Official Houston, TX Thread

[Texas33]

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Alright kids, another wave has just hit and here they are. Andy is still needing 2 Kyyshk Troopers from the previous series. As for these, he'll need the 2 troopers and the Shadow Guard :D

[Texas33]

Just saw on ESPN that Carr is supposed to meet with the Giants this week. He'll serve as Eli's back-up and will be working under the same Offensive Coordinator he did while he was a Texan.

Thoughts anybody???

[TexAg93]

The same OC??? When did Gilbride work for the Texans? Who am I missing here?

Steve, I should have called you on my trip back from Fort Worth a week or so ago. I saw part of that wave at a WM. Pretty much all of them but the 2 clone troopers. That Shadow Guard was sweet. I didn't pick him up because I thought all your boy collected was the troopers.

My bad!

[Texas33]

The same OC??? When did Gilbride work for the Texans? Who am I missing here?

Steve, I should have called you on my trip back from Fort Worth a week or so ago. I saw part of that wave at a WM. Pretty much all of them but the 2 clone troopers. That Shadow Guard was sweet. I didn't pick him up because I thought all your boy collected was the troopers.

My bad!


That's cool Blake. Just don't let it happen again!!! :mad::D e does mainly troopers but he does like the guards because they're "cool" looking with that helmets and all.

As for the OC, don't shoot the messenger bro. I was just going off of what I heard on ESPN and it's not Gilbride, it was Palmer.


UN*** BELIEVABLE.....20 IN A ROW!!! I can't wait until they play the Lakers this Sunday!

[MarkG]

20 in a row is great!! I hope that we don't take Bobcats lightly on Friday so we can make in 21 straight!!

[mcree8]

I know Billy is going, can I look for anyone else at the game Friday night?

[MarkG]

I wish I could go, but I don't have tickets. I know that you all are going to have a great time there!!

[TexAg93]

As for the OC, don't shoot the messenger bro. I was just going off of what I heard on ESPN and it's not Gilbride, it was Palmer.


I figured you got it from somewhere. I'm incredulous that anyone writing for a sports page could think Carr can be saved at this point. Didn't the Texans run Palmer off because he couldn't do anything with Carr?

In that thread about SP's we'll never see someone posted David Carr 2. That made me laugh out loud!

[mcree8]

Texans ran everyone off, cause they all sucked!

[MarkG]

Texas33, or Damasher; what do I need to give up for the W.Payton white jersey that's on Sportsfigs.net??

[MarkG]

OMG!!! 21 wins in a row!! I was scared that the Bobcats would slip by, but the D was great for us. Mutombo had like 6 blocked shots, 3 in the last 2 minutes!!
Bring on the Lakers!!

[TexAg93]

Gasol went down with an ankle injury tonight. Things just got a little brighter for Sunday's game...

[MarkG]

What do you all think about the change in the lineup McFarlane made? I want a 12" B.Sanders, but I'll take another L.Tomlinson.

[mcree8]

Gasol went down with an ankle injury tonight. Things just got a little brighter for Sunday's game...

I just read this too....dude - I hope he shattered it!!! :cool:

[MarkG]

Alright! 22 in a row. I see a couple of threads talking down on the Rockets, but it's all good.
Go Rockets!!

[Chip]

Alright! 22 in a row. I see a couple of threads talking down on the Rockets, but it's all good.
Go Rockets!!

The haters are out in full

[Texas33]

Does anybody know where Cory aka C-Note been hiding?

Mark, if you see him at work please tell him that the butt-heads on here mean him no harm and are just giving him a hard time about being a Mavs fan...lol! :D

[sigep001]

The devil just called and said that Rafer Alston's "soul" bounced. He sounded pretty pissed off...something about how he hasn't been screwed over like this since Chan Ho Park (and look what happened to him).

This is the beginning of the end, unfortunately.

:)

[TexAg93]

Chan Ho Park???

Poor, bitter Rangers fan...

:D

[Smbdyfnkillme]

The devil just called and said that Rafer Alston's "soul" bounced. He sounded pretty pissed off...something about how he hasn't been screwed over like this since Chan Ho Park (and look what happened to him).

This is the beginning of the end, unfortunately.

:)

Even when they finally lose, they'll still be ahead of the Mavericks.

I really hope you guys had fun mortgaging your future for 2-3 decent years of a point guard that can't shoot or defend quick guards.

[mcree8]

lolol...gotta love those Dallas fans in Houston!!!!

[sigep001]

Even when they finally lose, they'll still be ahead of the Mavericks.

I really hope you guys had fun mortgaging your future for 2-3 decent years of a point guard that can't shoot or defend quick guards.

You should take a picture so you can remember it because it won't stay that way for long.


I don't think Dallas mortgaged anything. They'll trade Kidd's massive expiring contract next year and get back 1-2 good players that will continue to keep the Mavericks near the top of the standings.

Jason Kidd shooting 45% from the field and 57% from 3-pt range as a Maverick. I can live with that.

[mcree8]

His 38% in both categories for the year, says not-so-good shooting in the near future!

[sigep001]

His 38% in both categories for the year, says not-so-good shooting in the near future!

That was when he was phoning it in in Jersey. Now he's on a winner!

[Smbdyfnkillme]

That was when he was phoning it in in Jersey. Now he's on a winner!

Winner of what? The "I gave away a good young point guard for a guy who actually makes our team worse because nobody has to guard him" sweepstakes?

You're in dream land if you think they'll get 2 (or even 1) good players for a guy that makes as much as Kidd and is on the downside of his career. Not every owner is Cuban.

[MarkG]

So when is the next "meet" guys? I have a few things to get from Damasher,Texas33 and I have some stuff for Mike.

[Smbdyfnkillme]

So when is the next "meet" guys? I have a few things to get from Damasher,Texas33 and I have some stuff for Mike.

We should make it soon. I've got something for Chip and I need to get some stuff from you and Josh.

I'm off all week so I can meet any time if I need to meet you guys seperately.

[quiggle]

does Rocket Clemens still have a restuarant in Houston? how is the food

[sigep001]

Winner of what? The "I gave away a good young point guard for a guy who actually makes our team worse because nobody has to guard him" sweepstakes?

You're in dream land if you think they'll get 2 (or even 1) good players for a guy that makes as much as Kidd and is on the downside of his career. Not every owner is Cuban.

Winner as in, not below .500 in a crappy conference. Kidd is happier where he's at now, and it's showing in his numbers.

You must not be aware that salary dumps in the NBA are extremely common. When a team has a player who has an expiring contract in the summer, they can trade that player and get back good players, albeit also overpaid since the contracts have to match, and the team getting the expiring contract gets to have cap room to go after a big free agent.

How do you think the Lakers got Pau Gasol for a package centered around Kwame Brown's $9M expiring contract? Maybe the Mavs won't get quite as sweet of a deal as the Lakers got, but they will get something back of value. It's not like Cuban will simply just let Kidd go somewhere else without having the ability to do anything (which would be the case since they are over the soft cap).

[Smbdyfnkillme]

The Lakers getting Gasol is completely irrelevant. The Grizzlies are going through ownership turmoil and wanted to get rid of as much salary as possible. How often are you going to find a team that's willing to make a stupid trade like that? Even the coaches for several teams were complaining about that one.

Jason Kidd is the 3rd highest paid player in the league. I'd love to see you find a team that would take that contract and give up the amount of players needed to make that contract work. Basically, you couldn't even trade him straight up for LeBron because Kidd's contract is too high. There is no way the Mavs find another team willing to take that contract without getting a bunch of crap in return. How exactly will that make them a winner?

The only teams that make trades like the one you want are teams that are trying to win really fast. Unfortunately, the amount of players that they would have to trade would take them out of contention almost immediately. If this trade is made....feel free to call me on it, but I seriously doubt it. The Mavs will eat the contract, go nowhere and have to find a point guard and another center again.

[sigep001]

The Lakers getting Gasol is completely irrelevant. The Grizzlies are going through ownership turmoil and wanted to get rid of as much salary as possible. How often are you going to find a team that's willing to make a stupid trade like that? Even the coaches for several teams were complaining about that one.

Jason Kidd is the 3rd highest paid player in the league. I'd love to see you find a team that would take that contract and give up the amount of players needed to make that contract work. Basically, you couldn't even trade him straight up for LeBron because Kidd's contract is too high. There is no way the Mavs find another team willing to take that contract without getting a bunch of crap in return. How exactly will that make them a winner?

The only teams that make trades like the one you want are teams that are trying to win really fast. Unfortunately, the amount of players that they would have to trade would take them out of contention almost immediately. If this trade is made....feel free to call me on it, but I seriously doubt it. The Mavs will eat the contract, go nowhere and have to find a point guard and another center again.

I'm not saying they won't get some crap in return...and the Mavs may even have to sweeten the deal a bit to get a big star (like how Boston had to include Al Jefferson with Theo Ratliff's expiring deal and other crap in order to get Kevin Garnett). You keep talking about Kidd's contract like it's something that other teams wouldn't want. They'd only have to pay 2 months (and Cuban would probably toss $3M to them in the trade to help pay for him) of it before they'd have $20M of cap room to work with.

I'm pretty sure Carlos Boozer will be a free agent in the summer of 2009. Why wouldn't a middling team like, say Milwaukee, be interested in making a big run at Boozer by clearing out some cap room such as Michael Redd's remaining $30M+ contract in 2009 and 2010. It wouldn't even take much more from Milwaukee to match Kidd's salary in that situation.

Mavs get an overpaid, yet still talented Michael Redd.
Bucks get $20M of soon-to-be cap space to go after the top free agent.

[Smbdyfnkillme]

That's the problem with Mark Cuban and why the Mavs won't ever win a championship while he owns them. He's never heard of cap room. He's only slightly better than Daniel Snyder (owner of the Redskins). The worst thing the Mavs could possibly do is make a bad trade worse by trading Kidd for some more junk. Here's a wild idea that Cuban would never go for. Keep Kidd until his contract expires and go after the big free agent yourselves. Oh wait, Cuban's the owner. Nevermind.

[smullanjr]

im a warriors fan but im going to the rockets warriors game on friday thanks to my boy chuck hayes!!! free tickets to watch them lose it cant get any better than that lol and chuck knows it too lol:D

[Smbdyfnkillme]

im a warriors fan but im going to the rockets warriors game on friday thanks to my boy chuck hayes!!! free tickets to watch them lose it cant get any better than that lol and chuck knows it too lol:D

What? I'm sorry, we can't hear teams in 8th place.

[sigep001]

That's the problem with Mark Cuban and why the Mavs won't ever win a championship while he owns them. He's never heard of cap room. He's only slightly better than Daniel Snyder (owner of the Redskins). The worst thing the Mavs could possibly do is make a bad trade worse by trading Kidd for some more junk. Here's a wild idea that Cuban would never go for. Keep Kidd until his contract expires and go after the big free agent yourselves. Oh wait, Cuban's the owner. Nevermind.

OK, I'm pretty much done here because it's obvious you don't understand how the cap works. Even if Cuban did let Kidd walk away, the Mavs would still be at least $20M over the cap, which means they can't sign anybody other than the mid-level exception, which every team gets.

Cuban's methodology has kept Dallas as one of the elite teams in the NBA for close to 10 years now...and they've come awfully close to winning 1 title. It's too late to change the approach now, especially when they are still just as close as anyone else is this year to winning a title.

[Smbdyfnkillme]

Cuban's methodology has kept Dallas as one of the elite teams in the NBA for close to 10 years now...and they've come awfully close to winning 1 title. It's too late to change the approach now, especially when they are still just as close as anyone else is this year to winning a title.

Keep telling yourself that. It's been helping Redskin's fans for years.

[sigep001]

Keep telling yourself that. It's been helping Redskin's fans for years.

It's really not comparable since the NFL has a hard cap and the NBA doesn't.

Plus, you're contradicting yourself saying that the Mavs should sign their own big free agent (isn't that what Daniel Snyder does?).

[Smbdyfnkillme]

It's really not comparable since the NFL has a hard cap and the NBA doesn't.

Plus, you're contradicting yourself saying that the Mavs should sign their own big free agent (isn't that what Daniel Snyder does?).

Sure, and it gets them to the exact same spot. Nowhere. If Cuban could swallow his pride and try to rebuild, you guys might do something one day. Instead, he puts a band-aid on the team and tosses them back out there the next year. It didn't work the last 5-7 years and it's not going to work this season.

[smullanjr]

What? I'm sorry, we can't hear teams in 8th place.

might be sitting in 8th but all i know is him and someother rockets players (i wont call out there names on here) dont want to see the warriors in the playoffs!! and its doesnt matter what seed you are, havent seen you in the 2nd round latley:D

[Smbdyfnkillme]

might be sitting in 8th but all i know is him and someother rockets players (i wont call out there names on here) dont want to see the warriors in the playoffs!! and its doesnt matter what seed you are, havent seen you in the 2nd round latley:D

I wouldn't worry about it. The only slow people who would get burned against that offense wouldn't be playing in the playoffs anyway. Yao and Hayes. Hayes will go right back to the bench once Landry gets back (tonight?). I love Hayes for his hussle, but his defense is suspect/nonexistent.

[Smbdyfnkillme]

I see you lurking Josh!! Do I have to defend the Rockets and bash the Mavs all by myself?

[shaotime]

I wouldn't worry about it. The only slow people who would get burned against that offense wouldn't be playing in the playoffs anyway. Yao and Hayes. Hayes will go right back to the bench once Landry gets back (tonight?). I love Hayes for his hussle, but his defense is suspect/nonexistent.
One thing The Chuckwagon has that Landry's Seafood can learn is the Karl Malone Swipe on the ball. He gets it almost every time!

[mcree8]

actually it is comparable - they are both Pro sports teams, and both use free agency and ridiculous trades to build their teams, instead of draft!

[smullanjr]

its not just them lol there is a couple guys that i think can run and they dont want to see them, i was with them on new years can we were all kinda talking about it lol so i know what guys they are, you would be suprised

[mcree8]

I see you lurking Josh!! Do I have to defend the Rockets and bash the Mavs all by myself?

lolol...trying to catch up Mike!!!!....Dallas Sucks Azz!!!
smullanjr - I understand what you mean, but do you really think we, as fans, give a crap what some of the players said about yo team 2 1/2 months ago? I agree, everyone in the west can be dangerous, no doubt, but those guys weren't riding a win streak then like they are now, ya know?

[smullanjr]

sorry bud im good friends with chuck so we talk a lot and we talk a lot of basketball of course and he has said there are guys on this team that dont want to see the warriors and this was a few days ago that he was telling me so take it for what it worth just stating a fact:D

[sigep001]

Sure, and it gets them to the exact same spot. Nowhere. If Cuban could swallow his pride and try to rebuild, you guys might do something one day. Instead, he puts a band-aid on the team and tosses them back out there the next year. It didn't work the last 5-7 years and it's not going to work this season.

For how close dallas came in 2006, I think it is pretty naïve to blame Cuban for falling just short.

[sigep001]

actually it is comparable - they are both Pro sports teams, and both use free agency and ridiculous trades to build their teams, instead of draft!

Utterly ridiculous...who was the last big FA the Mavs signed? There is no good reason for Dallas to ever let a contract expire when Mark Cuban obviously does not care about money.

[Smbdyfnkillme]

For how close dallas came in 2006, I think it is pretty naïve to blame Cuban for falling just short.

Close? The goal is to actually win. These flawed teams that Cuban keeps putting together don't have a chance. The only other person that you could blame is Dirk, but you wouldn't want to blame your precious "star" now would you?

Utterly ridiculous...who was the last big FA the Mavs signed? There is no good reason for Dallas to ever let a contract expire when Mark Cuban obviously does not care about money.

Do you honestly believe that patching a flawed team is better than rebuilding? That's the kind of attitude that will keep the Mavs and the Suns in the same spots that they are. Eventually this will blow up in his face. You can only keep dragging Dirk, Terry and Stackhouse out there for so long before you discover that that's not the answer.

How much longer is this going to go on? The Mavs and Suns do the same thing every year. Dominate the regular season and then get to the playoffs and...... The only difference this year is that the patches actually served to make both teams worse.

I'm not saying the Rockets are any better, but at least they'll have the smarts to blow up this team in a year or two if they still haven't done anything.

[sigep001]

Close? The goal is to actually win. These flawed teams that Cuban keeps putting together don't have a chance. The only other person that you could blame is Dirk, but you wouldn't want to blame your precious "star" now would you?



Do you honestly believe that patching a flawed team is better than rebuilding? That's the kind of attitude that will keep the Mavs and the Suns in the same spots that they are. Eventually this will blow up in his face. You can only keep dragging Dirk, Terry and Stackhouse out there for so long before you discover that that's not the answer.

How much longer is this going to go on? The Mavs and Suns do the same thing every year. Dominate the regular season and then get to the playoffs and...... The only difference this year is that the patches actually served to make both teams worse.

I'm not saying the Rockets are any better, but at least they'll have the smarts to blow up this team in a year or two if they still haven't done anything.

Of course the goal is to win it all. You still can't hold Cuban responsible for not sealing that series. I think you can blame Howard for calling a timeout he didn't have and Stackhouse for getting suspended.

The Suns did change it up...look where that got them - being ridiculed by just about everyone.

[MarkG]

Man, this thread is blowing up today!
smullanjr, tell Chuck to just keep doing what he does and we'll see who we get in the first round.

[mcree8]

good points Sigep001, but please help me understand, why you live in Houston, yet LOVE the Mavericks???

[DAMASHER]

U, too many words... too much reading, can't we just get back to Rockets rule, Mavericks suck!

[TexAg93]

I see the Lakers are making themselves comfortable in their home away from home, American Airlines Arena.

[sigep001]

good points Sigep001, but please help me understand, why you live in Houston, yet LOVE the Mavericks???

Born and raised in Dallas...moved to Houston when I was 23 because my fiancee grew up in Spring. I didn't really mind because she can rely on her family a bit when I have to go out of town for work.

I really don't mind Houston teams...I actually semi-root for the Texans and Astros just because they rarely have any direct effect on what the Dallas teams do and they are on TV anyways, so I'd prefer to watch good football and baseball if possible. I don't root for the Rockets since they are in the same division as the Mavs, but I'll admit that I have been intrigued by the streak and hoped (I say hoped because it looks like it's about to end) that it would keep going. It's pretty remarkable that they are doing this with this motley crew (no offense).

[sigep001]

I see the Lakers are making themselves comfortable in their home away from home, American Airlines Arena.

not tooo comfortable...Mavs laid an egg to start out, but they sure made it interesting - 1 shot away from a big comeback. At least they didn't quit and roll over, I guess.

[Texas33]

AAAGGGHHHHH...all this reading is hurting my brain!!!

[MarkG]

Well, we all knew it had to come to an end soon. I had a feeling it would be against Boston. I just wish we would have made it a closer game, not a blow out.

[Smbdyfnkillme]

Yeah, that blowout sucked.

[Texas33]

Yea, that was fun while it lasted.I'm just glad it came at the hands of a beast like Boston and not some celler dweller, that would've sucked arse! Even though it's over that was an incredible feat the Rockets pulled off, 22 straight baby...MUCHO PROPS to all of them!

By the way kids, 12 days and counting until I'm officially in my mid 30's!!! :(

[bushwickbill]

Yea, that was fun while it lasted.I'm just glad it came at the hands of a beast like Boston and not some celler dweller, that would've sucked arse! Even though it's over that was an incredible feat the Rockets pulled off, 22 straight baby...MUCHO PROPS to all of them!

By the way kids, 12 days and counting until I'm officially in my mid 30's!!! :(

you should treat yourself to a trip to Men's Club or Treasures before they are both shutdown. What time do you want to go? I'll meet you there....1 dance on me :D

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/metro/5627813.html

[bushwickbill]

I should have cashed my tickets out for the Boston game last night. :rolleyes:

At least there weren't as many Celtic fans as there were Lakers fans Sunday.

[DAMASHER]

Yeah, that blowout sucked.

Hey Mike was that you I heard on the radio (790am) this morning, asking about Landry?

[Smbdyfnkillme]

Hey Mike was that you I heard on the radio (790am) this morning, asking about Landry?

Nope. It wasn't me.

[Texas33]

you should treat yourself to a trip to Men's Club or Treasures before they are both shutdown. What time do you want to go? I'll meet you there....1 dance on me :D

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/metro/5627813.html

I may just have to take you up on that one Billy ;)

[mcree8]

you mean there is another 30+ yr old, Mcfarlane collecting, IT Tech, in Houston named Mike, and wondering about the status of Landry for tonight's game, on 790 am this morning?

[Texas33]

you mean there is another 30+ yr old, Mcfarlane collecting, IT Tech, in Houston named Mike, and wondering about the status of Landry for tonight's game, on 790 am this morning?

Dayam, that's scary!:rolleyes:

[Smbdyfnkillme]

you mean there is another 30+ yr old, Mcfarlane collecting, IT Tech, in Houston named Mike, and wondering about the status of Landry for tonight's game, on 790 am this morning?

I'm 26. Don't go lumping me in with the weird old guys that collect toys.:p

[MarkG]

Damn Rockets fell apart late!! We really needed this win!

[Chip]

I'm 26. Don't go lumping me in with the weird old guys that collect toys.:p

Yea and what about the 36 year old black man who ride a skateboard and collect toys that beat all the 14 and 15 year old kids in the neighborhood at the game of skate.;)

[Smbdyfnkillme]

Yea and what about the 36 year old black man who ride a skateboard and collect toys that beat all the 14 and 15 year old kids in the neighborhood at the game of skate.;)

That guy needs help.:D

Call me when you want to meet. I'm off this week.

In other news: 12" white Team Canada Gretzky is on the way!

[Texas33]

Yea and what about the 36 year old black man who ride a skateboard and collect toys that beat all the 14 and 15 year old kids in the neighborhood at the game of skate.;)


Whoa, wait a minute here! Chip, you're black? :rolleyes::p

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So when do you guys wanna meet? ...and no, I'm not even going to suggest changing the locale since I got freakin blasted last time. Day, time, ....and suggestions ladies? I can do weekends at any time but preferably in the afternoon like last time :D

[mcree8]

I guess we learned 2 new things about Chip today!
1) he's a black guy
2) he beats up 14 and 15 year old kids in his neighborhood

I'm good for Saturday....anyone else in? Mike,Mark, Billy?

[TexAg93]

Whoa, wait a minute here! Chip, you're black? :rolleyes::p



I guess we learned 2 new things about Chip today!
1) he's a black guy
2) he beats up 14 and 15 year old kids in his neighborhood




Funny stuff!!

Since I just turned 37, please tell me I'm not the oldest of us that post here...:cool:

[Smbdyfnkillme]

What time on Saturday?

[TexasHeat]

we meeting saturday? After 2 would be good prolly. I found a blue pants VY today if anyone needs.

[MarkG]

I'm good for Sat. also. Texas33, let me know what to bring for the W.Payton chase.

[Smbdyfnkillme]

3 p.m. Saturday?

[DAMASHER]

I have my Fantasy Baseball draft on Saturday afternoon so i will miss this one. Have fun!

[Texas33]

Funny stuff!!

Since I just turned 37, please tell me I'm not the oldest of us that post here...:cool:


Well, I'm not sure if you're the oldest Blake but I know one thing for sure....you're definitely older than me! Houston's oldest "poster boy", that's one crown you can definitely have...lol :D

As for Saturday, any time is cool with me. What time was it last, I don't remember.

[TexasHeat]

3 pm is good for me so anybody got a Red Sox Eck they can bring me? :)

[ronn11]

I don't post much, but i'm 48.......
Would that make me the oldest?

[MarkG]

Yea, I would think that makes you the oldest; but it's all good!

[mcree8]

I hate to see a team lose a star-player to injury.....unless, ofcourse it's a Dallas team!!!! :p

Happy Easter to Mark Cuban!!!!

[sigep001]

I hate to see a team lose a star-player to injury.....unless, ofcourse it's a Dallas team!!!! :p

Happy Easter to Mark Cuban!!!!

That's the difference between Houstonians and Dallasites.

People in Dallas just don't care about Houston.
People in Houston root for injuries to Dallas players.

[kobayashi93]

That's the difference between Houstonians and Dallasites.

People in Dallas just don't care about Houston.
People in Houston root for injuries to Dallas players.

Agreed. *runs*

[mcree8]

That's the difference between Houstonians and Dallasites.

People in Dallas just don't care about Houston.
People in Houston root for injuries to Dallas players.

lolol....so, tell me again, which one are you?
And that's not entirely true, I don't "root" for Dallas injuries....just think it's funny!
cause Cuban's such a turd!

[mcree8]

Jason Kidd shooting 45% from the field and 57% from 3-pt range as a Maverick. I can live with that.

41% - 48%

[sigep001]

41% - 48%

Still not that bad.

It'll be interesting to see if Dallas can start to overachieve (without Dirk) like the Rockets have been able to do without Yao.

Hopefully, we can find our own Crazy Eyed Killah.

http://images.yuku.com/image/png/ad4252a7d401b98dfd03f2d9f3874a8af41abe5_t.gif

[Smbdyfnkillme]

That's the difference between Houstonians and Dallasites.

People in Dallas just don't care about Houston.
People in Houston root for injuries to Dallas players.

You don't live in Dallas. If you really loved it so much, you'd go back. Instead, you'll stay in Houston and cry about us hating Dallas and their terrible owner.

Good luck winning games with Kidd as one of your main options.

Awesome trade. It looks better every day.

[sigep001]

You don't live in Dallas. If you really loved it so much, you'd go back. Instead, you'll stay in Houston and cry about us hating Dallas and their terrible owner.

Good luck winning games with Kidd as one of your main options.

Awesome trade. It looks better every day.

Believe me...I probably would move back if the housing market didn't collapse. We're pretty much stuck where we are for awhile.

I don't think I'm "crying" about it...more like just pointing out the obvious. 1 thing is for sure, when I go to Dallas for work (leaving tomorrow), I don't hear Dallas fans calling in asking for Houston fans to move back to Houston (probably simply because there aren't many up there). I'll still take Kidd over Rafer...who knows...maybe he can put together a nice little run like Rafer did.

[Smbdyfnkillme]

Nobody told you to move back. The problem is you keep coming on the "Houston" board to talk about Dallas. News Flash: Besides you and CNote; nobody else cares. You weren't even that annoying before. All of sudden, Houston has a historic run and you want to hate all the time and talk about Dallas. We don't care about Dallas today, tomorrow or anytime in the future. We only dissed them when you started your hatefest.

Don't worry. One day Mark Cuban's master plan of patching the holes instead of starting over is going to work.:rolleyes: He already has a PG who can't shoot. Maybe he'll trade for a Center who won't post up. Oh wait....Dirk's already there.

[mcree8]

lolol....that T-Mac eye pic is funny stuff!!! "overachieve" is a nice choice of words...good luck on that!

[sigep001]

Nobody told you to move back. The problem is you keep coming on the "Houston" board to talk about Dallas. News Flash: Besides you and CNote; nobody else cares. You weren't even that annoying before. All of sudden, Houston has a historic run and you want to hate all the time and talk about Dallas. We don't care about Dallas today, tomorrow or anytime in the future. We only dissed them when you started your hatefest.

Don't worry. One day Mark Cuban's master plan of patching the holes instead of starting over is going to work.:rolleyes: He already has a PG who can't shoot. Maybe he'll trade for a Center who won't post up. Oh wait....Dirk's already there.

Sorry, but you have a very poor memory. I have never brought up Dallas on this board. Do I discuss it when other people talk about it? Sure. That doesn't mean that I come on the Houston board to talk about Dallas.

It looks like you were the one that brought up Dallas recently - http://board.spawn.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8252532&postcount=4776

It's also very poor on your part to call me a hater. I already said that I don't even care that much about the Rockets. This all started when I casually made a post about Rafer Alston playing better than he ever has, and you get all pissy about it and bring the Mavericks into it. I'd love to see all of the posts I made that constitute a "hatefest" towards the Rockets...please fill me in on those.

For someone who hates talking about Dallas, you seem to have some infatuation about a) bringing them up and b) responding to everything that I say.

[Smbdyfnkillme]

Even in the example you showed, you were the one who started with the hate. If you don't care about the Rockets like you claim, then why were you even commenting in that thread?


Exactly.

You don't see any of us in the Dallas Mavericks threads. Why? Because we don't care and never have. I only brought up the Mavs when you brought up the Rockets. End of story.

[mcree8]

who really cares who said what or started anything....just expect a few things tossed your way when you come on the Houston thread, and Dirk is your face, as your avatar....expect it! Especially when our team is doing well! It's all in fun, you sound like you can dish it out and take it, but please do all of us a favor...and keep it to as few lines as possible.....for example -
Dallas Sux!!!! :cool:

[MarkG]

Did everyone have a great Easter?? Mine was alright!

[Smbdyfnkillme]

By the way, thanks for bailing on the meet everybody. It was just me and Chip.

Maybe next time.

[Texas33]

Not to offend anyone here but all this bickering is getting really old. Personally, I don't like coming to this thread to see a bunch of people bickering about this and dissing that..ENOUGH ALREADY ...GEEZ!!!

I have two young boys that do it all the time so I get more than my share of bickering and fighting. The last thing I care to see or read about when I come to this thread is more of the same freakin thing. I love them dearly but I have to put my foot down with my two boys all the time, it's a shame that I have to be the one to do it on here as well! :mad:

I remember back when all we talked about on this thread was trading and picking up the latest figures and making the best trades! Apparently those days are gone and this is what it's come down to...tsk, tsk, tsk. A bunch of adult men unneccesarily blowing things out of proportion. Shame on you all. Can't we all just get along and use this thread what it was originally meant for? I've made some good friends on this forum mainly because of this thread and I'd hate to see that come to an end. I'd like to think that the majority of us on here consider each other as friends if not then I apologize for my assumption.

Once again, I sincerely apologize for my venting but this really is ridiculous guys. I don't mean to offend. If you guys want to bash each other then feel free but take it elsewhere. There are plenty of other threads or forums where they encourage that type of behavior but in my opinion this isn't one of them.

Oh, and for the record my favorite hockey team is the Dallas Stars and I grew up a Oiler and Cowboys fan. I'm a Texas boy at heart but a hometown boy first and foremost. I love my Texans but still root for the Cowboys when I can because I always have and that will never change. I used to live in Plano and do miss it. I will probably never move back to Dallas because Houston is home and this is where my family is but if I had to I would have no problems doing so :)

Oh, and as for the meet yesterday. I didn't see a definite time or if we were even doing it so I didn't plan on it. Give me some info in concrete and I'll be there :D

[Smbdyfnkillme]

Relax Steve. Nobody's getting angry. If we actually had anything else to talk about, we would do it. Unfortunately, TMP is doing everything in their power to drive away the hardcore collectors. That leaves me with nothing to talk about except for a 12" repaint of L.T. and a Barry Sanders that comes out in late 2009. Yay!!!:rolleyes:

Besides, we usually call each other if we're looking for something.

[sigep001]

Even in the example you showed, you were the one who started with the hate. If you don't care about the Rockets like you claim, then why were you even commenting in that thread?


Exactly.

You don't see any of us in the Dallas Mavericks threads. Why? Because we don't care and never have..

How did I start with hate? I mentioned that Rafer Alston was playing better than he ever has! How is that "hate"?

It's a Houston thread, so I figured a comment on the Rockets was warranted. You were the one who brought up the Mavs, even if you claim it was just in defense of me "hating" on the Rockets.

I only brought up the Mavs when you brought up the Rockets. End of story.

Oh, because bringing up the Rockets in a Houston thread is so unwarranted.:rolleyes: You need to save your animosity for a real troll who sincerely hates your team and your city.

[Smbdyfnkillme]

Here he goes again:rolleyes:

[sigep001]

No, I'm through.

I just hope that the fact that I have a Nowitzki avatar doesn't mean that this thread becomes the Mavericks thread. I live in Houston, I listen to Houston sports radio, I even semi-root for a couple Houston teams...I don't think it's that unreasonable to post in this thread whenever I'd like to, particularly if I'm in no way trolling.

[bushwickbill]

Relax Steve. Nobody's getting angry. If we actually had anything else to talk about, we would do it. Unfortunately, TMP is doing everything in their power to drive away the hardcore collectors. That leaves me with nothing to talk about except for a 12" repaint of L.T. and a Barry Sanders that comes out in late 2009. Yay!!!:rolleyes:

Besides, we usually call each other if we're looking for something.

Agreed. SteveO....it's all in good fun. No one is going to ruin this thread over a little Houston vs Dallas trash talking.

[bushwickbill]

sigep001,
You can't get upset and make comments in a Houston thread just because we rip on Dallas a little bit. We are in the same division and both fighting for a playoff positioning. Believe me, we know what its like to have players go down. And as far as who cares about what, Mavs fans are the exact same...they don't want the Rockets to have a better team.

[mcree8]

lolol....I personally come to this thread to shoot the stuff with a bunch of guys who share similiar interests.....if anyone doesn't like or is not interested in the things that are being discussed, then move on, that's how I see it! I've never met Sigepoo1, but assume he's a great guy, certainly witty and knows his Mavs quite well! I enjoy that kinda stuff, just ask Collin! I would expect him to hate a bit on the Rockets if he's a true Mavs fan, would be kinda disappointed if he didn't! oh, and Billy! you gotta change that avatar, my stomach hurts from laughin' at it bro!

[kobayashi93]

I know it's not sport or SP related....But do any of you work for the Port of Houston by any chance???

[bushwickbill]

mcree8, I changed it for you....notice the difference?

[MarkG]

Nice change Billy!!

[mcree8]

mcree8, I changed it for you....notice the difference?

lolol...good stuff!

[shaotime]

Sugar Land WM had a Cortana last night for anyone who collects Halo.

[ckford#24]

i found a white sheffield+grey youkilis at tru baybrook

[sting6996]

Howdy Partner

[sigep001]

When MLB 21 hits in the next couple of weeks, I'm going to need a Michael Young figure and a Josh Hamilton figure. Hopefully, they won't be too difficult to uncover, but with all of you guys out searching, I doubt it will be easy.

[mcree8]

any of those have chase figs?

[TexasHeat]

Hey guys

Still loking for a blue Ryno and Sox Eckserly.

Baseball starts next week thank goodness!!

[mcree8]

41% - 48%

40% - 45%

[sigep001]

40% - 45%

How did it go down? :confused: He shot 6-11 and 3-5 from 3 pt range tonight!

Needless to say, it wasn't enough without Dirk on the road. It's not looking good for Big D.

[sigep001]

any of those have chase figs?

No idea, but I doubt it since Young isn't really a highlight of the series and Hamilton is a surprise figure.

[Texas33]

Had to run some errands this weekend with the boys and it looks like we picked a good weekend to do so. Andy scored the Wave 2 SW at the Hwy 90 SWM. He also got a Prototype Iron Man at Super Target in Sugar Land. I scored the Cobb at the SWM by my house and the other 2 at the Bunker Hill TRU. They were actually the first ones in line on the pegs so I got lucky on those. I left 3 regular Sheffields in case anybody needs one.

Oh, almost forgot that the younger one scored today as well...another Dora dvd for his collection :D

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a188/Texas77477/New%20Additions/Weekendhaul002.jpg

[mcree8]

Me, Mike and Mark are confirmed for a meeting tomorrow (Sunday) at "the spot" at 5:00pm ...who else can make it?

[Texas33]

Me, Mike and Mark are confirmed for a meeting tomorrow (Sunday) at "the spot" at 5:00pm ...who else can make it?

"Not I said the fly with the mud in his eye"...LOL. It's my b-day Sunday so I'll be doing the family thing pretty much all day. Have to catch the next one kids :)

[Texas33]

Do any of you guys have a Dwight Howard you can let go of? I need one for a friend of mine :)

[MarkG]

Bad day for both the Rockets and the Astros!! Hopefully the Stros can pull out 1 victory in SD.

[MarkG]

That was a great comeback by the Astros last night!! Hopefully we can get the split this afternoon.

[mcree8]

ok - MarkG, Mike, Damasher, and Billy and anyone else who can make it....for this weekend, which is best for a meet? let me know if Saturday is better than Sunday for each of you, or who couldn't make what...and we'll go from there!

[MarkG]

Sunday is my birthday, so I'd rather do it on Sat.

[TexAg93]

Sunday is my birthday, so I'd rather do it on Sat.

Happy early birthday, man.

Saw 6 figs at TRU from a case of the new NBA series. 2 Garnett, 2 Nash, 1 Boozer, and 1 Prince.

The Garnett is a great looking fig. So was the Boozer now that I think about it.

BG

[MarkG]

Thanks Blake!! Like the new Avatar.
Glad the Astros took the first game today at Chicago. 2-3!!

[TexAg93]

I finally felt nekkid without a picture up there next to my name. I was swelling with pride watching my Ags put it on UCLA and had to stick that up there. Still pissed they blew that lead...:o

I can't stop looking at the new NFL pics. All of them look fantastic. Even that lame Holmes/Addai pose.

[TexAg93]

Yeah, I'm happy the 'Stros could hold on today. Sampson pitched his @$$ off for 6+. I just can't figure out C. Lee. Does he even have an RBI yet?

[mcree8]

would today (Saturday) around 5 work for all?

[mcree8]

thanks for posting guys! 5:30pm at "Gunspoint Mall"....45N and Beltway...b.y.o.w!!!
(bring your own weapons)

[shaotime]

NBA 14 update: Hasn't hit the Sweet-water, O.S.T., Bunker Hill and Westheimer TRUs yet. Suck!

[mcree8]

hit Pasadena last week, all other stores should see this week!

[TexAg93]

Humble TRU got NBA last week also.

[mcree8]

Huge thanks to the guys that helped me out this weekend! Billy, Damasher and MarkG!!! Thanks again fellas!!!

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w191/mcree8/figs.jpg

[MarkG]

Josh, I want the Brady chase and the S.Davis skins!!LOL
Congrats on the haul!

[MarkG]

Alright!!!! Back to back jacks for the Astros.

[bushwickbill]

how does Spud Webb get a figure and not Dream?

[bushwickbill]

Nice figures McRee :cool:

[MarkG]

whats up fellow Houston boardies!!!!!!!

[TexAg93]

Sup

[Texas33]

whats up fellow Houston boardies!!!!!!!

Gas prices!!!:rolleyes:

[Texas33]

Decided to swing by the Sugar Land TRU tonight just for kicks. Good call because I scored myself a chase Prince and reg Oden. No Morrisons though, the main one I'm looking for :(

[MarkG]

Whats up peeps!! Anyone going to the Astros game Sat? It's H.Pence bobblehead day!!

[TexasHeat]

Whats up peeps!! Anyone going to the Astros game Sat? It's H.Pence bobblehead day!!

actually I am going saturday. Got tickets already too.

[MarkG]

Cool!! What gate are you going to be waiting by?

[shaotime]

Picked up KG, Nash, and Boozer today at TRU O.S.T. Still looking for a Morrison...

[TexasHeat]

Cool!! What gate are you going to be waiting by?

Sending you a PM bro.

[Texas33]

actually I am going saturday. Got tickets already too.

When do you want to meet up so we can make that swap? :D

[TexasHeat]

When do you want to meet up so we can make that swap? :D

ill call u on sunday.

[MarkG]

Houston boardies; what do yo all think of the changes McFarlane has planned??
How bout them Rockets!! They looked really good against the Suns!
Them damn Astros lost again/ Hopefully they can win Sat.
Mark, I'll call you tomorrow when I leave for the game!

[sigep001]

Houston boardies; what do yo all think of the changes McFarlane has planned??
How bout them Rockets!! They looked really good against the Suns!
Them damn Astros lost again/ Hopefully they can win Sat.
Mark, I'll call you tomorrow when I leave for the game!

I'm indifferent on the packaging since I'm an opener. If it saves TMP some money so that they can make more figures into the future, then I guess it's a good thing.

On the chases, I'm happy with it. I don't care about the tweaks, but I like the retro/alternate jersey figures, and now I'll be able to get them for retail rather than paying more than that on the secondary market. TMP will probably get more of my money because of this, so I'd say it's a good move on their part.

[Smbdyfnkillme]

I've already moved on to other things. McFarlane has been making bad decisions for a while. I'll still buy Houston players and the one 12" figure that they release each year, but that's about it. I don't need 50 L.T.s in my collection.

Cardboard is bad. What some people don't seem to understand is that people will eventually get tired of this hobby. When they do, they would like to get at least some of their money back. Damaged cardboard packaging is going to make sure that those collectors get as little back as possible. These things already don't hold their value as it is. Newer chases are worth nothing because they make way too many of them.

[MarkG]

I'm sticking with NFL Legends, some NFL, and 12"ers.

[sigep001]

Went to the Woodlands TRU around noon...saw 8 NBA 14 figures there... 3 Nash / 2 Garnett / 1 Boozer / 1 Prince / 1 Oden. Left them all there...along with a slew of MLB 20 and Cooperstown figures (and NHL).

I'm still waiting for MLB 21.

[6man]

Found a gray Youkilis & a gray Zito if anyone is interested lmk

[bushwickbill]

I've already moved on to other things. McFarlane has been making bad decisions for a while. I'll still buy Houston players and the one 12" figure that they release each year, but that's about it. I don't need 50 L.T.s in my collection.

Cardboard is bad. What some people don't seem to understand is that people will eventually get tired of this hobby. When they do, they would like to get at least some of their money back. Damaged cardboard packaging is going to make sure that those collectors get as little back as possible. These things already don't hold their value as it is. Newer chases are worth nothing because they make way too many of them.

I'm witchu

[Texas33]

ill call u on sunday.

Thanks for meeting up with me today on such short notice Mark:D Did you get the info you needed on that Damon?

[Chip]

The new packaging is going to drive more MOC collectors out of this hobby.

[Texas33]

Well kids, I think the time has come for me to say goodbye to this hobby :(
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....for 1 week that is! I'm off to Cabo in two weeks and I can't wait!!!! :p

[Smbdyfnkillme]

At first it didn't make sense to me that the Diamondbacks would give up the closer with the most saves in the league last year.

Now, I completely understand.

[Heater]

As I posted in a thread, How big was Brad Lidge smiling in the Phillies bullpen?

[bushwickbill]

ROCKETS-JAZZ PLAYOFF SCHEDULE
Game 1 - Sat. @ Houston 8:30PM ESPN
Game 2 - Mon. @ Houston 8:30PM TNT
Game 3 - Thu. @ Utah 9:30PM TNT
Game 4 - Apr. 26 @ Utah 9:30PM ESPN
Game 5 * Apr. 29 @ Houston TBD
Game 6 * May 2 @ Utah TBD
Game 7 * May 4 @ Houston TBD

[6man]

I created a league amongst friends and I'm inviting you all (OfficialHouston, Tx Thread) if anyone is interested. Let see how accurate we can be.

Go to NBA.com and click on the Pick N Roll Playoff bracket. Click on join a league.

League name: United We Stand

Password: gatorade

GO ROCKETS!!!!!!!!!

[Smbdyfnkillme]

See what happens when you have to work. They had Retro Shannon Sharpe, Sanders/Rice two pack, HOF Aikman, Falcons Deion 2 and Ravens Deion 2 in the warehouse finds section of the online Spawn store.

I picked up one of each except for the Ravens Deion.

[TexasHeat]

Thanks for meeting up with me today on such short notice Mark:D Did you get the info you needed on that Damon?

Nah but I held onto it. Gut feeling or something said to keep the Damon.

Now one of you guys needs to find a Sox Ecks for me.

[MarkG]

Great finds Mike!! I'll take the HOF Aikman and the 2pack!!

[mcree8]

now, now Mark, don't be greedy, 2-pack is mine!

[Texas33]

Dude! WTH happened to the Rockets tonight!:mad:

[MarkG]

Took the lead in the 3rd, then went cold! Just like the Rockets have done in the Playoffs the last couple of years!!

[bushwickbill]

Dude! WTH happened to the Rockets tonight!:mad:

a lot of reasons. that game was freaking U-G-L-Y

[DAMASHER]

Can anyone help me out, I need a regular Tim Brown figure ASAP?
Thanks,
Steve

Mike,
Are you yanking our chains or was all the stuff really up in the Warehouse finds?

[Smbdyfnkillme]

Mike,
Are you yanking our chains or was all the stuff really up in the Warehouse finds?

I'll post a picture when it gets here.

[mcree8]

You know what happened to last guy that yanked our chains, RIGHT??

Pm to ya Mash!

[bushwickbill]

Can anyone help me out, I need a regular Tim Brown figure ASAP?

how many do you need? :D

Call me

[Texas33]

Does anybody have an extra Howard they can let go? I need it for a friend of mine :)

[DAMASHER]

Ok, now I need a reg Sheffield, anyone got one?

[Texas33]

Ok, now I need a reg Sheffield, anyone got one?

I do, give me a call tomorrow :)

[MarkG]

What up fellas!! The Astros are looking good these last few games.

[sigep001]

I went by the 1960 TRU and the Woodlands TRU this morning looking for Michael Young or Josh Hamilton in MLB 21.

Only MLB 21 at 1960 was Mauer and Posada. Nothing at the Woodlands, probably because there isn't any room for new figures to be put out (due to all of the Cooperstown figures and MLB 20 still clogging the pegs).

[Texas33]

Dude! When did the TRU's start getting MLB 21? As for the Mauer, I'm definitely going to need somme of those :)

[Texas33]

Dude! When did the TRU's start getting MLB 21? As for the Mauer, I'm definitely going to need somme of those :)

Well I answered my own question. Stopped by the Sugar Land TRU during lunch and found a fresh case of MLB 21 complete with a nice Nomar Retro! Also picked up one Dice-K and the only Mauer. That Mauer fig btw is freakin sweet! :D

As for the assortment,

Dice-K x2
Posada x2
Soriano x2
Mauer x1
Nomar Retro

[TexAg93]

I'm sitting here trying not to watch this game tonight.

The Rockets look like they have never played together before this series. Their spacing is terrible and it doesn't help that Deke is a complete non-factor for points. And when did T-Mac's bad left shoulder cause him to take all the arc out of his jumper?

I can honestly say that there isn't a team I despise more in professional sports than the Utah Jazz. I can't explain it but I know it goes way back.

Please let Deke catch Okur with a bony elbow tonight...

[DAMASHER]

Hmm... Could not stay away I see, thought you wer not going to watch tonight!

P.S went bu TRU on the way home only 5 figs left, 2 Posad, 2 Soriano, and a Dice K. :(. If you happen to see an extra Mauer or 2 can you pick them up. I want one to open and one MOMC.
Thanks,


I'm sitting here trying not to watch this game tonight.

The Rockets look like they have never played together before this series. Their spacing is terrible and it doesn't help that Deke is a complete non-factor for points. And when did T-Mac's bad left shoulder cause him to take all the arc out of his jumper?

I can honestly say that there isn't a team I despise more in professional sports than the Utah Jazz. I can't explain it but I know it goes way back.

Please let Deke catch Okur with a bony elbow tonight...

[MarkG]

What up peeps!! The wife was able to score some new MLB 21 this morning!! She got me a retro Nomar and a Mauer!!
Rockets look good so far, but we all know Houston!!

[Texas33]

What a finish!!!

GAME 5 BABY........WOOOOOOOO!!!!


P.S.-Did you all see the look on T-Macs face when Scola nailed that last free throw...classic!

[MarkG]

Yea, Landry saved the game!!

[sigep001]

I went by a couple TRUs in DFW yesterday, and they had MLB 21, but of course - no Young or Hamilton (something I should have expected). I think I'm close to just going the ebay route so I can save myself the aggravation and the gas money.

[MarkG]

If I see a Young, I'll buy it and let you know.

[TexAg93]

I watched until the score was in the low to mid twenties and then came back after the half until Utah went up 61-55. Too tired to stay up that late for a re-run!

I'm glad they won and will try to stomach game 4. ;)

Hmm... Could not stay away I see, thought you wer not going to watch tonight!

P.S went bu TRU on the way home only 5 figs left, 2 Posad, 2 Soriano, and a Dice K. :(. If you happen to see an extra Mauer or 2 can you pick them up. I want one to open and one MOMC.
Thanks,

[Smbdyfnkillme]

Online Spawn store haul!!!!!!!!!!!

http://i25.tinypic.com/vijpet.jpg

[DAMASHER]

Online Spawn store haul!!!!!!!!!!!

http://i25.tinypic.com/vijpet.jpg

VERY nice pickups!

[MarkG]

Great haul Mike!! LMK what you need for that HOF Aikman.

[mcree8]

Great haul Mike!! LMK what you need for that HOF Aikman.

I think he's looking for the life-size Harry and the Henderson's figure!! :eek:

[sigep001]

I got a Red Sox Eckersley this morning if anyone is interested in it. Still on the lookout for a Michael Young. :(

[TexasHeat]

I got a Red Sox Eckersley this morning if anyone is interested in it. Still on the lookout for a Michael Young. :(

Dude I'm interested in that for sure. Its the last one I need in Coops 5

[Texas33]

I got a Red Sox Eckersley this morning if anyone is interested in it. Still on the lookout for a Michael Young. :(

If Mark doesn't take it I'd love a shot...lmk :)

[sigep001]

Whoever finds me a Michael Young first and posts it on here can have it in an even swap as far as I'm concerned. I'm sick of checking different TRUs only to be let down.

[TexasHeat]

Whoever finds me a Michael Young first and posts it on here can have it in an even swap as far as I'm concerned. I'm sick of checking different TRUs only to be let down.

If I find a Michael Young its yours and if not I still want the Ecks if possible. Rather get it from a local boardie cause I've been tempted to hit Ebay for it to get the series over with.

[Texas33]

Alright kids, so how do you all think we did in the draft?

[mcree8]

Not Flashy, but how can you go against anything Rick Smith and Kubiak has done so far? We've needed a left tackle since the beginning of this franchise, they think they found him! I really like the Steve Slayton and Dominique Barber picks, alot of potential there, And looking forward to seeing the CB Antuan Molden contribute! I really thought Rashard Mendenhall was our pick at 18, but it sounds like they had the tackle targeted from the get-go.

[MarkG]

Damn Josh sounds like you work for the NFL Network!:eek::p

[ckford#24]

Not Flashy, but how can you go against anything Rick Smith and Kubiak has done so far? We've needed a left tackle since the beginning of this franchise, they think they found him! I really like the Steve Slayton and Dominique Barber picks, alot of potential there, And looking forward to seeing the CB Antuan Molden contribute! I really thought Rashard Mendenhall was our pick at 18, but it sounds like they had the tackle targeted from the get-go.


can't believe they passed on Mendenhall :confused: but the Cowboys did too:mad:....Andre Johnson needs help...They could have picked up Brown later on....

[mcree8]

yeah, I thought Mendenhall was our guy too, after Cromartie was gone, but listening to Kubiak, they had Brown targeted all the time, said Alex Gibbs was very vocally about what he could do, they really liked the fact that he used to play tight-end, and has very quick feet! Sounds like, without a 2nd rounder, they weren't afraid to reach a bit, Guess we'll see. I think Andre Johnson has plenty of help from Andre Davis, Johnson just needs to stay healthy, and we'll be ok!

[MarkG]

Whats up peeps!! If anybody sees a new DC Universe Aquaman, please pick him up for me!! I can't find that mugg anywhere!!

[Texas33]

What's going on with these guys? They played like a team possessed tonight! If we can get this night in and night out we'd all have no worries. At any rate, Game 6 baby...YEAH!

Can't wait, I'll be watching that one from the comfort of my luxury suite in Cabo...WOOHOO!!!

[MarkG]

What's going on with these guys? They played like a team possessed tonight! If we can get this night in and night out we'd all have no worries. At any rate, Game 6 baby...YEAH!

Can't wait, I'll be watching that one from the comfort of my luxury suite in Cabo...WOOHOO!!!

WTH!! That sounds like a great time! Is it a time-share?

[Smbdyfnkillme]

Is Avery Johnson still employed?:p

[Texas33]

WTH!! That sounds like a great time! Is it a time-share?

No, not a time share. A good friend of mine was one of the winners of a contest they were having at her work and shw asked me to go with her. This is where we'll be going, www.marquisloscabos.com :D

[sigep001]

Is Avery Johnson still employed?:p

That would be a "no". We'll see who they bring in next - Larry Brown?

[Smbdyfnkillme]

Larry Brown is the coach of the Bobcats.

[sigep001]

Larry Brown is the coach of the Bobcats.

Ahh...I missed that yesterday.

Maybe D'Antoni then after Phoenix axes him? Not sure.

[MarkG]

Don Nelson Jr.??

[Texas33]

That would be a "no". We'll see who they bring in next - Larry Brown?


How about Isiah? :o:p

[sigep001]

How about Isiah? :o:p

Don't even joke about it!!!

[MarkG]

Well another NBA season in the books. Maybe next year we'll have everybody stay healthy.
Anyone going to the Astros game Sun? It's a Biggio bobblehead giveaway.

[sigep001]

Just an FYI in case anyone is still looking for a Young for me...I don't need one anymore. Someone found one for me.

[MarkG]

Congrats! I havent saw one Young here at all!

[Texas33]

So kids, what did I miss? :D

[mcree8]

well, the Astros were winning till you got back in town!

[Texas33]

well, the Astros were winning till you got back in town!

Oh well, I guess I'll just have to go back to Cabo then :D

[mcree8]

a few pics from Thurs. night game.....

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w191/mcree8/050808011.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w191/mcree8/050808019.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w191/mcree8/050808027.jpg

[Smbdyfnkillme]

Do you have the number of the girl in the last picture?:p

[bushwickbill]

I went to the Kentucky Derby last weekend and had a once in a lifetime experience. Here is a hilarious picture I found on some celeb website that I had to post. I will try and post some of the pics that I took a lil later.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v423/bushwickbillyd/spencerderby22.jpg

[MarkG]

Nice pics Josh!!
Billy, that is very cool that you were able to go to the Derby. Can't wait for the pics.

[MarkG]

Lance Berkman and the Astros on fire bump!!
What up peeps! Any of you all going to the Astros game Friday the 23rd? Astros are hosting the Phillies and giving out a Biggio mini-helmet!

[MarkG]

Astros pulled out a great win last night!
If anyone sees one of the new Movie Batman figs without his mask please pick it up and I'll be more that happy to trade or buy it.

[mcree8]

You are looking for a no-helmet Batman???

[MarkG]

Thats how I roll Josh!!

[MarkG]

Yo Josh! Heres some of the pics of my loose 12"ers!!
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/markg23/DSC02029.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/markg23/DSC02028.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/markg23/mark_beca405.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/markg23/mark_beca406.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/markg23/mark_beca408.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/markg23/mark_beca409.jpg

[mcree8]

looks friggin sweet Mark, those loose 12" look real nice!!! Alright here's what I got, although I need to add the white TonyG, and all my Stros figs...

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w191/mcree8/051708004.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w191/mcree8/051708005.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w191/mcree8/051708006.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w191/mcree8/051708007.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w191/mcree8/051708008.jpg

Now I'm interested in seeing everybody else's set-up, bring em on!!!

[MarkG]

I need to update my wall collection. I got rid of a lot of figs from that NFL wall.
I agree with Josh, I want to see some others collection. Chip, I still remember you beautiful setup!!

[bushwickbill]

nice pics fellas!

[ckford#24]

nice colloction mark+josh

[mcree8]

thanks fellas, hey Billy, does your figures look any different on my wall? ....lolol

[sigep001]

i'm gonna throw my pics up tonight when i get home from work. of course, it's liable to make some of you sick to your stomach since it heavily involves Cowboys, Rangers, and Mavericks.

Nonetheless, I'll post 'em.

[Cobra39]

Any of you Houston guys need a Jason Terry retro or a Nomar Red Sox?

Cobra39

[mcree8]

hey Cobra, pm sent on the Nomar

[bushwickbill]

thanks fellas, hey Billy, does your figures look any different on my wall? ....lolol


glad they found a good home.

[bushwickbill]

Take a look.....your money is being used wisely. This is where all my SP money is going.

2008 All-Star Pro-Cut Autographed Yao Ming
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/013.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/th_005.jpg (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/005.jpg) http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/th_011.jpg (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/011.jpg) http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/th_012.jpg (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/012.jpg)


2003 All-Star Pro-Cut Yao Ming
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/014.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/th_004.jpg (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/004.jpg) http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/th_015.jpg (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/015.jpg) http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/th_036.jpg (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/036.jpg)


1996-97 Pro-Cut Charles Barkley
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/027.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/th_028.jpg (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/028.jpg) http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/th_029.jpg (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/029.jpg)


2003 All-Star Pro-Cut Steve Francis
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/017.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/th_016.jpg (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/016.jpg) http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/th_018.jpg (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/018.jpg) http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/th_020.jpg (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/020.jpg)


2006 All-Star Authentic Yao Ming
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/021.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/th_022.jpg (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/022.jpg) http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/th_023.jpg (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/023.jpg)


2001 Authentic Yao Ming
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/025.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/th_024.jpg (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/024.jpg) http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/th_026.jpg (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/026.jpg)


2003-2004 Game Used Steve Francis
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/041.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/th_040.jpg (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/040.jpg) http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/th_042.jpg (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/042.jpg)


1990 Game Used Autographed Carl Herrera
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/037.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/th_039.jpg (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/039.jpg) http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/th_038.jpg (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/038.jpg)


http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/IMG_1083.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/Bushwick_Bill/NBA%20Jerseys/IMG_1084.jpg

[sigep001]

those jerseys are sweet...especially the Olajuwon.

Yao's autograph looks like he signed it with a pen in his mouth or between his toes.

[Texas33]

Just like Bill, all my SP funds are going elsewhere right now to. Here to be exact :D

http://www.atlantis.com/content/img/accommodations/RTexterior432x324.jpg

[mcree8]

friggin shweeeet Billy!!! would like to see some of the Astros jerseys too, when you get a chance!!!

[bushwickbill]

Thanks fellas.

Josh: I'm working on getting updated pics of my entire collection, so I'll make sure and post the Astros stuff.

Steve: Atlantis = Ripoff

[sigep001]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/wamos001/IMG_0281.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/wamos001/IMG_0282.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/wamos001/IMG_0283.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/wamos001/IMG_0285.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/wamos001/IMG_0284.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/wamos001/IMG_0286.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/wamos001/IMG_0287.jpg

[mcree8]

Unbelievable Will!!!!!!! That room looks awesome bro, from the pics, it looks like you have almost every one of those autos on the wood bases??? Nice work my friend, although the Cowgirls stuff makes me puke, I do have to admit that's a sweet-***** setup!!!

[bushwickbill]

sigep001....very nice. But I'm with Josh, all that DFW stuff is killing me. :eek:

[MarkG]

Damn Will, that is one hell of a collection!! I spy some 12"ers!! I like how everything is set-up. Did you make those wood bases?