Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Where do the Texans stand halfway through the preseason? On Friday, the Houston Texans came to my very own backyard when they arrived in Pittsburgh to play the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first full week of preseason action. This was their second of four preseason games, leading up to one of the most anticipated regular seasons in … [Read more...] about Five Big Takeaways from Houston Texans’ Victory Against the Pittsburgh Steelers
Archives for August 2024
Your championships were sandwiched between two Michael Jordan three-peats. Do you think those Rockets teams have gotten their proper due for what they accomplished? Kenny Smith: You can’t erase history. I don’t know if you get proper due, but you can’t erase history. Everyone always says, “Well, Michael was out.” No, he wasn’t — he was wearing No. 45 (in 1995). And everyone is … [Read more...] about
Georgia and SEC Lead (Again) in AP Preseason Poll
While Nick Saban and Lane Kiffin might cringe at the thought of “rat poison,” we embrace it. After all, it gives us something juicy to talk about as we countdown to the college football season in two weeks. The AP Preseason Poll dropped on Monday, and—surprise, surprise, —Georgia and the SEC have targets on their backs heading into the 2024 season. So, grab your popcorn and … [Read more...] about Georgia and SEC Lead (Again) in AP Preseason Poll
Seven ACC Players Are on the Butkus List
As we get to the last award pre-season watch list of the year, we find that seven ACC players are on the Butkus list. The Butkus Award is given out every year to the best college football linebacker in the country. There are 51 players on the watch list in total. There are 51 players on the initial list every year. Why? Dick Butkus, the award’s namesake, wore #51. Seven From … [Read more...] about Seven ACC Players Are on the Butkus List
Mountaineers Defensive Line Leans on Depth
West Virginia Head Coach Neal Brown laments the lack of respect his team receives this offseason. As one potential reason, he offers that several of the best players are undervalued. Reading some of the pre-season predictions, many appear to be focused on the losses the Mountaineers suffered to the transfer portal. The defensive line contributed a pair of starter quality … [Read more...] about Mountaineers Defensive Line Leans on Depth