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Texans fire defensive coordinator Richard Smith | Sports | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
chron.com - 12/30/2008
Texans fire defensive coordinator Richard Smith | Sports | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
— chron.com — The Texans have fired defensive coordinator Richard Smith, defensive backs coach Jon Hoke and defensive line coach... Jethro Franklin. Smith, who was under fire from fans and media this season, was the coordinator during Gary Kubiak's first three ... (more) Texans fire defensive coordinator Richard Smith | Sports ...

Comments vote down Battle Red Blog found this 12/30/2008found this
blogs.chron.com - 10/17/2008
Why Texans defensive coordinator Richard Smith needs to be fired
— blogs.chron.com — Here is the argument why Richard Smith should no longer be the defensive coordinator for the Houston... Texans. It's likely if he is let go, it doesn't happen until the end of the season (unless the defense looks terrible in... (more) Why Texans defensive coordinator Richard Smith needs to ...

Comments vote down ProFootballTalk.com found this 10/17/2008found this
That sound? Oh, that’s just Steinbeck rolling over in his grave.
atexansblog.com - 1/1/2009
That sound? Oh, that’s just Steinbeck rolling over in his grave.
— atexansblog.com — Rhodes pointed at the Season. Gary stared. “What’s the matter with it?” he asked. He stepped closer,... and then he echoed Rhodes’ words. “Oh, Jesus Christ!” He was down on his knees beside her. He put his hand over ... (more) That sound? Oh, that’s just Steinbeck rolling over in ...

Comments vote down TexansChick found this 1/1/2009found this
blogs.chron.com - 9/10/2008
Good news following a Texans blow out? The Jaguars lose due to existential angst
— blogs.chron.com — Okay, I make this entry with apologies to those of you who never want to relive some... really awful games. But I do it with only good intent, so please forgive me. Trust me with this for a sec, and... (more) Good news following a Texans blow out? The Jaguars lose ...

Comments vote down ProFootballTalk.com found this 9/10/2008found this
The NFL in Japan: An Interview With a Tokyo-Based Houston Texans Blogger
nfl.fanhouse.com - 9/16/2008
The NFL in Japan: An Interview With a Tokyo-Based Houston Texans Blogger
— nfl.fanhouse.com — Yohei Hori is a system engineer who lives in Tokyo. He is also a huge Houston Texans... fan who writes a Japanese language blog focusing on the team. As he explained to me, he knows English, but the translation plug-in for his blog that translates from ... (more) The NFL in Japan: An Interview With a Tokyo-Based ...

Comments vote down DGDB&D: a Texans blog. found this 9/16/2008found this
blogs.chron.com - 9/29/2008
Texans v. Jaguars: I hate watching Houston's defense
— blogs.chron.com — Texans lose to the Jaguars in OT, 30-27. Moral victories only benefit those who took the Texans... and the points. Many things you could discuss relating to this game (Schaub's game, goofing up on the 4th down "punt" TD, Slaton),... (more) Texans v. Jaguars: I hate watching Houston's defense

Comments vote down Alana G found this 9/29/2008found this
petitiononline.com - 11/17/2008
Fire Richard Smith Petition
— petitiononline.com — http://www.PetitionOnline.com/JSRinATX/petition.html (more) Fire Richard Smith Petition

Comments vote down DGDB&D: a Texans blog. found this 11/17/2008found this
Big Picture
atexansblog.com - 10/14/2008
Big Picture
— atexansblog.com — After Sunday’s win, there will be people, especially in the fair-weather media, saying that the Texans have... finally turned a corner and that they’ve become better overall because they were able to go in there and put together a big ... (more) Big Picture

Comments vote down Battle Red Blog found this 10/14/2008found this
Richard Smith and the Mystery of Pass Coverage
atexansblog.com - 10/23/2008
Richard Smith and the Mystery of Pass Coverage
— atexansblog.com — If you have read any of the previous Xs/Os things here at DGDB&D, it should be pretty... clear that I am defense-first kind of guy. For every one article on zone blocking , there are at least four on some aspect of our defense or lack thereof.  ... (more) Richard Smith and the Mystery of Pass Coverage

Comments vote down TexansChick found this 10/23/2008found this
Houston 28, Detroit 21: Implementing the 'Texans Bailout Plan'
nfl.fanhouse.com - 10/23/2008
Houston 28, Detroit 21: Implementing the 'Texans Bailout Plan'
— nfl.fanhouse.com — The Houston Texans started the season playing the Steelers, Titans and Jaguars. On the road. With a... hurricane imposed bye in the middle that took out power for weeks and damaged some player's homes. Even without the hurricane, I said before the ... (more) Houston 28, Detroit 21: Implementing the 'Texans Bailout ...

Comments vote down TexansChick found this 10/23/2008found this
Why a Bad Houston Texans Defense Could Get Worse
nfl.fanhouse.com - 11/7/2008
Why a Bad Houston Texans Defense Could Get Worse
— nfl.fanhouse.com — In their first drive last week, the Vikings offense scored against the Texans defense in 4 plays.... It was a typical start to a Texans game. They have by far worst red zone defense in the league , allowing touchdowns 17 of 25 times for a 81 percent red ... (more) Why a Bad Houston Texans Defense Could Get Worse

Comments vote down TexansChick found this 11/7/2008found this
Ravens 41, Texans 13: A Close Game Until It Was Not
nfl.fanhouse.com - 11/10/2008
Ravens 41, Texans 13: A Close Game Until It Was Not
— nfl.fanhouse.com — by Stephanie Stradley The Ravens-Texans game was relatively close at the half, with the Ravens leading 12-6.... Then after the half, the Texans defense allowed the Ravens a 5:44 scoring drive, and then the Texan offense and defense lost their ... (more) Ravens 41, Texans 13: A Close Game Until It Was Not

Comments vote down Ray Lewis Eats People found this 11/10/2008found this
Texans Players Support Gary Kubiak; Defensive Coordinator Not So Much
nfl.fanhouse.com - 11/18/2008
Texans Players Support Gary Kubiak; Defensive Coordinator Not So Much
— nfl.fanhouse.com — by Stephanie Stradley With the home destruction of the Texans by the Ravens last Sunday, and only... three wins to their name this year, head coach Gary Kubiak has been catching some heat in the Houston media. The players don't want to hear it and ... (more) Texans Players Support Gary Kubiak; Defensive ...

Comments vote down TexansChick found this 11/18/2008found this
battleredblog.com - 12/5/2008
Can The Defense Save Richard Smith's Job?
— battleredblog.com — A couple of days ago, I wrote this in the PGB : 11. I'm going to flesh... this out in a separate post, but I'll tease it here: Should we be worried that the defense may be looking too good and thus enables Richard Smith to remain as DC in 2009?  ... (more) Can The Defense Save Richard Smith's Job?

Comments vote down DGDB&D: a Texans blog. found this 12/5/2008found this
Kickoff - “We’re all doomed! Doomed, I tellz ya!” edition
atexansblog.com - 1/6/2009
Kickoff - “We’re all doomed! Doomed, I tellz ya!” edition
— atexansblog.com — So, the dumptrucks responsible for the tubes in Matt’s hood ain’t rolling, and I am slammed at... work. So, ummmmm, here’s another all Eric edition! ——- “Tis the season” and all that is over and done! ... (more) Kickoff - “We’re all doomed! Doomed, I tellz ya!” edition

Comments vote down TexansChick found this 1/6/2009found this
battleredblog.com - 1/13/2009
Nepotism Is Awesome If It Means Alex Gibbs Returns To Houston
— battleredblog.com — As TransientTexan noted here (and echoed by OTD here ), it's been eerily quiet since Kubes fired... Richard Smith, Jethro Franklin, and Jon Hoke about two (2) weeks ago . Rod Marinelli opted for the Windy City over Space City ; thus far, he's been ... (more) Nepotism Is Awesome If It Means Alex Gibbs Returns To ...

Comments vote down DGDB&D: a Texans blog. found this 1/13/2009found this
sports.yahoo.com - 1/20/2009
Texas promote Bush to defensive coordinator
— sports.yahoo.com — The Houston Texans announced Tuesday that senior defensive assistant Frank Bush was promoted to defensive coordinator, a... development that follows Richard Smith being fired after the season. Bush, 46, was the lone candidate to interview for the job ... (more) Texas promote Bush to defensive coordinator

Comments vote down Statefans Nation found this 1/20/2009found this
atexansblog.com - 1/29/2009
Ranktacular rankification
— atexansblog.com — I’m not totally sure how I feel about DGDB&D’s presence on this list of Top 10 Sports... Blogs in Houston . On the one hand, I can’t really make much of an argument that we should be any higher than we are (honestly, I’m ... (more) Ranktacular rankification

Comments vote down The Dream Shake found this 1/29/2009found this
catscratchreader.com - 2/10/2009
Panthers Hire Two Defensive Coaches
— catscratchreader.com — It's about time, as reported by Darin Gantt: The Panthers filled two of their three defensive assistant... vacancies Tuesday, hiring Richard Smith to coach linebackers and Ron Milus to work with the secondary. They're still looking for a defensive line coach. Smith's been a coordinator ... (more) Panthers Hire Two Defensive Coaches

Comments vote down Jaxon Jaxon posted 2/10/2009posted this
Justice: Kubiak, Smith fail to distinguish selves | Houston Texans Football | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
chron.com - 11/10/2008
Justice: Kubiak, Smith fail to distinguish selves | Houston Texans Football | Chron.com - ...
— chron.com — • Game statistics We move now to the topic of job security. Specifically, that of Texans defensive... coordinator Richard Smith. Don’t sign any long-term leases, Richard. Stick with the one-day laundry service. Ask someone to check the fine print in your ... (more) Justice: Kubiak, Smith fail to distinguish selves | ...

Comments vote down ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog found this 11/10/2008found this