Reading the Screen

Houston sports news curated by @traviscogg

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Sad news from #GPHOU as race organizers were not able to lock down dates for a 2015 race.

(Related: my work picks up in IndyCar season, hence the long gaps in between posts.)

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Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Fantasy Football Draft Bingo.

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For your viewing pleasure, the smooth stylings of "Irish Chocolate." Your newest Texans 330 lb nose tackle. Awesome find from Battle Red Blog.

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Houston Baseball vs Rice: The Silver Glove (by Houston Cougars) Doesn’t get any better than a season sweep.

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Harris: Texans Draft speaks "volumes" 

The Texans draftees are big, fast and physical, stressing the big, fast and physical parts. UCLA G/T Xavier Su’a-Filo was the best run blocking interior lineman I studied. Iowa TE C.J Fiedrorowicz was the best Y (in-line, tradition) tight end on the board and clearly the best run blocking tight end in this draft class.

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I realize it was just a sixth-round blip on the radar, but the Texans' selection of Auburn lead-blocker Prosch is a strong indication of how this team plans to play until rookie coach Bill O'Brien finds a legitimate quarterback: Houston is going to run the ball with volume and play stout defense.

Draft 2014: AFC Draft Grades

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Your newest Texans QB.

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Potential Day Three Texans Draft Picks

The game of chicken over quarterback prospects continues today and with plenty of talent left on the board.

6 Picks Remaining:

Round 4 Pick 35 (125)

Round 6 Pick 1 (177)

Round 6 Pick 5 (181)

Round 6 Pick 35 (211)

Round 7 Pick 1 (216)

Round 7 Pick 41 (256)

 Best Available QBs, Ranked:

Zach Mettenberger

Tom Savage

AJ McCarron

Aaron Murray

David Fales

Tajh Boyd

Logan Thomas

 Other Potential Texans:

Jackson Jeffcoat, DE

Ed Stinson, DE

Cassius Marsh, DE

Antone Exum, CB

Chris Davis, CB

Jordan Tripp, LB

Adrian Hubbard, LB

Max Bullough, LB

Storm Johnson, RB

Andre Williams, RB

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Yeah. I can't wait to eat at Pappadeaux.

When asked if he's been to Houston: "Yeah. I can't wait to eat at Pappadeaux." -Su'a-Filo

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All the Joel Bitonios!

Here are my top five potential Texans round two draft picks, ranked:

Louis Nix, DT

Joel Bitonio, OL

Morgan Moses, OL

Derek Carr, QB

Jace Amaro, TE

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CLOWNEY.

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Texans 2014 Draft Class Prediction

One hour away! Before the draft kicks off tonight, here is my prediction for the 2014 Texans draft class. Go Texans!

1. Jadeveon Clowney, DL 33. Morgan Moses, OL 65. Zach Mettenberger, QB 101. Dri Archer, WR 135. Christian Kirksey, LB 141. Chris Davis, CB 177. Adrian Hubbard, LB 181. Storm Johnson, RB 211. Jay Bromley, DT 216. Cassius Marsh, DE 256. Marcel Jensen, TE

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Texans asked for an RG3-type deal for first overall pick

“The Houston Texans said, ‘If you want our pick, it’s three number ones and a two,’” Glazer said.

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Bad British Commentary: Astros Edition!

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The Astros and MLB announced today that the team will wear the uniforms of the "Houston Eagles" for the May 30 Civil Rights Game at Minute Maid Park against the Baltimore Orioles.

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The fans want quarterback Johnny Manziel. The pundits believe defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is the best of the bunch. And the Texans are believed to be seriously considering linebacker Khalil Mack.

Will Texans be as gutsy as they were in 2006?