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Gary Kubiak ain't no Jeff Fisher and Slaton ain't no Sanders). And this all points to what is perhaps the biggest failure of Kubiak tenure: our undermanned backfield. From the beginning, we were told this guy would install the Denver ...

By John McClain(john.mcclain@chron.com) Texans passing game vs. Browns pass defense The Texans have the fifth-best passing game in the league with an...

 United States - “I’ve dreamed about being a starter in the NFL since I was a kid.” “He was flying around the field making plays,” coach Gary Kubiak said. ...

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 United States - He and his friend Steve Mathis, standing ready with an extension cord, belong to the Houston Electric Auto Association. Texans may see a few more reasons to ...

 United States - “You’ve got to play with the same confidence on the road as you do at home,” Texans coach Gary Kubiak said. “Being a good running football team and a good ...

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Coach Gary Kubiak admitted for the first time Monday the Texans were worried that quarterback Matt Schaub had suffered a season-ending knee injury at Minnesota.

By John McClain(john.mcclain@chron.com) Okay, class, we're going to try something new today. You're Texans owner Bob McNair, and you're going to make one...

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INDIANAPOLIS — In a rarity for this season, the Texans couldn’t pin a loss on offensive turnovers. There was one and only one in the Texans’ 33-27 loss to ... 4:01: Colts-Texans Live Anderson Herald Bulletin Freeney, Mathis enjoy playing against Texans Indianapolis Star

The Houston Texans' Dunta Robinson was on top of the world professionally last fall.

Against a Colts offense that ranked last in the NFL with an average of 69.2 yards rushing, the Texans surrendered 154, including a 4.5-yard average per carry.

The Texans accumulated all kinds of style points on their way to a 33-27 loss to the Indianapolis Colts Sunday afternoon. This game is a reminder that they're good enough to stay in most games if they take care of the ball and stick with the running game.

Texans' Dunta Robinson misses flight, but will play INDIANAPOLIS — Cornerback Dunta Robinson missed the Texans' charter flight to Indianapolis on Saturday and will be fined but will play against the Colts ... Texans Notes: Kubiak hopes Okoye returns Sunday Houston Chronicle

The game was within reach for the Texans in the final two minutes, but a Sage Rosenfels interception sealed a 33-27 win for the Colts.

 United States - Nov 15, 2008 Gary Kubiak and Rick Smith may have had perfectly good reasons for signing him, but he has turned out to be maybe their biggest mistake. ...

A victory on Sunday afternoon would pull the visiting Texans within one game of the second-place Colts in the AFC South, so there's a little hope for the season even at 3-6.

In two seasons, Ahman Green has made $11 million, which comes to almost $1 million per game and around $22,000 per yard, columnist Richard Justice writes.

The Texans always have understood that if they are going to finally put together a winning season and reach the playoffs, they need to have success against their AFC South opponents.

Voice of America  United States - Nov 15, 2008 Rallies were also held in Houston, San Antonio and Austin, where about 1000 people attended a protest at City Hall. In Dallas, Louise Young, who attended ... Video: Gay Advocates Protest Marriage Ban Around Nation AssociatedPress

 United States - Nov 15, 2008 They also would require a little help from around the NFL. So far, the rest of the league is doing its part this season, but the Texans haven’t done theirs. ... Solomon: Coordinator isn’t Texans’ largest issue Houston Chronicle all 3 news articles

 United States - Nov 14, 2008 That means rookie Xavier Adibi and DelJuan Robinson, respectively, are expected to draw starts, although coach Gary Kubiak said he’d work out Greenwood and ... Depleted Texans Team Headed to Indy ColtPower.com Texans declare inactives Rotoworld.com

Not to overstate the case, but Sage Rosenfels' reputation as an NFL quarterback and the Texans' season might hang in the balance at Indianapolis this weekend.

Gary Kubiak and Rick Smith have committed almost $40 million to three players who have made only a minimal contribution to the Texans, columnist Richard Justice writes.

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By Richard(joe.conway@chron.com) I still say Bob McNair gets it. I think he's every bit as upset about this sorry, no-account football team as you are. I think in his heart of heart he's coming to grips with the notion that Gary...

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Texans coach Gary Kubiak said Wednesday he plans to play rookie cornerback Antwaun Molden soon. “I think you’re going to see him start to get some reps,” ... Injuries push rookie Adibi into bigger role Dallas Morning News Kubiak: Rookie CB Molden to get involved Rotoworld.com

 United States - Nov 12, 2008 He talks to Kubiak almost daily and is often around the team, either at practice or in the postgame locker room. He tries to gauge the atmosphere and the ...

Texans and Ravens Highlights (young children should be advised not to watch) There is a lot of fans who think Kubiak should be fired. Others want a new defensive coordinator and already gave up on the Texans. Well whatever...

Adibi played linebacker for the first time and was in on three tackles. "He's a player that could be a big factor as we move forward," coach Gary Kubiak said.

Houston Texans defensive tackle Amobi Okoye, along with the Amobi Okoye Foundation, will 'Tackle Hunger' this holiday season by hosting a pre-Thanksgiving meal and organizing a distribution of holiday meals to those in need.

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By John McClain(john.mcclain@chron.com) Texans passing game vs. Colts pass defense The Texans are fifth in offense, but they are an NFL-worst minus-12...

By Megan Manfull He praised coach Gary Kubiak and said everyone in the locker room is trying to win for him. There was a less passionate endorsement offered when asked about the heat also being placed on defensive coordinator Richard Smith. ...

Has he lost confidence in Gary Kubiak? Does he think the franchise is going in the wrong direction? The Texans need to get better at defensive tackle. They need big, physical run-stoppers to clog the middle and free DeMeco Ryans to make ...

Almost any reasonable person would conclude the Texans quit on their head coach in the second half of Sunday's 28-point loss to the Ravens. Maybe that's only true on the defensive side of the ball. Sage Rosenfels didn't quit. He had a passer rating of 53.9.

But his eloquent case-stating efforts went for naught when head coach Gary Kubiak stuck resolutely with Schaub as his starter, refusing to throw the ... Texans-Ravens: Just Why Exactly Is Houston Favored to Win? Houston Press Pioneer Press - Houston Chronicle

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Justice: Texans' Kubiak, Smith fail to distinguish selves Head coach Gary Kubiak offered a very public and very harsh critique of his defense — and by extension, his defensive coordinator — after another in a ... Texans stung by worst loss of season Dallas Morning News

Sage Rosenfels threw four interceptions, including one in the end zone, and the Baltimore Ravens rolled to a 41-13 win over the Texans today at Reliant Stadium.

McNair could begin by sending Sage Rosenfels out the door. NFL's best backup quarterback? Cough. Wheeze. Thus ends the easy part of the schedule. The Texans play four of their next six on the road. Kubiak's teams are 4-16 away from Reliant Stadium.

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By John McClain(john.mcclain@chron.com) • Part I: Low blow resonates with Texans • Part III: Key statistics, quotes and more • Below: How 'bout...

By John McClain(john.mcclain@chron.com) • Update: Allen fined $50,000 for hits on Schaub • Part II: Hines Ward's hard hits • Part III: Quotes,...

By John McClain(john.mcclain@chron.com) • Part I: Low blow resonates with Texans • Part II: Hines Ward's hard hits • Quotes: Culpepper, Delhomme, James...

Matt Schaub wants to show he's not injury prone, so he tries to play on a bad knee and makes some mistakes. When Bob McNair made the decision to hire a guy that had never been a coordinator or a fulltime play-caller or a head coach on any level, we should have known there was going to be some on-the...

Schaub tried to play through a knee injury. Kubiak couldn't get a play into Sage Rosenfels, who called a play and threw an interception. The Texans had more yards and first downs than the Vikings. The Texans had a higher third-down conversion rate and won the time of possession.

Only four NFL teams are producing more yards per game than the Texans. Thanks to Matt Schaub, Sage Rosenfels, Andre Johnson, etc., the Texans are putting up nearly 30 yards a game more than last season. Defense? Don't ask. The Texans are 30th in points allowed and 23rd in yards allowed. Mario Wil...

When I heard that Bob McNair had given Gary Kubiak a vote of confidence, I was disheartened. I figured it was McNair pretending everything was fine and dandy. No 0-4 coach should be feeling secure about his his job. Gary Kubiak is in his third season. It's time to put up or shut up. Around 90 percent...

• Reliant Stadium. I don't like that the place seems about half empty for many kickoffs or that they have to pipe in noise to make it loud. I do like that it's large and generates enough revenues to give Rick Smith and Kubiak the freedome to operate the team however they see it.

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 United States - Rookies and unproven veterans have one more game to impress general manager Rick Smith and coach Gary Kubiak before they eliminate positions. ... Who's Going To Join Jameel Cook? Battle Red Blog all 3 news articles

 United States - © 2008 AP ZACHARY, La. — Police in Zachary, La., have arrested three Houston residents for fraudulently buying more than $27000 in gift cards. ...

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Will Texans improve on 8-8 or slip down? Good and bad, Texans had plenty of '07 memories Houston Chronicle Texans reach .500, look towards next season Dallas Morning News Upon review, Texans' glass is half full Houston Chronicle Austin American-Statesman - Houston Chronicle

By Thomas Hilton(hiltone@sas.upenn.edu) The Texans defense and offense made the Bucs look as if all the players were actually wearing eye-patches and wooden legs for this game. Rosenfelds was very effective and Andre Johnson was as reliable as the sun rising. How about Andre Davis' kickoff return for a 95 yard touchdown return? Ju...

By Thomas Hilton(hiltone@sas.upenn.edu) Texans Receivers: Andre Johnson and Kevin Walters are the starters with Andre Davis working in when they go to three wide's. Owen Daniels is the teams starting TE. Johnson was really coming on before his knee injury in week 2. Last week Johnson looked slow out of his breaks, and didn't look 100...

By John McClain(john.mcclain@chron.com) Ever since the schedule came out, I've been pumped about Reggie Bush and the Saints playing at Reliant Stadium. This game sold out faster than the Titans' game. Both teams are 4-5 and desperate to win. Reliant Stadium should be rockin' when the Saints come marching in.

By Thomas Hilton(hiltone@sas.upenn.edu) UPDATE: Fri. Nov. 9) - Word inside the NFL circle is that The Texans could reportedly be an offseason landing spot for impending free agent RB Tatum Bell. Texans coach Gary Kubiak was the coordinator in Denver when Bell played there, and could definitely use speed in his backfield. Houston is e...

By John McClain(john.mcclain@chron.com) For the second week in a row, Kubiak praised Mario Williams. Last week, Kubiak didn't need to be asked about Williams. On Monday, he was asked about the play of his defensive line. • • • I feel terrible for Dunta Robinson, but I'm excited to see what the offense can do against the Saints when a heal...

By Thomas Hilton(hiltone@sas.upenn.edu) Sure, veterans like WR Andre Johnson and RB Ahman Green have had an impact on the team by being out of the lineup, but when Jacoby Jones is returning kicks or slotted in the receiver position, the Texans take on a different persona and are as dangerous as the Texans have ever been in franchise...

By Thomas Hilton(hiltone@sas.upenn.edu) Indianapolis Colts (2-0) at Houston Texans (2-0) (2-0)(2-0) For week 3, the Texans and us fans find ourselves in unfamiliar circumstances and situations. For the first time in franchise history, the Texans are going into their third regular season...

There are some unhappy fans here in the state of Carolina." Andre Ware has seen a lot of bad football in five years broadcasting Texans games on radio, so it's understandable that he got a wee bit giddy during Houston's 34-20 win Sunday over Carolina. via Houston Chronicle

By Thomas Hilton(hiltone@sas.upenn.edu) 1-1)33(0-2)20 It only took five years, but the Texans finally did it. They put 33 points on the scoreboard. Aside from beating the Arizona Cardinals, the Texans scored more points yesterday than they ever have in franchise history (pre-season or... (1-1)33(0-2)20 Int. - Yds. - TD

By Thomas Hilton(hiltone@sas.upenn.edu) CHICAGO starters (offense) HOUSTON starters (offense) QB - Matt Schaub RB - Ahman Green TE - Owen Daniels WR - Andre Johnson WR - Kevin Walter Who to watch for with the Texans: (The entire team: specifically Matt Schaub, Ahman Green, Amobi Okoye, Mario Williams, The entire OL)

By Thomas Hilton(hiltone@sas.upenn.edu) RealFootball365.com comments about Bethel Johnson's opportunity with the Texans. They write: " (Bethel) Johnson caught nine passes for the Minnesota Vikings last season. He also played for the New England Patriots from 2003-05". Fantasy Football Impact: "(Bethel) Johnson is worth kee...

By Thomas Hilton(hiltone@sas.upenn.edu) As most of you regular readers know, I have done a few articles on the national media and how biased they can be about other sports teams and players. Well, for once, national media outlets might actually be starting to take notice of some of the Texans players other than Matt Schaub, Andre Jo...

By Jose de Jesus Ortiz(jose.ortiz@chron.com) Even though the Astros are set to concede this sports town to the Houston Texans, this town is definitely one of the best in the country for baseball. If I weren't paid to cover the Astros for the Chronicle, I'd... Even though the Astros are set to concede this sports town to the Houston Texans, th...

If I'm right, the Texans will own this town, and Reliant Stadium will become the place to be on Sunday afternoons. The Texans stand in dramatic contrast to the Astros and Rockets, who are entering periods of transition with huge questions about both their leadership and talent.

If the Texans lose, someone must be fired. I think it was midway through his first training camp that I got my first e-mail wanting Gary Kubiak out the door. If the Rockets lose, someone has to pay. Carroll Dawson and Jeff Van Gundy are usually the people's choice. After the Utah loss, Tracy McGra...

By Thomas Hilton(hiltone@sas.upenn.edu) 2007 10(10) AMOBI OKOYE DT- LOUISVILLE 2006 1(1) MARIO WILLIAMS DE- NORTH CAROLINA ST 2005 16(16) TRAVIS JOHNSON DT- FLORIDA STATE 2004 10(10) DUNTA ROBINSON CB- SOUTH CAROLINA 2003 3(3) ANDRE JOHNSON WR- MIAMI (FLA.) 2002 1(1) DAVID CARR QB- FRESNO STATE

By Thomas Hilton(hiltone@sas.upenn.edu) 09/09 - Kansas City (noon) 09/30 - @ Atlanta (noon) 10/07 - Miami (noon) 10/14 - @ Jacksonville (noon) 10/21 - Tennessee (noon) 11/04 - @ Oakland (3:15) 11/11 - BYE WEEK 11/25 - @ Cleveland (noon) 12/02 - @ Tennessee (noon) 12/13 - Denver (7:15) 12/30 - Jacksonville (noon)

By John McClain(john.mcclain@chron.com) As Carr leaves for Charlotte and his new digs, think about this: What if he's starting when the Panthers host the Texans? Man, oh, man. What will be bigger: Carr going against his former team, Young trying to go 3-0 against the Texans or Bush leading the Saints into Reliant Stadium? And don't...

By Thomas Hilton(hiltone@sas.upenn.edu) Just in and as many in the industry speculated, the Texans did not receive any offers for former 2002 #1 overall draft pick, David Carr. This afternoon, the Texans have released quarterback David Carr. The team has released former RB... Houston Chronicle)

By John McClain(john.mcclain@chron.com) Of course, I'm the guy who told you the Texans would draft Vince Young, and when they said they wouldn't, I told you they'd draft Reggie Bush. Then I told you David Carr would be traded and Jake Plummer would be the starting quarterback. Did I predict what season Plummer would start for the Texa...

By John McClain(john.mcclain@chron.com) Before we dive into what's going on with the Texans, Cowboys, Titans and the rest of the league, I want to know what you think. • • • • • • By the way, Romo has been working long hours at the Cowboys' training facility with new offensive coordinator Jason Garrett.

By John McClain(john.mcclain@chron.com) • • • Some of you have been almost indignant because the Texans refused to trade a second-round draft choice for Chicago running back Thomas Jones. What have you been smoking? First of all, general manager Rick Smith and... • • • Check out the differences between Jones and Ahman Green: