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Oversight on Texans-Colts gamer?

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by lone star scribe, Dec 16, 2012.

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  1. lone star scribe

    lone star scribe Guest

    Here is the AP writethru lede on the Houston Texans' 29-17 victory Sunday, which clinched the AFC South title. In the entire story, there is no mention of the Texans' QB, Matt Schaub. Not that he had a bad day: 23 of 31 passing for 261 yards, 1 touchdown, no interceptions, and a passer rating of 109.7.

    So, thoughts? Is this an oversight, sloppy writing, a feud between the Houston AP writer and Schaub? FWIW, Andrew Luck was 13-of-27 for 186, 2 TDs, no INTs, and is mentioned four times, including a quote. I should point out, this was Luck's return to his hometown. But it seems like something is missing. Schaub wasn't mentioned in the original AP story either, before the writethru version with quotes moved.

    http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=321216034
     
    lone star scribe, Dec 16, 2012
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  2. Norrin Radd

    Norrin Radd New Member

    Re: Houston Texans QB is MIA

    Dumb thread title. Thought he refused to talk to media, or got lost driving home because of post-concussion symptoms a la Chris Miller.
     
    Norrin Radd, Dec 16, 2012
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  3. LongTimeListener

    LongTimeListener Well-Known Member

    Re: Houston Texans QB is MIA

    He didn't do anything out of the ordinary in any way. I suppose with a ton of time to reflect you can make the argument that the quarterback should always be in there, but you could also say there really wasn't much reason to spotlight him either.

    It is a stupid thread title. I also thought he blew off the media, which would be very out of character for him.
     
    LongTimeListener, Dec 16, 2012
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  4. apeman33

    apeman33 Well-Known Member

    Re: Houston Texans QB is MIA

    I was thinking he was reported missing and no one can find him. Thread title fail.
     
    apeman33, Dec 16, 2012
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  5. Baron Scicluna

    Baron Scicluna Well-Known Member

    Re: Houston Texans QB is MIA

    Bad thread title. I thought something serious like life and death happened. Especially after the last couple of weeks.
     
    Baron Scicluna, Dec 16, 2012
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  6. Lieslntx

    Lieslntx Active Member

    Re: Houston Texans QB is MIA

    Despite the bad title, I cannot understand why this topic is worthy of its own thread.
     
    Lieslntx, Dec 16, 2012
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  7. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    Re: Houston Texans QB is MIA

    WTF on the thread title? Be smarter.
     
    MileHigh, Dec 16, 2012
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  8. Tarheel316

    Tarheel316 Well-Known Member

    Re: Houston Texans QB is MIA

    That's what I thought too.
     
    Tarheel316, Dec 16, 2012
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  9. HanSenSE

    HanSenSE Well-Known Member

    Re: Houston Texans QB is MIA

    This. 'Nuf said.
     
    HanSenSE, Dec 17, 2012
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  10. Cubbiebum

    Cubbiebum Member

    Re: Houston Texans QB is MIA

    Should I feel bad that I saw the thread title and decided to click only because I am in my fantasy championship game next week and he is my stating QB? My thought was, "Oh shit, I'd be screwed in my fantasy league if Schaub has disappeared."
     
    Cubbiebum, Dec 17, 2012
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  11. Versatile

    Versatile Active Member

    Re: Houston Texans QB is MIA

    It's a shame no one who has seen this thread has the power to change the subject line, huh?
     
    Versatile, Dec 17, 2012
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  12. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    Re: Houston Texans QB is MIA

    Yup, you're right.
     
    MileHigh, Dec 17, 2012
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