Official Houston, TX Thread

[Heater]

Bill, I have been looking for a Joe Horn. I don't have any thing you want, but what about cash?

[bushwickbill]

Billy, what do you want for the regular S7 Ward? Could use some others as well but I don't have any of your wants :(

NFL 12 :D

[bushwickbill]

Bill, I have been looking for a Joe Horn. I don't have any thing you want, but what about cash?

Cash is good!

[Chip]

Chip, I got the email. You wanna do cost and split the shipping charges?

You don't have any space in your PM box.

LMK what IOU.

[Texas33]

NFL 12 :D

Hold it until S12 hits and it's a deal :D

[Heater]

Bill, did you get my pm?

[Chip]

Anyone have a Sharpe set for sale?

[Heater]

Anybody have an idea when Series 12 will hit the shelves at TRU, Kaybee?

[DAMASHER]

Anyone have a Sharpe set for sale?

I have the blue one if interested

[bushwickbill]

FYI: TRU Westheimer has 12+ 12" L.Tomlinson (look up top)

[Chip]

I have the blue one if interested

Yes I am, PM me the details.

[Texas33]

FYI: TRU Westheimer has 12+ 12" L.Tomlinson (look up top)

Glad to hear it because I still need one of those.

[coogrfan]

FYI: TRU Westheimer has 12+ 12" L.Tomlinson (look up top)
I went by last night, and I noticed that a couple of the figs had a medium gray facemask, while others had a near-white mask. Does anyone know which is correct?

[Heater]

bump

[DAMASHER]

Any signs of NFL 12 yet?

[sigep001]

Went by TRU Greenspoint on the way home today...no NFL 12.

They did have a bunch of the new 3" NBA figs...yeah, I know...not too much demand for those!

They had some NFL 11 regs (looked like they may have put out a case this morning or yesterday because there were over a dozen, and when I went last week, there were only 4) and PLENTY of Legends regs.

Also, tons of 12" of everyone but Aikman. No Deion/Rice 2 pack either.

[sigep001]

by the way, I'm still looking for a Julius Jones reg (along with the harder to finds Alex Smith and Jason Elam). Post here if you see some somewhere por favor.

I'm excited about NFL 12 because I only want 6 figures (all regs - Dillon, Tomlinson, Brees, Mawae, Arrington, and Boldin). HOPEFULLY, those shouldn't be too tough to track down at retail, with the possible exception of Boldin.

I'll also be looking for a NBA 9 Nowitzki reg and chase (if there is one) figure when they come out, so any help of spotting one or both is appreciated!

[Chip]

by the way, I'm still looking for a Julius Jones reg (along with the harder to finds Alex Smith and Jason Elam). Post here if you see some somewhere por favor.

I'm excited about NFL 12 because I only want 6 figures (all regs - Dillon, Tomlinson, Brees, Mawae, Arrington, and Boldin). HOPEFULLY, those shouldn't be too tough to track down at retail, with the possible exception of Boldin.

I'll also be looking for a NBA 9 Nowitzki reg and chase (if there is one) figure when they come out, so any help of spotting one or both is appreciated!

They had a Julius Jones @ TRU on 1960 Wedensday when I went by there, I'll check today and see what they have.

They also had 4 Roaf's, 3 Barber's

[Chip]

Nightcrawler,

Any word on the Veritek?

[supertim]

by the way, I'm still looking for a Julius Jones reg (along with the harder to finds Alex Smith and Jason Elam). Post here if you see some somewhere por favor.

I'm excited about NFL 12 because I only want 6 figures (all regs - Dillon, Tomlinson, Brees, Mawae, Arrington, and Boldin). HOPEFULLY, those shouldn't be too tough to track down at retail, with the possible exception of Boldin.

I'll also be looking for a NBA 9 Nowitzki reg and chase (if there is one) figure when they come out, so any help of spotting one or both is appreciated!


If amazon.com ever sends me the Elam (now my order says guaranteed by 12/23/05), perhaps we can trade.

[panamamyers]

couple julius jones at tru in baytown
also found an extra mcgahee chase
anyone need one? i need joe horn chase, julius jones chase and elam still

[Chip]

couple julius jones at tru in baytown
also found an extra mcgahee chase
anyone need one? i need joe horn chase, julius jones chase and elam still

Don't have anything that you need, but will you sell your Willis chase?

[panamamyers]

if i cant get what i need in trade, you can have it for what i bought it for

[supertim]

Are there any 12" Tomlinson (throwback jersey) available in the north Houston area? Greenspoint TRU or 1960 TRU? Wal-Mart? Target? Super Target? Anywhere?

Also, which is the 'correct' facemask for LT - gray or white? Thanks!

[sigep001]

i saw LT 12" at Greenspoint yesterday...at least 2 of them were there.

Mine at home has a gray facemask...didn't really check on the ones at Greenspoint.

[Chip]

if i cant get what i need in trade, you can have it for what i bought it for

Thanks, I have a blue Aikman if you need one.

[NIGHTCRAWLER]

Chip..I really don't check posts much and didn't get a PM from you so I only bought one Veritek...sorry man :( I was gonna give it to my brother if he wants it, or will trade it for a MOMC Alex Smith. It's supposed to come in on Tuesday. If someone wants to do that please PM me and we can meet up?

[Texas33]

Stopped by the SWM today on a whim. What do I see sitting right in front of the NFL sp's, Mr. Smith :D Lucked out, a brand new case with all 12 figs still there. No chase but I did buy the two Big Bens as well.

[panamamyers]

i also have an extra alex smith now, it has a lil spot on the left hand side of the blister, like where a ball point pen might have pushed into it and caused a small dent...
still need the julius jones chase as i happened upon a joe horn tonight as well, so dont need that any more

[mtd20_2000]

bump....

[ckford#24]

xxxx

[Chip]

Chip..I really don't check posts much and didn't get a PM from you so I only bought one Veritek...sorry man :( I was gonna give it to my brother if he wants it, or will trade it for a MOMC Alex Smith. It's supposed to come in on Tuesday. If someone wants to do that please PM me and we can meet up?


Thanks, your PM box was full. Check post #2755

[supertim]

sigep001 - picked up a 12" LT @ Greenspoint TRU on Saturday - I think it's the best one TMP has done to date. Mine also has a gray-ish facemask.

Anybody seen NFL 12 yet?

[ckford#24]

Found some NFL 12 at KB toys[Baybrook] this morning...3 or 4 cases....Came away with a Blue Harrison x2 , Favra variant and a Mawae...

[bushwickbill]

leave it to CK to stiff it out :D

[supertim]

CK - what do you want for the Favre towel variant and a Blue Harrison? PM me. :)

[Chip]

Found some NFL 12 at KB toys this morning...3 or 4 cases....Came away with a Blue Harrison x2 , Favra variant and a Mawae...

Which one?

[ckford#24]

Baybrook Mall [Clear Lake/Friendswood]

[Heater]

Picked up a Mawae, Arrington, and McNabb at KB in Memorial City.

[bushwickbill]

Picked up a Mawae, Arrington, and McNabb at KB in Memorial City.

Steve is going to be mad..........j/k

[Texas33]

Steve is going to be mad..........j/k

Haha, no worries Bill. The only one I really wanted is the Mawae but oh well. I've fixed the problem anyways. I know the guy that sold the figures and he didn't know any better. I had a little talk with him though and it's all good now :D

Stopped by the WM my wife works at today and saw about 8 Aikmans. I guess they got one of those solid cases. Just my luck to, when I go there regularly they get nothing. When I stop going they get stuff...I just can't win :mad:

[bushwickbill]

anyone interested in Rockets Tickets for tomorrow night?

[ckford#24]

Hey Billy-

Shoot me a PM if you want the Blue Harrison 2,White Horn and maybe the White Mcgahee.
ck

[panamamyers]

ttt

[panamamyers]

ok which one of you guys was at the walmart off hwy 6 by 290 last night at abiout midnight

[sigep001]

I saw a few NFL 12 at KB in the Willowbrook Mall yesterdady in the late morning.

Brees, McNabb, and Harrison...all regs.

I left them, as I have ordered mine from the Spawn Store.

[shaotime]

23 more days until I get back Stateside and back to collecting SP's! Just a quick question: is NBA 3" Series 3 in stores and how are they selling? I'm hoping to get a complete set and wondering if they'd still be around in a month. Or should I get my peeps to grab 'em for me.

Here in Taiwan, they're selling for 300NT each, which is almost $10... sick!

Thanks!

[sigep001]

23 more days until I get back Stateside and back to collecting SP's! Just a quick question: is NBA 3" Series 3 in stores and how are they selling? I'm hoping to get a complete set and wondering if they'd still be around in a month. Or should I get my peeps to grab 'em for me.

Here in Taiwan, they're selling for 300NT each, which is almost $10... sick!

Thanks!

There are still a ton at TRU. You're probably safe waiting...they might even be on clearance by then.

[shaotime]

Even mini-Yao?! Thanks for the 411.

[Texas33]

Took my oldest boy to the Swee****er TRU last night. Checked on the McF stuff and saw about two cases worth of Series 12 NFL. Picked up a black McNabb, was gonna get the Mawae's also but decided to leave them :)

[Texas33]

Reggie Bush is going to look good in blue and red bump. Please tell me that didn't really happen today!! :mad:

[LaGoldenboy]

Today I found some NFL 12 figures at the Humble TRU, all regs. The guy who got the box off of the shelf for me said that variants rarely make it out of the backroom (I know, big shock) because one of his co-workers pulls them all and holds them for some guy who slides him some extra cash on the side. If anybody happens to pick up an extra Boldin figure please let me know.

[ckford#24]

Found a BK Mcnabb 2 and some Rice/Sanders 2pk at TRU ....

[coogrfan]

Found a BK Mcnabb 2 and some Rice/Sanders 2pk at TRU ....

Apparently this wasn't the TRU at Bunker Hill @ I-10. All they had was some NFL 11 and a bunch of Barry Sanders. :(

[coogrfan]

Reggie Bush is going to look good in blue and red bump. Please tell me that didn't really happen today!! :mad:

God, I hope not. The Texans have way too many holes to fill for them to even consider spending the first pick in the draft on the next Brian Westbrook.

[bushwickbill]

God, I hope not. The Texans have way too many holes to fill for them to even consider spending the first pick in the draft on the next Brian Westbrook.

come on man, are you serious? Who else would you take at #1?

[coogrfan]

come on man, are you serious? Who else would you take at #1?
If they get the first pick, they should trade down for multiple draft choices. Bush only makes sense for teams that are one player away from contending. That ain't the Texans, they're basically starting from scratch. They need as many quality players as they can get.

Look at what San Diego did a couple of years ago, they traded away the rights to Michael Vick and wound up with LT and Drew Brees. Who would you say got the better of that deal?

[supertim]

come on man, are you serious? Who else would you take at #1?

No kidding. The Texans need all the help they can get...and they need lots of help.


I think Capers will be out the door on 1/3/06. Maybe Mariucchi will replace the robotic Capers? Who else is a good fit to head coach the Texans?

[bushwickbill]

Yeah I agree, lets not draft playmakers.

and yes I know we have holes.

[bushwickbill]

If they get the first pick, they should trade down for multiple draft choices. Bush only makes sense for teams that are one player away from contending. That ain't the Texans, they're basically starting from scratch. They need as many quality players as they can get.

Look at what San Diego did a couple of years ago, they traded away the rights to Michael Vick and wound up with LT and Drew Brees. Who would you say got the better of that deal?

Drew Brees was the first pick of the second round (ie same as Jabar and we should have that pick along with the 1st pick next year) and LT was the 5th pick, trade down to 5 and who do you take? Our GM has blowen more picks then anyone in the history of the NFL.

[coogrfan]

Yeah I agree, lets not draft playmakers.

and yes I know we have holes.

Who's going to open the gaping holes Bush has become accustomed to seeing at USC?

The Texans need to shore up their lines on both sides of the ball before they can worry about adding playmakers.

[sigep001]

Charlie Casserly wouldn't make a good pick if he had all 32 picks in the 1st round. I still can't believe they drafted David Carr. Nobody thought he'd be a franchise QB! He may be a decent starter, but nobody thought that guy was gonna be Troy Aikman. They should have gone with Julius Peppers there.

I think Casserly is fired in the offseason along with Capers. There is nothing worthy of keeping in the front office of this organization.


I say you try to trade down, but if you don't get what you believe to be decent value, you stick to your guns and draft Reggie Bush.

[sigep001]

Who's going to open the gaping holes Bush has become accustomed to seeing at USC?

The Texans need to shore up their lines on both sides of the ball before they can worry about adding playmakers.

They should focus their FA efforts on the OL/DL. Even if they draft an OL or a DL, it will be several years before that player is making a consistent, positive impact. Look at Robert Gallery...he's starting at RIGHT tackle, and he's still been only average, and he was by all means more highly regarded than D'Brickashaw Ferguson coming out of the draft.

[coogrfan]

Drew Brees was the first pick of the second round (ie same as Jabar and we should have that pick along with the 1st pick next year) and LT was the 5th pick, trade down to 5 and who do you take? Our GM has blowen more picks then anyone in the history of the NFL.

If you're saying Casserly has been a disaster, I agree. I'm working on the assumption that the Texans will have a new gm as well as a new coach next year.

[bushwickbill]

I look at it this way, we are officially in a rebuilding phase (thanks Charile), so why not take Reggie? A couple of rookie OL aren't going to turn this team around, have you seen our defense?

[sigep001]

I look at it this way, we are officially in a rebuilding phase (thanks Charile), so why not take Reggie? A couple of rookie OL aren't going to turn this team around, have you seen our defense?

If it was possible to fire most of the team, I would.

I think I'd only keep Andre Johnson, Domanick Davis, Dunta Robinson, Antwaan Peek, and Travis Johnson out of just about everyone on the team. Everyone else can leave.

[coogrfan]

I look at it this way, we are officially in a rebuilding phase (thanks Charile), so why not take Reggie? A couple of rookie OL aren't going to turn this team around, have you seen our defense?

The problem with drafting a rb when you're in rebuilding mode is that rb's tend to have fairly short careers (especially rb's on bad teams). By the time the team gets good, you're looking for a new rb.

Running back should be one of the last pieces the Texans add, not the first. Davis is a serviceable back who can carry the load while they rebuild.

[coogrfan]

If it was possible to fire most of the team, I would.

I think I'd only keep Andre Johnson, Domanick Davis, Dunta Robinson, Antwaan Peek, and Travis Johnson out of just about everyone on the team. Everyone else can leave.

I would add David Carr to that list. There's nothing wrong with him that a decent pass blocking line and a quality qb coach can't fix.

[panamamyers]

If we can promise to Reggie Bush that he will have a 12 foot wide hole to run through like he does now, then by all means draft him. If we want him to return punts, then hell no, cause he sucks at returning punts. If we want him to return kicks then double hell no, because he's one of the worst kick returners in America, which is hard to beliebe with his supposed blazing speed and moves. He ranks somewhere past #100 in the nation in kickoff returns.

I;'m not even sure if he's the next Brian Westbrook. He might be the next Leeland McElroy as far as I am concerned. I will absolutely not watch a game all of next year if they waste the #1 overall pick on a glorified Leeland Mcelroy

[coogrfan]

Charlie Casserly wouldn't make a good pick if he had all 32 picks in the 1st round. I still can't believe they drafted David Carr. Nobody thought he'd be a franchise QB! He may be a decent starter, but nobody thought that guy was gonna be Troy Aikman. They should have gone with Julius Peppers there.


Actually, the consensus view at the time was that Carr was a franchise caliber prospect:
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2002/QB_analysis.html



DAVID CARR, FRESNO STATE

Height: 6-3 Weight: 230 Birthdate: July 21, 1979
ANALYSIS Carr is rated by most as the No. 1 QB prospect in the draft after an impressive season, followed by a stellar showing at the Senior Bowl. Led Fresno State to an 11-2 record while throwing for 4,299 yards and 42 touchdowns. Is an excellent passer with a strong arm; he throws the deep ball well. Named the 2001 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award winner. Has been compared to former Cowboys QB Troy Aikman. Was thought to be an early Heisman contender after he led the Bulldogs to wins over Colorado, Oregon State and Wisconsin, but losses against Boise State and Hawaii hurt his chances. Makes good, quick decisions and proved durable and consistent during his career at Fresno State.
http://images.nfl.com/draft/2002/images/carr_mug.jpg "Everything about Carr indicates he's a franchise quarterback ... He possesses excellent touch, timing and precision. He also has the presence and leadership qualities you look for in a QB. Carr was the most consistent quarterback in college football in 2001, and he took that consistency to Mobile, Ala., for the Senior Bowl."
— Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN
"David Carr has all the things you're looking for in a franchise quarterback -- the arm, mobility, head, toughness and leadership ability."
— Vinny Cerrato, Redskins director of player personnel



David's problems have been the result of poor a supporting cast, and nonexistant coaching. Upgrade both of those, and he can be one of the better qb's in the game.

[sigep001]

Actually, the consensus view at the time was that Carr was a franchise caliber prospect:
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2002/QB_analysis.html



David's problems have been the result of poor a supporting cast, and nonexistant coaching. Upgrade both of those, and he can be one of the better qb's in the game.

I had a feeling someone would bring this up.

My gut reaction to your link is that those talking heads ranked Carr so high BECAUSE he was about to be picked #1 overall. I'm just not a big fan of the..."we're picking #1 so we should take a QB since that's the most important position. Who's the best QB?" plan. Kiper is probably going to say that the top 2-3 QBs every draft class are "franchise QBs"...that's not a big surprise.

When you pick #1, you should take the best player regardless of position, and in my opinion, that was Julius Peppers. The team that has long-term succes is a team that doesn't throw away their picks in which they should have just gone with the guaranteed best player available. The Texans were far too antsy to get a "Face of the Franchise", and they overlooked the fact that David Carr wasn't a dominant prospect. He could very well have been the #3 QB in some draft classes.

I would much rather them have signed a veteran QB and build from the trenches first. It's much easier to develop playmakers when they are not running for their lives, being crucified in the media, getting injured, etc.

[sigep001]

Actually, the consensus view at the time was that Carr was a franchise caliber prospect:
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2002/QB_analysis.html



David's problems have been the result of poor a supporting cast, and nonexistant coaching. Upgrade both of those, and he can be one of the better qb's in the game.

Also, if the supporting cast and coaching are upgraded, I still don't see Carr being one of the better QBs in the NFL. He may become adequate...still a bust in my book.

[panamamyers]

David Carr will make pro bowl teams before his career is over. You can take that any way you like it. He's a damn good quarterback. He's been put behind the eight ball with an expansion team, in addition to the horrible front office moves. The Texans offense, on most Sundays, resembles the offense i ran at the Baytown YMCA back in 1983. The Baytown YMCA may have even had more complex offenses. You cannot realistically expect him to look good when he is throwing 5 yard stop patterns 98% of the time. Anything beyond a 3 step drop gets him killed. Joe Montana would look like Heath Shuler in this offense.

[sigep001]

David Carr will make pro bowl teams before his career is over. You can take that any way you like it. He's a damn good quarterback. He's been put behind the eight ball with an expansion team, in addition to the horrible front office moves. The Texans offense, on most Sundays, resembles the offense i ran at the Baytown YMCA back in 1983. The Baytown YMCA may have even had more complex offenses. You cannot realistically expect him to look good when he is throwing 5 yard stop patterns 98% of the time. Anything beyond a 3 step drop gets him killed. Joe Montana would look like Heath Shuler in this offense.

I'll just say I disagree.

And how long will this team still be referred to as an expansion team? This is year 4! I know the Carolina Panthers aren't still referred to as an expansion team, and I doubt they were in year 4 of their existence.

I just think it's time to stop using that excuse despite the fact that they're playing like an expansion team.

[coogrfan]

I had a feeling someone would bring this up.

My gut reaction to your link is that those talking heads ranked Carr so high BECAUSE he was about to be picked #1 overall. I'm just not a big fan of the..."we're picking #1 so we should take a QB since that's the most important position. Who's the best QB?" plan. Kiper is probably going to say that the top 2-3 QBs every draft class are "franchise QBs"...that's not a big surprise.

When you pick #1, you should take the best player regardless of position, and in my opinion, that was Julius Peppers. The team that has long-term succes is a team that doesn't throw away their picks in which they should have just gone with the guaranteed best player available. The Texans were far too antsy to get a "Face of the Franchise", and they overlooked the fact that David Carr wasn't a dominant prospect. He could very well have been the #3 QB in some draft classes.

I would much rather them have signed a veteran QB and build from the trenches first. It's much easier to develop playmakers when they are not running for their lives, being crucified in the media, getting injured, etc.

I really think you're applying too much hindsight to this. At the time he was drafted, Carr was generally considered to be a can't miss prospect, a franchise qb a team could build around. Imo he may still be that kind of player. Until he has the support system in place, we won't really know.

[ckford#24]

David Carr a Pro Bowl QB...Now thats funny...The man can't read a defense but i am sure he could be an all star for the Baytown YMCA.

[sigep001]

I really think you're applying too much hindsight to this. At the time he was drafted, Carr was generally considered to be a can't miss prospect, a franchise qb a team could build around. Imo he may still be that kind of player. Until he has the support system in place, we won't really know.

I'm sorry...I just don't see it. I know I was actively hoping for Peppers before the media made it seem like Peppers couldn't thrive in the 3-4. Well, maybe you need a different system if you're going to eliminate a certain group of players from being productive in your system.

Carr, while not being given much time, has still shown horrible decision making. Half of the sacks he has endured has been because he didn't get rid of the ball quickly, and quite a few of those are when he just runs out of bounds (UNACCEPTABLE!). Why run out of bounds when you can just fling it back to the line of scrimmage and not lose yardage?

It's this kind of decision making (or lack thereof), coupled with his inability to audible into a productive play that irks me. Whether it's because he lacks the authority or just doesn't know what he's doing, I'm not sure, but a franchise QB (ala Aikman, Elway, Brady, Manning, etc.) would audible the damn play regardless of what his coach will say on the sideline.

He actually said on the radio the other day that he'll only audible from a running play to a different running play! WHAT?!?

[coogrfan]

David Carr a Pro Bowl QB...Now thats funny...The man can't read a defense but i am sure he could be an all star for the Baytown YMCA.

How do we know what he can do? Everytime he tries anything requiring more than a three step drop he gets plastered.

Carr has the tools to be an elite qb. What he needs is some help.

[coogrfan]

I'm sorry...I just don't see it. I know I was actively hoping for Peppers before the media made it seem like Peppers couldn't thrive in the 3-4. Well, maybe you need a different system if you're going to eliminate a certain group of players from being productive in your system.

Carr, while not being given much time, has still shown horrible decision making. Half of the sacks he has endured has been because he didn't get rid of the ball quickly, and quite a few of those are when he just runs out of bounds (UNACCEPTABLE!). Why run out of bounds when you can just fling it back to the line of scrimmage and not lose yardage?

It's this kind of decision making (or lack thereof), coupled with his inability to audible into a productive play that irks me. Whether it's because he lacks the authority or just doesn't know what he's doing, I'm not sure, but a franchise QB (ala Aikman, Elway, Brady, Manning, etc.) would audible the damn play regardless of what his coach will say on the sideline.

He actually said on the radio the other day that he'll only audible from a running play to a different running play! WHAT?!?

Look, no qb would be able to succeed with the subpar supporting cast the Texans have assembled. Put Peyton Manning out there, and the results would be pretty much the same. It's true that Carr has developed some bad habits, but they are in no small part due to the pounding he's taken in the last four seasons.

The audible thing you're refering to probably has something to do with the general simplification of the offense that has occurred since Chris Palmer was sent packing. The fact is this group of players simply isn't capable of successfully implementing a more aggressive off. scheme.

I promise you this - if he is cut loose, someone will snatch him up asap. Imo the Texans would be making a huge mistake, there's simply too much ability and potential there to give up on Carr at this stage.

[sigep001]

I promise you this - if he is cut loose, someone will snatch him up asap. Imo the Texans would be making a huge mistake, there's simply too much ability and potential there to give up on Carr at this stage.

I agree with you partly. Somebody would snatch him up, but the difference is that expectations would be much lower. A team like Baltimore or even Dallas would love to have Carr in the near future, but I bet they'd be willing to admit that he has the capability of being a decent QB.

Houston should consider releasing him because they'll have to pay him $24M over the next 3 seasons. That's expensive for ANY QB, let alone one that hasn't done much in the NFL as a #1 overall pick. I think the only reason Houston won't do it is because they feel they've invested too much time in him, and they think it would be embarassing to let him go. He's a decent QB, easily replaceable either through the draft or through FA, and whoever they replace him with will come much cheaper than $24M over 3 seasons.

[panamamyers]

I said from an expansion team, which is the excuse for the first two years, to a team with a horrible front office, which is the reason we are where we are still.
The front office has gotten us into this mess. Carr will make a Pro Bowl or two. There's no doubt in my mind. Until this absolute meltdown of a team we have this year, his career numbers were eerily similar to John Elway's after 3 years(Elway wasn't on an expansion team either). He will be a very good quarterback in the NFL. I just hope it's not for some other team.

[panamamyers]

Please don't release him. Johnny Unitas reincarnated would be doing exactly what Carr is doing for this team, if not less. At least Carr can scrambvle around a little bit when his offensive line starts the fire drill method of pass protection after the snap.

[DAMASHER]

Listen to me know, believe me later.. All you Bush haters will be kicking yourselves if we pass on him. We need a playmaker on this team, yes we need a ton of help on defense but you can build that through free agency. What is the point of trading down for extra picks? This team has pretty well blown every 2nd and 3rd pick to date. Why trade away a can't miss for a couple of Jason Babin's? As far as the SC line opening gaping holes, I agree but Reggie only needs a small crease to break one off. Honestly, how many of you guys actually watch much PAC-10 football? just curious. Being a west coast transplant I like to catch as much late night football as I can, but it seems not many folks east of the Pacific time zone pay much attention to it. My prediction is Reggie will end up being conisdered "Baby Barry"!

[panamamyers]

I've seen USC play Notre Dame, Fresno State, Arizona, Arizona State this year.

Barry Sanders type backs are once in a generation. To be that type of back, you would generally need to be pretty damn good at punt returns and kick returns. Barry Sanders would have been the greatest return man the NFL has ever seen if he chose to do that. Those types of moves in a guy lend themselves towards breaking away on returns. Barry Sanders averaged 31.5 freaking yards per kickoff return in 1987 at OSU. The same year he averaged 16.4 yards perpunt return. The argument cannot be made that he was on a better team, like you could with Reggie Bush.

Let's take a look at Reggie Bush's return numbers for this, his alleged Heisman year, shall we?
Reggie Bush is averaging 10.5 per punt return and, check this out, 17.2 yards on 22 kickoff returns this year. Absolutely putrid numbers compared to even Wes Welker, much less Barry Sanders. Reggie Bush might be a lot of things, but a lethal open field runner is not any where on the list.

Good running backs are not always great return men, but in the case of Bush, all of his running back skills are supposed to be predicated on speed and moves, which are skills that should lend towards being a good return man. That is if the speed and moves are what they were built up to be.

[sigep001]

I've seen USC play Notre Dame, Fresno State, Arizona, Arizona State this year.

Barry Sanders type backs are once in a generation. To be that type of back, you would generally need to be pretty damn good at punt returns and kick returns. Barry Sanders would have been the greatest return man the NFL has ever seen if he chose to do that. Those types of moves in a guy lend themselves towards breaking away on returns. Barry Sanders averaged 31.5 freaking yards per kickoff return in 1987 at OSU. The same year he averaged 16.4 yards perpunt return. The argument cannot be made that he was on a better team, like you could with Reggie Bush.

Let's take a look at Reggie Bush's return numbers for this, his alleged Heisman year, shall we?
Reggie Bush is averaging 10.5 per punt return and, check this out, 17.2 yards on 22 kickoff returns this year. Absolutely putrid numbers compared to even Wes Welker, much less Barry Sanders. Reggie Bush might be a lot of things, but a lethal open field runner is not any where on the list.

Good running backs are not always great return men, but in the case of Bush, all of his running back skills are supposed to be predicated on speed and moves, which are skills that should lend towards being a good return man. That is if the speed and moves are what they were built up to be.

I think you're reading too much into return skills. Bush was one of the better return men in the country last season. You mean to tell me that he's just bad all of a sudden? No...it's that the sample size (only 22 kickoffs this season) is too small.

Regardless, Jerome Mathis has proven that he's a capable return man, so there's no reason to bring Bush to Houston as a return man anyways. You're bringing him here as a running back and a pass receiver.

A talent like Bush doesn't come along very often. The Texans will be kicking themselves in a few years if they just completely ignore Bush because they have Domanick Davis already. One of the smartest things the Bills did was draft Willis McGahee (and they did that with Travis Henry already).

I think you just hate USC and won't give them props whatsoever.

[panamamyers]

22 is a decent sample size to get it past 20 yards per return at least. Fresno St kickedto him on purpose....
I dont him as a returner....I just think someone who is billed as electric and lethal and can take it to the house ata ny time would be able to make yards outside of the confines of the system known as the USC juggernaut offense.

I like certain USC players, but I do think they get a wee bit overhyped, like Mike Williams for instance

[coogrfan]

Found some NFL 12 at the Westheimer TRU last night. Left behind 4 Dillons, a couple each of Harrison and McNabb, and an LT3. No sign of any Deion/Rice two packs.

[bushwickbill]

Found some NFL 12 at the Westheimer TRU last night. Left behind 4 Dillons, a couple each of Harrison and McNabb, and an LT3. No sign of any Deion/Rice two packs.

scored Deion/Rice 2-pack there yesterday.

[coogrfan]

scored Deion/Rice 2-pack there yesterday.
:(

I take it that was the last one?

[coogrfan]

HOUSTON UPSETS No. 25 LSU 84-83

Oliver Lafayette torches the Tigers for 32 points.


Nov. 29, 2005

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Oliver Lafayette had quite a homecoming Tuesday night.

Returning to his hometown, Lafayette scored 27 of his 32 points in the second half and Houston rallied for an 84-83 victory over No. 25 LSU.

Lafayette, who was 2-of-7 from the field in the first half, made 10 of his 13 second-half shots - including five of six from behind the 3-point line.

"It was great to come home and play like this," said Lafayette, the Division II Junior College Player of the Year last season at Brown Mackie before joining Tom Penders' squad. "Coach got on me at the half and told me to shoot the ball.

"He told me to play like Allen Iverson. I felt like the basket was 10 feet wide."

The Cougars (2-1) trailed by 12 points at halftime but outscored the Tigers 18-3 in the first 4 1/2 minutes of the second half to take a 49-46 lead. Lafayette scored 11 points in the run...

...With the win, Houston won its first road game against a ranked opponent since beating 15th-ranked TCU, 84-65, on February 25, 1987 in Fort Worth. The victory also is Houston's second win against a ranked team in the last two seasons and gives the Cougars a 2-2 record against nationally-ranked teams in the last two years under head coach Tom Penders.

The Cougars return home to play host to 13th-ranked Arizona this Saturday night on the Guy V. Lewis Court at Hofheinz Pavilion at 6:00 p.m. This week marks the first time the Cougars have played back to back games against nationally-ranked teams since playing against UCLA and Kansas in the first two rounds of the 2002 Maui Invitational.

EAT 'EM UP COOGS!

[panamamyers]

There's some rice/deion two packs at baytown TRU if anyone wants to go get them one

[NIGHTCRAWLER]

kinda late in posting this but Saturday went through 3 cases of NFL 12 at the TRU on Fairmont. Picked up 2 Farve variants and 2 Mawae figs :)

[Texas33]

Speaking of Heisman, who do you all think will get it? Even though Leinart won it last year his numbers this year are better than lasts and should be considred a strong candidate. However his teammate, Mr. Bush, is making opposing teams D-lines look like childs play this year. He's really been steppin' it up when the team needs him to, another strong candidate. However if Young can lead the Horns to the Big 12 Championship this weekend I think he'll be a frontrunner. He's really pulled it together this year! Hopefully he can keep it up in the NFL. By the way, does anybody other then me think they're just going to totally destroy Colorado?

Also, who's our next head coach next year? Predictions anyone?

[panamamyers]

I think Reggie Bush will win it. I don't necessarily think that he should though.

I never think Texas is going to destroy anyone, no matter who they are playing. I am always scared. I will be there though, and I sure hope they pound them. I don't think I can take any close calls right now.

Hey nightcrawler I had virtually the same outcome here in Baytown. I think they accidentally sent us the Green Bay TRU cases.

[jschat2323]

Anybody in Houston interested in a 12" White Urlacher (Meijer exclusive)? I have 3 that I would like to get ride of at cost. LMK.

[ckford#24]

Found another BK Mcnabb 2 today at TRU [Baybrook]...It is up for trade.

[Chip]

TRU on 1960 by Willobrook Mall got two cases of NFL 12, all chase figs were gone. They are getting more in next week. They said that they got 10 trucks :eek: this week and getting 6 trucks :D next week.

I still won't be able to get anything because the guys in the back take what they want before they hit the pegs.

I did pick up a Harrison, Arrington, and a Favre all regs.

[DAMASHER]

Speaking of Heisman, who do you all think will get it? Even though Leinart won it last year his numbers this year are better than lasts and should be considred a strong candidate. However his teammate, Mr. Bush, is making opposing teams D-lines look like childs play this year. He's really been steppin' it up when the team needs him to, another strong candidate. However if Young can lead the Horns to the Big 12 Championship this weekend I think he'll be a frontrunner. He's really pulled it together this year! Hopefully he can keep it up in the NFL. By the way, does anybody other then me think they're just going to totally destroy Colorado?

Also, who's our next head coach next year? Predictions anyone?
My predictions
Heisman= Bush
Next Texans coach= Pete Carroll

[DAMASHER]

Chip,
Do you know if they had any of the new 3 inch basketball?

[sigep001]

I'm predicting Jim Fassel will be the next coach of the Texans.

[Chip]

Chip,
Do you know if they had any of the new 3 inch basketball?

Yes they did, who are you looking for?

[NIGHTCRAWLER]

picked up NFL 11 McGahee variant and Elam chase, and another Legends Blue Aikman..all are f/t f/s :)

[NIGHTCRAWLER]

i'm not sure if anyone collects them on this thread..but i'm looking for chase figs from the Marvel Legends 12 line, Apocalypse series. If you find one let me know, will trade or buy.

[Texas33]

i'm not sure if anyone collects them on this thread..but i'm looking for chase figs from the Marvel Legends 12 line, Apocalypse series. If you find one let me know, will trade or buy.

What are the variants in this series? I'll keep an eye out for ya :)

[sigep001]

picked up NFL 11 McGahee variant and Elam chase, and another Legends Blue Aikman..all are f/t f/s :)

I could use the Elam.

I have most of NFL6-10 chase figs for trade (along with a couple NFL2 chase figs that have slight inner bubble damage)...see my post a couple pages back on this thread if you're interested.

I got no Legends or NFL11/12 chase if that's what you're hoping for.

Let me know though please.



Also, if you just want to sell...PM me a price!

[DAMASHER]

Yes they did, who are you looking for?

2 Jermaine O'Neal's

[Texas33]

Btw guys, I talked to a dealer friend of mine today and he told me that they've just opened the doors to their new Sports shop. They deal in SP's, bobbles and cards mainly. For those of you interested in stopping by their hours are 10-6 M-F, not sure about Sunday.

It's located in the Woodlands right off of 45. Coming from the BW, take 45 N, exit Robinson and it's on the right in the strip center next to the Goodwill store. If I remember right I belive the name of the shop is Sports Stuff and more. If you plan on stopping by please let them know that Steve from the Spawn board told you about it :D

[sigep001]

Btw guys, I talked to a dealer friend of mine today and he told me that they've just opened the doors to their new Sports shop. They deal in SP's, bobbles and cards mainly. For those of you interested in stopping by their hours are 10-6 M-F, not sure about Sunday.

It's located in the Woodlands right off of 45. Coming from the BW, take 45 N, exit Robinson and it's on the right in the strip center next to the Goodwill store. If I remember right I belive the name of the shop is Sports Stuff and more. If you plan on stopping by please let them know that Steve from the Spawn board told you about it :D

Cool, that's like 5 minutes from my house. I'll check that out over the holidays sometime.

[Chip]

2 Jermaine O'Neal's

If you can't get by there I can pick them up for you. I going today after work.

[ckford#24]

Found a Favre 3 variant+ another BK Mcnabb 2 this morning at TRU [Fairmont].....Both are for trade...

[Chip]

2 Jermaine O'Neal's

Got em, you can pick them up or we can meet. LMK

I have to work today and not sure what time I'm leaving.

[ckford#24]

saw some of those gracelyn/fleer figs at walmart.They had the whole set.[$6.50 each].

[DAMASHER]

Thanks! Let me know what is eaiser for you. I live in the Woodlands, work on 290

Got em, you can pick them up or we can meet. LMK
I have to work today and not sure what time I'm leaving.

[Chip]

Thanks! Let me know what is eaiser for you. I live in the Woodlands, work on 290

I live in Tomball, I also work on 290 between Tidwell and Hollister. Are you close to there?

[Texas33]

Dos anybody have a S4 white Vick or a S6 Retro Emmitt they can part with? If so, plmk what you'd like for them. I'm trying to locate these pieces for a friend of mine :)

[DAMASHER]

very close, I work on 290 between Hollister and Pinemont. I am sure I could come to your building or meet you in the area.

I live in Tomball, I also work on 290 between Tidwell and Hollister. Are you close to there?

[supertim]

ckford#24 - what are you looking for the Favre variant? Also, do you still have the Blue Harrison 2? Thanks!

[supertim]

Picked up a Mawae at TRU off the Katy Freeway today. Nice fig.

[NIGHTCRAWLER]

I could use the Elam.

I have most of NFL6-10 chase figs for trade (along with a couple NFL2 chase figs that have slight inner bubble damage)...see my post a couple pages back on this thread if you're interested.

I got no Legends or NFL11/12 chase if that's what you're hoping for.

Let me know though please.



Also, if you just want to sell...PM me a price!

Sorry, no longer have the Elam

[NIGHTCRAWLER]

What are the variants in this series? I'll keep an eye out for ya :)

The only 2 I want from the set are the Bald Bishiop and Unmasked Wolverine..thanks!

[panamamyers]

ttt

[shaotime]

Does anyone have an Orange Shawn Marion for sale?

[Texas33]

NHL 10 is finally starting to hit guys! I know none of you are hockey guys but if you come across the retro Modano please let me know! :)

[coogrfan]

TRU @ Katy Frwy- finally picked up a Mawae, but otherwise pretty much cleaned out. Has anyone seen any Rice/Sanders two packs at retail?

[Chip]

TRU @ Katy Frwy- finally picked up a Mawae, but otherwise pretty much cleaned out. Has anyone seen any Rice/Sanders two packs at retail?

Haven't seen any Rice?Sanders yet, still looking for Mawae. I going to hit TRU today after work.



And Steve no Hockey yet either but I'll keep my eye out.

[panamamyers]

They have two mawaes still at TRU baytown...
we have gotten in at least 6 rice/sanders 2 packs, but all are now gone

[bushwickbill]

TRU @ Katy Frwy- finally picked up a Mawae, but otherwise pretty much cleaned out. Has anyone seen any Rice/Sanders two packs at retail?

seen a total of 4 come through Westheimer TRU, none left.

[coogrfan]

Has anyone seen any Roethlisberger's at retail recently? I need one for an X-mas present.

[panamamyers]

hey coogrfan, havent seen a roethlisberger since someone got the last one at baytown TRU last week
You might want to check deerbrook walmart...they had a couple of NFL 11 boxes in this past monday...could have some roethlisbergers

[Blake Grigg]

Hey guys, another Houstonian here. I don't post much but I finally found another chase one of you might need. I've got a double towel Favre and am looking to trade it for a blue Harrison or possibly a white Arrington. Lmk.

agblake93@earthlink.net

[panamamyers]

Gotta yao ming 1 chase, yao ming 2 chase, white bagwell and exlcusive bagwell...
anyone need any of them? for cost? less than cost? lol

[Texas33]

Hey guys, another Houstonian here. I don't post much but I finally found another chase one of you might need. I've got a double towel Favre and am looking to trade it for a blue Harrison or possibly a white Arrington. Lmk.

agblake93@earthlink.net

Welcome to the thread Blake. I'll do that trade, my momc blue Harrison for your chase Favre. Is it momc? lmk :)

[panamamyers]

i was at the deerbrook walmart tonight, they had two roethliberger regs...for whoever said they needed one

[Texas33]

Hey guys, another Houstonian here. I don't post much but I finally found another chase one of you might need. I've got a double towel Favre and am looking to trade it for a blue Harrison or possibly a white Arrington. Lmk.

agblake93@earthlink.net

Email sent

[Blake Grigg]

Welcome to the thread Blake. I'll do that trade, my momc blue Harrison for your chase Favre. Is it momc? lmk

Thanks for the welcome. I've been lurking around here for years but it's been so long since I posted that my count total was wiped out.

As far as the Favre is concerned, I received a PM from Chip earlier yesterday and already sent him a reply before I saw your post. I'll let you know if he changes his mind.

Can anyone tell me how to change my user ID so it shows a nickname instead of my name?

[bushwickbill]

Mawae sitt'in at TRU Westheimer, if anyone needs it.

[panamamyers]

hey Blake.
I have never tried it, but I just looked on user cp and I think you can change your visible name there. Just click on user cp, then goto edit profile and it will give you a box to change your name about half way down.

[TexasHeat]

Walmart at I10 and Westview/Beltway 8

lots of Aikmans & lots of Williams 3 inch for u cowboy fans

Star wars peeps they ahd lots of the seperation of the twins which i puicked up at 4.77 each

[Blake Grigg]

hey Blake.
I have never tried it, but I just looked on user cp and I think you can change your visible name there. Just click on user cp, then goto edit profile and it will give you a box to change your name about half way down.


Thanks for the info. I tried that before and still can't get it to use my preferred screen name. Not that big of an issue.

[jschat2323]

Picked up 2 black mcnabbs last night at OST TRU. Went back tonight and the 2 Mawae's from both case are still on the shelves and they still had one Rice/Sanders 2-pack.

[Chip]

Mawae sitt'in at TRU Westheimer, if anyone needs it.

Hey Bill I'll take that Mawae if you can get it.

[Chip]

Picked up 2 black mcnabbs last night at OST TRU. Went back tonight and the 2 Mawae's from both case are still on the shelves and they still had one Rice/Sanders 2-pack.

Joey, what do you want for one of those black McNabb's?

[jschat2323]

I'm keeping one and I've already traded with the other. Sorry!!

[shaotime]

http://toysrus.richfx.com.edgesuite.net/catalog_toysrus/roto_differentlyabled_a/products/65537.jpg

[Texas33]

Anyone find anything lately?

[ckford#24]

3 blue aikman's+ Rice/Sanders 2pk

[Chip]

I picked up an extra Big Ben (reg) from 1960 TRU if anyone needs one, or trade for a Mawae.

[coogrfan]

I picked up an extra Big Ben (reg) from 1960 TRU if anyone needs one, or trade for a Mawae.
I would be interested in the Ben R., what would you want in return?

[coogrfan]

On today's version of "Mike and Mike in the Morning" on ESPNRadio, they came up with some football related xmas carols. One in particular really stood out (sung to the tune of Do You Hear What I Hear?)


Said David Carr to his offen-sive line,
"Do you see what I see?
A blitz package coming from the out-side,
Do you see what I see?
Do you see what I see?
stars, above, swirling all around,
As my stats continue to fall down,
as I find myself laying on the ground"

:D

[Chip]

I would be interested in the Ben R., what would you want in return?

Do you have a Mawae?

[coogrfan]

Do you have a Mawae?


Sure do, I misunderstood your earlier post (I thought you were offering a Mawae). Would a straight trade be acceptable?

[Chip]

Sure do, I misunderstood your earlier post (I thought you were offering a Mawae). Would a straight trade be acceptable?

Straight up is fine, what side of town are you on?

I am going out of town this Friday and I won't be back until Dec. 26, so we can make the trade before or after. LMK

[coogrfan]

Straight up is fine, what side of town are you on?

I am going out of town this Friday and I won't be back until Dec. 26, so we can make the trade before or after. LMK

I need this for a present, so it would need to be before xmas. My office is on the NW side (610 North @ E TC Jester, about a min away from where the loop joins Hwy 290). I live on the SW side (Sharpstown area), but I'm not there much except on weekends. Let me know what works best for you.

[bushwickbill]

2x Big Ben regs sitting @ TRU Westheimer

[coogrfan]

2x Big Ben regs sitting @ TRU Westheimer
Thanks, I'll get over there at lunch. Chip, if I do find a Ben R at retail, is there anything else you would like to offer in exchange for the Mawae?

[Chip]

Thanks, I'll get over there at lunch. Chip, if I do find a Ben R at retail, is there anything else you would like to offer in exchange for the Mawae?

That's all I have for trade.

But I can still get a Mawae from Blake, I'll give him a call.

[Texas33]

I heard something on 610 yesterday korning that made me laugh. Imagine this scenario for the upcoming 49er's/Texans game. Can you imagine what would happen if the Texans fumbled the ball? Who'd go after it? You'll have a bunch of lineman standing around looking at each other waiting for someone to pick it up...lol!
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Other than the North Stars Modano I could use a couple of Mawae's as well. Plmk what you all would want for either :)

[coogrfan]

2x Big Ben regs sitting @ TRU Westheimer

GOT IT! Thanks for the heads up. :D

[NIGHTCRAWLER]

anyone want a falcons/ravens sanders set for $80? they are momc pm if interested - Andy

[Blake Grigg]

Looks like everyone that posts here has one but, just in case, there were 12 Rice/Sanders 2-packs at the TRU in Humble at 5 PM today.

Also, I've got a buddy interested in trading away a MOMC white Bettis chase. I think he's more interested in quantity vs. an even value swap for another chase figure. He's an opener and needs all of NFL 11 except Roaf, and all of NFL 12 except Mawae and Arrington. I'll talk to him tomorrow to see if he's interested in any of the chases from those series.

Post or PM me with any offers that I can pass on.

Thanks guys.

[Blake Grigg]

By the way, my buddy is a Redskins fan. If any trade offers included the chase Arrington he'd be more than pleased.

[DAMASHER]

Hey Blake I am interested in that Bettis.

[panamamyers]

Hey does your buddy collect regulars? I've got julius jones, tiki barber, roethlisberger and arrington regs for the bettis chase

[Blake Grigg]

Hey Blake I am interested in that Bettis.


PM returned. I forgot that he already has the Arrington reg. compliments of me.

[Blake Grigg]

Hey does your buddy collect regulars? I've got julius jones, tiki barber, roethlisberger and arrington regs for the bettis chase

He collects regulars and the chases he wants. He's been looking at what the Bettis is going for on eBay currently ($75-$85) and hopes to trade for equal value.

I'll pass along your offer.

[panamamyers]

Ok, I was confused as you said he wasn't looking for an even value swap at first...

[Blake Grigg]

Ok, I was confused as you said he wasn't looking for an even value swap at first...


Sorry about that. What I was trying to say was that he wasn't looking to swap it for another chase of relatively equal value. It does sound funny now that I go back and read the original post.

[Chip]

Blake, I have a white Arrington and blue Aikman for the white Bettis. lmk

[NIGHTCRAWLER]

Sanders CC set sold. Also, TRU on Fairmont got in a bunch of the Rice Sanders box set if anyone needs 'em

[Texas33]

Anyone else hear today that the Astros are one of 4 final teams in the hunt for Garciaparra's services? He's going to be outfield if he chooses us. What do you all think about this, good or bad pick-up?

[LaGoldenboy]

Anyone else hear today that the Astros are one of 4 final teams in the hunt for Garciaparra's services? He's going to be outfield if he chooses us. What do you all think about this, good or bad pick-up?

Considering that he could also play in the infield as well, I'm all for signing Nomar. I think that he could still hit 20+ hrs and drive in 70 or so runs playing in Minute Maid. As much as I love Bagwell, I think that the Stros have to have a plan in place in case he can't play.

Also, I wish that I would have checked the board earlier, I really want a Sanders/Rice 2-pack. Hopefully, there will still be some left.

[Blake Grigg]

Also, I wish that I would have checked the board earlier, I really want a Sanders/Rice 2-pack. Hopefully, there will still be some left.

TRU on Fairmont in Pasadena had a ton of them today.

[Blake Grigg]

Blake, I have a white Arrington and blue Aikman for the white Bettis. lmk


Chip, the Bettis is already spoken for. Try not to freeze in the Northeast.

[Chip]

Ok, It's not too bad up there right now, so I might even get to go snowboarding. :D

All you guys take care and have a Merry Christmas.

[sigep001]

Considering that he could also play in the infield as well, I'm all for signing Nomar. I think that he could still hit 20+ hrs and drive in 70 or so runs playing in Minute Maid. As much as I love Bagwell, I think that the Stros have to have a plan in place in case he can't play.

There's not really any room for Bagwell anyways. The Astros are in a bind because they need to add a bat, but there's already nowhere to put that bat.

C Ausmus
1B Berkman/Bagwell
2B Biggio/Burke
SS Everett
3B Ensberg
LF Burke/Biggio
CF Taveras
RF Lane

What do you do? Bench Lane? Bench Burke?

In all honesty, signing Biggio to return just muddles up this team even more. Without Biggio, this team could have gone after Brian Giles or someone like that.

[NIGHTCRAWLER]

actually it's Bagwell and his contract preventing the team from making any moves, not Biggio. I don't think they'll get Nomar. He's more likely to go to NY or LA

[panamamyers]

Burke is not exactly going to make anyone forget Joe Dimaggio out in the outfield. If Garciaparra can stay healthy then Burke is SOL. Garciaparra at 70% is better than Burke right now.

[DAMASHER]

Hey guys,
Found some NBA 9 this Am, picked up a couple of Orange Amare's. Not really a basketball collector and thought I would offer them FT here before going to B/S/T. I'm looking for NFL 11+12 chase and retros (dont need white Brady). Also 1 has a VERY small corner ding, about the size of a pen tip. The other one also the same thing on 2 corners,
Steve

[jschat2323]

Cracked open 2 cases of nhl10 and 2 cases of nba9 this Friday at TRU. Picked up 2 orange Amare's and 2 black Thortons. The Thortons are up for trade along with Blue Harrison, Alex Smith, Elam, and Julius Jone chase. I am mainly looking for White Arrington, Lawerance Taylor chase and Unitas chase. I will also consider several figures from nfl1-5. Also, I won't have the elam or JJ chase until after christmas.

[jschat2323]

bump

[sigep001]

Cracked open 2 cases of nhl10 and 2 cases of nba9 this Friday at TRU. Picked up 2 orange Amare's and 2 black Thortons. The Thortons are up for trade along with Blue Harrison, Alex Smith, Elam, and Julius Jone chase. I am mainly looking for White Arrington, Lawerance Taylor chase and Unitas chase. I will also consider several figures from nfl1-5. Also, I won't have the elam or JJ chase until after christmas.

I need the Alex Smith and Elam.

I got Culpepper chase from NFL 2 and Edgerrin James chase from NFL 2.

They are both in pretty good condition, but there is some minor INNER bubble damage. I can send pics if that matters to you.

[jschat2323]

pm sent

[NIGHTCRAWLER]

Found NBA 9 and NHL 10 at TRU on Fairmont . Picked up these Variants: Wade x 2, Hamilton x 2, Stoudamire x 1, NHL 10 Variants: Lang x 1 Thronton x 1

[ckford#24]

Found some NBA 9 + NHL 10 at TRU Baybrook... Red Wade x2 , White Hamilton, Purple Kobe and BK Thornton.... Looking for NFL 11+12 variants..

[ckford#24]

aaaaa

[shaotime]

For the guys who've found NBA 9, I'm looking to BUY (I have nothing to trade really) an Orange Amare and a Red Wade. Lemme know! Thanks!

[coogrfan]

Is there anyone who has either seen a Julius Jones reg at retail recently, or has one for sale or trade?

[NIGHTCRAWLER]

For the guys who've found NBA 9, I'm looking to BUY (I have nothing to trade really) an Orange Amare and a Red Wade. Lemme know! Thanks!

I have the Orange Amare for $15 if you wanna meet up and get it lmk - Andy

[shaotime]

I have the Orange Amare for $15 if you wanna meet up and get it lmk - Andy

Sweet! I live in Sugar Land -- where do you wanna meet up?

[NIGHTCRAWLER]

i live in South Houston. What's a middle point?

[jschat2323]

Picked up 2 White Arringtons this morning at TRU Westheimer. One will be for trade. I won't be trading until after the Christmas because I won't be in town.

[shaotime]

I've decided to focus on NBA and the odd NFL/MLB 3" so here's a list of what I have MIB:

NBA -- C.Webber, Y.Ming, K.Bryant 2
NFL -- C.Pennington, B.Favre 2, M.Vick 2, S.McNair, R.Moss, H.Ward (still thinking about keeping my T.Owens 2 heheh)

Lemme know if you need anything. And I also have loose figs I'd like to get rid of too if anyone's interested. Thanks!

[shaotime]

As of this morning, there was a Black McNabb at the Swee****er TRU. Is that the chase? Picked up a Wade and a Diggler so I'm happy.

Also, which stores are selling 3" NBA series 3? TRU has none. Looks like Target doesn't even carry SPs anymore. Walmart had 1 Wade and about 30 3" Roy Williams's. Thanks!

[panamamyers]

Who all is in series 3 nba 3"?
The TRU by me had the series with the kenyon martin in there
I could use a hines ward
you need a white rip hamilton?

[shaotime]

Yup, 3" NBA Series 3 is the one w/K-Mart & co. Which TRU is it?

As for the Ward, I'll pass on Rip. Do you have a Kidd 2, Knick Marbury or Carmelo 2? I'd also take some NBA 3-inchers in trade.

Who all is in series 3 nba 3"?
The TRU by me had the series with the kenyon martin in there
I could use a hines ward
you need a white rip hamilton?

[panamamyers]

baytown tru
dont have any of your needs sorry

[Texas33]

:)

[Texas33]

1.5 hours until Christmas...yay! :D

[ckford#24]

Do anyone who has NFL 12 regs left??

[ckford#24]

Does anyone know who has NFL 12 regs left??

[DAMASHER]

TRU in Humble had a whole bunch on Thursday evening

[NIGHTCRAWLER]

lol like my new avatar?

[Texas33]

lol like my new avatar?

Nice...lol! Those shirts and "ties" he wears are custom made by the company my mom works for. She say he's a pretty nice guy :)

[Chip]

I'm back, and I had a great Christmas.

I hope all you guys had a Merry Christmas and got all the things you wanted.

[shaotime]

Anyone have an Orange Shawn Marion F/S?

[DAMASHER]

I'm back, and I had a great Christmas.

I hope all you guys had a Merry Christmas and got all the things you wanted.

Welcome back Chip, I have that 2 pack if you need it. If not, no big dealI can take itto the show.

[Chip]

Thanks, let me know when we can hook up and how much iou.

[NIGHTCRAWLER]

Welcome back Chip, I have that 2 pack if you need it. If not, no big dealI can take itto the show.

just curiouis on info regarding this "show"

[bushwickbill]

just curiouis on info regarding this "show"

http://www.tristarproductions.com/shows/HOU106/schedule.htm

[NIGHTCRAWLER]

thanks bill

[Texas33]

http://www.tristarproductions.com/shows/HOU106/schedule.htm

Yep, that's the one. Me andthe other Steve(Damasher) will have a table there so be sure to stop by. Also, let us know you're from the board if you do. We tend to give you guys "special" treatment if any deals are struck :D

[sigep001]

Yep, that's the one. Me andthe other Steve(Damasher) will have a table there so be sure to stop by. Also, let us know you're from the board if you do. We tend to give you guys "special" treatment if any deals are struck :D

I'll be there...need Julius Jones reg, Boldin, Elam, Alex Smith, and Dirk2.

I have about 30 chase figures (go back a few pages for the list - most are from NFL 6-10) that I'm looking to sell for about $10 apiece. If you're interested, I can bring them along to the show. Maybe you can turn them into a profit...I sure as heck can't!:p

Let me know.

[Texas33]

Sige-I just went back about 6 pages and couldn't find the list. If you could re-post it I'll take a look at it and lyk if we can work something out.
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I was talking to a fellow boardie and Houstonian about this idea earlier and wanted to get you all's opinion on it. Also,wanted to see who'd be interested in doing something like this.

I'm wanting to start a group(not sure what you call it) where you have a certain amount of people pitch in an established amount of money every month in order to get a case of their choice. I know this has been done here on the board in the past and they've gone over very well.

The number of people would be 7 and the amount is going to be $20. That should be enough to cover the price of a case and shipping. There are enough of us on this thread to limit this group to just Houstonians as well.

The way it'll work will go like this, once the group is established a designated person will be the "treasurer" to be in charge of the money. Once all the money has been collected they will be in charge of ordering the case and making sure it get's to the appropriate person. Obviously, in order for that to happen the entire group would have to email their respective addresses to the "treasurer". The "treasurer" would also be responsible for keeping track of everyone in the group and who's turn it is to get the case. As for the money, there's going to be a "due date" in which it has to be in. This will remain constant for every month. If you miss the "due date" you forfeit your turn and will be placed at the end of the line. Also, once you've been selected to be in the group there's no quitting. Once you're in, you're in for the long haul. Quitting only screws the next person in line and doesn't do your rep any good either ;) Once the cycle has been completed only then can you opt out of the group if you choose to do so. The group won't start up again until the vacated spot(s) have been filled.

Sorry for the long read guys but that's the jist of it. Most of us have been on here long enough to know each other by name and trust one another. As we all know there's just so much TMP is putting out now it's getting hard to keep up with everything, let alone our own collections. I figured this would be a fun way to fill some of the "holes" and cut down on cost a bit.

So in closing, if you like the idea and would like to participate please post. Only the first 7 people will be chosen. However if there's enough interest and enough people there's a possibility of having 2 groups. With all that said I'm going to be the 1st person signing up :D Only 6 spots left guys....who's with me? :)

[sigep001]

TEXAS33 -

There are 30 figures (27 are chase figures - the 3 non-chase figures are McNair, Ogden, and Moss Raiders).

Chase figures are (all in great condition unless noted):

Series 2 - Culpepper (slight INNER bubble damage), E. James (slight INNER bubble damage)

Series 6 - E. Smith (Cards), Alexander, Alstott, P. Holmes (red/red), Bledsoe, McAllister

Series 7 - Favre, Portis, Shockey, Peppers

Series 8 - McNair, A. Green, Holt, T. Brown, J. Lewis, Manning

Series 9 - Holmes, C. Johnson, Urlacher, K. Bell, Culpepper

Series 10 - Moss, Ri. Williams, Owens, T. Green



Willing to sell all 30 figures for $300...that's $10 a figure. I had every chase figure made, and I decided to sell off all of them (this is what I have left). I'm not interested in selling piece by piece for $10 (just because several of them are worth quite a bit more than that (i.e. Culpepper1, James), and I don't want people to take too big of an advantage over me).

[Texas33]

Anybody?

[bushwickbill]

Anybody?

I’m currently in the process of downsizing. Thanks for the offer, but I’ll have to pass.

[shaotime]

NIGHTCRAWLER, you still up for the Orange Amare deal? Let me know ASAP, por favor. Thanks.

[DAMASHER]

Sige-I just went back about 6 pages and couldn't find the list. If you could re-post it I'll take a look at it and lyk if we can work something out.
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I was talking to a fellow boardie and Houstonian about this idea earlier and wanted to get you all's opinion on it. Also,wanted to see who'd be interested in doing something like this.

I'm wanting to start a group(not sure what you call it) where you have a certain amount of people pitch in an established amount of money every month in order to get a case of their choice. I know this has been done here on the board in the past and they've gone over very well.

The number of people would be 7 and the amount is going to be $20. That should be enough to cover the price of a case and shipping. There are enough of us on this thread to limit this group to just Houstonians as well.

The way it'll work will go like this, once the group is established a designated person will be the "treasurer" to be in charge of the money. Once all the money has been collected they will be in charge of ordering the case and making sure it get's to the appropriate person. Obviously, in order for that to happen the entire group would have to email their respective addresses to the "treasurer". The "treasurer" would also be responsible for keeping track of everyone in the group and who's turn it is to get the case. As for the money, there's going to be a "due date" in which it has to be in. This will remain constant for every month. If you miss the "due date" you forfeit your turn and will be placed at the end of the line. Also, once you've been selected to be in the group there's no quitting. Once you're in, you're in for the long haul. Quitting only screws the next person in line and doesn't do your rep any good either ;) Once the cycle has been completed only then can you opt out of the group if you choose to do so. The group won't start up again until the vacated spot(s) have been filled.

Sorry for the long read guys but that's the jist of it. Most of us have been on here long enough to know each other by name and trust one another. As we all know there's just so much TMP is putting out now it's getting hard to keep up with everything, let alone our own collections. I figured this would be a fun way to fill some of the "holes" and cut down on cost a bit.

So in closing, if you like the idea and would like to participate please post. Only the first 7 people will be chosen. However if there's enough interest and enough people there's a possibility of having 2 groups. With all that said I'm going to be the 1st person signing up :D Only 6 spots left guys....who's with me? :)
Interested

[Texas33]

Looks like our first sign-up ;) Who's next?

[Chip]

Looks like our first sign-up ;) Who's next?

Steve call me with the detail, I might be intrested.

[Texas33]

Will do Chip.

[supertim]

Happy New Year 2006, Houston Boardies!!! :):):)

[EWE33]

Happy Bush Day Texan Fans!!!!

[Chip]

Happy Bush Day Texan Fans!!!!

I don't think the Texans need Bush, they have other needs. But who can pass on him?

[EWE33]

I've been weighing back and forth but.... they say Bush is a surefire.
Plus, you look at DD staying on the IR. I say we get him and trade Davis- hopefully get some help on the OL. Of course, then there's the defense--- :(
Lots of issues to address with this team.
I'm not sure why they got rid of Sharper and some others on the Defense.

[coogrfan]

Firing Capers, while allowing Casserly to keep his job, is akin to firing a race car driver because the engine fell out of his car. The person who should go is the idiot who built the car, not the poor sap stuck driving it.

So long as Casserly is running the show, the Texans are going nowhere.

[bushwickbill]

fresh case of NFL Legends at TRU Westheimer this morning :eek: .....scored couple of variants :D

[jschat2323]

pm sent

[shaotime]

Are there any places in Houston that carry older SP series, specifically NBA? Voyager Toys used to have a decent selection but they've closed down. I haven't been to Third Planet or Nan's recently but their selection was pretty limited.

I've bought more figs from the board/ebay than in brick & mortar stores recently. Doesn't look like that's gonna change anytime soon.

[Texas33]

What a game, BJ's exploded after Young scored that TD!!! Young really made a statement tonight!

[sigep001]

By the way, my 30-figure lot of NFL figs was sold on ebay. Any interest that anyone may have had wasn't communicated to me, so I went ahead and did what I could to get them out of my house ASAP.

[bushwickbill]

anyone need a Rip Hamilton Variant nrmt?

[Texas33]

anyone need a Rip Hamilton Variant nrmt?

Possibly, what do you want for him Bill?

[bushwickbill]

Possibly, what do you want for him Bill?

gone

[panamamyers]

ttt

[supertim]

Apparrently these locations of TRU in Texas will be closing (date undetermined) with possibly more to be added...

Houston, TX (Greenspoint)
Brownsville, TX
Victoria, TX


Sorry if this was posted earlier :)

[Texas33]

Has anyone seen any 2nd waves of fb anywhere yet?

[Texas33]

ttt

[Chip]

up

[NIGHTCRAWLER]

http://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=262262here is a link of stuff i have f/s - prices are negotiable

[Texas33]

ttt

[supertim]

My local Wally got a case of Napoleon Dynamite but have not had NFL SP's since 2004.

Edit: With the exception of some of the NFL 2-packs..last was McNabb/Strahan

[NIGHTCRAWLER]

My local Wally got a case of Napoleon Dynamite but have not had NFL SP's since 2004.

man that's a loooong time!!!

[supertim]

man that's a loooong time!!!
Tell me about it! :) :(

[Texas33]

So who's going to Tri-Star this weekend? :D

[bushwickbill]

So who's going to Tri-Star this weekend? :D

I'll see you there.

Has anyone seen new NFL SP's shipments since xmas?

[jschat2323]

Go check your local walmart. I cracked open a case of nfl 12 at Meyerland and pulled a favre chase. Was hoping for a mcnabb nh since nobody has found them yet. Anyway, I checked westheimer WM, Greenspoint WM, and one out on 10-E by the beltway. Nothing at all 3. I'm sure a few more in Houston had to get a case.

[jschat2323]

WM bump

[panamamyers]

If you ever find anything at that Greenspoint WM then I'll have to give you a round of applause. That place makes me depressed even going in there. I went to a load of WM's Friday night, but nothing to be had at any of them. Quite a few have cleared out theirsp's pegs, so it looks like they could be getting something in, but nothing yet. One of the WM's on the northside got in the new NHL line a fee weeks back, but no football.

[Texas33]

Nice meeting you at the show today Chip. Anyone else plan on going tomorrow?

Bill- Does your buddy still want that Varitek? Just asking because I sold one today and only
have one left. Give me a shout tomorrow asap tomorrow and lmk :)