Should I be a Texans Fan & Why?

[NeedANewTeam]

I wanted to say hello and hope that you all can help me make a very important choice. I am hoping that this thread does not get slammed as I am very serious and sincere about what I am about to post.

Up until last year I was a die hard Carolina Panthers fan. I was a PSL and season ticket holder and went to every home game. Even while I was in the military I traveled 4 hours each way to support the team and eventually moved to the Charlotte area just to be close to the team.

Last year unfortunately a few incidents occurred during and after games involving my wife being harassed, insulted and threatened by drunk fans. When reported to security they would do nothing about it. The final straw came after a game when my wife was physically assaulted IN FRONT OF SECURITY and they would do nothing. We asked for the police no less than 5 times and still the rental security would do nothing. After I went after the guy I was restrained and told if I touched him I would lose my PSL's and be arrested!

We immediately went to the head of ticketing and complained. Much to our shock when my wife gave the seat and aisle number of the trouble makers the gentleman said "I am not going to do anything because you cannot prove it was the PSL holder sitting there" We were in shock. We wrote to the team and got blown off as well. I ended up selling my PSL's and will never step foot in that stadium again after this. I still have a team forum that I run but will soon be turning that over to my co-administrators.

It is now football season and I am teamless. I am a free agent per se and really want a team. I am looking for a team that has passionate but also realistic fans. I am looking for a team that not only embraces their fans but respects them. I can tell you first hand the Carolina Panthers DO NOT do that.

I am looking at a few teams and will decide soon as I need a team to support and cheer for. I have had the please of being contacted by Mr. John Schriever and spoke with him at length yesterday on the phone. I could tell from our conversation that the Texans value their fans and appreciate them.

My questions for you all, why are you fans and why should a guy outside Charlotte NC convert to the Texans over any other team? Thanks in advance for any inputs you can give, when I do choose fan feeling with weigh greatly upon my ultimate choice.

[Macaronitoni]

Well, my answer is, football is big in this state, and down here in Houston we've been extremely hungry for a winning football team for coming up on 2 decades. We have, in our opinion a very good foundation for a dynasty-like team in the future. Meaning, we aren't a powerhouse yet, but we're making the right decisions and I wouldn't be suprised if we are competing in a superbowl before this decade is over. although it doesn't help we are playing in the same division as the Colts.

We have a quarterback that we believe is going to be one of the greats in the league within the next couple of years, a very talented and young defense and receiver corp, coaches/GM that constantly make the right decisions for the team and have that keen eye for mid-late round talent.

We are very passionate fans, very loyal fans as you can see. The fan base has grown despite year after year of losing records.

[ChrisFM]

no offense man, and sorry about what happened to your wife, but...

if you're questioning whether or not you should be a texans fan, then you shouldnt be a texans fan. true texans fans just know it.

[NeedANewTeam]

One thing I like is that the Texans are a new team, the fans seem passionate about them and support them no matter what. Speaking to Mr. Schriever really pressed on that issue and is why I thought I would come and post on this board. Everything I see from the stadium, to the management, to the vision of the coaches really impresses me so far. Understanding I would probably not ever make it to a game is fine, I just will not support a team like the Panthers that have shown me through actions all they care about is the almighty dollar.

[ChrisFM]

dont worry... our texans will take care of those panthers...

[allstar]

Well, if you are looking for class and respect, look no further than our owner Bob McNair. He is a classy guy, and this organization reflects his attitude.

[cland]

Hey this is a ball club on the rise...and if you hurry and jump on the wagon now you won't be called a bandwagon fan...don't wait too long though :)

Beyond the football team, the whole organization and its fans are nothing but class. Starts with Bob McNair who has emphasized from day one that the players we draft and acquire will be high character guys...and its worked. When asked what they would do different now that Goodell's swinging the hammer they said 'nothing, we've already been doing it.'

The fans at the stadium are also Houston Texans. Enough said. Every stadium has a few knuckleheads but bad behavior is very rare at Reliant. The two times I've seen something go down (an overly drunk fan verbally harassing/taunting a visiting teams fan) it was handled well. The first time by stadium security. The second time my 6'6 295lb brother whispered something in the guys ear.....don't know what he said...but the guy was extremely well-behaved the rest of the season.

Oh and you've got to admit...the texans logo is just about the coolest thing ever :) Welcome aboard. Go Texans.

[NeedANewTeam]

Oh I agree about the few bad eggs thing, what upset me at the time is my wife was hit with things thrown by these cowards, and when she demanded that something be done to the owners of the seats the team refused saying it was most likely not them. How do they know? Right there told me alot about the team and I wanted no part of it.

I had a friend who used to work for them who has told me, and I believe it 100%, when Jerry Richardson passes on the team is gone. If LA does not have a team, they will go there because the son is a pretty boy who hates Charlotte, and all those people who bought PSL's will be left with nothing.

I agree about a team on the rise which is another reason I like the Texans. I have to admit though, my wife LOVES the logo and team colors so that is a plus as well!

[Leofire1]

If your looking for the best fans in the worl look no futher than houston texan fans. We love our team even after 5 losing season our glass is always half full. We our proud of our team thru thick and thin. you have to be die hard do be a texans fan as we are. If you think your up for it then we will welcome you with open arm. But if you decide to be a houston fan you are a houston fan for life no jumping on other teams bangwagon here not us not houston fans.

[Grid]

Honestly, I get very frustrated with my fellow fans. When people ask about the Houston Texans fanbase, I tell them the truth.. my impression of our fanbase has been that they are very passionate, but very ignorant.

As far as loyalty goes.. hmm.. that is tough to say. See, here in Houston there is a lot that can challenge the loyalty of a Texans fan. For one, you have the Cowboys.. who get television coverage in the majority of the state, and have a great reputation with the mass media. Then you have the Titans, our former team, who just drafted Vince Young, a University of Texas standout that alot of folks in houston had a man crush for. Also, their owner Bud Adams is still fixated with "sticking it" to Houston, and will go out of his way to do things that may steal Texans fans and bring them over to the Titans.

Despite all of that.. we have maintained a very loyal fanbase in Houston.. though the fanbase outside of Houston is pretty small and not quite so die hard.

hmm..what else.

Ok.. some other little tidbits.

1) Any time we lose a game, SOMEONE will say that we need to fire our coach and/or quarterback. Doesnt matter how great we have been playing..if we lose a game, some fool is gonna be calling for heads to roll.

2) A couple of years ago, a handful of drunken fans threw beer on David Carr's pregnant wife after we lost our week 17 game to the Browns. This is pretty horrible.. though I want to stress that this is NOT the common behavior of our fan base. There was a lot of outrage over this incident, and a number of fans on this forum got together and sent flowers to the Carr family as an apology for the drunken fan's actions.

3) I mentioned ignorance. An example is..well.. ok right now we are weak at the free safety position. Because of that, any time that someone makes a post and tells people about a player we are looking at possibly signing, a handful of fans will post sarcastic comments about how that player isnt a Free Safety, and allude to the "possibility" that our front office doesnt know what they are doing. This, despite all the incredibly positive moves our front office has made the last 2 years.


So.. that is the negative. The positive is this:

1) We have one of the best owners in ANY sport. He is honorable, honest, intelligent, and willing to do whatever it takes to get this team to where it needs to be.

2) Our team has always put an emphasis on character. As such, we have a very upstanding team.. with very few off the field problems.

3) We are moving up in the league. We have a great young front office, a great young coach, and a great stable of young superstars. We are gonna be a competitive team very soon..possibly this year.


So, I guess what im trying to say with this post is this;

We have very passionate fans. They may not always know what they are talking about, and they have a habit of jumping to conclusions and getting angry about the team at the drop of a hat.. but that is because they love football. Our fanbase has put up with a lot over the last 5 years.. all the losing seasons.. the inept coaching staff.. the failed draft picks.. a mass media that jumps at the chance to insult you and the ridicule of other NFL fans as a whole. When we win.. this place is great.. you can hardly get a post in edgewise because of everyone talking about how great the game was and why. So I think.. really.. alot of our problems stem from a half decade of losses and insults.

I just realized I havent answered your question. Our fanbase..despite a few issues.. is very well behaved and Reliant is good about policing them. Why should you become a Texans fan? Well.. that isnt really a question that someone else can answer for you. Ill tell ya this though, if ya get in now.. when we win the superbowl in the next few years, you will be able to say that you were a Texans fan before we ever even had a winning season :D. That is gonna end this year.

[NeedANewTeam]

Let me ask this question, and IMO it is an improtant one. If a fan criticizes a coach or a player, do you consider them less of a fan or not a real fan? I would like your take on that question and see what folks think.

[Sportswriter79]

Honestly, I get very frustrated with my fellow fans. When people ask about the Houston Texans fanbase, I tell them the truth.. my impression of our fanbase has been that they are very passionate, but very ignorant.

As far as loyalty goes.. hmm.. that is tough to say. See, here in Houston there is a lot that can challenge the loyalty of a Texans fan. For one, you have the Cowboys.. who get television coverage in the majority of the state, and have a great reputation with the mass media. Then you have the Titans, our former team, who just drafted Vince Young, a University of Texas standout that alot of folks in houston had a man crush for. Also, their owner Bud Adams is still fixated with "sticking it" to Houston, and will go out of his way to do things that may steal Texans fans and bring them over to the Titans.

Despite all of that.. we have maintained a very loyal fanbase in Houston.. though the fanbase outside of Houston is pretty small and not quite so die hard.

hmm..what else.

Ok.. some other little tidbits.

1) Any time we lose a game, SOMEONE will say that we need to fire our coach and/or quarterback. Doesnt matter how great we have been playing..if we lose a game, some fool is gonna be calling for heads to roll.

2) A couple of years ago, a handful of drunken fans threw beer on David Carr's pregnant wife after we lost our week 17 game to the Browns. This is pretty horrible.. though I want to stress that this is NOT the common behavior of our fan base. There was a lot of outrage over this incident, and a number of fans on this forum got together and sent flowers to the Carr family as an apology for the drunken fan's actions.

3) I mentioned ignorance. An example is..well.. ok right now we are weak at the free safety position. Because of that, any time that someone makes a post and tells people about a player we are looking at possibly signing, a handful of fans will post sarcastic comments about how that player isnt a Free Safety, and allude to the "possibility" that our front office doesnt know what they are doing. This, despite all the incredibly positive moves our front office has made the last 2 years.


So.. that is the negative. The positive is this:

1) We have one of the best owners in ANY sport. He is honorable, honest, intelligent, and willing to do whatever it takes to get this team to where it needs to be.

2) Our team has always put an emphasis on character. As such, we have a very upstanding team.. with very few off the field problems.

3) We are moving up in the league. We have a great young front office, a great young coach, and a great stable of young superstars. We are gonna be a competitive team very soon..possibly this year.


So, I guess what im trying to say with this post is this;

We have very passionate fans. They may not always know what they are talking about, and they have a habit of jumping to conclusions and getting angry about the team at the drop of a hat.. but that is because they love football. Our fanbase has put up with a lot over the last 5 years.. all the losing seasons.. the inept coaching staff.. the failed draft picks.. a mass media that jumps at the chance to insult you and the ridicule of other NFL fans as a whole. When we win.. this place is great.. you can hardly get a post in edgewise because of everyone talking about how great the game was and why. So I think.. really.. alot of our problems stem from a half decade of losses and insults.

I just realized I havent answered your question. Our fanbase..despite a few issues.. is very well behaved and Reliant is good about policing them. Why should you become a Texans fan? Well.. that isnt really a question that someone else can answer for you. Ill tell ya this though, if ya get in now.. when we win the superbowl in the next few years, you will be able to say that you were a Texans fan before we ever even had a winning season :D. That is gonna end this year.

Nice post, Grid. Agree with your assessment.

[NeedANewTeam]

I do as well. I despise people who think it is ok to harass fans or family members and IMO they are not really fans to begin with.

I think Grid told me alot, and it everything I want in a team. Looking promising I must say. Even though I am aways away the internet is a great thing!

[cland]

This is somewhat off-topic but I just remembered something that impressed the hell out of me about the Texans organization...never did post it on the board.

I've had season tickets in the north endzone since the beginning. In the third season for some reason the stadium audio started to sound terrible. In the first two seasons the intro music and the reading of players names to start the games was extremely clear and at the perfect volume....it really got you pumped up for the game. In the third season, for some reason, the audio got really weak, you could barely hear the music and barely hear the player names being called out.

Didn't think there was much I could do, but I figured why not. So i shot an email to fanfeedback@houstontexans.com. Now as I'm typing this email I'm thinking 'hey this is a city of 4 milliion and a stadium that holds 73k people...what are the odds that someone even reads this.' After describing the problem and telling them them exactly where my seats were, I asked if there was anything that could be done.

When I received there reply I was shocked! They said "hello, thank you for your email and telling us specifically where the problem is. We'll have a sound engineer in your section at the next game.' Still skeptical I'm thinking 'uh huh right' but I was still impressed just to receive a reply.

Next game comes and I'm shocked! Sure enough before the game starts there's an employee with a walkie-talkie. He asks if we were the ones having issues with the sound (he knew the seat numbers). He says they think they fixed it, but stays through the introduction. Sure enough it's loud and clear and completely fixed...and it's stayed that way since then. How impressive is that. One complaint from 1 of 73,000 fans and they were all over it...amazing.

[HuttoKarl]

There are a few types of Texans fans.

1. Carr Lovers. This is the person who blames everything wrong with this team ever on the offensive line. David Carr could do no wrong, including playing with his eyes closed, running into defenders while eluding non-existant pressure, and failing to be able to see the field and open receivers. This is a dying breed.

2. VY Lovers. This Texan fan can be identified by their unique call. "shoodadraftedvince....shoodadraftedvince.....shood adraftedvince." Often times, the VY Lover will sulk about and ignore the positives that the team has acheived despite not having Vince Young on the roster. They cheer for the Texans, but twice a year, they can't help but hope that at least one Titan does well.

3. True Texan Fans. This fan is by far the most abundant species of Texan fan out there. They are well aware that the team has shortcomings but has finally done things to get on the right path. They live by the mantras "IN KUBIAK WE TRUST!" and it's similar "IN RICK SMITH WE TRUST", referring to the nice moves the head coach and front office have made since taking over for the evil Casserly/Capers regime. This fan will welcome all opinions and will carry on a great (sometimes spirited) conversation with you no matter your opinion on a matter.

If you'd like to join us, you picked the right season to hop aboard. You can join us in making fun of David Carr and his clipboard in week 2.

[Towlie]

unless your name is david carr... nothing will happen to your wife here JK.

[doodyps]

I'm a Texans fan because I'm from Houston. I root for all Texas teams all the time, except when they play eachother, I root for Houston. Ive actually enjoyed these losing seasons, because I think it has mae me more of a fan than I would have been otherwise. I can name all 53 people are the roster, and tell you how long they've been here or what round they were drafted in ect. It very exciting to watch a team be put together (and even more fun when its done right, thanks Smith and Co.). Also, its always fun to cheer for the underdog, especially when they start winning, and I think we will this year. Another thing, although it isnt a reason i like the Texans, but a great positive, that the whole organization screams class. Everyone from the players coaches and owner are great people. Point in case- David Carr was released in stead of dangling him around for a few months to see if we could get anything in return. Simmons and Green making that downpayment for the woman's home. Andre Johnsons complete lack of self promotion and on field antics. I cant think of a single arrest out side of Fred Weary last year, and that was about as sketchy as a traffic stop can get. There are more examples of course but those are a few. The last point I would like to make is just that we will be exciting to watch. With Andre Johnson, Jacoby Jones, Jerome Mathis ect. offense and special teams will be very exciting and if you love defense, Robinson laying the wood, DeMeco making shoe string tackles and hopefully Mario and Amobe busting through and dropping RB's and QB's behind the line will bring you to your feet.

Anyway, thats my ramble about why I'm a fan.

[Dime]

As for if the Texans are a organization that would be a good fit for you.

First thing imo, you need to understand how Texans, not Houston Texans are. Seriously.

Texans are very down to earth. They like to have fun, and are willing to backup you up in a fight at any time. You cross them.. and they are the worst enemies to have. Almost nothing is too low. Just trying to give image to the concept..

Now,

To be a Texan fan, there are a few givens you have to have a think skin about.

1. Reggie Bush - You will hear about this guy on how we past him up almost (at least last year) every game how it was a mistake. As a bonus, you will hear about it too when you attend the saints games too..
2. Vince Young.. See above, same deal.
3. Mario Williams -- See above.. except, he is the one fighting for the respect in the nfl.

Except for that. We have fans that are VERY passionate in thier team. We yell a bit at each other on here because we all dont share the same vision for the team, but most of us want to do well this year. Kub & Rick Smith have bought in a huge amount of talent on this team, and most here are very optimistic about this years progress.

We do have are share of fans who lack maturity. We also have opposing fans who troll here. So dont be shocked if you see one of them.

One last thing,

Very sorry for your incident. The game is suppose to be fun, and some are just in it to peave people for no reason. Sorry.

[Leofire1]

Honestly, I get very frustrated with my fellow fans. When people ask about the Houston Texans fanbase, I tell them the truth.. my impression of our fanbase has been that they are very passionate, but very ignorant.

As far as loyalty goes.. hmm.. that is tough to say. See, here in Houston there is a lot that can challenge the loyalty of a Texans fan. For one, you have the Cowboys.. who get television coverage in the majority of the state, and have a great reputation with the mass media. Then you have the Titans, our former team, who just drafted Vince Young, a University of Texas standout that alot of folks in houston had a man crush for. Also, their owner Bud Adams is still fixated with "sticking it" to Houston, and will go out of his way to do things that may steal Texans fans and bring them over to the Titans.

Despite all of that.. we have maintained a very loyal fanbase in Houston.. though the fanbase outside of Houston is pretty small and not quite so die hard.

hmm..what else.

Ok.. some other little tidbits.

1) Any time we lose a game, SOMEONE will say that we need to fire our coach and/or quarterback. Doesnt matter how great we have been playing..if we lose a game, some fool is gonna be calling for heads to roll.

2) A couple of years ago, a handful of drunken fans threw beer on David Carr's pregnant wife after we lost our week 17 game to the Browns. This is pretty horrible.. though I want to stress that this is NOT the common behavior of our fan base. There was a lot of outrage over this incident, and a number of fans on this forum got together and sent flowers to the Carr family as an apology for the drunken fan's actions.

3) I mentioned ignorance. An example is..well.. ok right now we are weak at the free safety position. Because of that, any time that someone makes a post and tells people about a player we are looking at possibly signing, a handful of fans will post sarcastic comments about how that player isnt a Free Safety, and allude to the "possibility" that our front office doesnt know what they are doing. This, despite all the incredibly positive moves our front office has made the last 2 years.


So.. that is the negative. The positive is this:

1) We have one of the best owners in ANY sport. He is honorable, honest, intelligent, and willing to do whatever it takes to get this team to where it needs to be.

2) Our team has always put an emphasis on character. As such, we have a very upstanding team.. with very few off the field problems.

3) We are moving up in the league. We have a great young front office, a great young coach, and a great stable of young superstars. We are gonna be a competitive team very soon..possibly this year.


So, I guess what im trying to say with this post is this;

We have very passionate fans. They may not always know what they are talking about, and they have a habit of jumping to conclusions and getting angry about the team at the drop of a hat.. but that is because they love football. Our fanbase has put up with a lot over the last 5 years.. all the losing seasons.. the inept coaching staff.. the failed draft picks.. a mass media that jumps at the chance to insult you and the ridicule of other NFL fans as a whole. When we win.. this place is great.. you can hardly get a post in edgewise because of everyone talking about how great the game was and why. So I think.. really.. alot of our problems stem from a half decade of losses and insults.

I just realized I havent answered your question. Our fanbase..despite a few issues.. is very well behaved and Reliant is good about policing them. Why should you become a Texans fan? Well.. that isnt really a question that someone else can answer for you. Ill tell ya this though, if ya get in now.. when we win the superbowl in the next few years, you will be able to say that you were a Texans fan before we ever even had a winning season :D. That is gonna end this year.



god **** it i am die hard texans fan they could lose ten season in a row and i would not waiver one bit. i love my team and i think the reast of the houston fan base is the same as i am 100% cause if they wernt they would havegiven up already. god ****it we got some tru fan around here and even though they question our management i know houston has the best fans in the worl and i am one of them and very proud of my best season at 7-9. so **** you

[Doug]

Just reading the posts by Grid, Dime, and a few others in this thread makes me smile and proud to call myself a TEXAN FAN!!!!! Maybe one day you will too...

[Lazaroos]

Honestly Kubiak is in control of this team. And that should excite a could-be fan. He's got the most class of any coach I've ever seen, and he's a genious. This team is on the rise, and will NEVER EVER corrupt itself like other teams in the NFL and their pre-madonnas *cough* TO, Moss*COUGH*

[txwooley]

I can't really answer your question because I have lived in Southeast Texas all my life and just grew-up watching Houston teams. I think everyone here would love to have you aboard our Fanwagon, but as someone else said, that's a decision only you can make. Whatever your decision is, please come back and let us know! Also, if you ever get a chance to visit Reliant Stadium, you will have a whole new respect for our "home". It is a beautiful and fun place to spend your Sundays (and perhaps one night: Monday). I have never been to Carolina's stadium, but I'll bet Reliant proves better.

Anyway, good luck with your tough decision, and please let us know the outcome.

[Marcus]

To NeedANewTeam . . .

I am very suspicious of anyone who says they have the ability to instantly stop being a fan of one team, and instantly start being a fan of another, as if you could just turn it off or on like a switch.

That's impossible. It doesn't work like that.

And what's the deal with your wife? Why is she such a creep magnet? Is she a PlayMate or something, or she doing something to invite all this abuse?

You're going to run into bad apples at any football stadium. If they can pour beer over the quarterback's pregnant wife here a Reliant, I don't think you should feel anymore secure here than anywhere else.

I dunno . . there's something fishy about this thread.

[CarolinaTexan]

First of all, its not like a switch, you can't just say hey im a texans fan, you gotta love the team and be into them. Second of all, i go to at least 3-4 games a year in Charlotte (im a big panther fan as well as texans fan) and i have never had any problems. Yes there are drunken a-holes, but thats at every stadium. Sorry you had a bad experience, but this post just seems wierd.

[misterpc]

I wanted to say hello and hope that you all can help me make a very important choice. I am hoping that this thread does not get slammed as I am very serious and sincere about what I am about to post.

Up until last year I was a die hard Carolina Panthers fan. I was a PSL and season ticket holder and went to every home game. Even while I was in the military I traveled 4 hours each way to support the team and eventually moved to the Charlotte area just to be close to the team.

Last year unfortunately a few incidents occurred during and after games involving my wife being harassed, insulted and threatened by drunk fans. When reported to security they would do nothing about it. The final straw came after a game when my wife was physically assaulted IN FRONT OF SECURITY and they would do nothing. We asked for the police no less than 5 times and still the rental security would do nothing. After I went after the guy I was restrained and told if I touched him I would lose my PSL's and be arrested!

We immediately went to the head of ticketing and complained. Much to our shock when my wife gave the seat and aisle number of the trouble makers the gentleman said "I am not going to do anything because you cannot prove it was the PSL holder sitting there" We were in shock. We wrote to the team and got blown off as well. I ended up selling my PSL's and will never step foot in that stadium again after this. I still have a team forum that I run but will soon be turning that over to my co-administrators.

It is now football season and I am teamless. I am a free agent per se and really want a team. I am looking for a team that has passionate but also realistic fans. I am looking for a team that not only embraces their fans but respects them. I can tell you first hand the Carolina Panthers DO NOT do that.

I am looking at a few teams and will decide soon as I need a team to support and cheer for. I have had the please of being contacted by Mr. John Schriever and spoke with him at length yesterday on the phone. I could tell from our conversation that the Texans value their fans and appreciate them.

My questions for you all, why are you fans and why should a guy outside Charlotte NC convert to the Texans over any other team? Thanks in advance for any inputs you can give, when I do choose fan feeling with weigh greatly upon my ultimate choice.

Wow man sorry to hear about what happened at the stadium. As for your converting, it depends on what you are looking for in a team. The Texans arent going to slaughter other teams like the Colts will. We are underdogs, looked down upon by the majority of the NFL. We dont get respect, but this is going to change soon. This season will be the best in franchise history. Still, if you are going to be a Texan fan you have to take the good with the bad.

One thing you cant overlook about Texans football is fan loyalty. The Texans have stunk for the whole time they have been in existence. The FO made blunder after blunder, even passing up our hometown hero in the draft, instead opting to resign a QB that was just awful only to cut him a year later, taking a huge salary cap hit and geting not so much as a 7th rd pick in return. Despite these numerous troubles, Texans football games are always sold out capacity crowds. We tailgate, party, jam music, cook out, drink, and just love football. We got some good people down here. You may find the occasional drunken *****, but you will find one at every stadium. The rest of us manage to keep the jerks in line, so you shouldnt have to worry about your family's safety at the game, I have never seen nor heard of anything like that happening in these parts. And I think I can speak for the majority when I say if I witnessed someone being assaulted at a game, I would do something about it.

[Marcus]

sorry marcus i disagree whole heartedly.....i went from a packer fan to a texan fan with no regrets or 2nd thoughts.....i did it because i was young and wanted to pick a new team and follow them....this guy wants to cuz his WIFE was assaulted....i can see this being true and i dont mind.....

You're still a teenager. You haven't been around long enough to follow a team through the worst of times, and the best of times. When you grow up, you'll feel differently.

[Marcus]

haha dont let my age fool you guy....

Your age is not fooling me . . it's fooling you.

[misterpc]

To NeedANewTeam . . .
And what's the deal with your wife? Why is she such a creep magnet? Is she a PlayMate or something, or she doing something to invite all this abuse?


Women do not invite abuse by being a playmate or being attractive. How exactly does a woman invite abuse, I am very curious. Blaming the victim is a very inappropriate but all to frequent reaction.

[NeedANewTeam]

Well you know what Marcus, you are more than entitled to your opinion and can think what you want. I was a PSL holder for 4 years and I assure you, if you put up with the BS we did and had what happened to us happen to you, you would sing a different tune. You can be suspicious all you want, it is your right. I for one stopped supporting the team I moved here to be around when they showed me that they did not care once they got their money.

As for being a Texans fan, I am looking at a bunch of teams but for the most part like what I see with the Texans. It is a young team, a team that is improving and I like the idea of supporting a new team like them.

To those who think this is "fishy" or "weird" that is your opinion and as I said, you are more than entitled to it.

For the rest, I think the passion and enthusiasm is awesome. I have received a few great PM's and sincerely appreciate the kind words. This is a tough thing to go through because as I said, we moved here without jobs lined up to support this team and feel like once they got our money they could care less.

As for why we were targets, we sat in row 1, in the end zone, were always on TV and when people saw that they wanted to be on TV too and had no qualms about pushing there way into our seats or trying to push us out of the way. I took offense to that and let it be know. Ashame the rent a security was too lazy to do their job. From what I have been told the guy who turned his back and let the crap continue has been fired. I knew many of the security folks because I used to work for the Bobcats and when they found out they were hot and the supervisor launched an investigation.

Thanks again guys, I sincerely appreciate all the comments.

[NeedANewTeam]

Women do not invite abuse by being a playmate or being attractive. How exactly does a woman invite abuse, I am very curious. Blaming the victim is a very inappropriate but all to frequent reaction.

She got harassed because all their insults towards me got laughed off, and since they were such "big men" they resorted to insulted a woman that had nothing to do with it and trying to get me to retaliate because of it.

[NeedANewTeam]

I go to college fulltime here in Charlotte. It is amazing all the Steelers stuff you see now, and starting this fall, all the Colts stuff you see.

One thing I like about the Texans is that everything about the oganization exudes class, and for the VP of ticketing and Events to give me his number and ask me to call him, that sealed the deal for the most part.

I can say the few Texans fans I have ever met were total class and that is impressive to me.

[1337texansfan]

well if you here for good. you need a name change.

welcome aboard

[NeedANewTeam]

Once I decide I will change it. I have to think of a good one.

BTW, if anyone cares, I own a Panthers message board, or I should say used to, I turned it over to friends but still post there. If anyone wants to sign up to post before the Texans game PM me and I will tell him to reopen registration. Just let me know under what name you would register so I can tell him to validate you.

[misterpc]

***Attention David Carr enthusiasts ****

read above post.... this is your big chance!

[NeedANewTeam]

Women do not invite abuse by being a playmate or being attractive. How exactly does a woman invite abuse, I am very curious. Blaming the victim is a very inappropriate but all to frequent reaction.

***Attention David Carr enthusiast********

read above post.... this is your big chance!


LOL! Not many Carr fans here. Carolina is FILLED with Delhomme Homers who think he can do no wrong. Whenever he throws an INT they blame the receiver or the play calling.

[Sprtsfanatic]

***Attention David Carr enthusiasts ****

read above post.... this is your big chance!

Now that was freaking awesome and hillarious...thats going to be an alltime classic post right there!!

[NeedANewTeam]

I get the feeling that Carr is looked upon in Texas the same way many people in Carolina look at Delhomme.

[Sprtsfanatic]

I get the feeling that Carr is looked upon in Texas the same way many people in Carolina look at Delhomme.

Uhh....was looked upon by many in the past (me included), but only the carr enthusiasts feel that way now (im not included in this group anymore).

Oh, and I hope you join the fun and join our fanbase...there are not many of us but we are growing for various reasons...atleast if you get on now you wont be considered a bandwagon jumper....sorry to hear about your experiences in carolina and I find it a superb reason for a switch...

[NeedANewTeam]

Not sure I will be welcomed when I tell you all this secret:





I had a Carr jersey custom made right after he signed. I actually did it as a joke to piss off all the Delhomme Homers and friends of mine. Boy they got ticked when they saw it LOL!

[Sprtsfanatic]

Not sure I will be welcomed when I tell you all this secret:





I had a Carr jersey custom made right after he signed. I actually did it as a joke to piss off all the Delhomme Homers and friends of mine. Boy they got ticked when they saw it LOL!

hell you could of just looked on this message board after last year or when he joined your team...people were GIVING THEIR CARR JERSEYS away like they were hotcakes!!

[Whiskeyrbl]

Hi, and welcome to Texas ( well sorta ) anyway I did not read all the post so I'm not sure if this has been said. But on Draft Day the Texans org. opens the doors to Reliant to the public for a party to watch the draft. They hold a Draft Day Dream Sweepstakes that I was fortunate to be one of the winners last year. There I was given an authentic jersey with my fav. # and my name on the back, along with an authentic game helmet. Thye best part was all the winners and guest were allowed to take our pictures with our own DROY Demeco Ryans.
They also hold an all acess event for season ticket holders to come in and get player autographs. I personally have never had any trouble with any of the fans we are around. Texas really is a hospitable place. The tailgating before games is second to none. This is where you want to be a passionate place for football and die hard fans. We have had a few rough years but the attitude and atmosphere has changed. We will be a team to be reckoned with for years to come. So come in, kick your boots off and hold on for one helluva ride. It's gonna be fun.

[paco123]

I just started getting into football alot last year, when i joined a fantasy football league. Ive lived in Houston all my life and i have to tell you this is the funnest team to root for in my oppinion. The messageboards are also a fun place to be especially around gametime. I do have to say though that you will see quite a few trolls on these message boards. ex theres one on right now thats a kc fan and started the thread Repeat. But all trolls aside, I extremely enjoy being a fan of this team.

[paco123]

hopefully, in the future you might too.

[FirstTexansFan]

god **** it i am die hard texans fan they could lose ten season in a row and i would not waiver one bit. i love my team and i think the reast of the houston fan base is the same as i am 100% cause if they wernt they would havegiven up already. god ****it we got some tru fan around here and even though they question our management i know houston has the best fans in the worl and i am one of them and very proud of my best season at 7-9. so **** you

Good post, way to prove his point LOL

[sk8termom]

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Even though the Steelers will always be my #1 team, the Texans are my #2 team. The fans here(at least the ones I've seen on this forum), are just fantastic. The team has so much potential - great ownership and coach, talented players. Hope you stick around!

[0ss0]

To NeedANewTeam . . .

I am very suspicious of anyone who says they have the ability to instantly stop being a fan of one team, and instantly start being a fan of another, as if you could just turn it off or on like a switch.

That's impossible. It doesn't work like that.

And what's the deal with your wife? Why is she such a creep magnet? Is she a PlayMate or something, or she doing something to invite all this abuse?

You're going to run into bad apples at any football stadium. If they can pour beer over the quarterback's pregnant wife here a Reliant, I don't think you should feel anymore secure here than anywhere else.

I dunno . . there's something fishy about this thread.



I turned my switch off to the Chicago Bears, that was on for 30 years. It was easy to drop thier worthless owner. Plus I moved back home.

Being a Texan means adopting our natural born rights. We have strong state pride that dissolves down into our individual cities. We always root for a state team over any other. When it's interstate...look out :)

Go ahead and grab on. We are young and could use a few more die hard Texans in Carolina.

[HydrOshocK]

no offense man, and sorry about what happened to your wife, but...

if you're questioning whether or not you should be a texans fan, then you shouldnt be a texans fan. true texans fans just know it.

Couldn't have said it better myself

[Sprtsfanatic]

thats an easy response from a texan native, but he's coming from out of state and doesnt really get the whole "TEXAS" thing just yet...We are a different breed of people throughout the united states and we Texans take our state pride and teams to the extreme, but Im sure if he decides to follow a young, classy, and exciting organization and team....Im sure he'll come around to it quickly.

[HydrOshocK]

3. True Texan Fans. This fan is by far the most abundant species of Texan fan out there. They are well aware that the team has shortcomings but has finally done things to get on the right path. They live by the mantras "IN KUBIAK WE TRUST!" and it's similar "IN RICK SMITH WE TRUST", referring to the nice moves the head coach and front office have made since taking over for the evil Casserly/Capers regime. This fan will welcome all opinions and will carry on a great (sometimes spirited) conversation with you no matter your opinion on a matter.

This group is the foundation.

You don't "choose" it, you earn it. Through blood sweat and tears. There are no bandwagoners allowed here, only the die hard. Years of frustration, humiliation, and emasculation have forged this group. Victory will be the sweetest here.

No offense but I think you are asking the wrong people. You should be asking yourself what you like about the Texans. We're not taking applications, but if you want to hitch your horse to our bandwagon then be my guest.

:cool:

[HydrOshocK]

thats an easy response from a texan native, but he's coming from out of state and doesnt really get the whole "TEXAS" thing just yet...We are a different breed of people throughout the united states and we Texans take our state pride and teams to the extreme, but Im sure if he decides to follow a young, classy, and exciting organization and team....Im sure he'll come around to it quickly.

True enough, but I can't recall ever looking for a team to be a fan of so Its not easy for me to relate in this case. But don't let me dissuade you from becoming a Texan fan. You wont be disappointed. This team is on the rise and will show the rest of the league that we know how to play football in Houston.

Just look around....best facilities, best web site, best beer, hottest cheerleaders.....who wouldn't want to be a Texans fan??

[Zagen30]

I say the more the merrier, at least right now when we're not going to get casual fans (I can just see the bandwagoners lining up to get on once we start winning, though). If you have to pick a team to root for (i.e. you don't follow a team just because they're the hometown team), then I think it's a whole lot more honorable to pick one not just because of temporary success but because of their integrity and their future potential, both of which I feel are true of our Texans.

[HydrOshocK]

I say the more the merrier, at least right now when we're not going to get casual fans (I can just see the bandwagoners lining up to get on once we start winning, though). If you have to pick a team to root for (i.e. you don't follow a team just because they're the hometown team), then I think it's a whole lot more honorable to pick one not just because of temporary success but because of their integrity and their future potential, both of which I feel are true of our Texans.

HERE HERE!! (we need a clapping smiley)

[Zagen30]

HERE HERE!! (we need a clapping smiley)

Yeah, we really need more smileys. I remember all the good ones from the old board (I lurked there for a long time, I think I created an account about a week before the first switch), and even the last one was better in that department.

[Vinny]

Yeah, we really need more smileys. I remember all the good ones from the old board (I lurked there for a long time, I think I created an account about a week before the first switch), and even the last one was better in that department.
I've would have uploaded them by now but I have to submit them to the corporate webmasters unlike the last board where I could just handle it. Now it's more of a process where multiple people have to be involved. Same things with the NFL default avatar set and whatnot. One day soon everything will be in place with any luck at all.

[HydrOshocK]

I've would have uploaded them by now but I have to submit them to the corporate webmasters unlike the last board where I could just handle it. Now it's more of a process where multiple people have to be involved. Same things with the NFL default avatar set and whatnot. One day soon everything will be in place with any luck at all.

That sux man. Tell the FO we can handle the smileys without abusing them...we're not kids. Let's get some flavor up in this piece!

[Vinny]

lol...hopefully we will have some smileys and some NFL avatars in our bins by the end of next week...I'm on it. :)

[Texan (in Germany)]

I grew up an Oilers fan and was crushed when the team left. I've been in the Air Force 22 years, so when I heard we would get a new franchise I was VERY excited.

Naming the team "Texans" was perfect for me, because I was born and raised in Texas. Actually, on Texas Avenue in Texas City, TX!

I'll never have another team.

I can appreciate your frustration w/ Carolina Panthers...especially given they're lack of support for your family. However, I wouldn't want to recruit you as a Texan fan, because I truly believe it's an individual choice of what team you adopt.

I'd say adopt a team that represents your personal interests and whose owner reflects the type of organzation you would love to work for. That is the foundation of the team. If that team also has a great coach, savvy GM and players that get you excited about watching the game...then you've found a team you can feel good about cheering for.

Good luck, T in G

[HydrOshocK]

lol...hopefully we will have some smileys and some NFL avatars in our bins by the end of next week...I'm on it. :)

WOOT! Vinny's the man :D

[HydrOshocK]

I grew up an Oilers fan and was crushed when the team left. I've been in the Air Force 22 years, so when I heard we would get a new franchise I was VERY excited.

Naming the team "Texans" was perfect for me, because I was born and raised in Texas. Actually, on Texas Avenue in Texas City, TX!

I'll never have another team.

I can appreciate your frustration w/ Carolina Panthers...especially given they're lack of support for your family. However, I wouldn't want to recruit you as a Texan fan, because I truly believe it's an individual choice of what team you adopt.

I'd say adopt a team that represents your personal interests and whose owner reflects the type of organzation you would love to work for. That is the foundation of the team. If that team also has a great coach, savvy GM and players that get you excited about watching the game...then you've found a team you can feel good about cheering for.

Good luck, T in G

The Most Texan Texan in Texas.

well said

[Texan (in Germany)]

The Most Texan Texan in Texas.

well said

Thanks! I've been accused of that before.

[TexasToro]

unless your name is david carr... nothing will happen to your wife here JK.

Towlie, don't joke like that. That incident with Carr's wife was ridiculous, and if it had been my wife,there would have been one less drunk at Reliant.