Conspiracy_Victim

Well I started over with the Texans franchise and I actually did a fantasy draft to see who I could get. Lets just say I plan on trying to outscore a lot of people this year. QB = Vick RB = Shaun Alexander FB = Rob Konrad WR #1 = Donald Driver I also managed to build a good offensive line that includes Olin Kreutz. Unfortunately, outside of QB (Trent Dilfer is my backup) there's not a lot of depth. Defense seems to be another story. Keith Brookings is my main man in the middle, and I've got a decent set of starting DBs (mid to low 80's). I'm in desperate need of DLmen though. Highest one is 81 I believe (N. Kalu). Also my outside LBs are a bit lacking (high 70's). However, I drafted for youth (one starter over 30, 31 year old TE Ernie Conwell) and relatively on the cheap, so I was able to sign a lot of my better guys to longer term deal to spread out the cap hit (hopefully the cap will increase, otherwise I might be in a bit of trouble though), and I've still got about 10 mill under the cap. Life is pretty good here in virtual H-Town. After a loss to Denver (like I said, no depth) in my first preseaon game I'm up on Dallas 21-0 at the half and Vick is abusing the defense on rollouts. Here's hoping he doesn't get his career ended. BTW: The addition of Playmaker offers a TON of options. I used to hate it when the defense would magically shift to stuff a lead play. Now I just flip it and get 8 yards. Or I turn someone's pattern into a quick out behind a deep post and there's no one there. EA, ya done good this year!

Well I'm starting off my Texans dynasty. Oughta be interesting to say the least. I prefer the NCAA preseason where everyone improves, although that would be impractical since they have more than 4 years in the NFL. Also, I was playing the Packers against a friend, who was using the Falcons. Vick fumbled 3 times (2 returned for TD's) and threw 4 picks (1 returned for TD). So yes, Vick can be contained if his operator makes stupid decisions (of course).

OK good I thought so but I'm a firm believer in...well, nothing really but I wanted to know. Thank you drive through.

Hmm..that it could've been. I doubt it though since I'd think D-Von would've called him on it. Even if it was a load of crap, better that than "Piss off I don't want to drink with you!" BTW in case you WEREN'T being sarcastic (I always like to cover my bases and didn't see the obligatory smiley face) I was posting to clarify, so fuck off. If you were being sarcastic, damn you're good at it, and I applaud your efforts.

Actually he came out and told us that his family has a history of alcoholism and that he stayed completely sober because he didn't want to fall into the habit of drinking. Kind of startling that he'd come right out and tell us, but we appreciated the honesty.

Well at Axxess before WM X-7 Trish was nice (even laughing at our staring and "Uhh"ing) as was Earl Hebner, who was wandering around the AstroHall just looking around. He even laughed and said, "Oh, maybe" when I asked him if he was going to take a ref bump in the main event. After a RAW here in town my friends and I went to the hotel next to the Compaq Center and watched the end of Monday Night Football (it was the "Monday Night Miracle" Packers vs. Vikings) in the bar. We met Dvon Dudley there (nice guy, drinks White Zinfandel of all things) and Michael Cole (also nice, kinda quiet off camera, doesn't drink). Haven't met any real dicks yet.

Austin at X-7 shocked me, but not in a "Holy Shit!" sorta way. More like a "You've GOT to be kidding me!". They had been leading up to the match with Austin saying he'd do "anything" to get the title back, so I kinda thought it might happen. I just didn't think they'd be insane enough to do it in Houston of all places. There was no way they could've pulled that heel turn off in Houston unless Satan himself came out of the fiery depths of Hell and helped Austin pin Rock. I'd have to go with both the Radicalz and ECW. Also, even though it was a debut, not a turn, Spike Dudley running out of the back got a "What the hell?" out of me, given Vince's fetish for monsters.

Well they acknowledged the Billy's on his honeymoon, although they don't mention who he married. OK folks good posting with ya'll I'm heading to Mexico for a little vacation time. See ya'll Sunday.

I see the smartass kid! I wonder if he could outrun me carrying a baseball bat? Let's find out...

*listens to the commentary* I think Tazz is on something tonight

Nope... OIL Hoochie... It's a southern term for gold digger Huh...well it makes sense but I've lived in Houston for 23 years and never heard it. I guess he really is old school. That was an imaginitive end to Cena's rap. What part of Houston are you from? We need to get all the Houston TSM'ers together sometime. Mick Foley had a book signing in Houston yesterday and I missed it. I'll be kicking myself for that one for awhile. First: Thanks Choken I wasn't feeling 'Takers reference. Second: LaParka, I'm over on the west side of town just off I-10 near the Beltway. I work nights so I don't get to post during events much anymore but I'm packing to head to Monterey for a football game (damn it's going to be hot) so I'm taking a vacation day. I heard about Mick's signing and it was about 10 minutes from my house, but I was stuck out in Katy for work. I was not pleased, to put it mildly.

Nope... OIL Hoochie... It's a southern term for gold digger Huh...well it makes sense but I've lived in Houston for 23 years and never heard it. I guess he really is old school. That was an imaginitive end to Cena's rap.

Did Taker call Sable an..."oral-hoochie'? FUNAKI~! Cena with a Kobe jersey....well, whatever gets you heel heat I guess.

I see the Jackie! Nope it's just not the same. By the way, since when is Jackie Chan+Wires not equal regular Jackie Chan stuff?

Eh Jericho wins the title, drops it to Goldberg in a couple months. The HHH cames back healthy (at least for him) and pins Goldie. So he gets the title back, sends Goldie back down the card, and makes Jericho look like a 2nd rate champ at BEST. GENIUS I TELL YOU!

Rockets sign Adrian Griffin. With the imminent departure of James Posey this is a good pickup assuming they didn't overpay. Now Rice can start, Griffin and Piatkowski can go in at the 2 or 3 as matchups dictate, and Nachbar (the forgotten lottery pick of last year) can get minutes here and there and learn the NBA game.

Sometimes I wonder what the Blazers would have been like with Clyde and M.J. in the backcourt -- yeah I know neither is a point guard, but I'm sure somehow Portland would have managed... Whenever I hear the debate over that draft all I can think about is the oft rumored (in Houston, at least) trade that never was for that year. Rumor has it that Houston was offered Clyde Drexler and their 1st round pick that year for Ralph Sampson (see the aforementioned need for a big man). Then the Rockets take Hakeem at #1 and MJ at #2. A team with Hakeem at the 5, MJ at the 2 and Glide at the 3 would have taken two scrubs at the 1 and 4 to so many titles they would have run out of fingers. Either that or they would've needed to play with 2 basketballs to keep everyone happy. I would've taken that chance I think.

Well as I've heard it here Steve told Vancouver before the draft that he didn't want to play for them because they already had a veteran starting PG. My gripe would be Jim (call me Chris) Everett. The Oilers took him in the first round and he forced a trade to the Rams because he didn't want to play in Houston for a horrible Oilers team.

Choken One = Conspiracy Victim Hey now watch what you're saying them's fighting words. Oh wait, Choken's famous (or infamous). I can accept that I guess.

Dude having a Rogue Squadron game based on the series would be fun. Fighting it out over Krytos then landing and doing a commando strike mission would be tremendous. They could go all the way from Borleias to Adumar if they wanted. Damn I've read the series too many times.

Was listening about it on the special NFL Around the Horn tonight. Getting to relocate you team is sweet. Having people BOO you if you make a "bad" pick on draft day is sweeter. I can't wait to pick it up and start moving in classes from NCAA 2004.

I dunno I'll give it a shot I guess. At least it explains why Spike doesn't go running off after Buffy. Plus, it says he acts as a nuisance, not actively hindering Angel and Co. So, it'll probably end up with him wandering around the building, popping in and out of conversations, peeking in on events, maybe tossing the occassional item across the room (more of a poltergeist than ghost). As for Harmy, as long as she's in VERY SMALL doses I can take her. And no one can take Lilah's place. Her eeeevil hotness will be remembered always.

I don't know for sure, but wasn't Spidey even a peripheral X-Man for a while? Or maybe it was just the old FOX cartoon I was thinking about with the crossover. I know Spidey used to work with Daredevil (of course) and occassionally Captain America (iirc). The cartoon had all sorts of crossovers with Spidey. X-Men, Daredevil, Capt. America, Fantasic Four, Blade, Black Cat, Iron Man (and War Machine I think), etc.

Dan Miceli! Whew there's the move that'll set 'em over the top! Oh well I guess it'll help a bullpen that's been used way too much this season. Well not that Roy Oswalt's out again with his bad groin *childish giggling* I think another trade just became more likely for the Astros.

Well al I don't think they're too worried about catcher, although personally I am. I like Ausmus as a person but man he might as well be swinging a toothpick at the plate. And his defense may be pretty good and he may call a good game, but he needs to show ANYTHING at bat. However, I don't see the Astros picking up someone like Kendall ($40 something mill over 4 years) to soldify the position. I don't know who else might be available for a reasonable price. As for pitching I'd personally take Suppan. It seems like the front office is looking more at Weaver though. I'm not sold on him, but I'd give him a shot if we got him. Edit: Crap I can't believe this is how I spent my 1000th post. Well in honor of the occassion I'd like to say. Ahem... FUCK HHH AND THE MCMAHONS! PUT SOMEONE OVER YOU ROIDED UP PIECE OF CRAP! Thank you.