many dreadful years. There were years I wouldn't wish on any fan base but I think time has softened those memories...

[Keith]

Totes. We all share similar Oilers-related PTSD in here.

And this is a low-key Hakeem Olajuwon appreciation thread.