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alphajoker · 07-27-2008

I wanted to post this because they mention a nickname for the D-line which I really like..."Trench Dawgs". Maybe it will stick.

http://www.houstontexans.com/index2.html

**Vinny** · 07-27-2008

I heard one guy call the unit Super Mario and the bash brothers.

**Thorn** · 07-27-2008

I still like The Bull Rush

The Pencil Neck · 07-27-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thorn

I still like The Bull Rush

And we can call Reliant Stadium... Pamplona.

Or not.

gary · 07-27-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thorn

I still like The Bull Rush

Wolf · 07-27-2008

I love the nicknames but a side of me says wait till regular season and the nicknames will come

gary · 07-27-2008

We shall see.

b0ng · 07-27-2008

You guys know that the only people who can give a nickname is ESPiN.

gary · 07-27-2008

Lol.

Texecutioner · 07-27-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by b0ng

You guys know that the only people who can give a nickname is ESPiN.

Unfortunately you are correct sir.

gary · 07-27-2008

He sure is.

pittbull3 · 07-27-2008

Personally, I don't care what they call each other. I'm just happy they are starting to play as unit, with a chip on their shoulder, and finally recognizing the "new franchise" label is over. These guys are the foundation of a new beginning, with a different attitude, and outstanding outlook on dominating. The line of the past would have settled for the $$$ and lining up on the sidelines making excuses for the loses. These guys are taking accountability and not settling for losing. When Mario says he's not happy with the past performance and his remembering what the city and fans did to him when drafted, will make his motor run for a long time.

thunderkyss · 07-27-2008

I'm a little worried. Remember Dunta said Mario is the kind of guy who excels, when people are dog'n him, and he encouraged more and more people to push Mario.

I wonder how he'll respond, when everybody is on his side.

HJam72 · 07-27-2008

On that note, Roethlisberger said Mario's a total wuss.

Second Honeymoon · 07-27-2008

Bull Rush in a landslide

The Pencil Neck · 07-27-2008

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Originally Posted by thunderkyss

I'm a little worried. Remember Dunta said Mario is the kind of guy who excels, when people are dog'n him, and he encouraged more and more people to push Mario.

I wonder how he'll respond, when everybody is on his side.

Too late. The chip is already there.

pittbull3 · 07-27-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by thunderkyss

I'm a little worried. Remember Dunta said Mario is the kind of guy who excels, when people are dog'n him, and he encouraged more and more people to push Mario.

I wonder how he'll respond, when everybody is on his side.

The only one on his side is now the city of Houston and it's fans, which can change with two bad games....lol From a national stand point, he is taking a beating from the national media likes, radio personalities, and other players around the league, thinking it is way to early to make this guy a great one. This is enough to keep him motivated. After he reaches success, where it is widely understood he is the best, he will want to keep it. Stars want to remain in the sky, only meteors want to fall.

J-Russ · 07-27-2008

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Originally Posted by Travis Johnson

The D-line's tough play in the trenches inspired tackle Travis Johnson to name the unit “The Chain Gang,” and Johnson leads the linemen in singing the Sam Cooke song when jogging between drills.

HAHAHA. Lame-ness. Just stick to playing football TJ.

GP · 07-27-2008

On that video, Mario is sort of an ass in his replies to the questions. Heck, a few times he was stopping just short of being openly rude.

Maybe he was tired and ready to go. I can understand if that was the case. Plus, the questions were a little dorkish. "How good can this team be?" was not exactly a good question, to tell you the truth. Still, I was surprised that Mario was acting somewhat aggravated by the whole session.

Amobi, though, seemed to be cordial.

Things I saw in the Camp Day 3 video:

1. Amobi had some nice hand moves, which got him past the blocker.

2. Chaun Thompson was around the edge verrry quickly...which bodes well for our outside pass rush opposite Mario.

3. The defensive guys were all swarming to the ball carrier and repeatedly and viciously trying to strip the ball while yelling and basically looking like a bunch of sharks on a feeding frenzy. I bet the coaches are trying to make this into an instinct so that it's just pure habit come game day. I don't remember seeing this sort of raw, frantic ball stripping THIS early in last year's camp videos.

dtran04 · 07-27-2008

Mario gets asked the SAME questions every time.

"What do you think of so and so's article, rankings, etc."

Mario: "I don't care."

07-27-2008	#1
alphajoker Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,521 Rep Power: 2887	HT.com - Mario, D-line reaching next level I wanted to post this because they mention a nickname for the D-line which I really like..."Trench Dawgs". Maybe it will stick. http://www.houstontexans.com/index2.html

07-27-2008	#2
Vinny shiny happy fan Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 49 Posts: 20,714 Rep Power: 55750	Re: HT.com - Mario, D-line reaching next level I heard one guy call the unit Super Mario and the bash brothers. __________________ http://twitter.com/#!/TexansTalk "A nation of sheep begets a government of wolves" - Edward R. Murrow

07-27-2008	#3
Thorn Dirty Old Man Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston Section: Restrained in the mental ward Age: 62 Posts: 18,324 Rep Power: 55888	Re: HT.com - Mario, D-line reaching next level I still like The Bull Rush __________________ "Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid." --- John Wayne

07-27-2008	#6
Wolf 100% Texan Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kerrville Age: 43 Posts: 35,906 Rep Power: 41330	Re: HT.com - Mario, D-line reaching next level I love the nicknames but a side of me says wait till regular season and the nicknames will come __________________ Finding out alcohol was a depressant made me question science

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gary Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Pole Age: 20 Posts: 20,444 Rep Power: 17571	Re: HT.com - Mario, D-line reaching next level We shall see. __________________ Without the strength to endure the crisis, one will not see the opportunity within. It is within the process of endurance that opportunity reveals itself. Chin-Ning Chu -

07-27-2008	#8
b0ng Ooops Join Date: Jul 2007 Age: 32 Posts: 6,895 Rep Power: 27461	Re: HT.com - Mario, D-line reaching next level You guys know that the only people who can give a nickname is ESPiN. __________________ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ http://www.thedrawplay.com/?p=88

07-27-2008	#12
pittbull3 Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 182 Rep Power: 11	Re: HT.com - Mario, D-line reaching next level Personally, I don't care what they call each other. I'm just happy they are starting to play as unit, with a chip on their shoulder, and finally recognizing the "new franchise" label is over. These guys are the foundation of a new beginning, with a different attitude, and outstanding outlook on dominating. The line of the past would have settled for the $$$ and lining up on the sidelines making excuses for the loses. These guys are taking accountability and not settling for losing. When Mario says he's not happy with the past performance and his remembering what the city and fans did to him when drafted, will make his motor run for a long time.

07-27-2008	#13
thunderkyss Hopkins Beyatch Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pt Arthur Texas Age: 40 Posts: 26,080 Rep Power: 52730	Re: HT.com - Mario, D-line reaching next level I'm a little worried. Remember Dunta said Mario is the kind of guy who excels, when people are dog'n him, and he encouraged more and more people to push Mario. I wonder how he'll respond, when everybody is on his side. __________________ I swear it's for real this time!

07-27-2008	#14
HJam72 Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Over here. Age: 40 Posts: 10,521 Rep Power: 18935	Re: HT.com - Mario, D-line reaching next level On that note, Roethlisberger said Mario's a total wuss. __________________

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Second Honeymoon Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 5,330 Rep Power: 2730	Re: HT.com - Mario, D-line reaching next level Bull Rush in a landslide __________________ @DougVanHorne on Twitter (CardinalDoug)

07-27-2008	#19
GP Go Texans! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 17,747 Rep Power: 50138	Re: HT.com - Mario, D-line reaching next level On that video, Mario is sort of an ass in his replies to the questions. Heck, a few times he was stopping just short of being openly rude. Maybe he was tired and ready to go. I can understand if that was the case. Plus, the questions were a little dorkish. "How good can this team be?" was not exactly a good question, to tell you the truth. Still, I was surprised that Mario was acting somewhat aggravated by the whole session. Amobi, though, seemed to be cordial. Things I saw in the Camp Day 3 video: 1. Amobi had some nice hand moves, which got him past the blocker. 2. Chaun Thompson was around the edge verrry quickly...which bodes well for our outside pass rush opposite Mario. 3. The defensive guys were all swarming to the ball carrier and repeatedly and viciously trying to strip the ball while yelling and basically looking like a bunch of sharks on a feeding frenzy. I bet the coaches are trying to make this into an instinct so that it's just pure habit come game day. I don't remember seeing this sort of raw, frantic ball stripping THIS early in last year's camp videos. __________________

07-27-2008	#20
dtran04 Hall of Fame Join Date: Sep 2004 Age: 27 Posts: 1,456 Rep Power: 1226	Re: HT.com - Mario, D-line reaching next level Mario gets asked the SAME questions every time. "What do you think of so and so's article, rankings, etc." Mario: "I don't care."

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