Texans Hire Karl Dorrell To Coach Quarterbacks
The Houston Texans have hired former UCLA head coach Karl Dorrell as their quarterbacks coach. He replaces Greg Knapp, who left the Texans to join the Oakland Raiders as offensive coordinator. The Texans' quarterbacks are Matt Schaub, Matt Leinart and T.J. Yates. Dorrell was with the Miami Dolphins for the last four seasons. Dorrell has worked for the Denver Broncos as a wide...
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Houston Texans: Who Should Be Their Top Free Agent or Draft Day Target?
There are many words that could be used to describe the season that the Houston Texans had in 2011.
In many ways it can be looked at as a success as the team had many first time accomplishments. This was the first time in franchise history that they made the Playoffs. It was the first time that that they won the AFC South Division, and finally, the 2012 NFL Playoffs marked the first...
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College Football Recruiting: Where did the Elite 11 Quarterbacks Sign
In July Pepperdine University was the site for the prestigious Elite 11 camp. The Malibu setting with the Pacific Ocean in the background featured 24 seniors-to-be instructed by 2001 Super Bowl winning quarterback Trent Dilfer.
With the 2012 National Signing Day now in the past this article will breakdown which universities signed Elite 11 campers, how recruiting services ranked...
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Knapp named as new Raiders OC
The Oakland Raiders named Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp as their new offensive coordinator Wednesday.
FOX Sports reported Monday that Knapp had been offered the position by newly installed head coach Dennis Allen and general manager Reggie McKenzie.
The move marks Knapp's second stint as Raiders offensive coordinator, having previously held the job for two seasons...
Via Fox Sports
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11 days ago
Raiders bring back Greg Knapp as OC
Oakland Raiders coach Dennis Allen has made the first hire for his staff, bringing back Greg Knapp as the team's offensive coordinator.
The Raiders announced Knapp's hiring Wednesday. Knapp spent the past two seasons as quarterbacks coach in Houston but was coordinator in Oakland for two years under Lane Kiffin and Tom Cable.
Knapp has 17 years of experience as an NFL assistant...
Via Fox Sports
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11 days ago
Texans QB Coach Offered Raiders Coordinator Position
According to Fox Sports, Houston Texans quarterback coach has been offered the offensive coordinator position under new Oakland Raiders coach Dennis Allen. Allen and Knapp worked together in Atlanta as assistants, and Knapp has been the offensive coordinator for the Raiders before during the 2007 and 2008 seasons, the connections are there.
Knapp was talked to earlier in the season...
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Sources: Knapp offered Raiders' OC job
Looking to make his first major staff hire, new Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen has found his man.
Two sources told FOXSports.com that Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp was offered Oakland's offensive coordinator position. Knapp held the same position with the Raiders in 2007 and 2008. He also has previous NFL coordinator experience with San Francisco (2001...
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12 days ago
Reggie Bush Sanctions: USCrewed?
2004, a memorable year to live in Southern Cali, as a fan, as a Trojan, as a coach (Pete Carrol). USC was flying high in anticipation and ready to destroy the opposing college football nation. With forces like Heisman candidate Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart, LenDale White, and company; equipped with more or less an NFL lineup, (Like last year's Alabama/LSU squads, but maybe better) out...
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Dime Q&A: Nick Young Speaks On The Haters, The Pac-12 & Why It Was Hard To Leave USC
Back when Nick “Swaggy P” Young was still rocking a Trojans’ cardinal and gold uniform from 2004 to 2007, the USC athletic department was on top of the world. On the gridiron, the ’04 squad, led by Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart, cruised to the BCS National Championship. One year later, the Trojans returned to [...]
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20 days ago
Reports: Arizona Cardinals are interested in Peyton Manning
The past few seasons, the Arizona Cardinals have endured a revolving door at quarterback. Kurt Warner, Matt Leinart, Kevin Kolb and John Skelton have all taken snaps for a team that’s been flailing to find a productive presence behind center.
There’s one quarterback who could be on the open market during the 2012 off-season that has the Cardinals’ attention, however...
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Texans Quarterback Coach on Auburn’s Radar
According to the Houston Chronicle’s John McClain, Auburn University is interested in Houston Texans’ quarterback coach, Greg Knapp. Knapp just finished his second year with the Texans, and had a huge impact on the development of T.J. Yates.
Texans quarterback is quick to give praise to Greg Knapp on helping him the past two seasons as a signal caller. Knapp was...
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Rick Perry is Out, Ron Paul has "Got This" now
Of course I just gave the Republican GOP the Houston Texans treatment. Texas Governor Rick Perry is going to be leaving the GOP to return to running the greatest country in American history (Texas). In doing so, he is leaving Texas Governor Jr., Ron Paul, to hold down the fort as representation of Texas. Although Rick Perry is not a fan of Ronny (endorses Newt Gingrich).Rick Perry...
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Delhomme To Retire
It looks like quarterback Jake Delhomme is finally ready to hang his spikes up. The 37-year old started the 2011 season on his living room couch but was called into duty after injuries struck. The Houston Texans needed someone to backup T.J. Yates after the injuries to Matt Leinart and Matt Schaub and that Delhomme did. He appeared in only one game going 18 for 28 passing,...
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A Look Ahead to the 2012 Arizona Cardinals: Quarterback
The quarterback is the most documented position in the NFL and it is no different with the Arizona Cardinals. The Cards have been chasing quarterback ever since the retirement of Kurt Warner after the 2009 season/2010 playoffs. There was Matt Leinart. Fail. There was Derek Anderson. Fail. There was Max Hall. Fail. Then there is John Skelton, a work in progress and...
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28 days ago
Jerry Maguire became an Alcoholic and Bankrupt
Jerry Maguire, better known in reality as Leigh Steinberg, is now 62 and has finally seen the climax years of his life find the negative side of going up to a height that one can not handle. Steinberg has begun to spiral down over recent years, unbeknownst to all his clients and sports fans who know the agent's name. Here is former super-agent Leigh Steinberg's email about his...
Via Sorry Bro: Sports Through Houser
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January 12, 2012
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January 12, 2012
Ranking Every BCS Championship Game
We're just a few days away from the 14th BCS National Championship Game and the rematch between #1 LSU and #2 Alabama. With their first meeting a 9-6 defensive slugfest and the rematch dimension, the anticipation and buzz for the actual game has been somewhat tempered. Craig James has a better chance of becoming president than this game has of becoming an offensive shootout...
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January 05, 2012
Catching Up…
Maybe your Holidays are over and your life is getting back to normal but here in Curmudgeon Central things are still in traveling and entertaining mode. It has been a while since I did a “normal rant” and so, I will just use today as a way to catch up on a variety of issues and clean up my clipboard a bit. This is going to ramble a bit…
Matt Barkley has decided to stay and...
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January 05, 2012
Bengals-Texans Preview
The last time the Houston Texans faced the Cincinnati Bengals, they clinched their first AFC South title for their first playoff appearance.
Houston has not won since.
After limping into the playoffs following three straight losses, the Texans host a Bengals team seeking its first postseason victory in 21 years Saturday at Reliant Stadium.
Making just his second career start after...
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January 04, 2012
Pats fans should be rooting for the Bengals
By Jim Donaldson With the Patriots having a first-round bye in the conference playoffs, Pats fans should be rooting for the Bengals next weekend.
Having backed into the sixth seed, despite losing the season finale at home to the Ravens -- Cincy was 0-4 against AFC North rivals Baltimore and Pittsburgh -- the Bengals now will play at No. 3 Houston, which is down to its third...
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January 01, 2012
Yates to Stay as the Texans Starting QB
On the day after the Texans second consecutive loss, head coach Gary Kubiak says he has no intention of changing starting quarterbacks.
“T.J. continues to do some good things,” Kubiak said. “You complete 13 out of 16 throws in this league, and you’re doing something right. We’ve got to trust him and move forward, and everybody’s got to do their job around him.”
Since...
Via Texans Gab
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December 24, 2011
Matt Barkley’s Return To USC
Yesterday Matt Barkley made a huge decision to return to USC for his senior season. Barkley is considered by many to be the second best quarter back prospect behind consensus number 1 pick, Andrew Luck. In USC’s last game of the season Barkley led the Trojans to a 50-0 victory over rival UCLA. In this game Barkley threw for 423 yards and 6 Touchdowns. Barkley broke his own record...
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December 23, 2011
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December 23, 2011
Column: Finally, some good news for college game
(Eds: Also moved previously for AMs. With AP Photos. AP Video.) By JIM LITKE AP Sports Columnist We interrupt this seamy, scandal-plagued, cash-grab-of-a-college-football season for the following public-service message:
Matt Barkley is staying in school.
The announcement Thursday that Barkley will return to Southern California for his senior season isn't really a tale about great...
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December 23, 2011
Offense abhorrent in inexplicable loss to Colts
The Texans got another bitter mouthful of reality Thursday night against the Colts. The offense has been a sad sack since Matt Schaub went down, but up until the last two games, the Texans were able to get away with it. I assume Gary Kubiak will now stop with his “I call the game the same way as I would for Matt Schaub or Matt Leinart” because obviously that is completely false...
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December 23, 2011
Matt Barkley's delaying NFL career could work out just fine
A precedent: Sam Bradford returned for another season at Oklahoma and then became a No. 1 draft pick. Then again, there's the case of Matt Leinart at USC.A precedent: Sam Bradford returned for another season at Oklahoma and then became a No. 1 draft pick. Then again, there's the case of Matt Leinart at USC.
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December 22, 2011
Norm Chow Named Head Coach at University of Hawaii
Long-time coordinator and universally revered offensive genius Norm Chow was officially named the new head football coach at the University of Hawaii yesterday, becoming the first Asian-American to lead a major college program. The hiring is a homecoming for the Honolulu native, and one that is considered long overdue.
Chow rose to prominence as a longtime assistant and offensive...
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December 22, 2011
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