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Chatting with Mack: John McClain sits down and discusses the Astros’ struggles and rumors surrounding the Texans with the man himself

Clovis Shropshire April 17, 2023
 Chatting with Mack: John McClain sits down and discusses the Astros’ struggles and rumors surrounding the Texans with the man himself

In this edition of Chatting with Mack, Mack catches up with legendary sportswriter John McClain and gets his thoughts on the Astros’ early-season struggles, as well as the rumors circling the Houston Texans and the NFL Draft…

 John McClain: Brazile excited to share stage with Strahan, Cruz, Peterson, and Holmes during their induction into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame

John McClain: Brazile excited to share stage with Strahan, Cruz, Peterson, and Holmes during their induction into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame

Clovis Shropshire April 14, 2023

Former Oilers linebacker Robert “Dr. Doom” Brazile has been inducted into a Hall of Fame so many times he has trouble keeping count. When he steps to the podium on Saturday night in Waco, he’ll be inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, making his eighth acceptance speech...Read More

 John McClain: Mock draft 5.0: Nick Caserio uses first-round picks on Will Anderson Jr., Hendon Hooker

John McClain: Mock draft 5.0: Nick Caserio uses first-round picks on Will Anderson Jr., Hendon Hooker

Clovis Shropshire April 13, 2023

John McClain does his fifth of seven mock drafts leading up to the first round on April 27...Read More

 John McClain: After Stroud’s visit with the Texans, Young is on his way to NRG Stadium

John McClain: After Stroud’s visit with the Texans, Young is on his way to NRG Stadium

Clovis Shropshire April 11, 2023

First-year coach DeMeco Ryans met with the media on Tuesday, and he navigated questions about quarterbacks Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud like a veteran with 10 years of head-coaching experience...Read More

 Chatting with Mack: “The General” rolls into Gallery Furniture and discusses the Astros, the Texans draft plans, and more with the man himself

Chatting with Mack: “The General” rolls into Gallery Furniture and discusses the Astros, the Texans draft plans, and more with the man himself

Clovis Shropshire April 11, 2023

John McClain was back at Gallery Furniture for the latest episode of Chatting with Mack. In this edition, John and Mack discuss the Texans' plan with the No. 2 pick, the return of the stolen base, the Astros, UH hoops reloading via the transfer portal and more...Read More

 John McClain: Astros use 2022 formula to win last game of Minnesota series, must get on a roll against Pirates

John McClain: Astros use 2022 formula to win last game of Minnesota series, must get on a roll against Pirates

Clovis Shropshire April 10, 2023

The last time the Astros started 4-6 or worse was 2016 – the last season in which they missed the playoffs – but there are signs of encouragement...Read More

 John McClain: Young, Stroud are franchise quarterbacks Texans could draft unless Caserio shocks fans with a position player

John McClain: Young, Stroud are franchise quarterbacks Texans could draft unless Caserio shocks fans with a position player

Clovis Shropshire April 7, 2023

Unless general manager Nick Caserio stabs a dagger through the hearts of Texans fans, he’ll use the second overall pick in the draft to select a franchise quarterback – the franchise’s first since Deshaun Watson in 2017...Read More

 John McClain: Mock draft 4.0: Texans use first-round picks on QB Bryce Young, WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba

John McClain: Mock draft 4.0: Texans use first-round picks on QB Bryce Young, WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Clovis Shropshire April 6, 2023

John McClain does his fourth of seven mock drafts leading up to the first round on April 27...Read More

 John McClain: Ryans hiring, expectation of drafting franchise quarterback have created excitement throughout Texans organization

John McClain: Ryans hiring, expectation of drafting franchise quarterback have created excitement throughout Texans organization

Clovis Shropshire April 6, 2023

The excitement over the DeMeco Ryans hiring and the anticipation of the Texans acquiring a franchise quarterback with the second overall pick in the draft has reverberated through NRG Stadium and impacted the administrative side of the organization as well as the personnel department...Read More

 Chatting with Mack: “The General” John McClain returns for a fun conversation about a variety of sports topics with the man himself

Chatting with Mack: “The General” John McClain returns for a fun conversation about a variety of sports topics with the man himself

Clovis Shropshire April 4, 2023

In the latest edition of Chatting with Mack, John McClain sat down with Mattress Mack to discuss all sorts of Texas sports topics …Read More

 John McClain: Mock draft 3.0: Five quarterbacks drafted in the first round

John McClain: Mock draft 3.0: Five quarterbacks drafted in the first round

Clovis Shropshire April 1, 2023

John McClain does his third of seven mock drafts leading up to the first round on April 27...Read More

 John McClain: Cal McNair welcomes Hannah McNair’s growing influence in Texans’ decision-making process

John McClain: Cal McNair welcomes Hannah McNair’s growing influence in Texans’ decision-making process

Clovis Shropshire March 30, 2023

Cal McNair, the Texans’ chairman and CEO, welcomes the growing influence his wife, Hannah, has in the organization’s decision-making process...Read More

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    Mark Berman is the gold standard and sets the bar. Nobody will come close to his status.

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    Outstanding story written by someone I’ve always respected as much as Mark Bergman. Thanks Richard.

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  7. Larry Corley on Richard Justice: The Astros have France, Bielak and Brown lined up to pitch this weekend, and who said this season wasn’t going to be interesting?May 11, 2023

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