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| 'Pacman' Jones faces misdemeanor assault charge |
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10/28/2006 |
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| with anybody,'' Robinson said. ``Unfortunately he seems to be an easy target for people to approach and make allegations against.'' Titans spokesman Robbie Bohren said Saturday that the team ``had no comment at this point.'' The Titans play the Houston Texans on Sunday at LP Field. In August, Jones was arrested at a Murfreesboro nightclub on charges of public drunkenness and disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors, and is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 11. He was accused of spitting on a woman during |
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| Vince Young, Super Mario, Face Off In Tennessee |
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10/27/2006 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Houston Texans are coming off a big win, and will try to ride the momentum into LP Field against the AFC South-rival Tennessee Titans on Sunday. The game also features Texans 2006 No. 1 draft pick Mario Williams and Titans top pick Vince Young, who was the third overall selection in last April's NFL Draft. Many Houston fans wanted the franchise to select the elusive quarterback, but got the best defensive end in the draft instead. Houston has won two of its last three games, including |
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| Texans' second-round pick becomes defensive standout |
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10/27/2006 |
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HOUSTON (AP) -Mario Williams proclaimed on draft day that he would make an immediate impact with the Houston Texans, and fellow rookie DeMeco Ryans made 13 tackles in the season opener. Six games into the season, the No. 1 pick is still adjusting, while Ryans has already become Houston's defensive star. Ryans, a middle linebacker who was the top pick in the second round, leads the Texans with 53 tackles and his 44 solo tackles are the fifth most in the league. ``He's been exceptional,'' Texans coach |
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| Eagles dealing with close losses while preparing for Jaguars |
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10/26/2006 |
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| as that many giveaways on five interceptions and eight fumbles. Defensive coordinator Jim Johnson would like to see his group leave its mark on a game - preferably a victory. And that could come against a Jacksonville team coming off a loss to the Houston Texans and a Jaguars offense that ranks 22nd in total offense, including 12th in rushing and 24th in passing. ``I think there's still room for improvement,'' Johnson said. ``I think for the whole defense there's room for improvement. Am I happy with the |
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| Young hopes to show hometown Texans what they missed |
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10/26/2006 |
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -When the Houston Texans passed over Vince Young in the NFL draft, the quarterback talked about wanting to beat up on his hometown team. He has his first chance Sunday, but the Tennessee rookie has already learned a lesson: Don't feed the Houston bulletin board. Young, the No. 3 pick overall in the draft, now says he's no more excited than usual for his fourth NFL start. ``It's my hometown team. Much love to Houston, but for a while I'm just ready to get back out there and conti |
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| Eagles dealing with close loses while preparing for Jaguars |
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10/26/2006 |
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| giveaway total of five interceptions and eight fumbles. Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson would like to see his group leave its mark on a game - preferably a victory. And that could come against a Jacksonville team coming off a loss to the Houston Texans. ``I think there's still room for improvement,'' Johnson said. ``I think for the whole defense there's room for improvement. Am I happy with the defense at times? I think there needs (to be) more consistency. ``I think we have to be a little bit |
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| Romo will be Cowboys starter Sunday at Carolina |
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10/26/2006 |
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| d out of Division I-AA Eastern Illinois, Romo never had thrown a pass before this season. His only two passes before Monday were a pair of completions in the previous game, with a TD to Terrell Owens in the closing minutes of a 34-6 victory over the Houston Texans. Romo will be the ninth starting quarterback for the Cowboys since Hall of Famer Troy Aikman retired after the 2001 season. Romo didn't appear in the locker room Wednesday. ``Any time you do something like this, it's not without a lot of conside |
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| Houston defense looks to build on Jags game |
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10/25/2006 |
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HOUSTON (AP) -Coming off one of their best defensive performances, the Houston Texans hope they have established a building block for the franchise. Houston's work in holding Jacksonville to 220 yards and seven points was noteworthy. But the defense still has much work ahead: it remains ranked second-worst in the NFL, allowing 386 yards a game after early-season struggles. Defensive coordinator Richard Smith sees his defense as a work in progress. ``When we started training camp we started to get bet |
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| Coach says linebacker charged with assault won't play Sunday |
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10/25/2006 |
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -Robert Reynolds, who is charged with domestic violence in Ohio, will not play Sunday for Tennessee against the Houston Texans, and Titans coach Jeff Fisher said that he asked the linebacker to leave the team's headquarters Wednesday. Police in Ohio filed misdemeanor charges of domestic violence, assault and criminal damaging against Reynolds for an episode Saturday night at his estranged wife's home in suburban Columbus. A judge will hear motions and set bond Thursday morning. `` |
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| Texans stun Jaguars for second win of season |
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10/24/2006 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Houston Texans' win over division rival Jacksonville on Sunday was as complete a victory a team could have. The Texans dominated on both sides of the football, and put together a consistent effort for the entire game. Houston's offense, led by David Carr, racked up a season-high 349 yards while the defensive unit limited Byron Leftwich and the Jacksonville offense to just 220 yards. "When we play Jacksonville, we always play with a lot of confidence," said Carr. "In the past couple of |
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