SB Nation Houston: All Posts by Thomas Toddhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46691/houston-fave.png2013-01-03T15:00:07-06:00https://houston.sbnation.com/authors/thomas-todd/rss2013-01-03T15:00:07-06:002013-01-03T15:00:07-06:00Texans favored over visiting Bengals
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<p>A rematch of last year's Wild Card game, Houston enters as 4.5-point favorites.</p> <p>For the second year in a row, the <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Texans</a> host the <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cincinnati Bengals</a> in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. Despite starting backup quarterback <span>T.J. Yates</span> in last season's contest, the Texans eliminated the Bengals 31-10. The oddsmakers expect similar results for this year's No. 3 seed installing Houston as 4.5-point favorites over Cincy.</p>
<p>Houston will come into this game healthier than last season, with quarterback <span>Matt Schaub</span> starting all 16 games for the Texans. <span>Andre Johnson</span> set a career high in receiving yards with 1,598 for a Houston offense that was top 10 in NFL in yards and points per game. Mix that with a top 10 defense in the same category and the Texans are one of the most balanced teams in the playoffs.</p>
<p>Cincinnati won seven of their last eight games to earn the No. 6 seed in the playoffs, ousting division rival Pittsburgh. The Bengals have now made the playoffs in three of the last four seasons, the first time this has been accomplished in the history of the franchise. Cincy was also one of the more reliable teams to bet on this season, compiling a 9-6-1 record against the spread.</p>
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https://houston.sbnation.com/2013/1/3/3825766/texans-bengals-nfl-wild-card-playoffs-2013-odds-linesThomas Todd2012-12-19T07:01:20-06:002012-12-19T07:01:20-06:00Texans host the Vikings in Week 16
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<p>Already in the driver's seat for home-field advantage, Houston goes up against the playoff-hungry Vikings</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;">The early struggles of Denver and New England's recent loss to the 49ers have the Texans looking down at every one else in the AFC. Winning out would assure them a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the postseason. But the Vikings are game, currently sitting in the second Wild Card spot in the NFC after their defeat of the St. Louis Rams on Sunday.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;">Houston clinched the AFC South with their 29-17 win over the Colts on Sunday and silenced critics who pointed to their Week 14 loss to the Patriots as spirit-crushing. The Texans are third in the NFL in scoring, have the 5th best rushing attack and sport a +15 turnover margin. All of these things point to Houston being an elite team ready for a deep playoff run.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;">The Vikings have the Bears to thank for their inclusion in the NFC playoff picture. After a 7-1 start, Chicago has lost five of their last six, including a Week 14 loss in Minnesota. The Vikes can clinch a spot if they run the table, beating the Texans and a Packers team that may be taking it easy in Week 17. </p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;">Here's the rest of the NFL schedule for Week 16:</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;">Saturday, December 22</p>
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<li style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 15px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/atlanta-falcons" class="sbn-auto-link">Falcons</a> at <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Lions</a>; 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN</span></li>
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<div>Sunday, December 23</div>
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<ul style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 5px;">
<li style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 15px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders" class="sbn-auto-link">Raiders</a> at <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.catscratchreader.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Panthers</a>, 1 p.m. ET, CBS</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 15px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Bills</a> at <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.thephinsider.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Dolphins</a>, 1 p.m. ET, CBS</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 15px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Bengals</a> at <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Steelers</a>, 1 p.m. ET, CBS</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 15px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.patspulpit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Patriots</a> at <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Jaguars</a>, 1 p.m. ET, CBS</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 15px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Colts</a> at <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Chiefs</a>, 1 p.m. ET, CBS</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 15px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Saints</a> at <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cowboys</a>, 1 p.m. ET, FOX</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 15px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/washington-redskins" class="sbn-auto-link">Redskins</a> at <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Eagles</a>, 1 p.m. ET, FOX</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 15px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams" class="sbn-auto-link">Rams</a> at <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.bucsnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Buccaneers</a>, 1 p.m. ET, FOX</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 15px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers" class="sbn-auto-link">Chargers</a> at <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Jets</a>, 1 p.m. ET, CBS</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 15px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Titans</a> at <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Packers</a>, 1 p.m. ET, CBS</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 15px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Vikings</a> at <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Texans</a>, 1 p.m. ET, FOX</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 15px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Browns</a> at <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Broncos</a>, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 15px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Bears</a> at <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cardinals</a>, 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 15px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Giants</a> at <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Ravens</a>, 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 15px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.ninersnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">49ers</a> at <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Seahawks</a>, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC</span></li>
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<div><span style="line-height: 16px;">For the full NFL schedule, check out <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/schedules/weekly/regular.index.html">SI.com</a>. Head over to <a style="color: #c8181d !important; text-decoration: none !important; background-color: transparent;" target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl">SB Nation's NFL hub</a> for coverage and analysis of Week 16. And for more on the Cowboys, dawdle over to <a href="http://www.battleredblog.com/" target="_blank">Battle Red Blog</a>.</span></div>
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https://houston.sbnation.com/2012/12/19/3782448/nfl-schedule-2012-week-16Thomas Todd2012-12-16T07:00:20-06:002012-12-16T07:00:20-06:00Texans host the Colts with division title on line
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<p>Houston hosts Indianapolis with the opportunity to clinch the AFC South</p> <p>The AFC South champion could be crowned Sunday when Indianapolis visits Reliant Stadium to play Houston. With a <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Texans</a> victory, the division title would be theirs and Houston would be in the driver's seat for a first-round bye. However, a <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/">Colts</a> victory would keep them in the hunt, with a chance to win the division themselves when they play the Texans <i>again </i>in Week 17.</p>
<p>The Texans are coming off a drubbing by the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">New England Patriots</a> on Monday Night Football, with their 42-14 loss just their second on the season. <span>Matt Schaub</span> failed to throw a touchdown for the first time since Week 7 and <span>Arian Foster</span> ran for just 46 yards. Despite the loss, the Texans have still won six of their last seven games and hold the best record in the AFC. The return of <span>Ben Tate</span> should help an already dominant running game, which will continue to take pressure off their play-action reliant passing game.</p>
<p><span>Andrew Luck</span> has the Colts rolling. Indy has won seven of their last eight to make one of the most surprising playoff pushes in recent memory. The last two weeks have seen the Colts squeak out wins against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Lions</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/">Titans</a>, with the win over Detroit coming on the last play of the game. The Colts are seventh in the league in total offense, trailing the sixth-place Texans by just two yards per game.</p>
<p>The Colts and Texans have won every AFC South title since 2003 except one, when the Titans pulled it out in 2008.</p>
<p>Game Time/Date: Sunday, Dec 16; 1 p.m. ET</p>
<p>Location: Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas</p>
<p>TV Schedule: CBS</p>
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<p>Radio Schedule: SR610 AM/100.3 KILT FM/1010 AM</p>
<p><i>For more on the Texans, head over to <a href="http://www.battleredblog.com/" target="_blank">Battle Red Blog</a>. Follow the rest of Week 15 regular season action at <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl" target="_blank">SB Nation NFL</a>.</i></p>
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https://houston.sbnation.com/2012/12/16/3756538/texans-colts-2012-schedule-tv-time-injury-updatesThomas Todd2012-12-12T07:01:14-06:002012-12-12T07:01:14-06:00Texans look to rebound against the Colts Sunday
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<p>The Texans will look to recover their status as an elite AFC team against division-rival Indy on Sunday</p> <p>In the final three weeks of the season, AFC South contenders Houston and Indianapolis will play each other twice. The first games comes on Sunday in Houston, where the <a href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Colts</a> will visit the division-leading <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Texans</a> at Reliant Stadium. The Texans will return the favor in Week 17 when they travel to Lucas Oil Stadium.</p>
<p>The Texans were embarrassed on Monday night, losing 42-14 to the <a href="https://www.patspulpit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New England Patriots</a>. <span>Matt Schaub</span> failed to throw a touchdown pass for the first time since Week 7 and <span>Arian Foster</span> never going going -- gaining 46 yards on 15 carries. Despite the loss, Houston is 11-2 has still won six of its last seven games, including wins over Baltimore and Chicago.</p>
<p>The Colts come into town red-hot, having won seven of their last eight games to improve to 9-4 and become a mortal lock for a playoff spot. But their recent surge -- and the upcoming head-to-head games - have the Colts dreaming of an AFC South title. With their only non-Texan opponent being the lonely <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Chiefs</a>, Indianapolis appears to be in control of their own destiny.</p>
<p>Here is the rest of the schedule for Week 15:</p>
<p>Thursday, Dec. 13:</p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Bengals</a> at <a href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Eagles</a>, 8:20 p.m. ET, NFL Network</span></li>
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<div>Sunday, Dec. 16:</div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/washington-redskins" class="sbn-auto-link">Redskins</a> at <a href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Browns</a>, 1 p.m. ET, FOX</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Colts at Texans, 1 p.m. ET, CBS</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Jaguars</a> at <a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Dolphins</a>, 1 p.m. ET, CBS</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Broncos</a> at <a href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Ravens</a>, 1 p.m. ET, CBS</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Vikings</a> at <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams" class="sbn-auto-link">Rams</a>, 1 p.m. ET, FOX</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://www.bucsnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Buccaneers</a> at <a href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Saints</a>, 1 p.m. ET, FOX</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Giants</a> at <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/atlanta-falcons" class="sbn-auto-link">Falcons</a>, 1 p.m. ET, FOX</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Packers</a> at <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Bears</a>, 1 p.m. ET, FOX</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Lions</a> at <a href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cardinals</a>, 4:05 p.m. ET, FOX</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Seahawks</a> at <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Bills</a>, 4:05 p.m. ET, FOX</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://www.catscratchreader.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Panthers</a> at <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers" class="sbn-auto-link">Chargers</a>, 4:05 p.m. ET, FOX</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Chiefs at <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders" class="sbn-auto-link">Raiders</a>, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Steelers</a> at <a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cowboys</a>, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://www.ninersnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">49ers</a> at Patriots, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC</span></li>
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<div>Monday Dec. 17:</div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Jets</a> at <a href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Titans</a>, 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN</span></li>
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<div>Check out <a target="_blank" href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/schedules/weekly/regular.index.html">SI.com</a> for more on the NFL schedule.</div>
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<div><i>For more on the Texans, check out <a target="_blank" href="http://www.battleredblog.com/">Battle Red Blog</a>. Also visit SB Nation's NFL hub for more analysis from around the league.</i></div>
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https://houston.sbnation.com/2012/12/12/3756356/2012-nfl-schedule-week-15Thomas Todd2012-11-27T18:16:05-06:002012-11-27T18:16:05-06:00LSU, Texas A&M round out Top 10 in latest BlogPoll
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<p>The Tigers hold steady at No. 9 while the Aggies climb one spot to No. 10</p> <p>With Notre Dame staving off an upset from USC, the Top 25 has remained mostly the same in many teams' final weekend of college football. The Irish have earned a National Championship berth where they will likely play the winner of the SEC title game between No. 2 Alabama and No. 4 Georgia.</p>
<p>LSU needed 21 fourth-quarter points to hold off Ole Miss, while A&M won their fifth straight to finish out the season. The Tigers remained at No. 9 in <a href="http://chicago.sbnation.com/notre-dame-football/2012/11/27/3698042/2012-college-football-rankings" target="_blank">SB Nation's College Football BlogPoll</a> and the Aggies now round out the Top 10. Both teams will be checking their mail for BCS bowl invitations as their conference mates battle it out for SEC supremacy.</p>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/texas-longhorns">Texas Longhorns</a> barely hang on to the last spot in the Top 25 after losing 20-13 to TCU. The 'Horns had won four straight heading into Saturday, but couldn't overcome a 14-3 halftime lead by the Horned Frogs. Texas has one more chance to make a statement against No. 7 Kansas State, who they close out the season against on Saturday.</p>
<p>Here is the week's full Top 25:</p>
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<th style="background:#ddd; font-weight:bold; text-align:left;padding:2px">#</th> <th style="background:#ddd; font-weight:bold; text-align:left;padding:2px">School</th> <th style="background:#ddd; font-weight:bold; text-align:left;padding:2px">Points/blog</th> <th style="background:#ddd; font-weight:bold; text-align:left;padding:2px">SD</th> <th style="background:#ddd; font-weight:bold; text-align:left;padding:2px">Delta</th>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">1</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish">Notre Dame Fighting Irish (61)</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">25.13</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">2.92</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">2</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/alabama-crimson-tide">Alabama Crimson Tide (5)</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">23.66</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">2.56</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">--</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">3</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/oregon-ducks">Oregon Ducks</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">21.83</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">2.18</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">--</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">4</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/georgia-bulldogs">Georgia Bulldogs (1)</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">21.44</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">0.95</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">--</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">5</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/florida-gators">Florida Gators (1)</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">21.24</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">1.28</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
<img alt="Arrow_up" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_up.gif"> 1</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">6</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/ohio-st-buckeyes">Ohio St. Buckeyes (3)</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">19.70</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">6.12</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
<img alt="Arrow_up" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_up.gif"> 1</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">7</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/kansas-st-wildcats">Kansas St. Wildcats</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">19.39</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">0.92</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
<img alt="Arrow_down" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_down.gif"> -2</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">8</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/stanford-cardinal">Stanford Cardinal</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">17.69</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">0.12</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
<img alt="Arrow_up" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_up.gif"> 2</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">9</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/lsu-tigers">LSU Tigers</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">17.41</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">0.71</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">10</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/texas-a-m-aggies">Texas A&M Aggies</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">17.16</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">1.02</td>
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<img alt="Arrow_up" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_up.gif"> 1</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">11</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/south-carolina-gamecocks">South Carolina Gamecocks</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">15.23</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">0.94</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
<img alt="Arrow_up" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_up.gif"> 3</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">12</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/oklahoma-sooners">Oklahoma Sooners</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">14.04</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">2.42</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
<img alt="Arrow_up" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_up.gif"> 1</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">13</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/florida-st-seminoles">Florida St. Seminoles</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">13.09</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">1.26</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
<img alt="Arrow_down" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_down.gif"> -5</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">14</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/nebraska-cornhuskers">Nebraska Cornhuskers</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">12.09</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">1.33</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
<img alt="Arrow_up" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_up.gif"> 2</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">15</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/clemson-tigers">Clemson Tigers</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">11.17</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">1.24</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
<img alt="Arrow_down" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_down.gif"> -3</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">16</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/oregon-st-beavers">Oregon St. Beavers</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">8.09</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">3.44</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
<img alt="Arrow_up" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_up.gif"> 1</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">17</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/ucla-bruins">UCLA Bruins</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">8.06</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">2.45</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
<img alt="Arrow_down" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_down.gif"> -2</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">18</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/kent-st-golden-flashes">Kent St. Golden Flashes</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">7.61</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">3.67</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
<img alt="Arrow_up" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_up.gif"> 5</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">19</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/northern-illinois-huskies">Northern Illinois Huskies</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">6.83</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">3.76</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
<img alt="Arrow_up" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_up.gif"> 5</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">20</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/utah-state-aggies">Utah State Aggies</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">4.74</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">2.58</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
<img alt="Arrow_up" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_up.gif"> 6</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">21</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/northwestern-wildcats">Northwestern Wildcats</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">3.66</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">2.88</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
<img alt="Arrow_up" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_up.gif"> 7</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">22</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/michigan-wolverines">Michigan Wolverines</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">3.36</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">3.08</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
<img alt="Arrow_down" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_down.gif"> -1</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">23</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/boise-st-broncos">Boise St. Broncos</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">3.13</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">3.24</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
<img alt="Arrow_up" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_up.gif"> 2</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">24</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/oklahoma-st-cowboys">Oklahoma St. Cowboys</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">2.70</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">3.30</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
<img alt="Arrow_down" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_down.gif"> -2</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">25</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/texas-longhorns">Texas Longhorns</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">2.50</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">2.97</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
<img alt="Arrow_down" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_down.gif"> -7</td>
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<b>Others Receiving Votes:</b> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/san-jose-st-spartans" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">San Jose St. Spartans</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/louisville-cardinals" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Louisville Cardinals</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/rutgers-scarlet-knights" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Rutgers Scarlet Knights</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/penn-st-nittany-lions" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Penn St. Nittany Lions</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/vanderbilt-commodores" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Vanderbilt Commodores</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/tcu-horned-frogs" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">TCU Horned Frogs</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/louisiana-tech-bulldogs" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Louisiana Tech Bulldogs</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/fresno-st-bulldogs" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Fresno St. Bulldogs</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/ball-st-cardinals" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Ball St. Cardinals</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/san-diego-st-aztecs" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">San Diego St. Aztecs</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/cincinnati-bearcats" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Cincinnati Bearcats</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/mississippi-st-bulldogs" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Mississippi St. Bulldogs</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/central-florida-knights" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Central Florida Knights</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/usc-trojans" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">USC Trojans</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/arizona-wildcats" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Arizona Wildcats</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/washington-huskies" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Washington Huskies</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/toledo-rockets" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Toledo Rockets</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/arizona-st-sun-devils" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Arizona St. Sun Devils</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/north-carolina-tar-heels" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">North Carolina Tar Heels</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/arkansas-st-red-wolves" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Arkansas St. Red Wolves</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/tulsa-golden-hurricane" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Tulsa Golden Hurricane</a>
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<p class="table-link" style="font-size:12px; margin: 1px 2px 5px 7px;">SB Nation BlogPoll <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/rankings/college-football-blogpoll-top-25" style="color:#333; font-weight:bold;">College Football Rankings 2011</a></p>
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https://houston.sbnation.com/2012/11/27/3699546/ncaa-football-rankings-2012Thomas Todd2012-11-20T17:13:52-06:002012-11-20T17:13:52-06:00Texas hold tight at No. 1 after OT thriller
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<p>Despite an overtime scare against the lowly Jaguars, Houston sits atop the rankings for the second straight week</p> <p><span>Andre Johnson's</span> 48-yard touchdown catch in overtime capped a comeback win for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Texans</a>, who remain at No. 1 in the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2012/11/20/3669888/nfl-power-rankings-week-12-49ers" target="_blank">SB Nation NFL Power Rankings</a>. In the article, Joel Thorman acknowledges the less-than-stellar performance and claims that good teams find a way to win:</p>
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<p>Even with what appeared to be a game-killing interception from <span>Matt Schaub</span>, they found a way to win. That's what you can expect from a good team. Things tend to fall its way.</p>
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<p>Houston has a commanding three-game lead in the AFC South over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/">Colts</a>, who were smashed by the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">Patriots</a> on Sunday. In another overtime squeaker, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/">Dallas Cowboys</a> got back to .500 and No. 16 in the rankings after edging out the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a> 23-20. Just one game behind the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">Giants</a>, Thorman makes a keen observation:</p>
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<p>It really would be something if the NFC East came down to the Cowboys and Giants again.</p>
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<p>With a shellacking of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Raiders</a>, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/">New Orleans Saints</a> stay at No. 12 and remain alive for a playoff spot after starting 0-4. It would be quite the accomplishment</p>
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<p>The Saints are making their case to be the first team in 20 years to start 0-4 and make the playoffs.</p>
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https://houston.sbnation.com/2012/11/20/3673012/2012-nfl-power-rankings-week-12Thomas Todd2012-11-20T16:38:59-06:002012-11-20T16:38:59-06:00LSU remains in Top 10 in latest BlogPoll
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<p>After a nail-biter against Ole Miss, the Tigers fall one spot to No. 9</p> <p>With another upset-filled weekend of college football in the books, the SB Nation BlogPoll Top 25 has undergone a facelift. There are new names at the top and some jostling in the middle as the postseason picture begins to unfold.</p>
<p>With a last-second score against potential spoiler Ole Miss, the LSU Tigers stayed in the Top 10 in the No. 9 slot. Texas A&M rolled in a non-conference game against FCS Sam Houston State to improve to 9-2 on the season. Despite the win, Texas A&M dropped out of the Top 10 when they were leapfrogged by Stanford, whose upset of No. 1 Oregon shot them up four spots in the rankings to No. 10. The Aggies are on the outside looking in at No. 11, but get a chance to creep back in as they close out their season against Missouri.</p>
<p>Elsewhere, Oklahoma and Texas held steady at No. 13 and No. 18, respectively. Oklahoma State continues their climb with a 59-21 win over Texas Tech, gaining three spots and settling in at No. 22.</p>
<p>Undefeated Notre Dame is the new No. 1, garnering 63 of the 71 first-place votes. Alabama is No. 2 with four first-place votes.</p>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish">Notre Dame Fighting Irish (63)</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">24.82</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">0.59</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/alabama-crimson-tide">Alabama Crimson Tide (4)</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">23.39</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">1.25</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/oregon-ducks">Oregon Ducks</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">21.28</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">1.60</td>
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<img alt="Arrow_down" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_down.gif"> -2</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/georgia-bulldogs">Georgia Bulldogs</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">20.75</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">3.12</td>
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<img alt="Arrow_up" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_up.gif"> 1</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/kansas-st-wildcats">Kansas State Wildcats</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">19.17</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">2.18</td>
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<img alt="Arrow_down" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_down.gif"> -3</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/florida-gators">Florida Gators</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">18.72</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">3.57</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">7</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/ohio-st-buckeyes">Ohio State Buckeyes (2)</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">18.38</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">7.38</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">8</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/florida-st-seminoles">Florida State Seminoles (1)</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">18.08</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">3.32</td>
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<img alt="Arrow_down" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_down.gif"> -1</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">9</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/lsu-tigers">LSU Tigers</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">16.70</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">3.06</td>
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<img alt="Arrow_down" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_down.gif"> -1</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">10</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/stanford-cardinal">Stanford Cardinal</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">16.41</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">2.33</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">11</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/texas-a-m-aggies">Texas A&M Aggies (1)</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">16.31</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">3.04</td>
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<img alt="Arrow_down" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_down.gif"> -1</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">12</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/clemson-tigers">Clemson Tigers</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">15.35</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">2.46</td>
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<img alt="Arrow_down" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_down.gif"> -1</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">13</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/oklahoma-sooners">Oklahoma Sooners</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">12.51</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">3.21</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">14</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/south-carolina-gamecocks">South Carolina Gamecocks</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">12.27</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">2.71</td>
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<img alt="Arrow_down" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_down.gif"> -2</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">15</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/ucla-bruins">UCLA Bruins</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">10.23</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">2.56</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">16</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/nebraska-cornhuskers">Nebraska Cornhuskers</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">9.54</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">2.45</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
<img alt="Arrow_down" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_down.gif"> -1</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">17</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/oregon-st-beavers">Oregon State Beavers</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">9.45</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">3.32</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
<img alt="Arrow_down" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_down.gif"> -1</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">18</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/texas-longhorns">Texas Longhorns</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">7.54</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">2.63</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">19</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/louisville-cardinals">Louisville Cardinals</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">6.59</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">2.91</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">--</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">20</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/rutgers-scarlet-knights">Rutgers Scarlet Knights</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">4.76</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">2.93</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">21</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/michigan-wolverines">Michigan Wolverines</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">4.30</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">2.46</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">22</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/oklahoma-st-cowboys">Oklahoma State Cowboys</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">4.01</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">2.90</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
<img alt="Arrow_up" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_up.gif"> 3</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">23</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/kent-st-golden-flashes">Kent State Golden Flashes</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">3.52</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">3.01</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">24</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/northern-illinois-huskies">Northern Illinois Huskies</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">3.14</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">3.28</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
<img alt="Arrow_up" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_up.gif"> 3</td>
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<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/boise-st-broncos">Boise State Broncos</a></td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">1.59</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">3.38</td>
<td style="padding:2px; border: solid 1px #ccc">
<img alt="Arrow_up" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/misc/blogpoll/arrow_up.gif"> 4</td>
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<b>Others Receiving Votes:</b> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/utah-state-aggies" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Utah State Aggies</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/mississippi-st-bulldogs" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Mississippi State Bulldogs</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/northwestern-wildcats" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Northwestern Wildcats</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/san-jose-st-spartans" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">San Jose State Spartans</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/louisiana-tech-bulldogs" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Louisiana Tech Bulldogs</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/usc-trojans" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">USC Trojans</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/arizona-wildcats" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Arizona Wildcats</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/washington-huskies" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Washington Huskies</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/central-florida-knights" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Central Florida Knights</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/tulsa-golden-hurricane" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Tulsa Golden Hurricane</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/penn-st-nittany-lions" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Penn State Nittany Lions</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/baylor-bears" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Baylor Bears</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/tcu-horned-frogs" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">TCU Horned Frogs</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/wisconsin-badgers" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Wisconsin Badgers</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/cincinnati-bearcats" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Cincinnati Bearcats</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/texas-tech-red-raiders" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Texas Tech Red Raiders</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/toledo-rockets" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Toledo Rockets</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/fresno-st-bulldogs" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Fresno State Bulldogs</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/san-diego-st-aztecs" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">San Diego State Aztecs</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/michigan-st-spartans" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Michigan State Spartans</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/vanderbilt-commodores" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Vanderbilt Commodores</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/ball-st-cardinals" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none; color:#C52126">Ball State Cardinals</a>
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<p class="table-link" style="font-size:12px; margin: 1px 2px 5px 7px;">SB Nation BlogPoll <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/rankings/college-football-blogpoll-top-25" style="color:#333; font-weight:bold;">College Football Rankings 2011</a></p>
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https://houston.sbnation.com/2012/11/20/3672832/ncaa-football-rankings-2012Thomas Todd2012-11-17T07:00:31-06:002012-11-17T07:00:31-06:00LSU looks to pad resume against Ole Miss
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<p>Quarterback Zach Mettenberger and his red-hot LSU offense look to beat up on a feisty Ole Miss team</p> <p>Junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger is changing the dynamic of LSU's offense before our very eyes. Coming off a stellar performance against Mississippi State - his second in a row - the Tiger fans look to the final two games of this season and all of next season with great anticipation. Though they will not win another national championship this year, LSU will be a team to reckon with in a bowl game, especially with the way the offense has been gelling. </p>
<p>Coming off a heartbreaking loss to Vanderbilt, Ole Miss looks for a signature win on the season. Just 2-4 in SEC play with defeats of lowly Arkansas and Auburn, the Rebels would love to bring LSU off their cloud and out of the Top 10. To do that, Ole Miss would need to wear down the LSU defense with their balanced attack, with sophomore quarterback <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/112835/bo-wallace">Bo Wallace</a> leading the way through the air and junior running back <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/116044/jeff-scott">Jeff Scott</a> on the ground.</p>
<p>With just Arkansas left on the schedule, LSU should be able to finish the season strong and look to next year to make another national title run with Mettenberger in tow. </p>
<p><b>Game time/TV schedule: </b>3:30 p.m. ET, CBS</p>
<p><b>Spread: </b>LSU -20</p>
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https://houston.sbnation.com/2012/11/17/3642878/lsu-vs-ole-miss-2012-game-time-schedule-oddsThomas Todd2012-11-13T18:39:46-06:002012-11-13T18:39:46-06:00Manziel's heroics nothing new to Kerrville
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<p>An upset victory over top-ranked Alabama wasn't the A&M quarterback's first legendary performance.</p> <p>Watching <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134696/johnny-manziel">Johnny Manziel</a> lead the Texas A&M Aggies over the best team in the nation on Saturday dug up a lot of memories for the people of Kerrville, Texas. They know him as the Tivy High School product who showed flashes of his current greatness in front of their eyes. Johnny Football is nothing new to them.</p>
<p>Manziel's performance on Saturday – 24-of-31 for 253 yards and two touchdowns, and 92 yards rushing – against arguably the best defense in the nation stands as the signature game of his freshman season. But not too long ago, Johnny Football had one of the most impressive displays in Texas high school football history.</p>
<p>In a game against Steele High in September 2010, Manziel accounted for 573 of his team's 587 yards in a 54-45 victory. He threw six touchdown passes and added two more on the ground, shooting him up the recruiting charts and cementing himself as a Texas football legend. As the young quarterback's career develops at Texas A&M, the Heisman Trophy has officially been put on Manziel Watch.</p>
https://houston.sbnation.com/2012/11/13/3642580/johnny-manziel-texas-am-heismanThomas Todd2012-11-13T18:12:36-06:002012-11-13T18:12:36-06:00D.J. Hayden visits Houston teammates after injury
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<p>After a near-fatal vein rupture in his chest, the Houston Cougars' corner surprised his team by showing up to the Monday meeting.</p> <p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134829/d-j-hayden" class="sbn-auto-link">D.J. Hayden</a> has heart and has the scars to prove it. After suffering a nearly-fatal rupture to a vein in his chest in practice on Nov. 6, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.chron.com/sports/cougars/article/UH-s-Hayden-released-from-hospital-six-days-after-4030344.php">the Houston Chronicle reports</a> that <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/houston-cougars" class="sbn-auto-link">Houston Cougars</a>' cornerback visited his team during a meeting on Monday.</p>
<p>The vein rupture was 95 percent fatal, according to doctors, and is most associated with high-speed car crashes. Team physician Dr. Walter Lowe added that this injury has never been associated with football. Hayden spent six days in critical condition at a local hospital before being discharged early Monday.</p>
<p>Upon his visit, head coach Tony Levine said "It's an absolute miracle and complete blessing. Guys have been thinking about him nonstop for the past week. It meant a lot to the guys to see him."</p>
<p>Despite the severity of the injury, the prognosis for Hayden seems good. He should be able to resume normal, non-contact activities in the next 3-4 months.</p>
https://houston.sbnation.com/2012/11/13/3642478/dj-hayden-houston-cougarsThomas Todd