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Houston Texans CEO Cal McNair falling for same misguided steps
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Houston Texans CEO Cal McNair falling for same misguided steps

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Houston Texans owner Cal McNair is making similar decisions for the “Patriot Way 2.0” experiment, which could plague the franchise’s future. My NFL divisional round picks are here.

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Houston Rockets trade James Harden to build toward future success
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Houston Rockets trade James Harden to build toward future success

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  • Jan 13, 2021
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The Houston Rockets traded away James Harden for a mega deal. Harden was cancerous to the organization, and the Rockets can seriously attempt to compete for future championships.

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Texas is back, at rebuilding with new coach Sarkisian; Houston Texans hire Caserio as GM
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Texas is back, at rebuilding with new coach Sarkisian; Houston Texans hire Caserio as GM

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  • Jan 10, 2021
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The Longhorns are back at starting over from scratch with many issues. The Houston Texans think the “Patriots Way 2.0” experiment will work and not upset fans and players.

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Becky Hammon makes more history, another step forward for women in sports
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Becky Hammon makes more history, another step forward for women in sports

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San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon continues to make history, and women made history in sports on and off the field in 2020. My NFL Week 17 picks are here.

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Post-Christmas Day NFL games set up playoff implications
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Post-Christmas Day NFL games set up playoff implications

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The NFL is in Week 16, which means most teams are fighting for a playoff spot. I talk about six games with critical playoff implications.

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Houston Rockets need to move on from James Harden

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The Houston Rockets' plans should include ending this circus with James Harden. My NFL Week 15 picks start early with two Saturday games.

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Tampa Bay nominates former Ball High WR Mike Evans for Walter Payton Man of the Year Award
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Tampa Bay nominates former Ball High WR Mike Evans for Walter Payton Man of the Year Award

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers nominated Mike Evans for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Evans more than deserves this nomination.

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Houston Rockets take right step forward; Detroit Lions deserve every last bit of karma
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Houston Rockets take right step forward; Detroit Lions deserve every last bit of karma

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The Houston Rockets made the correct call in trading point guard Russell Westbrook. Detroit cleaned house, Pittsburgh and Baltimore finally played and my Week 13 picks are here.

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Post-Thanksgiving Day matchups to fill up NFL football hunger
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Post-Thanksgiving Day matchups to fill up NFL football hunger

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  • Nov 29, 2020
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Because of COVID-19, the NFL only had two NFL games on Thanksgiving. While everyone is overindulging on the couch from Thanksgiving leftovers, the NFL will prepare for Week 12.

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Houston Rockets fans deserve more than James Harden
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Houston Rockets fans deserve more than James Harden

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The James Harden dynasty with the Houston Rockets was fun, I guess. It’s time for both sides to move on though because fans deserve championships. My NFL Week 11 picks are here.

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Houston sports create chaos; NFL picks look to roll again
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Houston sports create chaos; NFL picks look to roll again

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Houston sports fans got a world wind of hurt with The Rockets, Texans and Astros all making some bad noise this past week. Also, my NFL Week 10 picks have arrived.

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Houston Texans look to rejuvenate season after bye week
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Houston Texans look to rejuvenate season after bye week

  • By KEENAN BETZ The Daily News
  • Nov 8, 2020
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The Houston Texans will try to finish the second half of their NFL season strong. The team has issues, and star players are frustrated. I will try to rebound with my Week 9 picks.

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Detroit Tigers hire Hinch; NFL hits season midway point while navigating COVID-19
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Detroit Tigers hire Hinch; NFL hits season midway point while navigating COVID-19

  • By KEENAN BETZ The Daily News
  • Nov 1, 2020
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I am not fan of the Tigers hiring A.J. Hinch. The NFL has managed to not let the coronavirus pandemic creep too much in its 2020 season, and my Week 8 picks are here.

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Houston Astros start offseason with many questions, NFL heads near season midpoint
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Houston Astros start offseason with many questions, NFL heads near season midpoint

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  • Oct 25, 2020
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The Astros need to figure out who can help them in their long-term picture during free agency. My NFL Week 6 picks did terrible and didn’t finish at the 10-win mark.

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Nadal reaches grand record, NFL reorganizes schedule
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Nadal reaches grand record, NFL reorganizes schedule

  • By KEENAN BETZ The Daily News
  • Oct 18, 2020
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Rafael Nadal is now tied with Roger Federer with 20 Grand Slam titles. Tampa Bay ended Houston’s postseason run. After recent outbreaks, the NFL reshuffled its schedule lineup.

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Houston Cougars play season-opening game, Astros advance, NFL marches forward
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Houston Cougars play season-opening game, Astros advance, NFL marches forward

  • By KEENAN BETZ The Daily News
  • Oct 11, 2020
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Houston crushed Tulane 49-31. The Houston Astros make fans mad and advance to the ACLS. The NFL is trucking along even with schedule changes, and my NFL picks are doing great.

Oklahoma, Texas fight to keep their seasons on track in Red River Showdown
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Oklahoma, Texas fight to keep their seasons on track in Red River Showdown

  • By KEENAN BETZ The Daily News
  • Oct 9, 2020
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Oklahoma and Texas have not had amazing seasons for their respective schools’ standards. One team can make amends starting at 11 a.m. Saturday when they face each other.

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Houston Texans make right move, fire head coach/GM Bill O’Brien
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Houston Texans make right move, fire head coach/GM Bill O’Brien

  • By KEENAN BETZ The Daily News
  • Oct 5, 2020
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The Houston Texans are 0-4 and looked atrocious during every game. The Houston Texans ownership finally took a stand and answered fans pleading to fire Bill O’Brien.

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Houston Astros, Oakland A’s clash in ALDS, NFL sees first coronavirus outbreak
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Houston Astros, Oakland A’s clash in ALDS, NFL sees first coronavirus outbreak

  • By KEENAN BETZ The Daily News
  • Oct 4, 2020
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The 2020 ALDS will include a “Good Guys” vs. “Villains” battle as the Astros and A’s duke it out. My Week 3 picks went well, but I’m seeking for a more successful result in Week 4.

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Houston Cougars go unlucky, French Open tough to pick favorites, NFL’s Week 3 to provide exhilarating matchups
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Houston Cougars go unlucky, French Open tough to pick favorites, NFL’s Week 3 to provide exhilarating matchups

  • By KEENAN BETZ The Daily News
  • Sep 27, 2020
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Will the Houston Cougars play this season? Who's to say? I give my input on who will win the French Open. I’m still aiming to do better with my predictions heading into Week 3.

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