How to get A mini-helmet signed

[Texanmike02]

Hey guys,

I was just wondering. Over the years I have built kind of a mini-texans shrine. It is something you see quite a bit in the military. I always see people with these mini-helmets signed but they almost never bought them. Does anyone have any ideas about how I could get one (my son got me one for my birthday) signed? I'm trying to compete here... we have a browns fan that has like 4 things signed. Everyone always has cool stories about how they got theirs signed. Am I in the wrong place at the wrong time? I've got a few cool things (Inagural season Coke can and a bottle, for example). Any suggestions?

Mike

[Yankee_In_TX]

If I remember - you do not live in Houston, that's a huge part of it.

Every Tuesday after a home game Reliant has a player in the Go Texans store, like 5-7 I think, this week is Troy Nolan.

Also after home games, there is the Whattaburger player of the month (ok, maybe just once a month then?) at various retail locations (it is on the Texans home page some where).

Every Tuesday Sports Radio 610 does a remote from a different Verizon location with players on site 8-9, unless of course K-Jax shows up 45 minutes late. Today was Quinn and K-Jax.

Tuesdays at rotating Hooters Eric Winston is in person doing 610 on air, like 4-6.

Tuesday evenings James Casey (some times with guests) is at some where with 610 (maybe also Hooters?).

There are also some times players at HEB or Academy, you usually luck into hearing about those.

[Yankee_In_TX]

Texans just posted on FB about a Jacoby Academy appearance.

[gtexan02]

Is it ever possible to get the big names? AJ, Schaub, Mario, Cush, etc?

[Texanmike02]

Originally Posted by Yankee_In_TX

If I remember - you do not live in Houston, that's a huge part of it.

Every Tuesday after a home game Reliant has a player in the Go Texans store, like 5-7 I think, this week is Troy Nolan.

Also after home games, there is the Whattaburger player of the month (ok, maybe just once a month then?) at various retail locations (it is on the Texans home page some where).

Every Tuesday Sports Radio 610 does a remote from a different Verizon location with players on site 8-9, unless of course K-Jax shows up 45 minutes late. Today was Quinn and K-Jax.

Tuesdays at rotating Hooters Eric Winston is in person doing 610 on air, like 4-6.

Tuesday evenings James Casey (some times with guests) is at some where with 610 (maybe also Hooters?).

There are also some times players at HEB or Academy, you usually luck into hearing about those.

Yeah, I'm out of town. Maybe one of our 4 day weekends I'll have to go down there and try that. I'm only 4 hours away. Of course its not something I absolutely must do any time soon. Maybe I'll get the cheerleaders to do it after a game one day.

Mike

[NitroGSXR]

Your best bet is to come to the practices before the season. And there is always the All-Access event that's for season ticket holders.

[Texanmike02]

Originally Posted by NitroGSXR

Your best bet is to come to the practices before the season. And there is always the All-Access event that's for season ticket holders.

Cool. I'll try and get to a practice next season.

Mike

[Yankee_In_TX]

Originally Posted by Texanmike

Cool. I'll try and get to a practice next season.

Mike

Practices have become a cluster - unless you arrive 2-3 hours before the gates open, you're not getting a bracelet - and you don't know who is signing until they sit down after practice. All Access if usually a good event for autographs.

[Yankee_In_TX]

Originally Posted by gtexan02

Is it ever possible to get the big names? AJ, Schaub, Mario, Cush, etc?

Yes - luck/skill (for example, lining up at a table at all access before the player sits down and it happens to be #80) or showing up HOURS before an event - the 610/Verizon AJ appearance 2008ish I got there at 6 AM for an 8-9 signing and I was one of the last people to get an autograph.

[NitroGSXR]

Originally Posted by Yankee_In_TX

Practices have become a cluster - unless you arrive 2-3 hours before the gates open, you're not getting a bracelet - and you don't know who is signing until they sit down after practice. All Access if usually a good event for autographs.

Let me clarify... I do not recommend trying to get a wristband and standing in line. I am referring to standing in the walkway as the players exit practice. Many players will sign hundreds of autographs as they exit. Kris Brown exemplified this example. Its a great way to randomly catch a player. And you will catch several of them.

[Yankee_In_TX]

Originally Posted by NitroGSXR

Let me clarify... I do not recommend trying to get a wristband and standing in line. I am referring to standing in the walkway as the players exit practice. Many players will sign hundreds of autographs as they exit. Kris Brown exemplified this example. Its a great way to randomly catch a player. And you will catch several of them.

Kris was good about it, but most players take the tram

[texanfan2002114]

Originally Posted by Yankee_In_TX

Yes - luck/skill (for example, lining up at a table at all access before the player sits down and it happens to be #80) or showing up HOURS before an event - the 610/Verizon AJ appearance 2008ish I got there at 6 AM for an 8-9 signing and I was one of the last people to get an autograph.

Or have someone like me telling you to stay in the line because a little birdie gave me some inside information?

[Yankee_In_TX]

Originally Posted by texanfan2002114

Or have someone like me telling you to stay in the line because a little birdie gave me some inside information?

[NitroGSXR]

Originally Posted by Yankee_In_TX

Kris was good about it, but most players take the tram

Well it must be you because I have had TONS of luck including some mega players.

[PsychoLove]

If you mail it to the Texans facilty to a specific player, and have the return postage/package with a pen included, how could they not sign it?

[Dr2bKay]

Originally Posted by PsychoLove

If you mail it to the Texans facilty to a specific player, and have the return postage/package with a pen included, how could they not sign it?

Does this work? Has anyone successfully done this?

[HJam72]

1. Buy mini-helmet.

2. Have sex change operation, huge breast implants, wear miniskirt, wait in line, wink at player repeatdly, it's not worth it...

[texanfan2002114]

Originally Posted by Dr2bKay

Does this work? Has anyone successfully done this?

It depends on the players. A lot of players have people that go threw their fan mail that comes threw the stadium. It's a toss up and a chance I wouldn't take.

[PsychoLove]

Originally Posted by Dr2bKay

Does this work? Has anyone successfully done this?

Write a letter ahead of time, with a return postage envelope, and see if you receive a response. Maybe include a photo?

[Dr2bKay]

Originally Posted by PsychoLove

Write a letter ahead of time, with a return postage envelope, and see if you receive a response. Maybe include a photo?

Have you done this before? That is what I was asking. Sorry if it was unclear.