December 15, 2008
Well, that felt good. After years of futility against the ertswhile Oilers, the Texans smacked down Bud Adams' boys on Sunday in a game where the 13-12 final score didn't do justice to the dominant performance by the Texans offense.
Andre Johnson once again proved that he may not (mathematically speaking) be from this planet. How do 207 receiving yards sound? Inhuman? Exactly. Matt Shaub was firing bullets all day, and if it hadn't been for some questionable play-calls in the red zone, this would've been a hefty blowout. As is, the Texans had to rely heavily on Kris Brown's FG capability, and save for one chip-shot miss, Brown came through.
The other main story on Sunday was a questionable coaching decision by Tennessee's Jeff Fisher. Facing 4th and 3 while solidly in Texans territory in the fourth quarter, Fisher elected to go for it, rather than taking a 49 yard field goal and a possible lead. Kerry Collins blundered a pass downfield, thus turning the ball over to the Texans who were able to run out the clock for the win.
Whether Fisher's mustache-powered hubris or a strong offensive performance was the deciding factor, a win is a win. The Texans now stand at 7-7, with the very real possibility of winning their two remaining games on the road against the Bears and the Raiders. A 9-7 season would be the best record in team history, and set the stage for a productive 2009 season. Texans fans are reacting with joy and more than a little gloating over the hillbilly-traitors from Nashville and their reprobate owner.
A cocky Texans team? Who woulda thunk it. But it has a nice ring to it.
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Okay Star Wars nerds, do you know the names of Chewbacca's family members?* No? Not as big a fan of the series as you thought, huh. Pay no mind, because you can meet the Wookiee's clan and more at Domy Books Monday Movie Night tonight during a screening of the Star Wars Holiday Special.
This 1978 made-for-TV episode in the Star Wars saga featured the original cast of the film acting among cheap sets, an awful script and even worse special effects in yet another attempt by George Lucas to cash in on the popularity of his creations. What results is less sci-fi and more variety hour. Kind of like Chewbacca: Home for the Holidays. Guest appearances include Art Carney, Bea Arthur, Jefferson Starship and Diahann Caroll. You read that right: Jefferson Starship.
Snark will be pre-provided during the screening with the help of Rifftrax (a.k.a the Mystery Science Theater 3000 guys).
*Their names are Malla, Itchy, and Lumpy.
Star Wars Holiday Special
Admission: FREE!
Date and Time: Tonight, 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Location: Domy Books, 1709 Westheimer
Reaching to Heaven
by J. Evins
Here's a great view of downtown with wonderful color and perspective.
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December 15, 2008
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