Jarpie Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 The texans arent that well run. Neither are the cowboys. Any others you want info on? Didn't Kwan say that the team had been under-performing rather than badly run? Yes, he said they're well run but haven't been succesful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) The texans arent that well run. Neither are the cowboys. Any others you want info on?Didn't Kwan say that the team had been under-performing rather than badly run? I think he just said they weren't that successful but not whether they were underachieving or not. Edited May 18, 2014 by Isa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Quick Google search gives me this from Nov last year - http://www.punditarena.com/uncategorized/pohalloran/seasons-five-underperforming-nfl-teams/ Not knowing anything about NFL doesn't make it particularly useful for me :/ Although the Houstan Texans are listed first, and our pre-season friendlies are in that region, as I'm sure every man and his dog is aware. I made the Houston connection too but Kwan did say also that it isn't anybody who had been mentioned in the thread so far and just looking on Wiki the only owner for a major sports in Houston that hasn't been mentioned on this thread is Leslie Lee Alexander who owns the Houston Rockets. I mentioned him actually 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Yes I just googled him and thought I recognised him probably from the last time I googled him after you mentioned him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I definitely think they are Texas based, due to our preseason arrangements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdomlahor Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) When I think of well-ran American sports teams who are under-performing, I immediately think of the Pittsburgh Steelers, though there are a few who could be considered, not least my own New York Giants. Both have links to the Mara family who have owned the Giants for generations. They are in fact are regarded as the best-ran team in sports due to the stability there has been in the organisation for so long. I'd highly doubt that either the Rooney family (who own the Steelers) or the Mara family are involved in any takeover here, though. Bob McNair of the Houston Texans could make sense, as they did under-perform massively this past season. They were predicted by many to be Superbowl contenders but ended up with the worst record in the entire league. Edited May 18, 2014 by adz.villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Vivek Ranadive Sacramento Kings. Doesn't he make both Kwan and Tony right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Bob McNair of the Houston Texans could make sense, as they did under-perform massively this past season. They were predicted by many to be Superbowl contenders but ended up with the worst record in the entire league. Any particular reason why they performed so bad? If this (admittedly almost baseless) speculation were to be correct, would we want someone like this owning Villa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted May 18, 2014 Moderator Share Posted May 18, 2014 When I think of well-ran American sports teams who are under-performing, I immediately think of the Pittsburgh Steelers, though there are a few who could be considered, not least my own New York Giants. Both have links to the Mara family who have owned the Giants for generations. They are in fact are regarded as the best-ran team in sports due to the stability there has been in the organisation for so long. I'd highly doubt that either the Rooney family (who own the Steelers) or the Mara family are involved in any takeover here, though. Bob McNair of the Houston Texans could make sense, as they did under-perform massively this past season. They were predicted by many to be Superbowl contenders but ended up with the worst record in the entire league. Pittsburgh Steelers. Hmmm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas_Mike Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 FC Dallas...... well run but have totally under performed in recent years. Chairman, Hunt Sports Group Clark Hunt President, FC Dallas Dan Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Vivek Ranadive Sacramento Kings. Doesn't he make both Kwan and Tony right? I believe it would make them both right, he only took over the Kings last year though after selling his share in the Warriors. However, it was the biggest takeover in NBA history and he has some rich backers alongside him. He is a key example of how you shouldn't judge these guys on their net worth by the way. He is estimated to be worth around $700m, the Kings takeover cost around $500m. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdomlahor Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Bob McNair of the Houston Texans could make sense, as they did under-perform massively this past season. They were predicted by many to be Superbowl contenders but ended up with the worst record in the entire league. Any particular reason why they performed so bad? If this (admittedly almost baseless) speculation were to be correct, would we want someone like this owning Villa? I don't watch a lot of their games, but from the outside looking in it seems like it was just one of those seasons where everything went wrong on the field. Their normally serviceable quarterback had the worst season of his career, their star running back was ruled out for the season early on, and their head coach was hospitalised after collapsing on the sideline during a game. I've read stories that their salary cap was poorly managed which meant their hands were tied when they need to bring in new players, but I'm not completely sure of their financial situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 So have puns been banned now? I'm out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 If the Rooney's and the Mara's are involved, then maybe Kate and Rooney will be prancing around Villa park? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacbuddies Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Bob McNair of the Houston Texans could make sense, as they did under-perform massively this past season. They were predicted by many to be Superbowl contenders but ended up with the worst record in the entire league. Any particular reason why they performed so bad? If this (admittedly almost baseless) speculation were to be correct, would we want someone like this owning Villa? We already had a yank owner who owned a failing American football team I think we should steer clear of these sorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 So have puns been banned now? I'm out. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdomlahor Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Just to be clear, the Steelers are the most successful team in terms of Superbowls in the history of the NFL. Their last one was in 2009. They haven't been terrible but they've been under-performing by their own lofty expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I'm hoping Kwan's wrong about it being someone who already owns a US sports team. I think we need someone who can concentrate on the VIlla without having their financial clout and attention split between the two teams. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blandy Posted May 18, 2014 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted May 18, 2014 So have puns been banned now? I'm out. They're not banned, briny, but pages of the things don't help people reading on small phones and the app. Same as massive nested quotes. Most threads are fine, but there's so many pages so quickly that scrolling through pages full of puns to get to some "news" is annoying for many posters. We're just trying to keep the site useable for everyone. Hopefully people understand why. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeVillan Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 So have puns been banned now? I'm out. They're not banned, briny, but pages of the things don't help people reading on small phones and the app. Same as massive nested quotes. Most threads are fine, but there's so many pages so quickly that scrolling through pages full of puns to get to some "news" is annoying for many posters. We're just trying to keep the site useable for everyone. Hopefully people understand why. The Kwan puns are the best thing about this thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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