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Robert Vega

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Born in Mexico, I moved to the Houston as a four year old kid in 1982. I spent five years there and began forging relationships that would last a lifetime. Yeah, some of that was with other people, but what really stuck were my relationships with Houston pro sports. I have since moved all over the country and currently reside in a small town on the east coast of Florida, but my passion for Houston pro sports has never wavered.

That passion reached it's greatest heights in the mid nineties when the Rockets won back to back NBA championships, but came crashing down only a few years later when the Oilers left for Nashville. My faith as a fan was shaken, but eventually rebuilt when the Texans downed the Cowboys on opening day, 2002. It's been a bit of a bumpy ride, but now we're ready to break out and change the future of the NFL.

I was recently married in July of 2009 to a wonderful woman who's only flaw is that she hates sports. As such, I'm currently in the process of converting her. She doesn't know it yet, but she stands little chance.

I have a BS in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University and an MBA from MIT (where I was fortunate enough to take current Houston Rockets GM, Darryl Morey's sports management class). So naturally, I like to get into the details and stats of sports. Unfortunately, this probably drives my wife further away from them. Damn.

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  • Favorite Athletes

    Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, Hakeem Olajuwon, Andre Johnson, Mario Williams, DeMeco Ryans, Lance Berkman

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Houston Rockets, Florida Panthers, Northwestern Wildcats

  • Favorite Coaches

    Pat Fitzgerald, Larry Dierker, Bum Phillips, Rudy Tomjanovich

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Upcoming Texans Superbowl

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    After trading a good chunk of their roster, an undermanned MIami Heat squad, led by Rex Chapman, down Michael Jordan's Bulls. It was so memorable because it was so random and unexpected.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Joe Dimaggio's 56 game hit streak. You have to pick one that's actually possible here.

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Mays

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federer

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    nicklaus

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Petty

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    ??

  • Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

    Big 10

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You are cordially invited to witness a unique and funny evening with the Tennessee Titans.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/294984-an-evening-with-the-tennessee-titans-bud-adams-style-pt-1

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    Chad Minton commented on Why Texans-Titans Isn't Your Typical Tussle in the AFC South

    Haha well there was definitely another chapter added to this "rivalry". So now the Texans are 4-12 against the Titans. Nice one Texans.

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    you may like this :

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    JW Nix commented on Why Texans-Titans Isn't Your Typical Tussle in the AFC South

    I want to hear that song played tonight "Houston Oilers #1"

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    Vik Vij commented on Why Texans-Titans Isn't Your Typical Tussle in the AFC South

    "From head-stomping linemen to law-breaking cornerbacks to whining quarterbacks to Terrible Towel stomping running backs, the Titans have come to emulate the class of their owner."...

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      "But to compare the two I think is wrong." That is your opinion, one which I...

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    Hot Article: Why Texans-Titans Isn't Your Typical Tussle in the AFC South

    Two months ago, just before the Week Two game between the Texans and Titans, I wrote that the rivalry had the potential to build into one of the great rivalries in the NFL...

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    Hey Robert!

    If you could check this out and leave some feedback it would be greatly appreciated.
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/295976-five-nfl-players-who-should-be-in-their-first-pro-bowl-this-season-nfc-offense-edition

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    Chad Minton commented on Why Texans-Titans Isn't Your Typical Tussle in the AFC South

    You really sound like a bitter fan from Houston. Congrats your Texans are finally being competitive. Took you guys long enough. Give me a shout when...

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    Gene Strother commented on Why Texans-Titans Isn't Your Typical Tussle in the AFC South

    Good article, man. I agree that this ought to blossom into an intense rivalry, especially if Houston continues to progress.

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    Gerald Ball commented on Why Texans-Titans Isn't Your Typical Tussle in the AFC South

    "But as with most expansion teams"? Please. Houston has been in the NFL for going on 10 years, OK? They are no longer an expansion team....

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    Anna McMahon commented on Why Texans-Titans Isn't Your Typical Tussle in the AFC South

    Adams is a maniac. I mean he was flipping off the other team after they beat them last week. The guy is senile.

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    Leonard Sutton commented on Why Texans-Titans Isn't Your Typical Tussle in the AFC South

    I agree with Vik about Hall, and Jeff Fisher, from what I've seen of him, appears to be a standup guy. The rest of the Titans...

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    you may like this :

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