SB Nation Houston: All Posts by David Cassilohttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46691/houston-fave.png2012-08-06T10:55:32-05:00https://houston.sbnation.com/authors/david-cassilo/rss2012-08-06T10:55:32-05:002012-08-06T10:55:32-05:00Houston Texans Training Camp: Andre Johnson, Two Others Return To Field
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> saw some injured players return to the field on Monday morning. <span>Andre Johnson</span>, <span>Duane Brown</span> and <span>Kareem Jackson</span> all participated in today's practice.</p>
<p>While the return was a good sign for Johnson, his status is up in the air for the first preseason game.</p>
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<p>Andre Johnson took about 20 reps today. Gary Kubiak said Johnson looked good but doesn't know if he'll play Sat at CAR</p>
— Nick Scurfield (@NickScurfield) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickScurfield/status/232494293842018304" data-datetime="2012-08-06T15:12:13+00:00">August 6, 2012</a>
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<p>Johnson had been sidelined with a groin injury, while a lower leg injury kept Brown out and a hamstring injury held out Jackson. Brown was able to participate fully, while Johnson and Jackson were on a play count.</p>
<p>None of the three injuries figure to jeopardize their status for the start of the season.</p>
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https://houston.sbnation.com/houston-texans/2012/8/6/3223362/houston-texans-training-camp-andre-johnson-returnsDavid Cassilo2012-08-06T09:57:37-05:002012-08-06T09:57:37-05:00Astros Vs. Nationals: Houston Welcomes NL East Leader To Minute Maid
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<p>The Houston Astros are looking for their fourth win since the All-Star break.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.crawfishboxes.com/">Houston Astros</a> haven't won two games in a series since June 27. They'll have four chances to get a win this week when they host the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.federalbaseball.com/">Washington Nationals</a>.</p>
<p>The series begins on Monday as <span>Dallas Keuchel</span> (1-4, 5.77 ERA) takes on <span>Edwin Jackson</span> (6-7, 3.57 ERA). Keuchel has allowed at least five runs in his last three starts.</p>
<p>The second game of the series pins <span>Jordan Lyles</span> (2-8, 5.95 ERA) against <span>Ross Detwiler</span> (6-4, 3.02 ERA). While Lyles has struggled all season, he has a 3.99 ERA at home.</p>
<p>Wednesday's game features <span>Armando Galarraga</span> (0-1, 5.23 ERA) against <span>Gio Gonzalez</span> (13-6, 3.44 ERA). Galarraga has yet to win in two starts since being promoted from the minor leagues.</p>
<p>The series finale will feature <span>Lucas Harrell</span> (9-7, 3.98 ERA) and Jordan Zimmerman (8-6, 2.45 ERA). Harrell is the only Astros pitcher with a win since the All-Star break.</p>
<p>The Astros enter the series with a 36-73 record.</p>
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https://houston.sbnation.com/houston-astros/2012/8/6/3223220/astros-nationals-series-previewDavid Cassilo2012-08-06T08:35:31-05:002012-08-06T08:35:31-05:00J.J. Watt Injury: Defensive End Targeting Week 1 Return
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<p>A rash of early camp injuries continues for the Houston Texans.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> have dealt with their share of injuries so far this training camp and the latest is to defensive end <span>J.J. Watt</span>. The second year player dislocated his elbow at training camp on Thursday.</p>
<p>Watt is targeting a Week 1 return from the injury, but the next month is still a time for players <a target="_blank" href="http://www.rantsports.com/redzonetalk/2012/08/05/nfl-rumors-j-j-watt-could-be-ready-for-houston-texans-by-week-1/">to show they can fill in during the injury</a>.</p>
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<p>In the mean time, <span>Tim Jamison</span><b></b> and <span>Ra'Shon Harris</span><b> </b>will look to fill the void left by Watt. Having attended Texans training camp last year, I remember being very impressed by Jamison and what he brings to the table.<span class="itxtrst itxtrsta itxthook" style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; text-decoration: underline; border-bottom: 0.075em solid darkgreen; padding-bottom: 1px; color: darkgreen; background-color: transparent;"><span id="itxthook2w0" class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit; color: darkgreen;"></span></span> If Watt should miss any time, it would hurt, but Jamison should be able to hold the fort.</p>
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<p>A season ago, Watt had 56 tackles and 5.5 sacks. Without <span>Mario Williams</span> or <span>DeMeco Ryans</span>, the Texans will need him on the field.</p>
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> got an early scare in training camp when <span>Andre Johnson</span> was forced to leave practice. The injury, though, turned out to be a minor groin strain, and Johnson will return to the field on Monday.</p>
<p>From <a target="_blank" href="http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Andre-Johnson-Duane-Brown-set-to-return-Monday/36920506-52e2-4bf6-8139-e5016787d4c2">HoustonTexans.com</a>:</p>
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<p>Johnson isn't the only Texans starter who will be coming back. Left tackle <span>Duane Brown</span> and cornerback <span>Kareem Jackson</span> will all be hitting the field for Houston as it continues training camp on Monday.</p>
<p>The three players will start to prepare for the team's preseason opener with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.catscratchreader.com/">Carolina Panthers</a> on Aug. 11.</p>
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<p>After this weekend's Hall of Fame induction, it's only natural to start looking around the league and projecting who might join players like <span>Curtis Martin</span> one day.</p>↵<p>One player with a complicated case is <span>Andre Johnson</span>. <a target="_blank" href="http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2012/08/texans%E2%80%99-andre-johnson-has-hall-credentials-but-durability-an-issue/">The Houston Chronicle</a> wonders if Johnson, who it feels has the credentials, can stay on the field enough to make it to Canton.</p>↵<blockquote>↵<p>"Andre’s a great, great player, but there’s the question of injuries," said former defensive end Howie Long, an NFL studio analyst for Fox Sports. "If he stays healthy, I think he can (make it)."</p>↵</blockquote>↵<p>Johnson has been on the sideline often lately, missing 12 games over the last two seasons. He is currently nursing a minor groin strain but expects to practice on Monday.</p>↵<p>Consistency is on his side, though. Johnson is the only receiver in NFL history to have at least 60 catches in his first eight seasons.</p>↵<p><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px none; outline: 0px none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Read more on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Texans</a> at the <a href="http://battleredblog.com/" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px none; outline: 0px none; vertical-align: baseline; color: #365317; font-weight: bold;">Battle Red Blog</a> and <a href="http://houston.sbnation.com/" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px none; outline: 0px none; vertical-align: baseline; color: #365317; font-weight: bold;">SB Nation Houston</a>, and visit <a target="_blank" href="http://sbnation.com/nfl" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px none; outline: 0px none; vertical-align: baseline; color: #365317; font-weight: bold;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px none; outline: 0px none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">SB Nation's NFL hub</b></a> for news around the league.<br></i></p>↵
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<p>A lot is set to change for the Texas A&M Aggies this season. The two biggest differences are their move to the SEC conference and the team debut of new head coach, Kevin Sumlin.</p>
<p>As the team continues their preseason practices, Sumlin spoke with the media about what he's seen so far.</p>
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<p>When talking about the team. Sumlin specifically singled out the defense as the unit he was impressed with. He added that they need to work together and then should be very strong.</p>
<p>The team will put on pads for Monday's practice, something that Sumlin believes will bring out more in a lot of his players.</p>
<p>The season begins on Aug. 30 for the Aggies, when they open on the road against Louisiana Tech. Their first SEC game is at home against Florida on Sept. 8.</p>
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> think that they might have found a hidden gem in their rookie class. Undrafted free agent Jonathan Grimes has turned some heads so far.</p>
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<p>Coaches love RB Jonathan Grimes, an undrafted FA from Bill an Mary. Fits this downhill running style.</p>
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/status/229948331974078464" data-datetime="2012-07-30T14:35:29+00:00">July 30, 2012</a>
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<p>As a member of William & Mary, Grimes played in the underrated Colonial Athletic Association. He was an all-conference pick in all four seasons there. He ran his 40-yard dash in 4.47 seconds at his Pro Day.</p>
<p>However, with <span>Arian Foster</span>, <span>Ben Tate</span>, <span>Justin Forsett</span> and <span>Davin Meggett</span> ahead of him on the depth chart, Grimes will need a few breaks to go his way before he will hit the field.</p>
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a>, a team with a long history of injuries, already has one to deal with this season. <span>Andre Johnson</span> injured his groin on Sunday, but in terms of the injury's severity, it seems the Texans can relax a bit.</p>
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<p>Andre Johnson said after afternoon practice he expects to miss a week with mild groin sprain.</p>
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/status/229686561090965506" data-datetime="2012-07-29T21:15:18+00:00">July 29, 2012</a>
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<p>The wide receiver was seen walking without a limp later in the day, so it appears that everything is precautionary at this point.</p>
<p>The injury occurred during 1-on-1 drills when Johnson hit the ground stretching for the ball. After playing just seven games in 2011, any sort of injury to Johnson has the entire Texans fanbase nervous.</p>
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<p>Two of the National League's coldest teams prepare for a three-game series in Milwaukee.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.crawfishboxes.com/">Houston Astros</a> have not won back-to-back games since June 27, when they took two in a row from the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.gaslampball.com/">San Diego Padres</a>. They will try to match that when they face another struggling team, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewcrewball.com/">Milwaukee Brewers</a>, on Monday. The Brewers have won one of their last 10 games.</p>
<p>The series kicks off with <span>Bud Norris</span> (5-8, 5.05 ERA) taking the mound against <span>Marco Estrada</span> (0-4, 4.52 ERA). Neither pitcher has won a game since May 21.</p>
<p>Norris won his last start against the Brewers, when he gave up one run over seven innings for a victory on May 16.</p>
<p>Estrada has never started against Houston but has faced the Astros six times in relief. Only one Astro, <span>J.D. Martinez</span>, has ever had an RBI against Estrada.</p>
<p>First pitch will be schedule for 7:10 CT and the game can be seen on Fox Sports Houston.</p>
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<p>The struggling <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.crawfishboxes.com/">Houston Astros</a> will look to play spoiler on Monday night when they welcome the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.redreporter.com/">Cincinnati Reds</a> to town. They will hope <span>Wandy Rodriguez</span>, who gave up seven runs to the Reds in a start earlier this season, is on his game.</p>
<p>The lineups for Monday:</p>
<p><b>Cincinnati Reds</b></p>
<div>1. <span>Zack Cozart</span> (R) SS</div>
<div>2. <span>Drew Stubbs</span> (R) CF</div>
<div>3. <span>Brandon Phillips</span> (R) 2B</div>
<div>4. <span>Ryan Ludwick</span> (R) LF</div>
<div>5. <span>Todd Frazier</span> (R) 1B</div>
<div>6. <span>Scott Rolen</span> (R) 3B</div>
<div>7. <span>Chris Heisey</span> (R) RF</div>
<div>8. <span>Ryan Hanigan</span> (R) C</div>
<div>9. <span>Mat Latos</span> (R) P</div>
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<div><b>Houston Astros</b></div>
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<div>1. <span>Jose Altuve</span> (R) 2B</div>
<div>2. <span>Marwin Gonzalez</span> (S) SS</div>
<div>3. <span>Scott Moore</span> (L) 1B</div>
<div>4. <span>Chris Johnson</span> (R) 3B</div>
<div>5. <span>Justin Maxwell</span> (R) RF</div>
<div>6. <span>Ben Francisco</span> (R) LF</div>
<div>7. <span>Jordan Schafer</span> (L) CF</div>
<div>8. <span>Chris Snyder</span> (R) C</div>
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<div>9. Wandy Rodriguez (S) P</div>
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