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When it became apparent to Ed Reynolds that his oldest son was going to be recruited, he laid out three criteria that should be considered in the selection of a college.

It's often noted how the difference between the 7-7 Texans and an 11-3 powerhouse is two Kris Brown kicks and two conversions of a single yard.

In four years at Ohio State, James Laurinaitis was on the losing end only eight times in 51 games.

Gary Kubiak stood in front of his players Saturday night and sliced open his soul.

And the Texans' miracle run to the playoffs is underway ... OK it came a week late , but the Texans came out like a team with a purpose against the Seahawks.

It's remarkable to watch a Texans season supposed to be so different follow a nearly identical script.

Andre Johnson and Matt Schaub showed just how good coach Gary Kubiak's offense can be when the Houston Texans don't make silly mistakes.

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Jerry Bushrod had never seen his son nervous before. Jermon Bushrod had played in dozens of football games at King George High School and Towson University before the New Orleans Saints' Aug.

"Nobody's real upbeat," Kubiak said, "and we started very slowly. We had to remind each other to get going, and we did get going and practiced well.

Sunday's loss in Jacksonville still stings doesn't it?. Then again, so do the other 6 from this disappointing 2009 season.

Here is SEC Guy talking about Alabama vs. Texas in the BCS Championship Game. Are you willing to pay the price for a man named Suh? I had an NFL talent evaluator that I spoke with last night about various NFL prospects as well as some of the NFL games that had been played.

HOUSTON at JACKSONVILLE OPENING LINE - Pick-em RECORD VS. SPREAD - Houston 5-5-1; Jacksonville 4-7 SERIES RECORD - Texans lead 8-7 LAST MEETING - Jaguars beat Texans 31-24, Sept.

Originally published December 5, 2009 at 2 a.m., updated December 5, 2009 at 2:49 p.m. JACKSONVILLE, Fla.

Mario Williams and the Texans will chase David Garrard, the NFL's most-sacked QB, in the season's second matchup against the Jaguars.

Something is missing with these Houston Texans . You've heard the little quips that describe teams on the verge of making history only to fall short time and again.

Like a great many former Oilers fans with a concurrent Longhorn allegiance, I am no Houston Texans fan.

This is going to sound crazy, but I still think the Texans have a chance to make this a successful season.

Think the Jaguars are kicking themselves for not taking former Louisville sack machine and Denver Broncos defensive end before the fourth round of the 2006 draft? He's a prime example that numbers don't always add up in scouting, as numerous NFL personnel undoubtedly questioned if a 5-foot-11 player could successfully get to the quarterback.

Three observations from watching Indianapolis rally to beat Houston 35-27 on Sunday, extending the Colts' record to 11-0 and clinching another AFC South title: 1. Texans must be more aggressive.