nfl.com - 12/21/2008
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It was over when ... Johnnie Lee Higgins returned a Texans punt 80 yards for a touchdown , giving the Raiders a 27-13 lead with 5:44 remaining in the third quarter. Game ball In addition to his third punt return for a touchdown this season, Higgins finished with three catches for 56 yards, ...
tfdssports.com - 12/22/2008
chron.com - 12/18/2008
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chron.com —
Roster changes Minor tweaks were made to the
roster this week. The Texans placed Antwaun Molden (ankle)
on injured reserve and released quarterback Craig Nall. The Texans signed cornerback David Pittman and wide receiver Darnell Jenkins to the 53-man ...
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Texans Notes: Jenkins, Pittman added to roster | Houston ...
chron.com - 12/16/2008
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chron.com —
The Texans won’t make the playoffs for the
seventh consecutive season. Also, they have again finished with
a losing record against their AFC South rivals and will remain a sub-.500 team on the road, no matter what happens in Oakland Sunday. None of ...
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Texans coach Kubiak preaching consistency | Houston ...
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Raiders 27, Texans 16
Battle Red Blog —
Abominable. Every coach and player should be absolutely ashamed of himself right now. Vent in whatever manner you deem fit.
I'll start: I believe we just witnessed the most embarrassing game of Gary Kubiak's tenure. Discuss.
TEXANS-RAIDERS ONE-LINERS
ProFootballTalk.com —
Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins returned a punt 80 yards for one touchdown and caught a 29-yard pass for another score. Higgins’ score was one of two thrown by Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell, who completed 18-of-25 passes for 236 yards. Said Russell of Higgins, “ He’s a great spark to the team . When the ball’s in his hands, he’s capable of doing anything. I think he showed that today.” The Raiders balanced Russell’s play by running 34 times for 139 yards . Texans WR Andre Johnson had just two catches for 19 yards . Said Texans CB Dunta Robinson, “This was our worst game of the season. We laid down .” G Chester Pitts drew a flag ...
Did Slaton Hit the Rookie Wall?
Battle Red Blog —
I know, I know... One subpar game by your standout rookie doesn't necessarily mean that he's hit the proverbial wall - but after last Sunday's performance, one has to wonder if he was really ready for the game in Oakland. With Slaton shouldering the load for all but a handful of plays this season, I was left wondering if he has anything left in the tank for Sunday's season finale.
As they say, "facts is facts". Heading into the game against Oakland, it could have been easily assumed, better yet, ...
Al Davis installs Cable (more puns to follow)
Just Blog Baby | An Oakland Raiders Blog —
Ok, let’s get the jokes out of the way now.
Knock Knock!
Al Davis: “Who’s there?”
“Cable guy!”
Yes, Al Davis finally has Cable. Why did he hire Cable? Well because there was no coach available whose last name was “Dish Network“. Alright, enough!
ESPN News is reporting that the ink on Tom Cable’s contract with the Oakland Raiders could be dry before the day’s end. Of course, as we all know, Mr. Davis loves to stick it to ESPN, so chances are he will interview 5 more candidates ...
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