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Johnny Morongo
Aug 24, 2011, 12:02:04 PM8/24/11
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On 8/24/2011 7:27 AM, JohnC(TX) wrote:
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>
> This kid will probably get cut by the Texans. I am not sure of the rules on
> practice
> squad so Houston may not be able to keep him. He is #5 after 4 tailbacks&
> is a bit of a tweener in that he is too
> small for a true FB at 220-230& just a little slower than you want.
>
> If Powell can't help us then we should look at this guy. He has great
> hands,
> he is great run blocker, he is a hell of a receiver& he can get the tough
> yards. At UT when Mack Brown finally woke up this guy got the tough yards&
> was in there on passing downs
> not Jamal Charles.
>
> http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/former-texas-star-ogbonnaya-gaining-notice-at-texans-camp-bonds-with-rb-foster/2011/08/18/gIQAxA7yMJ_story.html
>
> Former Texas star Ogbonnaya gaining notice at Texans camp, bonds with RB
> Foster
> By Associated Press, Published: August 17 | Updated: Thursday, August 18,
> 3:47 AM
>
> HOUSTON - Chris Ogbonnaya has bonded with Houston Texans star running back
> Arian Foster, and it's only fitting.
>
> The 25-year-old Ogbonnaya is in the same spot Foster was in two training
> camps ago.
>
> An undrafted free agent, Foster was fighting to stay on the roster and not
> only made it, but went from the practice squad in 2009 to the NFL's rushing
> title in 2010.
>
> Ogbonnaya spent last season on Houston's practice squad and tried to soak up
> everything Foster told him.
>
> "His path that he's taken has garnered a lot of respect for him, not just
> from me, but from everyone around this league," Ogbonnaya said. "He's a
> great player. What he's been through last year, coming off the sideline, it
> was easy to listen to him."
>
> With Foster watching on Monday night, Ogbonnaya made a big impression
> against the New York Jets, scoring twice and producing 104 total yards.
>
> The former Texas star was the last running back standing after Derrick Ward
> left in the first quarter with a concussion. Foster, Steve Slaton and Ben
> Tate were already sidelined with hamstring injuries.
>
> "I'm proud of him," Foster said of Ogbonnaya. "He's the one constant, the
> one guy who's stayed healthy through this whole training camp. He works
> hard, man. All I can do is wish the best for that guy."
>
> Ogbonnaya is also spurred by the success of Terrell Davis, a sixth-round
> draft pick who was a three-time All-Pro for Denver when Texans coach Gary
> Kubiak was the Broncos' offensive coordinator. Davis started his first
> training camp as the sixth-string running back and worked his way into the
> starting job by the time the season began.
>
> "His career just took off," Ogbonnaya said. "For me, everybody's story is
> different. I just hope that at some point, I can make a mark on this team."
>
> The 6-foot, 225-pound Ogbonnaya was a seventh-round draft pick by St. Louis
> in 2009, then was cut last September. The Texans signed him within days, and
> Ogbonnaya worked quietly all season on the practice squad.
>
> After the season, Kubiak told Ogbonnaya to stay fit and mentally focused
> because, as it did with Foster, an opportunity could emerge at any time.
>
> Ogbonnaya worked out with teammates in Houston over the summer, but knew
> coming into camp that the numbers were stacked against him.
>
> Foster, who returned to practice on Wednesday, is the starter and Ward the
> likely backup. Slaton and Tate are vying for the third-string spot and
> although both missed team drills again on Wednesday, Ogbonnaya knows they'll
> take away some of his carries when they get healthy.
>
> For now, Ogbonnaya is only focusing on what he can control.
>
> "This is a time for me to make the most of my opportunity," he said, "to
> make a mark on this team and try to earn some respect, if not here, then
> around the league. It's a crazy business. I just hope I can make it stick
> here."
>
> Ogbonnaya has had to wait his turn before. At Texas, he backed up Jamaal
> Charles and Selvin Young in his first two seasons, then shared carries with
> Vondrell McGee and Cody Johnson in 2008.
>
> But that doesn't mean he was forgotten. After Monday night's game, Ogbonnaya
> got a text message from Longhorns' coach Mack Brown.
>
> "He was just telling me just to keep working, that he was proud," Ogbonnaya
> said. "But just to keep pushing."
>
> Kubiak said the projected starters will get more snaps in Saturday's game
> against New Orleans than they did against the Jets. But with Ward, Slaton
> and Tate still sidelined, that could mean another heavy day for Ogbonnaya.
>
> And he can hardly wait.
>
> "Same mindset," he said. "Every day out here is a day to grow, a day to get
> better. You've got to come prepared to do the same thing every day, and try
> to get better."
>
> Foster, meanwhile, said his hamstring feels "100 percent," although he'll
> also be careful not to re-aggravate it.
>
> "Hamstrings are a part of a runner's life," he said. "You can't really ever
> know when it's healed, unless you just feel it. It's kind of a feeling that
> you know. Right now, there's just no reason to push it, go all out and try
> to win a marathon race or a sprint. We're just going to take it day by day."
>
> Slaton and Tate worked with a trainer on a separate field from the team
> Wednesday. Kubiak is still concerned that Tate, who missed last season with
> a broken ankle, isn't getting enough carries to be ready for the Sept. 11
> season opener against the Colts.
>
> "He's missed a lot of time as a pro football player and we're waiting to
> get him out here," Kubiak said. "I'm hoping like heck he's on this field
> (Thursday) morning. We'll see, but it looked like he took a big step forward
> and needs to get out here and compete."
>
> Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may
> not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
>
>
>
> X-No-Archive: Yes
>
> This kid will probably get cut by the Texans. I am not sure of the rules on
> practice
> squad so Houston may not be able to keep him. He is #5 after 4 tailbacks&
> is a bit of a tweener in that he is too
> small for a true FB at 220-230& just a little slower than you want.
>
> If Powell can't help us then we should look at this guy. He has great
> hands,
> he is great run blocker, he is a hell of a receiver& he can get the tough
> yards. At UT when Mack Brown finally woke up this guy got the tough yards&
> was in there on passing downs
> not Jamal Charles.
>
> http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/former-texas-star-ogbonnaya-gaining-notice-at-texans-camp-bonds-with-rb-foster/2011/08/18/gIQAxA7yMJ_story.html
>
> Former Texas star Ogbonnaya gaining notice at Texans camp, bonds with RB
> Foster
> By Associated Press, Published: August 17 | Updated: Thursday, August 18,
> 3:47 AM
>
> HOUSTON - Chris Ogbonnaya has bonded with Houston Texans star running back
> Arian Foster, and it's only fitting.
>
> The 25-year-old Ogbonnaya is in the same spot Foster was in two training
> camps ago.
>
> An undrafted free agent, Foster was fighting to stay on the roster and not
> only made it, but went from the practice squad in 2009 to the NFL's rushing
> title in 2010.
>
> Ogbonnaya spent last season on Houston's practice squad and tried to soak up
> everything Foster told him.
>
> "His path that he's taken has garnered a lot of respect for him, not just
> from me, but from everyone around this league," Ogbonnaya said. "He's a
> great player. What he's been through last year, coming off the sideline, it
> was easy to listen to him."
>
> With Foster watching on Monday night, Ogbonnaya made a big impression
> against the New York Jets, scoring twice and producing 104 total yards.
>
> The former Texas star was the last running back standing after Derrick Ward
> left in the first quarter with a concussion. Foster, Steve Slaton and Ben
> Tate were already sidelined with hamstring injuries.
>
> "I'm proud of him," Foster said of Ogbonnaya. "He's the one constant, the
> one guy who's stayed healthy through this whole training camp. He works
> hard, man. All I can do is wish the best for that guy."
>
> Ogbonnaya is also spurred by the success of Terrell Davis, a sixth-round
> draft pick who was a three-time All-Pro for Denver when Texans coach Gary
> Kubiak was the Broncos' offensive coordinator. Davis started his first
> training camp as the sixth-string running back and worked his way into the
> starting job by the time the season began.
>
> "His career just took off," Ogbonnaya said. "For me, everybody's story is
> different. I just hope that at some point, I can make a mark on this team."
>
> The 6-foot, 225-pound Ogbonnaya was a seventh-round draft pick by St. Louis
> in 2009, then was cut last September. The Texans signed him within days, and
> Ogbonnaya worked quietly all season on the practice squad.
>
> After the season, Kubiak told Ogbonnaya to stay fit and mentally focused
> because, as it did with Foster, an opportunity could emerge at any time.
>
> Ogbonnaya worked out with teammates in Houston over the summer, but knew
> coming into camp that the numbers were stacked against him.
>
> Foster, who returned to practice on Wednesday, is the starter and Ward the
> likely backup. Slaton and Tate are vying for the third-string spot and
> although both missed team drills again on Wednesday, Ogbonnaya knows they'll
> take away some of his carries when they get healthy.
>
> For now, Ogbonnaya is only focusing on what he can control.
>
> "This is a time for me to make the most of my opportunity," he said, "to
> make a mark on this team and try to earn some respect, if not here, then
> around the league. It's a crazy business. I just hope I can make it stick
> here."
>
> Ogbonnaya has had to wait his turn before. At Texas, he backed up Jamaal
> Charles and Selvin Young in his first two seasons, then shared carries with
> Vondrell McGee and Cody Johnson in 2008.
>
> But that doesn't mean he was forgotten. After Monday night's game, Ogbonnaya
> got a text message from Longhorns' coach Mack Brown.
>
> "He was just telling me just to keep working, that he was proud," Ogbonnaya
> said. "But just to keep pushing."
>
> Kubiak said the projected starters will get more snaps in Saturday's game
> against New Orleans than they did against the Jets. But with Ward, Slaton
> and Tate still sidelined, that could mean another heavy day for Ogbonnaya.
>
> And he can hardly wait.
>
> "Same mindset," he said. "Every day out here is a day to grow, a day to get
> better. You've got to come prepared to do the same thing every day, and try
> to get better."
>
> Foster, meanwhile, said his hamstring feels "100 percent," although he'll
> also be careful not to re-aggravate it.
>
> "Hamstrings are a part of a runner's life," he said. "You can't really ever
> know when it's healed, unless you just feel it. It's kind of a feeling that
> you know. Right now, there's just no reason to push it, go all out and try
> to win a marathon race or a sprint. We're just going to take it day by day."
>
> Slaton and Tate worked with a trainer on a separate field from the team
> Wednesday. Kubiak is still concerned that Tate, who missed last season with
> a broken ankle, isn't getting enough carries to be ready for the Sept. 11
> season opener against the Colts.
>
> "He's missed a lot of time as a pro football player and we're waiting to
> get him out here," Kubiak said. "I'm hoping like heck he's on this field
> (Thursday) morning. We'll see, but it looked like he took a big step forward
> and needs to get out here and compete."
>
> Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may
> not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
>
>
>
Nice idea as I'm not particularly impressed with McNight or Powell and
he looked really strong in our game against them. The question here is
whether Tannenbaum can swallow his pride and drop one of ours for Ogbo.
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Papa Carl
Aug 24, 2011, 9:31:45 PM8/24/11
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>> Nice idea as I'm not particularly impressed with McNight or Powell and he
>> looked really strong in our game against them. The question here is
>> whether Tannenbaum can swallow his pride and drop one of ours for Ogbo.
>
> time last year. Quiet Papa.
>
> Powell is making me nervous as I have not read much about him. Usually
> every rookie RB gets rave reviews. I would give him a 1/4 with the
> starters. We know what Greene, Tomlinson & we need to know what he can do.
>
> This guy, Chris O, would be steady not spectacular.
I've never been quiet...so this year he isn't puking on the sidelines?
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Johnny Morongo
Aug 25, 2011, 3:59:56 PM8/25/11
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On 8/25/2011 12:22 PM, John C TX wrote:
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>>>> Nice idea as I'm not particularly impressed with McNight or Powell and he
>>>> looked really strong in our game against them. The question here is
>>>> whether Tannenbaum can swallow his pride and drop one of ours for Ogbo.
>>
>>> I don't think McKnight = Greene but he is better than he looked at this
>>> time last year. Quiet Papa.
>>
>>> Powell is making me nervous as I have not read much about him. Usually
>>> every rookie RB gets rave reviews. I would give him a 1/4 with the
>>> starters. We know what Greene, Tomlinson& we need to know what he can do.> X-No-Archive: Yes
>>
>>>> Nice idea as I'm not particularly impressed with McNight or Powell and he
>>>> looked really strong in our game against them. The question here is
>>>> whether Tannenbaum can swallow his pride and drop one of ours for Ogbo.
>>
>>> I don't think McKnight = Greene but he is better than he looked at this
>>> time last year. Quiet Papa.
>>
>>> Powell is making me nervous as I have not read much about him. Usually
>>> every rookie RB gets rave reviews. I would give him a 1/4 with the
>>
>>> This guy, Chris O, would be steady not spectacular.
>>
>> I've never been quiet...so this year he isn't puking on the sidelines?
>
> rate of RB's& LT's age he could be starting.
>
Ahead of Green? What did you drink this morninig?
JetsLife
Aug 25, 2011, 5:41:20 PM8/25/11
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On Aug 24, 12:02 pm, Johnny Morongo <Moro...@Burf.com> wrote:
> On 8/24/2011 7:27 AM, JohnC(TX) wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
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> > This kid will probably get cut by the Texans. I am not sure of the rules on
> > practice
> > squad so Houston may not be able to keep him. He is #5 after 4 tailbacks&
> > is a bit of a tweener in that he is too
> > small for a true FB at 220-230& just a little slower than you want.
>
> > If Powell can't help us then we should look at this guy. He has great
> > hands,
> > he is great run blocker, he is a hell of a receiver& he can get the tough
> > yards. At UT when Mack Brown finally woke up this guy got the tough yards&
> > was in there on passing downs
> > not Jamal Charles.
>
> >http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/former-texas-star-ogbon...> On 8/24/2011 7:27 AM, JohnC(TX) wrote:
>
>
>
>
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> > This kid will probably get cut by the Texans. I am not sure of the rules on
> > practice
> > squad so Houston may not be able to keep him. He is #5 after 4 tailbacks&
> > is a bit of a tweener in that he is too
> > small for a true FB at 220-230& just a little slower than you want.
>
> > If Powell can't help us then we should look at this guy. He has great
> > hands,
> > he is great run blocker, he is a hell of a receiver& he can get the tough
> > yards. At UT when Mack Brown finally woke up this guy got the tough yards&
> > was in there on passing downs
> > not Jamal Charles.
>
>
> - Show quoted text -
The last thing I'd do is drop McKnight or Powell. Under Rex the Jets
haven't missed on too many higher draft picks. They draft some kids to
play right away, others to grow within the system until their time
comes.
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Papa Carl
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> news:j369jr$rvt$1...@dont-email.me...> No, I mean it isn't a tretch for an NFL team to have to start their 3rd
> RB.
>
> BTW I am rooting for Schott to get fired just so your Democrat buddy shows
> up in here again. I need a good laugh as I haven't heard anyone mention
> how good Rachel Maddow is for awhile.
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> RB.
>
> BTW I am rooting for Schott to get fired just so your Democrat buddy shows
> up in here again. I need a good laugh as I haven't heard anyone mention
> how good Rachel Maddow is for awhile.
Rachel is without a doubt the only news person on TV with integrity, brains,
and wit. She IS TV editorial news. At least she can read...who at FOX can
say that?
JetsLife
Aug 26, 2011, 3:55:07 PM8/26/11
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> No, I mean it isn't a tretch for an NFL team to have to start their 3rd RB.
>
> BTW I am rooting for Schott to get fired just so your Democrat buddy shows
> up in here again. I need a good laugh as I haven't heard anyone mention how
> good Rachel Maddow is for awhile.- Hide quoted text ->
> BTW I am rooting for Schott to get fired just so your Democrat buddy shows
> up in here again. I need a good laugh as I haven't heard anyone mention how
>
> - Show quoted text -
Democrat or Republican: you are both wrong if you're able to fight.
You support sending young Americans to their death for distorted
"national interests." It should then be incumbent to put yourself in
harm's way too. Any person of honor who sends another in to harm's way
who doesn't go oneself has lost his honor.
Me, I hate Dems, Repubs and the lot of them. If Ron Paul changed his
abortion policy he might get my vote.
Johnny Morongo
Aug 27, 2011, 8:29:13 PM8/27/11
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On 8/26/2011 6:34 AM, JohnC(TX) wrote:
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> No, I mean it isn't a tretch for an NFL team to have to start their 3rd RB.
>
> BTW I am rooting for Schott to get fired just so your Democrat buddy shows
> up in here again. I need a good laugh as I haven't heard anyone mention how
> good Rachel Maddow is for awhile.
>
>
Listen, you Palin groupie, Rachel Maddow is GREAT and my friend is a >
> BTW I am rooting for Schott to get fired just so your Democrat buddy shows
> up in here again. I need a good laugh as I haven't heard anyone mention how
> good Rachel Maddow is for awhile.
>
>
card carrying member of the Weather Underground but he don' need a
wether man ta no which way tha win blows. Go, Corporate Merika, you
Capitalist pig!
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