Banks on the Money

GameDay Review | HoustonProFootball.com November 2, 2003 Banks on the Money by Ric Sweeney HoustonProFootball.com Perhaps it took the Texans a while to warm up to having someone other than David Carr under center. Whatever the reason, after an unproductive first half, Tony Banks, starting in place of the injured Carr, led Houston to two … Read more

Winning When It Counts

The Dream Season | HoustonProFootball.com November 27, 2000 Winning When It Counts by Ric Sweeney HoustonProFootball.com at Dallas November 22, 1979 Site: Texas Stadium Records: Oilers (9-3); Cowboys (8-4) Attendance: 63,897 During the week, the Oiler players and coaches told anyone who would listen that it was just another game. They lied. Never before had … Read more

So That’s What It Feels Like

GameDay Review | HoustonProFootball.com November 29, 2004 So That’s What It Feels Like by Ric Sweeney HoustonProFootball.com For once, the city of Houston and their fans were on the right side of a choke. Not surprisingly, the team coughing up the seemingly insurmountable lead Sunday at Reliant Stadium was the team that once redefined "choke" … Read more

Mouldsing a Winner

Quick Slant | HoustonProFootball.com April 3, 2006 Mouldsing a Winner by Ric Sweeney HoustonProFootball.com If things work out according to plan, the Texans’ trade for Eric Moulds may rank as the single most significant move in franchise history. Keep in mind, before my hyperbole swallows you whole, that said deal is currently competing against… let’s … Read more