ESPN power rankings....kinda funny - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

LBC_Justin · 09-28-2005

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/powerranking

yeah were ranked last but the funny thing is they have us at 0-3. No wonder we are ranked so low, they have us losing during our bye week.

**Khari** · 09-28-2005

we're not 0 and 3 til sunday!

Huge · 09-28-2005

BYE doesn't mess around.

Huge · 09-28-2005

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Originally Posted by ESPN

With a new offensive coordinator in the fold, there are no more excuses for the offense. If they keep stinking it up, it's on the players.

Eh...yeah, I'm sure it has nothing to do with the caliber of players.

Exascor · 09-28-2005

What happens if we have an offensive explosion against the Bengals? (Is that even possible with the Capers/Pendry combo?) Does that mean that Pendy is the second coming of Bill Walsh?

ledzeppelin229 · 09-28-2005

It means we hope Buchanon doesn't get burned on every play so we don't lose anyway.

TheOgre · 09-28-2005

They have us ranked that high? I would have skipped 32 and ranked us as 60.

**PapaL** · 09-28-2005

Sweet, I called it. Bye week wins, lol. It was a good game though.

rittenhouserobz · 09-28-2005

The only thing that got hurt during the bye week was Pbuc's ego.

run-david-run · 09-28-2005

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Originally Posted by Huge

Eh...yeah, I'm sure it has nothing to do with the caliber of players.

Yeah, its like you know, the QB that was 9th in yards last year (David Carr), the wide reciver who went to the Pro Bowl (AJ), the running back who had almost the same amount of yards from scrimage as LaDanian Tomlison (DD) or the rookie corner that should have made the pro bowl. But, no, your right, the players suddenly lost all of their talent. Definatley!

rmartin65 · 09-28-2005

the bye killed us. it was ugly.

stevo3883 · 09-28-2005

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Originally Posted by run-david-run

Yeah, its like you know, the QB that was 9th in yards last year (David Carr), the wide reciver who went to the Pro Bowl (AJ), the running back who had almost the same amount of yards from scrimage as LaDanian Tomlison (DD) or the rookie corner that should have made the pro bowl. But, no, your right, the players suddenly lost all of their talent. Definatley!

thats 4 guys... There are 22 starters and even more guys that come in and out.

Corrosion · 09-28-2005

Fox has the Texans @ 31 ..... here's the quote from it .

Quote:

Have you ever heard that old football adage, "You build a team from the lines out?" Well, then, you're one up on the Texans. Next: at CIN

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/4910694

Davis37 · 09-29-2005

Have you ever heard that old football adage, "You build a team from the lines out?" Well, then, you're one up on the Texans. Next: at CIN

someone should have called CC and let him in on this secret info...

V Man · 09-29-2005

They must be reading our board, because they have it fixed now.

covcath1 · 09-29-2005

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Originally Posted by run-david-run

Yeah, its like you know, the QB that was 9th in yards last year (David Carr), the wide reciver who went to the Pro Bowl (AJ), the running back who had almost the same amount of yards from scrimage as LaDanian Tomlison (DD) or the rookie corner that should have made the pro bowl. But, no, your right, the players suddenly lost all of their talent. Definatley!

I think Carr also led league last yearin getting sacked and is on a record pace this year...Maybe it's the caliber of the O-line?? at least in pass protection

swisher · 09-29-2005

Quote from Fox Sports Power Rankings:

"Cincinnati has just one statistical weakness so far: they've only sacked the quarterback twice. Of course, this week the Bengals host the 0-2 Houston Texans, who have a Flat Earth Society relationship with the concept of the offensive line. So that may not be an issue in a few days."

**Kaiser Toro** · 09-29-2005

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Originally Posted by swisher

Quote from Fox Sports Power Rankings:

"Cincinnati has just one statistical weakness so far: they've only sacked the quarterback twice. Of course, this week the Bengals host the 0-2 Houston Texans, who have a Flat Earth Society relationship with the concept of the offensive line. So that may not be an issue in a few days."

The source is Fox and they probably have not watched one Texan or Bengal game. As far as statistical weakness is concerned, the Bengals rush defense is giving up 4.6 yards per carry.

Exascor · 09-29-2005

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Originally Posted by Kaiser Toro

The source is Fox and they probably have not watched one Texan or Bengal game. As far as statistical weakness is concerned, the Bengals rush defense is giving up 4.6 yards per carry.

Actually the source is Football Outsiders and not Fox. Fox switched to their rankings this week. They use a more rigid system to evaluate the teams. They include last season as part of the calculations for the first part of the season which is why we are 31st instead of 32nd. This hurts to hear though:

Bengals: The best team in the NFL through three games. Really. See extended commentary below. NEXT: vs. HOU — Houston? Man, you have got to be kidding me. Fox Power Rankings

**Kaiser Toro** · 09-29-2005

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Originally Posted by Exascor

Actually the source is Football Outsiders and not Fox. Fox switched to their rankings this week. They use a more rigid system to evaluate the teams. They include last season as part of the calculations for the first part of the season which is why we are 31st instead of 32nd. This hurts to hear though:

Bengals: The best team in the NFL through three games. Really. See extended commentary below. NEXT: vs. HOU — Houston? Man, you have got to be kidding me. Fox Power Rankings

Appreciate the insight. I still do not take any credence in national media when it comes to Football prognostication.

09-28-2005	#1
LBC_Justin All Pro Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Long Beach, Ca Age: 38 Posts: 805 Rep Power: 10	ESPN power rankings....kinda funny http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/powerranking yeah were ranked last but the funny thing is they have us at 0-3. No wonder we are ranked so low, they have us losing during our bye week.

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Khari Administrator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, Tx and Surrounding Area Section: Varies Age: 35 Posts: 5,406 Rep Power: 8517	we're not 0 and 3 til sunday! __________________

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rittenhouserobz Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,100 Rep Power: 11	The only thing that got hurt during the bye week was Pbuc's ego. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid. Ben Franklin

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Davis37 All Pro Join Date: Mar 2005 Age: 29 Posts: 507 Rep Power: 9	Have you ever heard that old football adage, "You build a team from the lines out?" Well, then, you're one up on the Texans. Next: at CIN someone should have called CC and let him in on this secret info... __________________ "This team is being run by a bunch of monkeys" ~Vinny

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swisher Old School Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Atascocita Age: 37 Posts: 1,607 Rep Power: 128	Quote from Fox Sports Power Rankings: "Cincinnati has just one statistical weakness so far: they've only sacked the quarterback twice. Of course, this week the Bengals host the 0-2 Houston Texans, who have a Flat Earth Society relationship with the concept of the offensive line. So that may not be an issue in a few days."

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