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[Chron] Andre Johnson is Houston's No. 1 athlete, and No. 2 isn't close.

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  1. GRENDEL

    GRENDEL Contributing Member

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    John and Lance threw the topic out this morning and not in a particularly positive sense. Once upon a time, we had big-name professional athletes: Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, Roger Clemens, Craig Biggio, Andy Pettitte, Jeff Bagwell, Earl Campbell, etc.

    Now? We've got almost no one who raises an eyebrow around the country. Andre Johnson is held in high regard by opponents, but he doesn't get the respect he deserves because the franchise has been run so poorly. Come to think of it, who do we have?

    Here's my Top 10:

    1. Andre Johnson. I have no idea what his national profile is, but he's great on the field and off. It's a crying shame his best years have so far been on a terrible team.

    2. Mario Williams. He has yet to become the game-wrecking defensive player he was supposed to be, but he's still one of the few Texans virtually every NFL fan knows.

    3. Matt Schaub. I don't know of anyone on the Rockets or Astros who is more well known around America. He didn't have his best year in 2010, but if the Texans ever got really good, he might shoot to No. 1.

    4. Arian Foster. This is where things got tough. I couldn't think of an Astro or Rocket with a higher profile. Fantasy leaguers love Arian Foster and serious NFL fans came to appreciate his greatness in 2010. As with the first three, he could be a really big star if the Texans started to win.

    5. Brett Myers. I thought about putting Kevin Kolb No. 1 overall, but since he doesn't play for the Astros, Texans or Rockets, he's not eligible. He was a big deal in Philly, which raises his presence around the country. I think.

    6. Aaron Brooks. I told you this wasn't going to be easy.

    7. Shane Battier. Once upon a time, he was a household name. That was back when he was a Blue Devil. Since then, he has disappeared into the black hole of Houston sports.

    8. Brittney Griner. Sure, I said she wasn't eligible. I changed my mind.

    9. Kevin Kolb. See above.

    10.Clutch.

    http://blogs.chron.com/sportsjustic...oustonchronicle/sportsjustice+(SportsJustice)
     
    #1 GRENDEL, Feb 17, 2011
  2. DonnyMost

    DonnyMost be kind. be brave.
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    td;dr

    (too dumb; didn't read)
     
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  3. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    someone get grandpa a bucket -he's dribbling on the floor again.
     
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  4. sammy

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    Griner is taller and has a longer wingspan than our starting center :(
     
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  5. Landlord Landry

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    #5 Landlord Landry, Feb 17, 2011
  6. MourningWood

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    I bet Griner's penis is bigger too.

    Here he is during his glory days at Nimitz HS:

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    #6 MourningWood, Feb 17, 2011
  7. JayZ750

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    Clutch...way to go man! You're number 10 on the list. Congrats!
    :grin: :rolleyes: :p
     
    #7 JayZ750, Feb 17, 2011
  8. Major Malcontent

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    I know soccer is an afterthought sport in Texas...but Brian Ching is known by anyone who follows the US National Team or MLS....
     
    #8 Major Malcontent, Feb 17, 2011
  9. SamFisher

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    Juan Diaz is fading but is still pretty well known nationally.
     
    #9 SamFisher, Feb 17, 2011
  10. GBRocket

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    What the hell? No Yao? I mean he might be injured but he's still part of the Rockets, sheesh! And no Scola? The guy's an Olympic gold medallist!
     
    #10 GBRocket, Feb 17, 2011
  11. Hippieloser

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    That week after Andre Johnson b****-rode Courtland Finnegan was the first time in a long time that a pro athlete has "owned" Houston that I remember. The last time prior to that was I guess maybe right after Roger Clemens signed with the Astros.
     
    #11 Hippieloser, Feb 17, 2011
  12. Uprising

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    I agree, last time I remember the city being so excited at a moment over a houston athlete was clemens inthe playoffs, it was insane when he was the wining pitcher when he came into the game out of the bullpen.
     
    #12 Uprising, Feb 17, 2011
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    :eek: Arian Foster has one year as a starter under his belt but he made it to 4th. LOL!
     
    #13 MIAGI99, Feb 17, 2011
  14. Air Langhi

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    I bet half the people in Houston wouldn't know him if he walked down the street. Yao is a 1000x as well known. If kolb is on the list why isn't vy. He is probably more well know than dre.
     
    #14 Air Langhi, Feb 17, 2011
  15. Remix

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    This is true. Andre is my favorite Houston athlete and I once saw him walking towards me in the Galleria and it took me a few seconds to realize it was him.
     
    #15 Remix, Feb 17, 2011
  16. The Situation

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    No Carlos Lee?!?!?!


    List is a joke
     
    #16 The Situation, Feb 17, 2011
  17. Poloshirtbandit

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    Like the article said, I'm sure if fantasy football didn't exist most people wouldn't care who he is.
     
    #17 Poloshirtbandit, Feb 17, 2011
  18. JunkyardDwg

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    In no particular order...

    1) Andre Johnson
    2) Matt Schaub
    3) Mario Williams
    4) Brett Myers
    5) Wandy Rodriguez
    6) Michael Bourn
    7) Arian Foster
    8) Yao Ming
    9) Luis Scola
    10) Case Keenum

    So what if our players aren't household names. Seems that's a bit overrated. Hell even Olajuwon didn't get the full respect he deserved when playing.

    And I love how he relegates Oswalt and Lance to "etc" status.
     
    #18 JunkyardDwg, Feb 17, 2011
  19. ima_drummer2k

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    Hmmm, I've been a Houston sports fan for 40 years and I actually had to google #5 on this list.

    That shows you how far we've fallen.
     
    #19 ima_drummer2k, Feb 18, 2011
  20. msn

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    Dude, good call.
     
    #20 msn, Feb 18, 2011
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