Moving the goalposts
Moving the goalposts: Herman's Longhorns finally get their 1-0 season opener
Sep 1, 2019 | 10:08 am
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Would J.J. Watt be having a staredown if he was happily married? Probably not.Or something like that . . .Photo by Michelle Watson/CultureMapSnap -
Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder is estaic.Photo by Michelle Watson/CultureMapSnap -
Houston Texans fans are distraught.Photo by Michelle Watson/CultureMapSnap -
But should they be? The Texans defense showed flashes of its old, snarlyattitude.Photo by Michelle Watson/CultureMapSnap -
Especially against superhuman running back Adrian Peterson.Photo by Michelle Watson/CultureMapSnap -
Sure, Christian Ponder made a few plays — and unexpected throwaways.Photo by Michelle Watson/CultureMapSnap -
Adrian Peterson and Andre Johnson — two of the most even keel stars in football— might have a better grasp on reality though.Photo by Michelle Watson/CultureMapSnap
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When Ben Tate received the first handoff of the game, things looked good.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
Keshawn Martin has looked good in practice and the preseason opener brought moreof the same for the rookie.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com -
T.J. Yates can still play.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
Trindon Holliday needs to be special in the return game to make the Texans. He'sspecial in the return game.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com
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Rick Smith
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Andre Johnson still caught 13 passes for 201 yards in the playoffs on thathurting knee.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
Andre Johnson had his left knee drained a few weeks ago.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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Michigan State wideout Keshawn Martin will help put some pressure on JacobyJones and Kevin Walter. -
In the case of Randy Bullock, drafting a kicker was a smart move for the HoustonTexans. -
Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak brought Keenum in for a private workout.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
Whitney Mercilus looms as an expected impact maker from this 2012 Texans draftclass.
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T.J. Yates could not drive the Texans to enough points. -
Despite Arian Foster's brilliancePhoto by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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The Texans have wrapped up Arian Foster for the next five years.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
With the most dynamic player in football on their side, the Texans' profile willcontinue to rise.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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Tom Brady walks off the field the loser in another Super Bowl. Brady hasn't wonthe big game since 2005.Elsa/Getty Images -
The middle finger from M.I.A. that marred Madonna's halftime show wasn't nearlyas offensive as Tom Brady's play.Jeff Kravitz/Film Magic Inc. -
The Super Bowl ended on desperation Hail Mary heave from Tom Brady that had nochance.Rob Carr/Getty Images
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Brett Favre as a Houston Texan? No, just no. -
T.J. Yates is used to throwing his passes in shorts for the Texans. But he's thequarterback now. -
Jacoby Jones helped powered the quarterback-hurting Texans with his puntreturns.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
And Wade Phillips' Miracle Defense did it again.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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Ben Tate and the Texans have reason to celebrate.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
Colt McCoy found that life against the Texans' D is more than another gruelingday in the NFL. It's a nightmare. -
Wade PhillipsPhoto by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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Mario Williams (90) and Antonio Smith helped power a dominant defensiveperformance.Photo By Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
There was a touching 9-11 tribute before the game in which a giant flag was heldup that covered the entire field, from end zone to end zone.Photo by MIchelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
