Matt Musil: July 2008 Archives

The Texans cheerleaders are one of the most popular entities in our city. Even though he won't be donning a two-piece workout uniform and tight-fitting over-the-calf dancing boots anytime soon .... the Texans new assistant head coach in charge of offense, Alex Gibbs, certainly encompasses the spirit of the group.

>> Continue reading: Gibbs Could Be Most Valuable Cheerleader

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The Texans opened camp at 8:30AM Friday ....and about 45 minutes into practice the team's 1st round pick Duane Brown showed up. "I think it's the first time I've ever seen a guy sign his contract with his ankles taped," said head coach Gary Kubiak.

>> Continue reading: Texans Open '08 Training Camp

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It was a day of mixed emotions for Texans players Thursday. They were happy to be back together as a team .... but they weren't all that happy .... when they thought about all the sweating they'll be doing during two-a-days .. which start Friday.

>> Continue reading: Texans Report for Camp

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Chronicle Sportswriter Neil Hohlfeld was one of the best this city has ever seen. The reason I think Neil was so much better than many others .... is that he had a realistic approach to his profession. He asked questions that the regular fan would ask ... and then reported on such.

>> Continue reading: Neil Hohlfeld Will Be Missed

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At age 53 Greg Norman did not win the British Open. Padraig Harrington did. Norman had a chance to re-write his legacy Sunday with a win ....... I guess it just wasn't meant to be.

>> Continue reading: Norman: Greatest loser of all time?

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Designated Beer Batters, The Chicken Dance and Dizzy Bat Races ..... it's all part of what goes on nightly this Summer at Texas City's Robinson Stadium. The Bay Area Toros are a mid-level Class A Minor League baseball team ..... but the organization ....it's players....it's coaches and even it's fans have a Major League mindset.

>> Continue reading: Major League Mindset

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The Living Legend ... who is Brett Favre .....is having withdrawal pangs. So ... what's the deal?? Are you kidding me .... were all those tears .... just posturing?? I feel for former Oilers Linebacker Ted Thompson right now. Thompson of course ... is the GM in Green Bay ...and he's in a very tough spot.

>> Continue reading: Brett Fah-vruh Uggggah!

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I loved watching the Wimbledon Final Sunday. Two great champions gave it their best for hours on end before one finally emerged with the victory. Too bad most of America didn't see it ... and even more embarrasingly ..... too bad it took two non-Americans guys to show the world how athletes should act .... win or lose.

>> Continue reading: Wimbledon Wonders!!

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When the Astros brought J. R. Towles up from the minors late last season .... he showed great promised batting at a .375 clip in the final 40 games of 2007. But giving him the starting job after such a short major league sampling was silly.

>> Continue reading: Towles Bat Needed

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Now that the Sonics owner has decided to turn his back on the Great Northwest ...... all aboard the Schooner to Sooner-ville .... 'cause the NBA is coming to town!!

>> Continue reading: The Oklahoma What??

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Astros starter Roy Oswalt will push back his next start until Tuesday.... it was announced today prior to the Astros' home finale of this series. Chris Sampson is slated to take his place and make the start for the Astros Saturday.

>> Continue reading: Oswalt's Next Start Moved Back

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Roy Oswalt felt better today when he arrived at the stadium than he did last night .... when he limped out of it. Oswalt felt something on the outside of his left hip ..... and now his next start may be moved back a couple of days.

>> Continue reading: Oswalt Wants Two More Starts Before All-Star Game

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