SB Nation User Blog: Texanmaniac

Does Anyone Remember?

Texanmaniac — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:22:02 -0000

1993-1994 Oilers. The season after the Buffalo fiasco, which happened the day after my lovely spouse and I got hitched. I was on the plane to San Francisco and the pilot came on and said the Oilers had lost 41-38, I remember thinking, " well at least they made a game of it". I learned the real story later.

The Oilers started the next season 1-4, and I remember Bob Allen and others just dogging them. I was a newly wed and don't really remember but how were they playing? Horribly or just unlucky? They went on to win the last 11 in a row. My wife was lucky enough to be with me on our 1st anniversary to watch them beat the Jets for the 11th win.

IMAGINE IF YOU WILL!

Texanmaniac — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:41:32 -0000

Watching NFL football two weeks ago and no team was from Houston.

Then one a week ago a very large Hurricane named Ike caused you to miss the games that week, but no teams were affected, because there is no team in Houston.

This, my fellow Texans fans, is what life would have been like in 1998. When there was no team in Houston.

The Texans suck, no doubt about it, but it is just plain awesome to at least have a team to cuss and moan about. For those of you who remember how crappy it felt as a sports fan, to lose your freaking football team. All I'm saying is, I will never give up on the Texans........But Dammit!!!....................................................................................

Sit Schaub, start Sage, until he gives you reason otherwise!

Who calls the plays? Kubiak or Shanahan or Both? Whatever is it change it all.

Fire the defensive coordinator and give the job to Ray Rhodes.

I LOVE STEVE SLATON!

And I do believe this season will get better!

A Screaming Maniac's Perspective

Texanmaniac — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:22:41 -0000

That was simply Brutal! I title this Screaming, because that was something I wasn't able to do. I'm a nurse so I watched this game out of the corner of my eye in a patient's room and what I saw made me want a strong sedative.

Keep in mind I saw maybe three plays a series, and unfortunately that was almost every play the Texans had. This is what I took from the chopped up version.

Negatives:

Matt Schaub looked scared.....is David Carr available?.........NOT!

Play calling, offensively and defensively....How many screen passes for negative yards or very few yards did we have?

Run Defense.......BRUTALLY BAD! Everytime I looked up Willie Parker was dancing in the endzone.

Pass Defense

Preparedness.....The Texans looked like they had no idea what to expect from the Frikin Pittsburg Steelers!

Coaching, I believe these guys know what to do, but this looked like a Dom Capers coached team!

Positives:

Mario!

After Thoughts

Texanmaniac — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:28:39 -0000

I've been thinking alot about the Texans loss to the cowboys. I had to listen to cowboys fans I work with and I've read blogs, telling me how my team sucks. So I just wanted to give a thoughts.

First off is it just my maniac alter ego thinking this or is defensive holding the worst call in the NFL? I realize you cannot hold a reciever going for the ball, but the ball should have something to do with the play! Dammnit that play pissed me off!

We bitched and complained about our lack of pass rush, but our QB's were hurried and hit and not sacked. Mario was disruptive and he was doubled and held almost the whole time he was in.

Our Running Backs, Chris Taylor and Steve Slaton looked pretty good.... I think a healthy Tayor and Slaton with Walker is a hell of alot better than watching Green and Brown limp of the field after 2 plays.

The play calling was very vanilla and Schaub matched Romo's yards and completions.

One major plus in my eyes.... make that two..... We didn't turn the ball over and no major injuries to key players

I'm not forgetting Harry Williams, may he recover fully. Could you Imagine having to play a game, you know your fans have to have you win, even though it's preseason, after seeing one of your teamates lying motionless?

I don't really considera it a well played game, but I thought our boys did a pretty Damn good Job at making it a game....... And we almost won!

Just Maybe?

Texanmaniac — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:47:55 -0000

I'm at work, only have limited time so I wanted to say a few things prior to tonight's game. This is not posted on my personal blog so don't go looking......just kidding.

Anyway, is there a possibility that our Texans have been holding out on the cut blocking to avoid injuring opponent's in the preseason, so that is why our run game is suffering? Just Maybe?

The Pass rush, if you look at our D, you would think we should be getting some serious pass rush, but we aren't. Any chance we are holding back to allow opponent's to actually participate? Just Maybe?

I just want that nonsense to stop tonight, I know all the preseason doesn't count crap. But Dammnit we have to beat the Cow Patties!

A Maniac's Perspective

Texanmaniac — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:31:53 -0000

Preseason game 1 against the Broncos was less than spectacular, however there were things to like and things to not like so much.

Here's my take, first of all I want to say, I know preseason games don't mean anything, but damn I'm glad the Texans didn't lose.

What I liked:
The Defense was solid in the first series
Mario's speed- #90 is a Freaking Monster
Duane Brown- This kid is the real deal
Demeco- Defensive anchor man
David Anderson- a lot of fire....a short yardage weapon
Jacoby Jones- nice catch
Kris Brown- steady as they come
Chris Taylor, Darius Walker, Steve Slayton- all 3 need work, but did fine I thought
Schaub and Rosenfels- nice to know that we have that depth at QB
Shane Boyd- can run and pass, fun to watch
Clock Management- I thought The coaches and Shane Boyd managed the clock superbly in order to get the win

What I didn't like:
The Defense- was sluggish after that 1st series, run defense was frustrating to watch at times
Jacoby Jones- don't be a hero, make the team, its preseason.
Running game- Holes were closing way too quickly
Ahman Green- he really should be cut this season, just an accident waiting to happen.

That's just my take at first glance of preseason game 1

IT'S FOOTBALL TIME HOUSTON AND I'M PUMPED!

Texanmaniac — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:32:08 -0000

I know its only preseason, but we have so few games we should savor each one. The most games your team can play is 24; if you play a wild card game and eventually advance to the Super Bowl. That's only one-third of an NBA season, and one-sixth of a MLB season. I know the preseason games don't count and the starters play very little, with the exception of the third preseason game. But I'm especially excited about the Texans rookies this year and I cannot wait until Saturday night. Besides, if you actually attend the game, the price is the same. So why not watch our Texans on Saturday with passion and interest in guys who may or may not make the team. All I'm saying is................. HOUSTON, ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?

THE LEGION OF DOOM!!

Texanmaniac — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:23:39 -0000

I have been calling the Texans defense from last season D. O. M. as in DOMination! D-emeco ryans, amobe O-koye, and Mario williams. I did this because I believe that the Texans defense will be a dominate D. this season.
Texan Rob, a blogger who posts on www.chron.com had an even better idea. He took into account Frank Okam, the rookie defensive tackle from UT, and put Okam among the other names and came up with The Legion of DOOM, Demeco, Okoye, Okam, Mario. It's perfect, you have the first names of the bookends Demeco and Mario, which these guys should be for years and the last names of the younger guys. Okoye and Okam. Assuming Okam gets in the rotation, I think he will, this will be great nickname for The Texans Defense.
I'm just saying lets spread THE LEGION OF DOOM! and when the Texans get enough credit for being a football team in the NFL, even the national media will refer to them as THE LEGION OF DOOM!

Thanks Texan Rob!

Super Mario Sacks?

Texanmaniac — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:37:47 -0000

Megan Manfull asks if Mario if the best DE, what do you think? On my personal blog www.houstonsportsrule.blogspot.com, I'm starting some predictions just for fun and I wanted to get my fellow BRBer's to chime in.

#1 How many sacks will Super Mario have this season? I would put to Over / Under at 15 and I'm going to take the over. I'm hoping for a a big season from Mario.

Texans 2008 Prediction

Texanmaniac — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:21:42 -0000

Texans 2008

Remember the feeling you had every time the Oilers broke your heart with a loss in the playoffs? The ride was exciting, but the season always ended with a loss. The past two seasons the Texans have ended their season with a win and optimism. That changes this year, Texans fans, the optimism will still be there, but we will taste our first playoff victory as well as defeat.
Here is my take on the upcoming season a game by game prediction.

Week 1 - @ Pittsburgh - The Defense will be better than people give them credit for, but this will be an offensive game. Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson have a big game, But Mario will catch Big Ben at least once. W 1-0

Week 2 - Baltimore - First home game and Reliant Rocks, The Defense flex their muscles in dominating fashion W 2-0

Week 3 - @Tennessee - Now that Mario has found himself, he is anxious to show the folks in Budville what we have. Big game for Super Duper Mario. The Texans also post their first ever
3-0 start. W 3-0

Week 4 - @ Jacksonville - This is where 3 of 4 on the road takes it's toll, Texans stink this one up and fall flat. L 3-1

Week 5- Indy- Finally home for a stretch, but doubt has set in and the colts take advantage and do what they normally do and win, but should be a hard fought game from the Texans. L 3-2

Week 6- Miami - Defense played well enough against the Colts to gain back some confidence and The Fins are not able to handle the onslaught, this is not a win with a field goal. W 4-2

Week 7- Detroit- Wrong time for the Lions to show up at Reliant, this may be a shutout. W 5-2

Week 8- Bye week is good for Texans, fans will hate it because they are playing so well that we are afraid of losing steam.

Week 9- @ Minn- Steam lost, mistakes and the Adrian Peterson train eat up the Texans. L 5-3

Week 10 - Cincinnati - close game, but Texans do enough to win W 6-3

Week 11 - @ Indy - The Colts are about 7-2 or 8-1 at this point are full of confidence. Their slide from greatness starts on this week. The Texans make all the right plays and sneak out their first victory in Indy. W7-3

Week 12- @ Cleveland- The emotional drain of beating the Colts and the thought of the upcoming MNF game against Jacksonville leaves an easy opponent for the Browns. L 7-4

Week 13- The hype in Houston will bigger than the superbowl. The Jags never play good when Reliant is Rocking and Mario is a FREAKING MONSTER. MNF is in for a treat. W 8-4

Week 14 - @ Green Bay- Favre? Who knows, Who cares. Short week but the prospect of that first ever ninth win pushes the Texans to victory. W 9-4

Week 15- Tennessee- The oilers.... I mean the Titans just aren't getting it done this year and The Texans win a close one to sweep Tennessee. W 10-4

Week 16 @ Oakland- This is where ESPfrickN, steps in. There is talk of the Texans going 12-4 and possibly winning the division. The Texans go to Oakland and lay an egg. L10-5

Week 17- Chicago- Last home game, The playoffs are a given at this point, but a win today could win the division. Focus is lost and Da Bears win a tough game. L 10-6

Well, There you have it. I think The Texans will make the playoffs and win their first playoff game, only to lose the next one. But man, that would be a nice way to end this season.

GO TEXANS!!!