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« on: September 19, 2011, 12:08:11 pm »
Isn't this a weekly thread, even during a loss.  Even in 2007 when you lost almost every game. 
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« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2011, 12:17:15 pm »
Daniel Thomas

Showed promise as a strong inside runner, except for the fumble.  He's gotta get a better handle on the rock.
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« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2011, 12:23:02 pm »
Agreed!  He also needs to stop spinning.  He's going to get himself killed!  But Houston has a decent run defense and Thomas looked pretty damned good.

HM:  Jason Taylor.  A couple key rushes, a huge key sack, some hits behind the line of scrimmage.  Old boy looked good!
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« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2011, 12:30:58 pm »
pouncey is coming along really nice in the middle. clearing out a whole lot of space, and into the second level, when thomas was running behind him.
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« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2011, 12:34:20 pm »
Thomas did well.  He just tried to do a little too much.  Stretching for the 1 yard to secure a first down is one thing.  Getting an extra yard after you just ran 30 is another.  Inexperience mistake.  He will get better.
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« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2011, 12:40:54 pm »
Why do we hand out game balls during a loss?
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« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2011, 12:43:53 pm »
Quote from: tubba marxxx on September 19, 2011, 12:40:54 pm
Why do we hand out game balls during a loss?

In the words of Tevye the Dairyman, "tradition"  (okay that is only one word, not words)

Even in a loss there are players who do the right thing.

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« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2011, 12:53:46 pm »

I'll join dolfan13 in giving the game ball to Pouncey. There were quite a few plays yesterday that made me think "look at the size of that running lane!" We could sure use more of that...
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« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2011, 01:32:00 pm »
Quote from: tubba marxxx on September 19, 2011, 12:40:54 pm
Why do we hand out game balls during a loss?

For the same reason why we hand out Goat Trailers (SOTG) during a win. You can always be better (if you win) and you can always take away a positive (if you lose).
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« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2011, 05:57:29 pm »
Daniel Thomas....he was pretty damn impressive yesterday especially after not showing much in the pre-season. I hope the fumble doesn't become a consistant part of his game however!!!!!
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« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2011, 07:38:44 pm »
Daniel Thomas.  The fumble sucked, but he had a pretty damn good debut.

I remember making a thread about "who will have a break out year", and Stroke said to expect Thomas to.  I agreed with him, but also predicted that he might have a bunch of fumbles as well.  It plagued him in college.  Hopefully he can learn to carry the ball better (like Tiki Barber learned later), and cut those down.
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« Reply #11 on: September 20, 2011, 10:39:37 am »
Ahman Green had fumbilitis his first season and went on to be a capable back in the league before he started getting injured.  If Daniel Thomas = Ahman Green/Tiki Barber, then I will be happy.
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« Reply #12 on: September 20, 2011, 11:30:54 am »
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Why do we hand out game balls during a loss?

Because if we only gave them out after victories, we'd have a hell of a lot of extra game balls laying around.     Grin
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« Reply #13 on: September 20, 2011, 11:53:18 am »
Mine goes to Taylor.  He showed everyone else what personal responsibility is.  I hope they watch the game and realize an old guy with a bit of an injury outperformed them.

I would have given it to Thomas, but his fumble was a turning point from what looked to be a comeback performance. 
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« Reply #14 on: September 20, 2011, 11:55:32 am »
Daniel Thomas. Played hard, loved the explosion. About the fumble, that was such a freak hit. Dude went to tackle Thomas and his shoulder pad clipped the ball out of his hands. I'll give DT a pass. Cheesy
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