Scouts Buzz: A few things that jumped out from Week 11 Nov 18, 2008
Houston Head coach Gary Kubiak relied on the Texans' power zone-running game to take pressure off backup QB. Rookie RB continues to perform at a very high level with his explosive one-cut ability, vision, speed and lower-body strength. (ESPN -- Football News)
First Look: Rice vs. Marshall Nov 18, 2008
After dropping their last two games, Marshall travels west to Houston Saturday looking to rebound against Rice ... Rice, Houston, and are all tied now for the C-USA Western Division race at 5-1, by virtue of the Cougars lambasting of Tulsa Saturday night, 70-30, at Robertson Stadium. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Game Day: Texans at Colts Nov 18, 2008
He has eight turnovers in three appearances, include three in a span of 3:04 to cost Houston the first meeting with the Colts ... Rookie RB had 93 rushing yards and a pair of scores in the first meeting, and must help Houston remain balanced. (ColtsNews.US)
Luis BuenoINSIDE SOCCER Nov 18, 2008
"We played very important games here when we beat D.C. United 4-1, Houston 3-0 and Toronto 2-0. They have also contributed to our success this season.". Even if MLS salaries increase and cap restrictions become less limiting than they are now, Osorio thinks the league is headed in the right direction. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Experts select top U.S. wines Nov 18, 2008
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The (125th) Game Has Title Implications Nov 18, 2008
Senior CB (Dallas, Texas) was recently named a finalist for a Rhodes Scholarship and will have an interview in Houston on Nov. 21, the night before The Game. He needs to get a flight to Boston that night so he can make Saturday's game. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Jon WertheimTENNIS MAILBAG Nov 18, 2008
Federer won Wimbledon in 2003 as well as the year-end Masters Cup in Houston. But Andy Roddick nudged him out for the No.1 ranking. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Allen has some explaining to do Nov 18, 2008
The NFL fined Allen $50,000 for two low hits on Houston quarterback two weeks ago, and Allen was called for a roughing-the-passer penalty but received no fine after a helmet-to-helmet hit on Green Bay quarterback last week. Allen told Fox Sports that the league wants him to explain what (hes) thinking when (hes) trying to get after the quarterback. (BearReport.com)
Mailbag: Post-Holliday era begins Nov 18, 2008
11/17/08 1:30 PM EST. Beat reporter Thomas Harding answers fans' questions. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
2008 Minnesota Prep Bowl Schedule Nov 18, 2008
Friday, September 28 NINE-MAN Houston (13-0) vs. vs. Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley (12-0), 10 am Class 1A Royalton (12-1) vs. Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg (11-2) 1 pm CLASS 2A Caledonia (12-1) vs. Luverne (11-1), 4 pm CLASS 5A Blaine (11-1) vs. Wayzata (12-0), 7 pm. Saturday, September 29 CLASS 3A DeLaSalle (13-0) vs. Glencoe-Silver Lake (12-1) noon CLASS 4A Northfield (9-3) vs. Mankato West (12-1) 3 pm. (GoldenSports.net)
FALCONS: THIS ONE STINGS Nov 17, 2008
Does anybody agree that we should get rid of Chris Houston ... Get rid of Houston, and get a better cornerback on the right side dammit ... Last point regarding the defense, is it just me or does it seem when Christ Houston is having a good day, he shuts peopel down and then when he has a CRAPPY day like today, every receiver he goes against smokes himmlike a joint. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Spurs beat Kings for 2nd straight win Nov 17, 2008
Mason, a rookie point guard, was coming off his best game as a pro, getting 17 points, five assists and zero turnovers against Houston. The Kings play back-to-back games against Memphis and New Orleans on Tuesday and Wednesday, beginning a stretch of four of five games on the road. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Football — WIAA D-7 semifinal: De Soto fought until the end Nov 17, 2008
HOUSTON READY: The Hurricanes (13-0) will face Clinton/Graceville/Beardsley in the Class 9-Man state title game on Nov. 28. (14 photos). (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Bonnies Take To The Road For Bout With Marist Nov 17, 2008
Senior Kevin Houston earned tournament MVP honors, while Peter Van Paassen and joined him on the All-Tournament team. . (Gobonnies.com)
Football's Future: Patriot Place Nov 16, 2008
Today, the woods are trimmed back, and instead of racetracks and barns, there are high-end restaurants, clothing stores, a sporting-goods store that has more to do in it than New Hampshire on a good day, and a dining spot owned by a television network that's so richly festooned with video equipment that it makes Mission Control in Houston look like a Trappist monastery. This is Patriot Place, which shares its owners and its real estate with the New England Patriots, a local professional football... (Boston Globe)
Playoff starter: Cedar Hill over Plano West 3 OT Nov 16, 2008
Houston Strake Jesuit 37, Katy Mayde Creek 21 ... Houston Sharpstown 51, Houston Furr 33. (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Space shuttle Endeavour soars toward space station Nov 16, 2008
HOUSTON - Speeding 17,000 miles an hour around Earth, space shuttle Endeavour aimed for a docking with the international space station Sunday to drop off a new housemate and deliver equipment which will change the outpost into a two-kitchen, two-bath, five-bedroom home. "It's the eve of showtime," space station commander Mike Fincke said Saturday night. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Scout.com NFL Power Rankings Nov 16, 2008
And now they hit a soft stretch on their schedule, beginning with Houston. 12. (BearReport.com)
Local players lift NU's soccer team Nov 16, 2008
Rookie free agent Steve Hauschka, who did not play football at Needham High but was a standout kicker at Middlebury College and North Carolina State, was successful on his first National Football League field goal attempt last Sunday, a 54-yarder for the Baltimore Ravens in their blowout of Houston. Marvin Pave can be reached at 508-820-4223 or. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Two Tackles To Take On Freeney Nov 15, 2008
comDate: Nov 14, 2008 Rookie Duane Brown is the starting left tackle for the Houston Texans ... Heres a brief history lesson on Houston's left tackles in 2008. (ColtsNews.US)
Big winners at Latin Grammys Nov 15, 2008
Commercial success stories triumphed over critical darlings at the 9th Annual Latin Grammy Awards - presented at Houston's Toyota Center - with Juanes, Julieta Venegas, Wisin l, Flex and Kany Garcia emerging victorious on Nov. 13 ... Juanes shows off his five awards backstage at the 9th annual Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 in Houston. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Tour de Georgia canceled for 2009 Nov 15, 2008
Tour de Georgia cancels for 2009 - Atlanta Business Chronicle. for free extra services. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Fight Schedule Nov 15, 2008
12, super middleweights; Kermit Cintron, Puerto Rico, vs. Lovemore N'Dou, Australia, 12, welterweights; Chazz Witherspoon, Paulsboro, N.J., vs. Adam Richards, Houston, 10, heavyweights ... vs. Travis Walker, Houston, 12, for Arreola's NABF heavyweight title. (International Herald Tribune)
Mizzou Basketball Hosts Season Opener Nov 15, 2008
Mizzou's last non-conference loss at home came against Sam Houston State in the 2005-06 season opener. Mizzou Arena has been a terror dome for non-league opponents during the Anderson era. (Mutigers.com)
WEEK 11 PREVIEWS Nov 14, 2008
Houston Texans (3-6) at Indianapolis Colts (5-4) ... Last meeting: The Colts overcame a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to win 31-27 in Houston in Week 5 ... Streaking: Houston has a seven-game road skid. (USA Today -- Sports)
Franklin Bank files for bankruptcy Nov 14, 2008
Subscribe to Houston Business Journal ... Houston Business Journal - by ... The Houston-based bank holding company filed paperwork for protection from creditors in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware late on Nov. 12. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
George, Wisin & Yandel Win Early Latin Grammys Nov 14, 2008
Ayala Ben-Yehuda, Houston Tropical producer and and reggaeton hitmakers were early winners tonight (Nov. 13) at the 9th annual Latin Grammy awards, presented at Houston's Toyota Center ... Commercial success stories triumphed over critical darlings at the 2008 Latin Grammys, with Juanes, Julieta Venegas, Wisin & Yandel, Flex and Kany Garcia emerging victorious during ninth annual awards in Houston. (Billboard.com)
Jonah FreedmanSOCCER POWER RANKINGS Nov 14, 2008
Of course, you can't forget that Gamba also won the inaugural Pan-Pacific Championship in February over the Houston Dynamo. Oh wait, you did forget. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
HBCU notebook (Nov. 12) Nov 13, 2008
S: Ken Houston, Prairie View A3-67) Houston was an All-American who made everything look easy. The 6-3 defender had the range and speed to cover top receivers. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Maryland Game Guide Nov 13, 2008
Another aspect has been the contrasting styles in "Thunder' (Houston) and "Lightning" (Draughn). "Shaun comes in, he gets defenses tired. He can break a 40-yard run easy and they're tired of chasing him all day," Houston said. "Then when I come in, it's a different element ... But he still provides the perfect complement to Draughn because while Draughn can wear down defenses trying to chase down the elusive back, Houston can come in and provide and important change of pace. (Tarheelblue.com)
Player Notes and Quotes: Nov. 12 Nov 13, 2008
He is expected to play Sunday against Houston, but his practice time this week may be limited ... He may be cleared to return to practice sometime this week, but his status for the Houston game on Sunday won't be updated until later this week. (ColtsNews.US)
Line of Scrimmage: Week 11 - Ravens Must Still Prove Mettle Nov 13, 2008
John Harbaugh and company indeed moved to 6-3 with last Sunday's 41-13 outclassing of the Houston Texans, once again combining stifling defense and increasingly electric play from Flacco and the offense to win its fourth consecutive game ... Houston (3-6) at Indianapolis (5-4), Sunday, 1:00 (Indianapolis -8) ... Houston quarterback Sage Rosenfels slated to start his third game of the year in place of the injured Matt Schaub (knee). (ABC 7 News, DC)
Willbros to move corporate domicile to U.S Nov 13, 2008
Subscribe to Houston Business Journal ... Houston Business Journal ... Willbros (NYSE: WG) has its U.S. operations headquarters in Houston. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Vikings effectively riding Peterson Nov 13, 2008
The Pro Bowl running back had 139 yards on 25 carries with a touchdown in a 28-21 victory over Houston two weeks ago and was even better last Sunday as the Vikings edged Green Bay, 28-27. Peterson nearly willed the Vikings to victory, rushing for a season-high 192 yards on 30 carries and adding three receptions for 33 yards. (BearReport.com)
NL Cy Young first-place voting Nov 13, 2008
Zachary Levine, Houston Chronicle. Brian McTaggart, Houston Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pack in pros Nov 12, 2008
The Bucs had a bye week Has played three games this year and has a 12-yard reception, a 22-yard kickoff return and a special teams assisted tackle. Starting receiver caught the only pass thrown his way for 18 yards in the Jets' 47-3 rout over the St. Louis Rams For the year has 43 receptions for 510 yards and three touchdowns, a 54-yard kickoff return, an eight-yard run and two miscellaneous tackles. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Scouts Buzz: Week 10 Nov 11, 2008
Baltimore Baltimore used a balanced attack on offense to dominate Houston's defense. QB had a lot of time to scan the field because his offensive line did a great job of blocking DE and company, especially in the second half as Houston got all three of their sacks in the first half ... Houston The Texans managed to gain a nice 4. (ESPN -- Football News)
C-USA: Houston's Hunt won't be suspended Nov 11, 2008
Houston defensive end Phillip Hunt will not be suspended for a dead-ball hit on Tulane quarterback Joe Kemp which resulted in a broken collarbone for Kemp in the visiting Green Wave's 42-14 loss this past Saturday, the Conference USA office announced Monday ... "But the Houston player takes about three steps and runs into the quarterback. It's just unfortunate because you never want to see a player injured." ... On Monday, Hunt released a statement through the Houston sports information office... (Nola.com -- Sports)
5 strategies to save online when holiday shopping Nov 11, 2008
AP Daniel Craddock arrives from Houston on Amtrak's Sunset Limited at its final stop in New Orleans, Sunday. Related Quotes. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Autopsies performed on two boys Nov 11, 2008
The family lives in a small rental home on the 3300 block of East Houston Avenue in Visalia. On Friday evening, the family attended church in Farmersville, returned home about midnight, and the two boys went to bed about 2 a.m., the father told The Bee. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Bulldogs Host Tigers Nov 11, 2008
Senior CB (Dallas, Texas) was recently named a finalist for a Rhodes Scholarship and will have an interview in Houston on either Nov. 21 or 22. That presents a bit of a quandary for the political science major with a 3. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
SUVs Collide Head-On, Killing 6 In Delaware Nov 11, 2008
Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (Click2Houston, TX)
Spicer irked by possible fine Nov 11, 2008
" Story last modified: 11/11/2008 - 12:16 am Story originally created: 111108 Last Game - 38, - 14 Final Next Game Sunday, November 16th - 4:15 pm Advertisement E-mail newsletters Sign up to receive e-mail updates every morning of UltimateJaguars top stories ? Follow Times-Union sports editor Chet Fussman through a typical day in the craziness of the sports department. One-Month Planner 11/16 4:15 pm 11/23 1:00 pm 12/1 8:30 pm 12/7 1:00 pm AFC South Standings Tennessee 9-0-0 Indianapolis 5-4-0... (Florida Times-Union)
Hawaii's 'wounded warriors' find support at veterans fundraiser Nov 10, 2008
Michael Lewis, commanding officer of the USS Houston submarine, and James Hornfischer, author of two books on World War II naval history. Free shuttles between 3:45 and 4:30 p.m. from the Missouri's shuttle boarding station adjacent to the USS Arizona Memorial. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Richt defends Martinez Nov 10, 2008
Irvin and Houston, do seem to have moments when they are improving. Couple on the way. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Feds want divestitures in Cemex/Rinker acquisition Nov 10, 2008
Cemex, headquartered in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, operates in the United States through its subsidiary, headquartered in Houston. Reader Comments. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
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Who is he, and what was he doing kicking a 54-yard, second-quarter field goal for the Ravens in their win at Houston. He's the Ravens' rookie kickoff specialist and was given a shot at a long field goal attempt that's well beyond Matt Stover's range. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Best movie lines! Ever! Nov 10, 2008
"Houston, we have a problem." Tom Hanks, 'Apollo 13. "You're gonna need a bigger boat." Roy Scheider, 'Jaws. (iAfrica.com)
Ten Jaguars fined for skirmish last week Nov 10, 2008
MICHAEL C. WRIGHT The Times-Union. DETROIT - Before taking the field on Sunday, several Jaguars were fined for misdeeds last week at Cincinnati. (Florida Times-Union)
Allens wallet could get lighter Nov 9, 2008
Allen, who has missed the last two days of practice with a shoulder injury suffered last week against Houston, will likely find out today if the league agreed with the assessment of Houston coach Gary Kubiak, who said earlier this week that Allen intentionally took cheap shots at quarterback , including the hit that injured Schaubs knee and could sideline him for a month ... A story in the Houston Chronicle said that all three plays involve Allen two on hits to Schaub and another that... (VikingUpdate.com)
Visalia father finds boys dead in bed Nov 9, 2008
Police released few details late Saturday, but distraught family members and neighbors gathered with a pastor at the family's small house on the 3000 block of East Houston Avenue throughout the day to try to make sense of the deaths. With the help of a neighbor who translated from Spanish, Angelino Camarillo described how he went into his sons' bedroom at 9 a.m. and saw that they had died. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
AROUND THE LEAGUE/M ARK ECKEL Nov 9, 2008
Running back Ryan Moats is on the Houston Texans' roster and carried three times for 17 yards two weeks ago in the team's win over Cincinnati. He did not play in the team's loss to Minnesota last week. (NJ.com -- Times)
Jackson out, Darby in for Rams Nov 8, 2008
"The offense is really complicated and it is going to take all the other 10 guys helping the young guys out,'' Jackson said.It's a tall task. The Jets' defense, anchored by tackle Kris Jenkins, ranks fourth in rushing defense, allowing 76 yards per game.Gado said he is glad to have the chance after bouncing around the league since 2005 with Kansas City, Green Bay, Houston and Miami. He said he was training six times a week in case a team called."This is the nature of the beast and you have to be... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Vikings DE Allen doubtful for bout with Pack Nov 8, 2008
Allen was injured in Minnesota's 28-21 win over the Houston Texans last Sunday but still finished with two sacks, three tackles and a forced fumble. The 6-foot-6, 270-pounder, was the NFL's leader in sacks last season with a career-high 15 1/2, in addition to 67 tackles and three forced fumbles for the Kansas City Chiefs. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Editor's Mailbag (Nov. 6) Nov 8, 2008
Houston the chicken has landed. The eagle has left the international stage, and a chicken has walked on. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
3rd International Workshop on Mars Atmospheres - Modelling and Data Nov 8, 2008
Workshop sponsors are the Lunar and Planetary Institute, Houston; the Centre National d'Etudies Spatial (the French space agency); and NASA's Mars Exploration Program and the Mars Program Office at the Jet Propulsion. The Williamsburg workshop is the first time that this meeting will take place in the U.S. The previous two meetings took place in Europe. (NASA Watch)
Vikings' Allen Get Double Dose Of Bad News Nov 8, 2008
Minnesota's star defensive end was fined a whopping $50,000 by the NFL for two below-the-knee hits on Houston quarterback Matt Schaub last week ... Though Allen was not penalized during the Houston game, NFL spokesman Randall Liu said the fine was for two plays considered roughing the passer. (Click2Houston, TX)
Dune Energy Reports 3rd Quarter 2008 Financial and Operating Results Nov 7, 2008
HOUSTON, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dune Energy, Inc. (Amex: ) today announced financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 31, 2008, as summarized below: Income The Company reported $7. 5 million net income available to common shareholders for the third quarter of 2008, or $0. (PR Newswire)
DIRTY HIT? Allen rejects Texans' claims Nov 7, 2008
Vikings DE Jared Allen isn't sympathetic to the complaints of Texans coach Gary Kubiak that Allen's hit on Houston QB Sage Rosenfels on Sunday was a cheap shot ... "The ball was already gone, and a player (Allen) went for my leg," Schaub said, to the Houston Chronicle, "which isnt what theyre supposed to be doing,. Thats all I can say. The Texans said they're sending video of the play to the NFL offices for the league to review. Hes obviously upset he lost his quarterback,... (USA Today -- Sports)
Vikings dont diminish importance of Packers Nov 7, 2008
Allen was injured in the Vikings victory over Houston on Sunday ... TE was limited in practice Wednesday because of an ankle injury that sidelined him for the Vikings victory over Houston last Sunday. (VikingUpdate.com)
Valerus adds office in Argentina Nov 7, 2008
Subscribe to Houston Business Journal ... Houston Business Journal ... Houston-based Valerus already has offices in South America in Bogota, Colombia; Quito, Ecuador; and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Eating, observing, waiting for Peavy deal Nov 7, 2008
But he s played in two of the best offensive parks in the majors through his career (Houston and Coors) and other than the steals, he hasn t produced. You d think a guy batting leadoff in a hitters park would score 100 runs a year, easy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Allen uncertain if he can shoulder the load Nov 7, 2008
Allen, who has not practiced this week and appears to be a long shot to play, said he suffered a grade-3 sprain, or separation, of the AC joint in his right shoulder during the Vikings victory over Houston on Sunday ... TE was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday because of an ankle injury that sidelined him for the Vikings victory over Houston last Sunday ... Ferguson was inactive for last Sundays game against Houston. (BearReport.com)
Ramp Riot rolls into town Nov 6, 2008
Ramp Riot will take place Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the WHS gymnasium at 521 Houston Road, Ambler. Admission is free. (Springfield Sun, PA)
TPI's Top District Matchups Week 10 Nov 6, 2008
11/07 (5A-20) Houston Madison (5-2,3-1) vs Houston Lamar (6-0,4-0) 7 ... 11/07 (5A-18) Houston Strake Jesuit (8-1,6-0) vs Houston Stratford (5-2,4-2) 12 ... 11/07 (4A-19) Crosby (5-3,5-1) vs Houston C.E. King (5-2,4-1) 9. (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)
