Official Texans vs. Cowboys Game Thread, 9/26/2010

[Nconroe]

well, we're 2-0, Cowboys are 0-2. Probably record so far doesn't mean much.

Could be a tough one, but I think we can win. Just repeat the preseason performance, right.

[HPF Bob]

Obviously, the loss of Duane Brown hurts and could change some of the protection schemes if they think Butler needs help. Cushing had a good game against Dallas in pre-season so that hurts too.

I think if we establish the running game and AJ is healthy, we'll be fine.

The Cowboys are either going to fight like its the playoffs or they are going to implode. Phillips/Garrett are already feeling the heat for the 0-2 start. Even though nobody in their division is 2-0, an 0-3 start for the Cowboys could bury them after all the talk of playing the Super Bowl in their own house.

Really, all the momentum right now is with the Texans and if they can show the same intensity they showed in the first half of their pre-season match with the Cowboys, we ought to be able to win.

The oddsmakers are putting Houston as three-point favorites but I think they know a lot of Cowboy homers are going to keep that line below reality.

[Arky]

TV = 12pm FOX early game (Channel 26 local)

Announcers (http://the506.com/sports/?tag=2010-week-3) = Joe Buck, Troy Aikman

Opening Line = Texans by 2
Current line (http://www.madduxsports.com/nfl-odds.php) = Texans by 2.5 to 3

This is one of those Sundays where locally in Houston there are only two games.... late game on CBS in Houston is Indy vs. Denver.

Very scary game as the Cowpokers are desperate for a win and the Texans have been through a couple of wild, physical wins. I do not expect them to go undefeated this year but this would be a bad weekend to let down. This game will determine bragging rights in the state for the next 4 years.

Also, this will be an opportunity for Kubiak to take his career W/L record over .500 for the first time - he's currently 33-33 as a head coach.

[NBT]

I can tell you right now the Cowpukes are going to be foaming at the mouth to reserect their reputation. What a terrible time to lose our starting OLT for 4 games! And with Cushing still out for a couple more games, the rest of the squad are really going to have to suck it up to win this game.

[Nconroe]

yes, reports are Cowboys are coming here all intense, high priority on this game, more practice, player meetings, so on.

so, Texans are gonna have to bring there intense A-game as well and should be good.

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[Roy P]

Obviously, the loss of Duane Brown hurts and could change some of the protection schemes if they think Butler needs help.

This should change the Game Plan. Who is our best blocking TE? We'll need to give Butler help by chipping a TE and Vonta for most of the game. We will need to run at Ware to set up the play-action. I'd expect to see some 3 TE sets in this game and less 3 WR sets. Can we run on Dallas and expect 4.5 ypc? Dallas has given up 3.0 ypc.

[dalemurphy]

This should change the Game Plan. Who is our best blocking TE? We'll need to give Butler help by chipping a TE and Vonta for most of the game. We will need to run at Ware to set up the play-action. I'd expect to see some 3 TE sets in this game and less 3 WR sets. Can we run on Dallas and expect 4.5 ypc? Dallas has given up 3.0 ypc.

I think we can run on them well. We dominated up front in the preseason. Of course, I do realize the difference. However, we were winning the one on one matchups inside the game. Also, the Cowboys haven't played a good rushing offense yet. So, those numbers are likely skewed.

I doubt we go into the game with a plan to protect Butler. I think it's a good matchup for him... he has great feet and quickness. I'm more worried about the bull rush. I wonder how long until Ware realizes he needs to use that?

I do think Butler's presence will make it more difficult to run to the left. I would expect screens to the left and also that toss play where a WR or TE cracks back on the DE/OLB and the LT (Butler) pulls wide as the lead blocker. Other than that, I think we will be a right side dominate run team this week. Butler is excellent on the back side at the second level.

[TexicanMexican]

I think if Romo gets hit, a la Manning in the first game, he will press and commit timely errors.

[dalemurphy]

I think if Romo gets hit, a la Manning in the first game, he will press and commit timely errors.

I hope Okoye's ankle is better because the combination of a healthy Okoye and Earl Mitchell will be very difficult for the oversized interior line to handle- particularly in the passing game. There is simply no way that the combination of Doug Free, Mark Colombo, Leonard Davis, and Kyle Kosier can stand up to Antonio Smith, Mario Williams, healthy Amobi, Earl Mitchell on passing downs. Can't!

[TheMatrix31]

Have to admit, I'm not sure how to react to this "respect" we seem to be getting in the media. I usually like my teams flying under the radar.

Regardless, just win. Get it done. And don't make a miraculous second half a necessity again.

[NBT]

This should change the Game Plan. Who is our best blocking TE? We'll need to give Butler help by chipping a TE and Vonta for most of the game. We will need to run at Ware to set up the play-action. I'd expect to see some 3 TE sets in this game and less 3 WR sets. Can we run on Dallas and expect 4.5 ypc? Dallas has given up 3.0 ypc.

Dreeson would be the best bet for blocking. O.D. for routes and receiving. I DO think the TE will have to do some chipping on Ware or it will be a long afternoon for Schaub. I hope all these things have been studied out and prepared for by Kubiak and his staff.

[Nconroe]

On the other hand, so far this year Ware hasn't been that effective, or let's say just one sack so far, against Washington and Chicago, and he was playing against backup LT for Chicago as well. of course he has a great track record.

For now I think I might be more worried about our pass defense.

[edo783]

I expect ware to abuse our new LT unless he gets at a minimum a chip help from Vonta or one of the TEs. With the proper support, I think we will be "OK". Not perfect, but OK. Given a 3-4 second window, Matt will carve the Cowplops secondary and I thing Foster will be able to do reasonably well. We have our work cut out for us, but the opportunity is there.

[WMH]

From PFT:
Texans defensive end Antonio Smith added to injury report
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on September 25, 2010 1:33 PM ET
The Texans added starting defensive end Antonio Smith to the injury report on Saturday as questionable with an illness, according to ESPNDallas' Calvin Watkins.

A late addition to the injury report is never a good sign, but it's difficult to know how serious Smith's issue is. The seven-year veteran has two tackles and half a sack on the young season.

We're very interested to see how the Texans defense holds up on Sunday. As great and balanced as Houston's offense has looked this year, the defense has appeared to take a step back.

[chuck]

I'm nervous.

[Big Texas]

I definitely think we can win this hands down. I think we can actually blow them out. Only problem is, we can't take plays off. Shaub cannot make the casual pick early on. They cannot have any momentum. We have the home crowd behind us and we have to continue to apply the pressure. And by pressure I mean putting up points.

The only thing the has me concerned is the potential for them to run all over us. Without Cushing we are really light in the front seven. Over the hill Clinton Portis punched it up the gut on us for two separate TDs. We cannot let them find a running game against us. If they do. This will be a high scoring game. Bcuz our secondary is good for nothing.

Oh my god, Witten lined up on Pollard. Well at least he has had two good tests up until this point.

[Arky]

Late action (http://www.madduxsports.com/nfl-odds.php), heavy betting on Dallas has lowered the spread to Texans by 1 on some sportsbooks.....

[Arky]

Gametime!

Cowboys win the kickoff and elect to receive.

Kickoff is brought back to the Cowboy 23.

[Arky]

Barber runs right for about 4 yards. 2nd and 6 coming up.

Barber runs up the gut for 12. 1st down.

Dump to Bennett gets about 14. Ball on the Texan 47.

Pre-snap - false start Cowboys -5. 1st and 15 coming up.

[TheMatrix31]

C'mon D...wake up!

[Arky]

Dump to Witten gets about 8. Brings up 2nd and 7.

Barber gets about 4 or 5. Brings up 3rd and a long 2.

Timeout Cowboys.

[HPF Bob]

First big third down of the game.

[Arky]

Choice stumbles just short of the 1st down. Cowboys to go for it on 4th and 1.

F Jones looks to have barely got it. Yep, 1st down by half a ball.

Dump to Witten gets about 5. 2nd and 5 coming up.

Barber sweeps right for no gain. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Pass to Austin gets not much but illegal formation on Cowboys. Penalty is declined. 4th down and 2 - Cowboys to go for it.

Romo's pass is inc. but flag on the play. PI on Dallas! Texans ball at their own 29!

[HPF Bob]

I was sure we were going to get hosed there. Good eyes, ref.

[Arky]

Pass to JJ good for 7. 2nd and 3 coming up.

Pass to AJ good to midfield. 1st down.

Foster hits the right side for 12 yards.

Foster up the middle for maybe 1. 2nd and 9.

Screen to OD good for about 7. Brings up 3rd and 3.

Schaub sacked - held on to the ball too long. Brings up 4th and long, Texans to punt.

Punt goes into the endzone. Cowboys ball at their own 20.

[HPF Bob]

Both teams threaten but neither one scores. Texans are leaving Butler on island against Ware so far. Butler did okay, even with that sack. Schaub didn't throw and then tried to run. That was a coverage sack.

[Arky]

F Jones runs for 7 up the middle. 2nd and 3 coming up.

F Jones for no gain. Nice tackle Adibi. 3rd and 3 coming up.

Pass to Bennett just short of the 1st down - about 2 yards. Cowboys to punt.

JJ 6 yards on the return, brings the punt back to the Texan 29.

[HPF Bob]

Nice stop. Bryant goes off limping for Dallas. JJ took the wrong return angle but we survive with a second shot at getting the lead. We've proven we can run and we can throw so we just need to relax and put it all together.

[Arky]

2:25 left in the 1st quarter.

Pass to OD goes inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Foster for 3. 3rd and 7 coming up.

Pass to JJ good for nice gain but flags on the play.... Offsides Cowboys is declined. 1st down Texans.

Foster rushes for 11. Ball at the Cowboys 44.

Slaton for -2. 2nd and 12 coming up.

End of 1st quarter.

[HPF Bob]

The Slaton run had no chance. Dallas shifted to that side at the last second like they knew what was coming.

[Arky]

False start Winston pre-snap. Brings up 2nd and 17.

Screen to Foster sniffed out -2. Brings up 3rd and 19.

Delay to Foster gets 20 and a 1st down!

Slaton for no gain. 2nd and 10 coming up at the Cowboy 32.

Flat pass AJ drags people all the way to the 6! 1st and goal.

[HPF Bob]

Wow. How demoralizing to give up a first-down run on 3rd and 19.

[Arky]

Foster hits the right side for about 1. 2nd and goal at the 5.

Pre-snap flag. False start Butler -5. Ball at the 10, now.

Schaub's pass over KW in the endzone. Brings up 3rd and goal at the 10.

Dump to Foster gets 4. Texans to go for the FG.

24 yarder by Rackers is good.

Texans 3, Cowboys 0

[HPF Bob]

We got three out of drive that should have ended in a punt so I'm okay but a TD would have really got the crowd into the game.

[Arky]

We got three out of drive that should have ended in a punt so I'm okay but a TD would have really got the crowd into the game.

Yeah, seems awfully quiet in the stadium....

[Arky]

Cowboys brings the kickoff back to their own 20.

Dump to F Jones goes for big gain but flag on the play..... illegal block in back on Austin. 1st and 20 Cowboys.

Delay to F Jones gets about 4. Brings up 2nd and 16.

Pass to R Williams gets 6. 3rd and 8 coming up.

Pass to R Williams good for 20. 1st down.

Pass to Witten good for 12.

Barber for about 1. Ball at the Texan 45. 2nd and 9 coming up.

Deep pass to Bryant is complete but out of bounds. Brings up 3rd and 9.

Pass to Bryant good for 11 and the 1st down.

[Arky]

Dump to Barber gets about 5. 2nd and 5 coming up at the Texan 29.

Pass to R Williams good for about 11 and a 1st down.

Screen pass to Bennett inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Barber for no gain. 3rd and 10 coming up.

Pass to Austin good to the Texan 1. 1st and goal Cowboys.

Texan timeout.

[Arky]

Barber runs it in from the 1.

Cowboys 7, Texans 3

3:36 left in the half.

[HPF Bob]

Fasten your seat belts. Looks like this will be a game for four quarters.

[Arky]

Fasten your seat belts. Looks like this will be a game for four quarters.

Yep, Texans look kinda listless... hungover or something...

[Arky]

Slaton brings the kickoff back to almost the Texan 20.

Pass to AJ broken up inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Foster hits the right side for 14. 1st down.

Foster goes up the middle for about 2 or 3.

Pass to AJ goes inc. 3rd and 8 coming up. Ball at the Texan 37.

2 minute warning.

[Big Texas]

Slaton is not gonna run like Foster. Lets get him in the open field on a screen or dump off...Lets use all our playmakers. Otherwise don't even put Slaton in the game...

[Arky]

Foster is 8 for 66 yards so far....

Jesus, Schaub is sacked. Texans have to punt.

Bryant brings the punt back to the Cowboy 37.

[TheMatrix31]

This team is craptacular in the first half.

[Big Texas]

Somebody anybody tell me why Dreesen was blocking Ware...

[Arky]

F Jones goes left for about 12 yards. Ball at the Cowboy 49.

Pass to Witten good for 6.

Pass to Witten gets about 8 and a 1st down.

Pass to Bryant goes for the TD but flag on the play. Bryant had gone out of bounds - bring it back. 27 seconds left. Ball at the Texan 42.

PI on KJ covering Austin. 1st down. 21 seconds left. Ball at the Texan 35.

Romo sacked but gets the ball out. Grounding on Romo. 14 seconds left. Loss of down. Cowboys use their final timeout. 2nd and 20.

Pass to Williams goes inc. 3rd and 20 coming up. 7 seconds left in the half.

Pass to Witten gets nice gain. 1 second left. Play is under review.....

[HPF Bob]

Somebody anybody tell me why Dreesen was blocking Ware...

The play must have been for a quick pass. Otherwise, putting Dreesen on Ware was a huge mistake.

[Big Texas]

Please Kubiak...Comeback with some half-time adjustment...

Foster is killin them...

They are just keeping our offense off the field...

[HPF Bob]

This team is craptacular in the first half.

Just like last year, we seem to be a good half/bad half team. Hopefully, that was our bad half.

[Arky]

Play stands as called. Cowboys to go for the FG.

49 yarder is good but flag on the play. Texans in neutral zone = declined.

Cowboys 10, Texans 3

Halftime.

[Big Texas]

More than anything. They just dominating the TOP...

Other than that...

There are some major opportunities to bust this game wide open...

A TD out the half is mandatory...

[Arky]

Halftime stats:

Passing: Schaub 7/11, 66 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT

Rushing: Foster 8/66, Slaton 2/-2

Receiving: AJ 2/38, JJ 2/20, Foster 2/2, OD 1/6

Tackles: Pollard 6, Ryans/Diles/KJ 4 each, Wilson/Adibi/GQ 3 each, Smith/Nading/McCain 2 each

3rd down conversions: Texans 2/5, Cowboys 3/7

Time of possession: Cowboys 18:09, Texans 11:51

Turnovers: Cowboys 0, Texans 0

Total yards: Cowboys 191, Texans 116

[NBT]

Demarcus Ware has what?,....two sacks on Schaub already? Who said Ware wasn't having a good year? Give the Cowpuffs credit, on the two sacks they had excellent coverage in the secondary.

I hope we get a wakeup call at halftime from Kubiak. I want this game!

[Arky]

We can play better than this.... I really don't like the idea of just giving the game away...

[Big Texas]

This game will be determined solely by who wants it more....

There is so much potential for this 2nd half...

[Arky]

Slaton brings the kickoff back to the Texan 18.

Foster up the middle for about 4. 2nd and 6 coming up.

Foster for about 3. 3rd and 3 coming up.

Foster runs and reaches out for the 1st down.

Pass to AJ inc. but flag on the play. PI on Cowboys = auto 1st down.

Ward rushes for 1. 2nd and 9 coming up.

Pass to AJ good for about 11 - 1st down. AJ is down. Injury timeout. Ball at the Texan 45.

[TheMatrix31]

Ugh....please be okay Andre.

[Arky]

Dump to Leach gets 17. Ball at the Cowboy 38.

Schaub pressured, throw it inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Foster has nowhere to go -2. 3rd and 12 coming up.

Schaub can't find anyone open and goes down -2. Texans to punt.

Punt is downed by the Texans at the Cowboy 13.

[Big Texas]

Well this does not look good...

There was clearly no halftime adjustment...

[Arky]

9:53 left in the 3rd quarter.

Correction: ball is at the 15.

Barber for 4. 2nd and 6 coming up.

Dump to Witten gets 4. 3rd and 3 coming up.

Dang, pass is almost picked by Wilson. Cowboys have to punt.

JJ brings the punt back to the Texan 27.

[Big Texas]

A "good" defense picks that pass off...

Thats how you know a team has turned the corner...

When they make THE plays....

[Arky]

Foster runs for 1. 2nd and 9 coming up. AJ back in.

Dump to Foster gets 15. 1st down.

Foster sweep right but loses 2 - flag on the play.... Holding on Winston, repeat 1st down. 1st and 20.

Dump to Slaton gets about 3. 2nd and 17 at the Texan 34.

Pass goes inc. but flag on the play. Illegal contact on Cowboys, 5 yds, auto 1st down.

Deep pass to AJ is INT'ed by Jenkins. Cowboys ball at their 10.

[Big Texas]

It never fails. He is going to throw that one dumb ass pick every game...

Damnnnn...

[HPF Bob]

Best punt we've had today. Too bad we didn't need a punt.

[Arky]

Draw to F Jones good for 15.

F Jones runs for about 4.

Pass to Bryant gets about 4. Brings up 3rd and 1.

Pass to Hurd good for 11 and the 1st down. Ball at the Cowboy 45.

Pass to Bryant good for big gainer. Ball at the Texan 26. 30 yards.

Pass to Bennett good for 11. 1:49 left in the 3rd quarter.

Pass to R Williams good for the TD.

Cowboys 17, Texans 3

[Big Texas]

Dumb ass turnover finally burned his ass...

[Arky]

Dumb ass turnover finally burned his ass...

They just waltzed down the field.... :rolleyes:

[HPF Bob]

This is like watching Texas' loss yesterday. The defense is getting worn down because the offense can't sustain drives. Now, it's the fourth quarter and it's almost too late to answer.

[Arky]

Slaton brings the kickoff back to the Texan 24.

Dump to Foster gets 3 but neutral zone infraction on Cowboys. 1st and 5 coming up.

Foster for big gainer...... Ball at the Cowboy 45.

Ward for 3. 2nd and 7 coming up.

Pass to JJ good to the Cowboy 25.

End of 3rd quarter.

[Arky]

Pass to AJ good for 15. Ball at the Cowboy 12.

Pass to OD is close to the TD..... Ball is marked at the 1.

Foster for -1. 2nd and goal at the 1.5.

Foster -1 again. 3rd and goal coming up.

PI on Cowboys and holding on Winston. Replay 3rd down.

Timeout Texans. 12:34 left in the game.

[Big Texas]

Damnn Winston....

Are we gonna be so damn predictale down here...

We are light as hell up front...

Why are we trying to take on their hogs?

Dumb play calling...

We have Andre "freakin" Johnson

[Big Texas]

I thought we learned our lesson already about putting square pegs in round holes...

[Arky]

3rd and 3 for the TD....

Schaub is sacked... Texans to go for the FG...

30 yarder by Rackers is good.

Cowboys 17, Texans 6

Gah.......

[Big Texas]

Kicking a field goal is like saying "WE SUCK!!!"

[Arky]

Need a stop....

Cowboys bring the kickoff back to the 29 but flags are down.... Roughness on both sides, holding on Cowboys. Ball ends up at the Cowboy 26. 11:57 left in the game.

Barber runs for 7. 2nd and 3 coming up. Cowboy down on the play.

Barber for no gain.

On 3rd and 4, A Smith goes offsides. 1st down Cowboys.

Pass to Austin goes inc. Brings up 2 and 10.

Pass in the flat to Williams goes all the way.....

Cowboys 24, Texans 6

9:53 left in the game.

[NBT]

Well, we might as well start saying it, this is a good "Ol asskicking in our own house, and Kubiak should be ashamed of himself for this showing. The defense looks like a deer in the headlights, and the offense,....the offense can't pass block, and the receivers are covered like a blanket. Give the Cowpukes their due. They were well prepared for what we would do. Pardon me while I go throw up!:mad:

[Big Texas]

Somehow we always seem to have a way of making a SCRUB look good...
Kareem is not looking good AT ALL...All of preseason he was getting burned...All of training camp he was getting burned...And for the first three games he has been getting burned...

If it walks like a duck...

[Arky]

Slaton brings the kickoff back to the 37.

Pass to OD gets 10.

Dang, Foster fumbles, Cowboys recover.

Bad day at Reliant.

[Big Texas]

This is why we don't get the national spotlight...

This is what we do when the national stage is on us...

CHOKE...

[Arky]

Barber rushes for 5. 2nd and 5 coming up.

Barber goes left for about 8. 8 minutes left in the game.

Barber gets 4. 2nd and 6 coming up.

Barber for 1. Brings up 3rd and 5.

Choice gets 3. Brings up 4th and 2. Timeout Cowboys, 5:21 left in the game.

[Arky]

On 4th down, pass is complete to Bryant for 5 and the 1st down.

Barber for 3. 2nd and 7 coming up.

Barber for 2 on the left side. Brings up 3rd and 5.

Barber goes nowhere. Pollard strips but Romo recovers. 4th and 7 coming up. Cowboys to go for the 40 yard FG.

FG is good.

Cowboys 27, Texans 6

[Arky]

3:36 left in the game.

Slaton brings the kickoff back to the Texan 22.

Schaub's pass to OD goes inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Pass to DA good for 6.

Pass to JJ good for 5 and the 1st down.

Dump to Foster gets 4.

Pass to KW goes inc. Flag on the play. Offsides Cowboys +5. 2nd and 1 coming up.

Slaton on the delay goes for a big gainer. Ball at the Cowboy 40.

Pass to Dreesen good to the Cowboy 21. 19 yard gain.

2 minute warning.

[Big Texas]

Missed an easy pic...
Missed a fumble recovery...
Shaub's routine dumb throw...
KJack get's abused by a scrub...
Offense makes no adjustment at the half...
Shaub has that confused look on his face (no more interviews for you)...

Story of this loss...

Lets bring Leinart out for the rest of this one...

[sinnister]

He is inactive

[Big Texas]

If we were beaten by a far superior team then I wouldn't be trippin...

We just got out hustled and coached...

That is horrible to say when you are going up against Wade Phillips!?!:eek:

[Arky]

Pass to KW good for 5.

Pass to JJ good for 10. 1st and goal at the 7.

Pass to KW good for the TD.

Cowboys 27, Texans 13

[Arky]

Texans get the onsides kick.... DA on the recovery.

Ball a the Texan 38.

1st down pass almost INT'ed.

Pass to KW good for 22.

Pass bounces off Slaton's hand and is INT'ed.

Cowboys are kneeling it out.

Final score:

Cowboys 27, Texans 13

Booooo, bad effort.... I expect much better against Oakland...

[Big Texas]

We are definitely not ready for the spotlight...Its one thing to lose...But to get blew up at home is rediculous...

[Big Texas]

Booooo, bad effort....

You can say that again...

[NBT]

I give all props to AJ. He came out on a bad wheel and tried to tough it out. J.J. did OK, but where was Walter? After 144 yds against Washington, he doesn't catch a pass until the game is out of control!
Butler made a gutsy try at OLT after Brown shows his true collors and gets a 4 game suspension. But his rustiness began to show in the second half.
Kubiak gets a flat out F for this game! With all the other stuff going on he lays an egg. We are not ready for prime time, that's for sure. And that is what really pisses me off!

[sinnister]

The team was dead from the start. I was afraid of this. A must win for the Cowboys, and a potential let down for us.

[Blitzwood]

NO PASS RUSH!!

NO SECONDARY DEFENSE!!

I think we have the WORST secondary in the league, and I didn't see the #1 offense today, at all. Schaub held on to the ball all day and has zero mobility, as shown by his sack totals so far.
O-line was ok, could have been better.
We've got to get Mario some help, I know Dallas' O-line isn't that good, but Romo did a decent job avoiding the sack. Wish Schaub could at least pick that up.

Overall, disappointed on our performance and our energy.

[sinnister]

Yeah. K Jax has not looked good at all. He does have potential, but without a pass rush the secondary is getting hammered. I am not sure what the answer is. I hope Kubiak figures it out soon.

[Big Texas]

Shaub held on to the ball so long because for some reason, Kubiak thought that the Cowboys would just continue to let AJohnson run that quick slant one on one...

Make an adjustment Kube...

Slaton is just used all wrong...

The guy doesn't suck...he is just a different type of back...hence the term change of pace back...

You can't just keep sticking him in there as a breather for Foster. Utilize his strengths damn it...Make Ware respect the RB sneaking out into the flats...

I saw alot of that stubborn gameplanning again...

Biggest disappointment, the offense scoring 6 legitimate points...We knew the secondary sucked...where was the offense...

[sinnister]

I would like them to use Slaton like the Saints use Reggie Bush. He has a similar skill set.

[Big Texas]

I would like them to use Slaton like the Saints use Reggie Bush. He has a similar skill set.

Exactley...We can't just keeping wasting a down watching him run into the back of the Oline...


Oh yeah, Winston...Curious to see what he has to say now...

[sinnister]

Exactley...We can't just keeping wasting a down watching him run into the back of the Oline...


Oh yeah, Winston...Curious to see what he has to say now...

It is amazing how Slaton's vision had totally disappeared. I wish that Tate had not gotten hurt.

Winston played terribly today.

[Mike]

This is like watching Texas' loss yesterday..

There is the one silver lining in this otherwise putrid weekend.

[Mike]

Sucks that there were so many degenerate Cowboy fans in Reliant. There must have been close to 1/3 of those idiots in our building. Shame on Texan fans for whoring out and selling their tickets.

I am so beyond pissed right now, not just for the loss, but the way those idiot fans rubbed it in our faces in our crib.

[Fonz the Boss]

Nothing worse than getting sent into the locker with our tails between our legs at our own place.... Well theres one thing thats worse, and thats when its done by the Dallas Cowboys. Im starting to think we were posers for the first 2 weeks. Let's see if they make a statement next week coming off a loss.

[Big Texas]

Sucks that there were so many degerate Cowboy fans in Reliant. There must have been close to 1/3 of those idiots in our building. Shame on Texan fans for whoring out and selling their tickets.

I am so beyond pissed right now, not just for the loss, but the way those idiot fans rubbed it in our faces in our crib.

That is the worst thing in the world. The fact that a whole hell of lot of Cowboy fans actually came to our stadium and felt comfortable cheering for the Cowboys. I couldn't tell we were playing at home with all the cheering.

[Big Texas]

Nothing worse than getting sent into the locker with our tails between our legs at our own place.... Well theres one thing thats worse, and thats when its done by the Dallas Cowboys. Im starting to think we were posers for the first 2 weeks. Let's see if they make a statement next week coming off a loss.

I dont think the team is bad...I just think it was too early to be praising the team. They came out there with this swagger like the Cowboys would just let them complete their favorite plays and just run up and down the field on them. We should've been playing this game like we were 0-2.

[HPF Bob]

The Cowboys clearly needed this game and played like it. To be honest, they matched up well against us and exploited it. They have excellent corners and some very good receivers. They have large OL that are hard to rush around.

I was disappointed that there wasn't the same intensity I saw in the exhibition game against Dallas. We came into that game 0-2 and played with a purpose. We came into this game 2-0 and lacked the intensity needed to win.

[Foo'ball Fool]

The fact that a whole hell of lot of Cowboy fans actually came to our stadium and felt comfortable cheering for the Cowboys. I couldn't tell we were playing at home with all the cheering.

The Cowboys have the history, and there are a heckuva lot of people in the Houston area from other parts of the state. Because of that history, they've got the fans that don't live right in the Houston area. I was always a fan of the Cowboys when they weren't playing Houston until the Jerry Jones regime started. Before that, the team handled itself like Tom Landry. The arrogance really seemed to me to show up later. I guess there are a lot of Houston fans nowadays that hate the Cowboys, but they can remember the disappointment of the Ice Bowl game in Green Bay. I'm one of them. When the Texans win the big games, their fan base outside of Houston will grow. They sure didn't do anything yesterday to grow that base. All they did yesterday was raise my blood pressure.

[cadams]

That is the worst thing in the world. The fact that a whole hell of lot of Cowboy fans actually came to our stadium and felt comfortable cheering for the Cowboys. I couldn't tell we were playing at home with all the cheering.

ticket companies are a big part of the problem in this regard. I bet that at least 10% of the stadium is owned by ticket companies. so when a big game like this comes there will always be a healthy number of opposing team fans.

[dalemurphy]

Here's some video from the Cowboy game that highlights much of the Texans problem on defense... their lack of adjustment to max protection:

Texans Bull Blog (http://www.texansbullblog.com/film-study-texans-outcoached-outschemed-dallas/news/)