Week 8 Power Rankings - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

texan279 · 11-02-2004

They have us at #14, up one spot. The Jags are still ahead of us at #9.

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Hervoyel · 11-02-2004

The remedy for that is to beat Denver and then Indy. Two teams we've beaten are ranked ahead of us so obviously (at least in terms of the ESPN Power Rankings) we have more to prove. I can accept that.

SBTexans08 · 11-02-2004

It's alright.....they have 1/2 a win more than us. Savoring this win is good enough for now!!

shinerbock_girl · 11-02-2004

You know that really sucks. When they beat the colts who were in first place they jumped up immediately. As usual, the Texans never gets much credit because they still don't think we're for real. Maybe after the broncos game we might start getting some recognization.

rittenhouserobz · 11-02-2004

I would like us to stay lower so that we surprise more people. The players know these power rankings are pointless anyway.

**Lucky** · 11-02-2004

There are 2 sets of rankings that count in the NFL. Playoff seeding & draft order. That's it.

Now if you still care about a ranking "system" that 5 ESPN writers came up with in the lunch room, think back about 6 weeks ago when they ranked the Texans at #30. I bet you're pretty happy with that #14 spot in comparison.

**gwallaia** · 11-02-2004

Rankings, Schmankings. At least the BCS is not in the NFL screwing things up.

El Tejano · 11-02-2004

They don't consider us for real. They consider us "pushing".

Hit me! Ah push it! push it real good!

jnhcarrfans · 11-02-2004

I don't Espn Likes us to much. they didn't show alot of our highlights on NFL Primetime.

We win our biggest game of year and they still don't give us credit so screw em.Carr-Johnson-Defence=Playoffs.

Add a running back and look out.

D-ReK · 11-02-2004

According to the CBS Sportsline Power Rankings we are #12...the Jags are #8 though...

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Was beating Jacksonville the biggest victory in Texans' history? You bet. They are over .500 for the first time ever this late in the season

thegr8fan · 11-02-2004

the biggest victory in Texans history to me was the Cowboys game. Until we get to the playoffs, or a game that decides the playoff's then we aren't going to have an 'biggest victory' game, IMHO.

As for the rankings, who cares what a bunch of sports analysts, that are batting about as good as weathermen when it comes to predictions, thinks?

Hope we stay in the 'experts' middle to low rankings. Nothing like flying under the radar and surprising a few teams when we take them down.

Hervoyel · 11-02-2004

It's true, the Power Rankings (ESPN's or for that matter anyone elses) mean nothing. It's just a Teusday thing for me. This time of year I live for Texans news and comments so my own schedule goes something like this...

Sunday: Texans play football, all is good with the world. When they win I'm happy the rest of the day, when they lose I'm grumpy the rest of the day.

Monday: I get to read about the Texans in the Chronicle. It's the only day I go out and buy a newspaper. The rest of the week I read what's online. MNF is of interest to me slightly unless it's a game featuring an AFC South team or someone we're about to play the next week.

Teusday: Power Rankings come out. They don't mean anything but it's Teusday so there's just not much going on.

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: I look around and try to find something about the Texans in all the usual places. By Friday it seems like there's nothing new to read and I'm getting pretty desperate for Texans football again.

Saturday: The longest day of the week because tomorrow is football day.

Then it's back to Sunday and we start it all over again. Bye weeks are hell though.

jnhcarrfans · 11-02-2004

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Originally Posted by Hervoyel

It's true, the Power Rankings (ESPN's or for that matter anyone elses) mean nothing. It's just a Teusday thing for me. This time of year I live for Texans news and comments so my own schedule goes something like this...

Sunday: Texans play football, all is good with the world. When they win I'm happy the rest of the day, when they lose I'm grumpy the rest of the day.

Monday: I get to read about the Texans in the Chronicle. It's the only day I go out and buy a newspaper. The rest of the week I read what's online. MNF is of interest to me slightly unless it's a game featuring an AFC South team or someone we're about to play the next week.

Teusday: Power Rankings come out. They don't mean anything but it's Teusday so there's just not much going on.

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: I look around and try to find something about the Texans in all the usual places. By Friday it seems like there's nothing new to read and I'm getting pretty desperate for Texans football again.

Saturday: The longest day of the week because tomorrow is football day.

Then it's back to Sunday and we start it all over again. Bye weeks are hell though.

live for football. right on man

Nawzer · 11-02-2004

Look beating one "top 10" team will not elevate us in the elite teams catagory. I know it was a big win all but we have to prove to the league that we can do it consistently. We have to go out there and beat Denver, then beat Indy. If we go out there and flop this week in Denver then the win against the Jags will not mean anything, we'll be back at .500. I for one don't mind the media "disrespecting" us, it should provide for more motivation for us. We are still the underdog and we have to fight it out every game.

swisher · 11-02-2004

Of coarse they are meaningless....but it's something fun to look forward to during the week.

I thought we would crack the top 10. We'll see where Dr. Z has us tomorrow. He usually has wild wacky swings in his poll.

Ibar_Harry · 11-02-2004

Its about where I thought it would be, because I eluded to the fact that ESPN basically uses the record of the ball club to rank the team. There were ten teams ahead of us record wise and we were in a group of 5 or 6 others. So it makes sense where they ranked us. Very seldom does a team get ranked ahead of their record. We will have two win two or three more games to separate us from the pack. That's just the way it is. They don't seem to put much stock in how hot a team is or who they are beating.

Blake · 11-02-2004

Ive seen the Chiefs with a crappy record being put ahead of their record because of how well they are playing. So its not always the record.

Ibar_Harry · 11-02-2004

For the most part it is though and we don't have the respect that would change that. I think we are better than we are ranked, but it won't show unless we continue to win. Then they will have no choice, but to rank us higher. I think even if we win the SB they will still say someone is ranked higher than we are. It would be classed as just one of those fluky wins.

**utahmark** · 11-02-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hervoyel

It's true, the Power Rankings (ESPN's or for that matter anyone elses) mean nothing. It's just a Teusday thing for me. This time of year I live for Texans news and comments so my own schedule goes something like this...

Sunday: Texans play football, all is good with the world. When they win I'm happy the rest of the day, when they lose I'm grumpy the rest of the day.

Monday: I get to read about the Texans in the Chronicle. It's the only day I go out and buy a newspaper. The rest of the week I read what's online. MNF is of interest to me slightly unless it's a game featuring an AFC South team or someone we're about to play the next week.

Teusday: Power Rankings come out. They don't mean anything but it's Teusday so there's just not much going on.

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: I look around and try to find something about the Texans in all the usual places. By Friday it seems like there's nothing new to read and I'm getting pretty desperate for Texans football again.

Saturday: The longest day of the week because tomorrow is football day.

Then it's back to Sunday and we start it all over again. Bye weeks are hell though.

have you been spying on me?

TexanExile · 11-02-2004

I think it's pretty fair. We started out 0-2 and have to pay a price for that. That price is only being 1 game over .500 after this great 4-of-5 stretch. We're moving up, and will move up again with a road win this weekend.

What should NOT happen is a huge drop-off if we lose in Denver. They should be the heavy favorites in this game, playing at home after dropping 2 straight and being a media darling this season.

11-02-2004	#2
Hervoyel The Right Track Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 47 Posts: 12,911 Rep Power: 61005	The remedy for that is to beat Denver and then Indy. Two teams we've beaten are ranked ahead of us so obviously (at least in terms of the ESPN Power Rankings) we have more to prove. I can accept that. __________________ A wise man once said "...well at this point it's all been hashed out and you either see it or don't. Hoping for a win next week" - HTown2ATX

11-02-2004	#5
rittenhouserobz Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,100 Rep Power: 11	I would like us to stay lower so that we surprise more people. The players know these power rankings are pointless anyway. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid. Ben Franklin

11-02-2004	#6
Lucky Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 12,020 Rep Power: 39274	There are 2 sets of rankings that count in the NFL. Playoff seeding & draft order. That's it. Now if you still care about a ranking "system" that 5 ESPN writers came up with in the lunch room, think back about 6 weeks ago when they ranked the Texans at #30. I bet you're pretty happy with that #14 spot in comparison. __________________ I will shoot bottles at night cause I got glow in the dark bottles and they look awesome when they explode. - Joe Texan

11-02-2004	#7
gwallaia Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 6,787 Rep Power: 23394	Rankings, Schmankings. At least the BCS is not in the NFL screwing things up. __________________ It is impossible to keep your eyes open when you sneeze.

11-02-2004	#17
Blake MMQB Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring Section: 551/B Posts: 9,608 Rep Power: 15288	Ive seen the Chiefs with a crappy record being put ahead of their record because of how well they are playing. So its not always the record. __________________

11-02-2004	#1
texan279 Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rosenberg TX Age: 34 Posts: 5,562 Rep Power: 538	ESPN Power Rankings They have us at #14, up one spot. The Jags are still ahead of us at #9. LINK __________________ Fire It Up, Let the engines roll, It's time to burn it down

11-02-2004	#3
SBTexans08 All Pro Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 3rd Coast Age: 33 Posts: 677 Rep Power: 10	It's alright.....they have 1/2 a win more than us. Savoring this win is good enough for now!! __________________ MY XBOX 360 GAMER PROFILE

11-02-2004	#4
shinerbock_girl Hall of Fame Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Antonio Posts: 2,256 Rep Power: 14	You know that really sucks. When they beat the colts who were in first place they jumped up immediately. As usual, the Texans never gets much credit because they still don't think we're for real. Maybe after the broncos game we might start getting some recognization.

11-02-2004	#8
El Tejano Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,748 Rep Power: 6842	They don't consider us for real. They consider us "pushing". Hit me! Ah push it! push it real good!

11-02-2004	#9
jnhcarrfans Rookie Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 39 Posts: 45 Rep Power: 0	I don't Espn Likes us to much. they didn't show alot of our highlights on NFL Primetime. We win our biggest game of year and they still don't give us credit so screw em.Carr-Johnson-Defence=Playoffs. Add a running back and look out.

11-02-2004	#11
thegr8fan All Pro Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 872 Rep Power: 666	the biggest victory in Texans history to me was the Cowboys game. Until we get to the playoffs, or a game that decides the playoff's then we aren't going to have an 'biggest victory' game, IMHO. As for the rankings, who cares what a bunch of sports analysts, that are batting about as good as weathermen when it comes to predictions, thinks? Hope we stay in the 'experts' middle to low rankings. Nothing like flying under the radar and surprising a few teams when we take them down.

11-02-2004	#14
Nawzer Alienz Join Date: May 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 30 Posts: 6,093 Rep Power: 14437	Look beating one "top 10" team will not elevate us in the elite teams catagory. I know it was a big win all but we have to prove to the league that we can do it consistently. We have to go out there and beat Denver, then beat Indy. If we go out there and flop this week in Denver then the win against the Jags will not mean anything, we'll be back at .500. I for one don't mind the media "disrespecting" us, it should provide for more motivation for us. We are still the underdog and we have to fight it out every game. __________________ Fortune favors the brave NOT the stupid!

11-02-2004	#15
swisher Old School Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Atascocita Age: 37 Posts: 1,607 Rep Power: 128	Of coarse they are meaningless....but it's something fun to look forward to during the week. I thought we would crack the top 10. We'll see where Dr. Z has us tomorrow. He usually has wild wacky swings in his poll.

11-02-2004	#16
Ibar_Harry Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,219 Rep Power: 14	Its about where I thought it would be, because I eluded to the fact that ESPN basically uses the record of the ball club to rank the team. There were ten teams ahead of us record wise and we were in a group of 5 or 6 others. So it makes sense where they ranked us. Very seldom does a team get ranked ahead of their record. We will have two win two or three more games to separate us from the pack. That's just the way it is. They don't seem to put much stock in how hot a team is or who they are beating.

11-02-2004	#20
TexanExile Too Far Away Join Date: May 2004 Location: Singapore Age: 41 Posts: 1,568 Rep Power: 1757	I think it's pretty fair. We started out 0-2 and have to pay a price for that. That price is only being 1 game over .500 after this great 4-of-5 stretch. We're moving up, and will move up again with a road win this weekend. What should NOT happen is a huge drop-off if we lose in Denver. They should be the heavy favorites in this game, playing at home after dropping 2 straight and being a media darling this season.

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