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THE VILLAGER Page 8 ~ November 11, 2011 www.theaustinvillager.com SPORTS Texans Ruin Colt McCoy’s The Cowboys Caged Return to Texas the Seahawks

By: Terry Davis

@terryd515 The defeated the 30-12. The Texans have their best record after nine games, in franchise his- Demarco Murray (29) evades Seahawks defenders. Photo Courtesy of the tory, at 6-3 and after a loss Ben Tate #44 on a 27-yard in the first quarter. Photo Courtesy of by the Houston Texans The Dallas Cowboys con- only managed to score 6 points in have a game and a half lead tinue their rollercoaster season. the first half. On two occasions the week ago. in the AFC South. The Tex- McCoy returned to attempt fense caused 4 The Cowboys defeated the Seattle Cowboys drove to the Seahawks Next week the Texans ans fans have been turning in to defeat the Texans. sacks, forced one and Seahawks 23-13. With the win the two yard line and were forced to travel to Tampa Bay to play record numbers also. The Texans had two had one on the Cowboys moved into second kick field goals on both occasions. the Buccaneers. The Bucca- Sunday’s attendance was runners who rushed for over day. place behind the Mile Austin left the game early due neers are a very good team, 71,511 the second largest a hundred yards. Arian Fos- McCoy was frustrated who defeated the New England to aggravating his hamstring. but they are been very incon- crowd in Texans History. The ter had 124 rushing yards by the Texans’ defense all day Patriots last week. The Cowboys Demarco Murray continues to shine sistent from week to week. largest attended game was and one touchdown and Ben and was only able to lead his even their record at 4-4. The as a rookie. Murray finished the The Buccaneers have a 4-4 also this year against the Tate had 112 yards and one team to only one scoring Seahawks fell to 2-6. game with 139 rushing yards. record and are still in the . touchdown. Both are on touchdown drive. The The win put a cap on the The Seahawks put up a playoff hunt after a tough The Texans dominated pace to rush for 1,000 yards Browns running backs have celebration with the induction of good effort behind the running of loss to the New Orleans the game against the Browns each. The Texans defense been with the team less than Drew Pearson, and Marshawn Lynch. Lynch finished Saints last week. The Texans from the very first play. came into the game as the a month. Ogbonnaya has into the Ring of the game with 135 rushing yards and hope to have Andre Johnson Former Texan Chris third best defensive unit in been with the team for three Honor at Cowboy Stadium. All a touchdown. The Cowboys de- back in the lineup next week Ogbonnaya fumbled his first the NFL, only allowed 190 weeks and is still learning the three won Super Bowls with the fense may have given up a lot of so he can get some game ac- carry in his first start in the total yards against the offense and Thomas Clayton Cowboys and were important yards, but were able to keep the tion in before the bye week. NFL. Ogbonnaya and former Browns. The Texans de- joined the team last than a players in keeping the Cowboys Seahawks out of the end zone in college teammate Colt Prediction the Texans will defeat the Buccaneers 28-24. as an elite team in the NFL. the first half and forced them to kick Pearson was a clutch wide re- two field goals. Westwood Warriors ceiver. Larry Allen was an an- The Cowboys will be home Chris Ogbonnaya chor on the offensive line that next week to play the much im- protected the and proved . The Bills returns to play Dominates the Dragons made it easier for the running come into this game with a 5-3 backs to achieve success. record and in a three way tie for Charles Haley was the leader on first place with the New York Jets, former team of Round Rock defense. and the . By: Terry Davis The Cowboys moved the Ryan Fitzpatrick has the Bills’ of- ball up and down the field in the fense clicking on all cylinders this first half of the game, but were un- season and will test the Cowboys able to pull away from the defense. The Bills run defense Seahawks. The Cowboys’ offense come into the game ranked 21st. Prediction the Cowboys will ease pass the Buffalo Bills 27-24. mount a drive they would Austin Toros select either commit a penalty that would call the play back, area player in draft they would miss wide open The NBA may be in lockout receivers or throw an inter- mode the business of playing basket- ception that would kill the ball is continuing for the Austin Toros. The Toros held their annual player drive. Gerds would throw draft on November 3. The Toros got for more yards than an early start to the draft by conduct- Johnson with 256 passing ing a trade with the Bakersfield jam yards. The Dragons were sending their 41st pick and the 2011 draft and their 2012 2nd round pick Deandre Story is stopped for a loss playing catch up all night and were putting them- in exchange for Luke Zeller and Bakersfield 123rd pick. Westwood Warriors 9-1 Desmond Wyatt would return selves in bad situations. Zeller (6-11/245) was a 2005 came of their loss from last the first punt of the game by Round Rock Head Coach McDonald’s All-American. He played week to the Leander Lions 14- the Dragons for 73 yards and Jeff Cheatham Round rock four years at Notre Dame. Zeller played 7 and took their frustration give the Warriors and early stated, “They did a good job with the Chicago Bulls in the 2009 NBA out on the Round Rock. The 14-0 lead and take the Drag- taking the option game away Summer League and later for the Shiga ons out of their original game from us early. They wanted Lakestars in Japan. Zeller was drafted by Warriors were able to take the Iowa Energy in 2010 before being Chris Ogbonnaya in pre-game warmups. Photo by advantage of every mistake play. Wyatt would be equally it a little more than us to- traded to the Bakersfield. “To bring a Terry Davis that the Dragons made. The effective on offense by hav- night I thought our kids player of Luke’s talent and background Warriors defeated the Drag- ing 5 receptions for 193 played hard early”. to the Toros organization is exciting,” Chris Ogbonnaya is a ceiver. ons by a score of 45-7. The yards. Wyatt would also Records do not mean said Brad Jones, Toros Head Coach. “He Houston native and a former Ogbonnaya was drafted Warriors quarterback Ben have a touchdown reception anything now, because the was a big part of Bakersfield’s success last season. He will add toughness and perim- Texas Longhorn. Chris is also an on the 7th round (211th over- Johnson did everything well of 85 yards. regular season is over and ex Houston Texan. Ogbonnaya all pick) in the 2009 NFL Draft. eter shooting to the Toros roster against the Dragons. According to Warriors all teams start with the same The Austin Toros selected 6-4, started this year as a part of the On July 19, 2009 the Rams Johnson kicked, passed and Head Coach Anthony Wood record. Both of these teams 205 pound guard Tristan Thompson out deep Texans running backs. This agreed to terms with ran over the Dragons. stated, “There were a couple will be in the playoffs. of North Texas with the 14th pick in past week Chris got his first pro- Ogbonnaya on a four-year Johnson finished with 246 of goals we wanted to After the game both the second round of the 2011 NBA D- fessional start not as a Texan, but contract, including a $66,000 passing yards, 71 rushing achieve tonight, we wanted team’s coaches met with League draft Thursday night. Earlier Thursday afternoon, the Toros traded as a Cleveland Brown. His first signing bonus. Ogbonnaya yards and had average punts the best record in school his- football officials to deter- carry from center he wished he their first round pick to the Texas Leg- was signed to the Houston of 44 yards. tory, to have a home playoff mine where they would be ends for point guard Justin Dentmon. could have back, because he lost Texans’ practice squad on The Warriors forced six game and the defense wanted playing next week for the “We thought he would be a late first fumbled it away to the Texans. September 5, 2010. He was re- turnovers against the Drag- to come out with the best start of the playoffs. The round pick or an early second round Ogbonnaya treated this signed that off-season, but ons, none bigger that the scoring defense in the dis- Warriors will be playing pick,” said Toros Head Coach Brad Jones. game just like any other game was waived at the end of train- trict” and the Warriors Bowie at Reeves Athletic “We didn’t think he would be there for sack and fumble of Dragon us. “Thompson, 23, averaged 18 points and did not get caught up in ing camp. He was re-signed to quarterback Garrett Gerds in achieved all of those goals. Complex at 7:00 on Friday the hype of being his first start and 3.2 rebounds as a senior in 2010-11 the practice squad for 2011, the end zone for a touchdown The Dragons played night. The Dragons will be and was named First Team All-Sun Belt as a pro. Ogbonnaya only got but was promoted to the ac- in the first quarter of the well but, had they just many home to play the powerful Conference. Thompson is the nine- tickets for his family for this tive roster on September 27, game. The Warriors special too many mistakes. Every Westlake Chaparrals at teenth player to score 1,000 career game. Chris played football at 2011. teams were good also. time the Dragons would Dragon Stadium. points for the Mean Green. Strake Jesuit College Prepara- The Browns signed him The Toros also selected guard/ tory in Houston, Texas, where off of the Texans’ practice forward Omar Reed (6-6, 210 Bluefield), guard Solomon Bozeman (6-1, 175 Ar- he was a three-year letterman squad on October 17, 2011. In kansas-Little Rock), guard Myles McKay who helped his team post a 27- his Browns debut the follow- (6-4, 195 Wisconsin-Whitewater), for- 5 record during his varsity ca- ing Sunday, he had three rush- ward Dan Vandervieren (6-10, 265 reer He lettered in for ing attempts for 15 yards, and Concordia), guard James Lewis (6-3, 200 two years also lettered in track five receptions for 43 yards. Fresno Pacific) and forward Jerel Hastings & field for three years. (6-5, 215 Albany). All players will re- Chris did not have a great game port to Austin for training camp be- At the University of in his return to Reliant Stadium. ginning November 14. Texas Chris will always be re- The Browns Head Coach Pat Peter lubell, the Chief Operating membered for his 65 yard Shurmur feels that Ogbonnaya Officer for the Toros expects the team touchdown run against the is a battler and has respect for to be very competitive this year. Iubell Colorado Buffalos. him and appreciate his efforts. also added, “(The Toros are) looking for Ogbonnaya was a four-time guys they can develop and has NBA po- Colt McCoy, Ogbonnaya tential that can fit the Spurs system. The First-team Academic All-Big 12 teammate at Texas, feels that Toros and the Spurs system are one in honoree. Chris saw action in Chris can be an asset to the the same. They (coaches) did a lot of eight games during Texas’ 2005 passing game with his receiv- scouting of talent and I think they did a National Championship season ing ability. When Ogbonnaya really good job”. and rushed 22 times for 76 learns more of the offense he The home opener for the Toros takes place Friday, December 2nd at 8:00 yards and a TD. He moved to should be a more productive p.m. against the Tulsa 66ers at Cedar tailback after spending his member of the Cleveland Park Center. For more information redshirt season as a wide re- Browns. Ledeans Anderson #2 runs for a big gain. Photos by Terry Davis please visit austintoros.com