Andrew Elderbaum - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/andrew-elderbaum/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Thu, 13 Aug 2020 18:08:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Andrew Elderbaum - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/andrew-elderbaum/ 32 32 103504436 Houston Rockets Playoff Preview: What To Expect Vs. The Thunder https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-playoff-preview-what-to-expect-vs-the-thunder/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-playoff-preview-what-to-expect-vs-the-thunder Thu, 13 Aug 2020 18:08:47 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72507 The Houston Rockets have drawn the OKC Thunder in round one. With bad news already out about Russell Westbrook’s status what can Rockets fans expect?   With just one game left before the playoffs begin the Houston Rockets...

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Houston Rockets: What To Watch Vs. Blazers https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-what-to-watch-vs-blazers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-what-to-watch-vs-blazers Tue, 04 Aug 2020 20:12:30 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72454 The Houston Rockets will take on the Portland Trailblazers in tonight’s matchup. Here are some key things to look for as the Rockets look to take the win.   Game three of the Rockets return will feature the Rockets and the Portland Trailblaz...

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Houston Rockets: Questions Remain After Rockets Win https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-questions-remain-after-rockets-win/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-questions-remain-after-rockets-win Sat, 01 Aug 2020 19:57:47 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72400 The Rockets opened up their title chase with an OT win over the Mavericks. James Harden led the way but the teams overall performance leaves me with concerns.   Thanks to James Harden the Rockets took the W last night, but there were several warni...

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Houston Rockets: What To Watch For Vs. The Mavs https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-what-to-watch-for-vs-the-mavs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-what-to-watch-for-vs-the-mavs Fri, 31 Jul 2020 22:52:26 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72390 It’s game one of the restarted season tonight for the Houston Rockets, as they take on the Dallas Mavericks. The teams have split their previous match-ups and come in with similar records. It should be an interesting test for Houston, and an impo...

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Houston Rockets: Eric Gordon’s Injury Impact https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-eric-gordons-injury-impact/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-eric-gordons-injury-impact Thu, 30 Jul 2020 17:55:27 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72379 The Houston Rockets are built around their superstar backcourt, but an injury to the unheralded Eric Gordon may cripple them for the rest of the season. While the Rockets haven’t lost any key contributors to opt-outs, food delivery, or really goo...

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Houston Astros: There’s No Crying In Baseball…Right? https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-theres-no-crying-in-baseballright/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-theres-no-crying-in-baseballright Wed, 29 Jul 2020 23:54:45 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72354 Joe Kelly began what’s sure to be a season of retaliation against the Astros, can they persevere or will they keep falling apart?   Well…that escalated quickly. You’d think Joe Kelly was throwing tridents and not baseballs by the...

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Houston Sports: Group Texts and Positive Tests https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-sports-group-texts-and-positive-tests/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-sports-group-texts-and-positive-tests Tue, 28 Jul 2020 01:18:21 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72342 It’s just been reported that the Miami Marlins played Sunday’s game with the knowledge they were in the midst of a probable coronavirus outbreak. How did that come to be? MLB’S “safety protocols” are apparently group texts...

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Houston Texans: Bill, Bill, Jamal and Joe https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-bill-bill-jamal-and-joe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-bill-bill-jamal-and-joe Mon, 27 Jul 2020 19:58:30 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72339 Although they were on his list of preferred destinations, Bill O’Brien and his burning of capital ensured Jamal Adams was never coming to Houston. There was alot of buzz around Jamal Adams the last few weeks, and Texans fans hoped they could be a...

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Houston Astros: Well That Was Fun.. https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-well-that-was-fun/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-well-that-was-fun Mon, 27 Jul 2020 15:35:52 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72330 After a strong opening day start Justin Verlander dropped a bomb on the Astros and was shut down. Will they be able to survive the fallout? While the MLB season is about to come to a screeching halt thanks to the first of what would be many outbreaks, ...

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Houston Astros: The Astros Are MLB’s Redskins https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-the-astros-are-mlbs-redskins/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-the-astros-are-mlbs-redskins Sun, 19 Jul 2020 17:01:54 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72223  As the Astros get ready to play out the 2020 “season” , were again reminded that if nice guys finish last…the Astros finish first.   As the glorified exhibition schedule that MLB is calling a season is about to begin the Ho...

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Houston Texans: JJ Watt Is Gonna Take His Helmet And Go Home https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-jj-watt-is-gonna-take-his-helmet-and-go-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-jj-watt-is-gonna-take-his-helmet-and-go-home Thu, 16 Jul 2020 17:30:57 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72208   As the NFL prepares for it’s post Covid start, Texans star J.J. Watt is threatening to sit out over face shields being required. Pssst… no he won’t. What we needed in the midst of all this post-pandemic planning was a little le...

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House Of Houston: Covid Concerns Ruining NBA Playoffs https://houstonnewmedia.org/house-of-houston-covid-concerns-ruining-nba-playoffs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=house-of-houston-covid-concerns-ruining-nba-playoffs Mon, 13 Jul 2020 18:32:29 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72199 Adding to the NBA’s list of players either testing positive or opting out, Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook announces he has tested positive for the coronavirus .   Well Russell Westbrook has confirmed he’s tested positive f...

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Houston Texans: Let’s Hope Deshaun Watson Is NOT The Next Aaron Rodgers https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-lets-hope-deshaun-watson-is-not-the-next-aaron-rodgers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-lets-hope-deshaun-watson-is-not-the-next-aaron-rodgers Wed, 08 Jul 2020 03:04:08 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72126   Deshaun Watson’s rise has been meteoric so far. In fact it rivals an NFL great. The Texans are crossing their fingers that that’s where the comparison ends I know it’s an odd comparison but the way things are going I wonder if ...

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Houston Rockets: Will They Be The Best In The Biodome? https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-will-they-be-the-best-in-the-biodome/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-will-they-be-the-best-in-the-biodome Tue, 07 Jul 2020 01:43:23 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72116   As the NBA gets ready to finish up their season many teams are seeing key contributors opt-out. Will this help make the Rockets run at a title easier? As the NBA prepares to enter it’s bubble and start this odd conclusion to an insane seas...

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Houston Astros: Time To Cancel The Season https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-time-to-cancel-the-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-time-to-cancel-the-season Mon, 06 Jul 2020 19:08:57 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72110 With a slew of positive tests, testing ,reporting issues, and players concerned for their well being MLB should do the right thing and cancel the season.   After another round of positive tests, opt-outs and mystery ailments maybe it’s time ...

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Houston Astros: Rob Manfred Is Just A Symptom Of MLB’s Selig Sickness https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-rob-manfred-is-just-a-symptom-of-mlbs-selig-sickness/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-rob-manfred-is-just-a-symptom-of-mlbs-selig-sickness Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:46:52 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72002 Nobody seems very happy with Rob Manfred right now, but at the end of the day he’s just a symptom of MLB ownerships terminal sickness.   About a week ago, my counterpart here at House of Houston wrote an article about Rob Manfred needing to ...

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Houston Rockets: Daryl Morey Is Overrated https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-daryl-morey-is-overrated/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-daryl-morey-is-overrated Sat, 30 May 2020 21:35:50 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=71631   Daryl Morey is thought of as one of the NBA’S best GM’s. Has his shortsighted quest for superstars actually hurt the Houston Rockets more than it’s helped?   Daryl Morey has always been at the forefront of NBA thinkers in ...

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Houston Astros: Is The Astros Championship Window Closing? https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-is-the-astros-championship-window-closing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-is-the-astros-championship-window-closing Tue, 19 May 2020 17:15:54 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=71564 Age and attrition are starting to take their toll on the Houston Astros, is there a way to extend their run? Maybe,if they’re willing to do the unthinkable. This season,  assuming there is one, will be an important one in determini...

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Houston Texans: Brutal Schedule Means A Rough Season https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-brutal-schedule-means-a-rough-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-brutal-schedule-means-a-rough-season Mon, 18 May 2020 22:30:49 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=71493 The NFL Schedule Gods have released the 2020 edition, and the Texans have been handed a brutal slate. Can they overcome it? Probably Not. With the NFL draft, free agency (for the most part) behind us, and schedules released it’s time to...

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Houston Rockets: ‘Membering Some Meh Guys https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-membering-some-meh-guys/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-membering-some-meh-guys Thu, 07 May 2020 03:14:07 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=71354 While we wait for the NBA season to resume let’s take a moment, have some member berries, and ‘member some mediocre Rockets from yester-years.   Every sports fan remembers some meh guys.  Not great, not terrible they jus...

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