South Carolina’s Xavier Legette might be a hidden gem in the upcoming NFL draft, but the Houston Texans are doing their homework on the receiver. The Texans recently hosted the former Gamecocks star as one of the top 30 visits, according to KPC2 Sports Aaron Wilson. Legette is expected to be a second-round pick and was a fan-favorite option before Houston traded for Pro Bowl … [Read more...] about South Carolina WR Xavier Legette visits with Texans before draft
Archives for April 2024
Texans VP Hannah McNair rips Titans, ready to renew AFC rivalry
The Houston Texans’ new uniforms are a buzz among fans in the 713 area and among fans across the country on X and Instagram. Well, almost every fan seems to enjoy the fresh fits heading into the draft. The Tennessee Titans might not be pleased that Houston’s “H-Town Blue” presents a similar color scheme to that of the Oilers’ “Columbia Blue” from back in the day. When Bud … [Read more...] about Texans VP Hannah McNair rips Titans, ready to renew AFC rivalry
Astros Crawfish Boil: April 25, 2024
Spencer Arrighetti | Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Welcome to the Thursday Boil. Houston Astros News On-the-job training continues for Arrighetti Four ways the Astros can solve their black hole at first base (The Athletic) Houston Astros’ Starting Rotation Injuries Reflect In MLB Standings (Forbes) Astros prospect Joey Loperfido keeps hitting homers at … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: April 25, 2024
He replaced Mickey Mantle. Now baseball’s oldest living major leaguer, Art Schallock, is turning 100
The oldest living former major leaguer, Art Schallock turns 100 on Thursday and is being celebrated in the Bay Area and beyond. His baseball memories are still fresh. Called up by the New York Yankees to take Mickey Mantle's roster spot, Schallock roomed with Yogi Berra and was tasked with collecting the Hall of Famer's comic books from hotel lobbies each morning. He hardly … [Read more...] about He replaced Mickey Mantle. Now baseball’s oldest living major leaguer, Art Schallock, is turning 100
TeX’s and O’s: Alabama CB Kool-Aid McKinstry is Houston’s dream draft trade
Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio put it bluntly when asked about the roster heading into Thursday’s NFL draft. “We feel as we sit here today if we had to go out there and play a game, we would be able to put a team out there and not have to rely on the draft necessarily to add player,” the veteran GM said last week. For a team as talented as the Texans, the draft is … [Read more...] about TeX’s and O’s: Alabama CB Kool-Aid McKinstry is Houston’s dream draft trade