Paul Conlon - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/paul-conlon/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Tue, 06 Oct 2020 19:44:47 +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 Paul Conlon - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/paul-conlon/ 32 32 103504436 Houston Texans: 4 reasons Romeo Crennel is right coach right now https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-4-reasons-romeo-crennel-is-right-coach-right-now/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-4-reasons-romeo-crennel-is-right-coach-right-now Tue, 06 Oct 2020 19:44:47 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72777 Houston Texans fans, O’Brien is out, and Crennel is in. Read on for four reasons why this interim head coach move works.Many Houston Texans fans feel a jolt of electricity for the franchise’s future as Monday, the powers that be terminated ...

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]]> 79733 Astros-Twins Wild Card Series: 5 things to know as MLB postseason begins https://houstonnewmedia.org/astros-twins-wild-card-series-5-things-to-know-as-mlb-postseason-begins/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=astros-twins-wild-card-series-5-things-to-know-as-mlb-postseason-begins Tue, 29 Sep 2020 14:46:30 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72735 Houston Astros fans, read on for an Astros-Twins series breakdown and see what record George Springer can achieve with one more homer. The injury-riddled Houston Astros have not been without their share of controversy over the last year. Now, perhaps f...

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]]> 77774 Houston Texans: J.J. Watt’s early case for NFL Hall of Fame https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-j-j-watts-early-case-for-nfl-hall-of-fame/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-j-j-watts-early-case-for-nfl-hall-of-fame Thu, 24 Sep 2020 15:36:12 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72706 J.J. Watt has started his season strong, but is the Houston Texans’ best defensive player already a Hall of Famer? While the Houston Texans have taken back-to-back losses from two of the NFL’s best teams in Kansas City and Baltimore, J.J. W...

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]]> 76568 Houston Astros: Playoffs require stronger finish https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-playoffs-require-stronger-finish/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-playoffs-require-stronger-finish Tue, 15 Sep 2020 21:43:25 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72674 The Houston Astros hope to make the playoffs. Who do they need to outperform to get there? Over their last 10 games, no MLB team has fared worse than the Houston Astros, who have lost eight contests. The ball club has lost consecutive series to a ...

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]]> 74471 Houston Rockets: Dig in, make threes, win series https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-dig-in-make-threes-win-series/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-dig-in-make-threes-win-series Tue, 08 Sep 2020 16:09:47 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72659 Houston Rockets fans feel frustrated, but the team still has a good “shot” to win the series—literally. Read on for more. For Houston Rockets fans, the time is now. The stage is set and the basketball world watches on to see if James ...

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]]> 72464 Houston Astros: Three reasons why team should trade Josh Reddick now https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-three-reasons-why-team-should-trade-josh-reddick-now/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-three-reasons-why-team-should-trade-josh-reddick-now Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:07:44 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72625 This season, MLB’s trade deadline is Aug. 31—could the Houston Astros deal Josh Reddick? Here are three reasons why they should. Let’s take a look. Slightly over the halfway point of the season, the Houston Astros stand at 17-14, good...

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]]> 70329 Houston Astros: Assessing the lineup without Yordan Álvarez https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-assessing-the-lineup-without-yordan-alvarez/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-assessing-the-lineup-without-yordan-alvarez Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:34:57 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72589 Houston Astros fans feel the sting of the injury bug, but just how is playing less common names helping the team? Read on to find out. For many Houston Astros fans, something feels bittersweet. Over the Houston Astros’ last 10 matchups, the ball ...

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]]> 68801 Houston Astros: Three areas where team pitching must improve https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-three-areas-where-team-pitching-must-improve/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-three-areas-where-team-pitching-must-improve Fri, 14 Aug 2020 15:41:00 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72512 Houston Astros fans, there are three big-picture areas where the team’s hurlers need improvement. Take a look to see what’s going on. After 18 games of action, the Houston Astros possess an 8-10 record, good for third place in the AL West. ...

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]]> 67017 Houston Astros rank second in the majors in this important stat https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-rank-second-in-the-majors-in-this-important-stat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-rank-second-in-the-majors-in-this-important-stat Sat, 08 Aug 2020 14:00:23 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72475 While many are ready to write off the 2020 Houston Astros, to their credit, the offense has gotten it done—so far. Read on to see just how. Twelve games into their 2020 campaign, the Houston Astros possess a 6-6 record. While to some Astros fans,...

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]]> 65537 Houston Astros: Four reasons not to sleep on this team https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-four-reasons-not-to-sleep-on-this-team/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-four-reasons-not-to-sleep-on-this-team Fri, 31 Jul 2020 22:32:31 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72361 The injury-riddled Houston Astros have endured early-season disappointment but their best baseball lies ahead. Here are four reasons as to why. Houston Astros fans feel the pain. Following Justin Verlander’s placement on the injured list, and the...

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]]> 63795 Sugar Land Skeeters: How the franchise re-invented itself in COVID-19 world https://houstonnewmedia.org/sugar-land-skeeters-how-the-franchise-re-invented-itself-in-covid-19-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sugar-land-skeeters-how-the-franchise-re-invented-itself-in-covid-19-world Wed, 22 Jul 2020 14:25:32 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72259 Sugar Land Skeeters fans, you might have caught wind pro baseball is taking place for the franchise. Confused? Don’t worry, the House has you covered. Sugar Land Skeeters fans, without further ado, welcome to a really exciting chapter of Constell...

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]]> 61353 Houston Astros: Why the 2020 strength of schedule favors team https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-why-the-2020-strength-of-schedule-favors-team/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-why-the-2020-strength-of-schedule-favors-team Fri, 10 Jul 2020 14:57:20 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72145 Houston Astros fans, how should the 2020 division realignment affect the team’s playoff chances? Will it help or will it hurt? Read on for more. For the Houston Astros, after what seems like endless months of figurative punches, finger-pointing, ...

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]]> 58659 Houston Astros: Every team member in history that was born July 4th https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-every-team-member-in-history-that-was-born-july-4th/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-every-team-member-in-history-that-was-born-july-4th Sat, 04 Jul 2020 17:46:22 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72058 As the nation reflects on the July 4th holiday, it begs a great question. Which Houston Astros’ team members in history were born on this red-letter date? Have you ever wondered if any Astro was born on Independence Day? According to Baseball Ref...

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]]> 57316 Houston Astros: A case to award the 2020 Cy Young, MVP, and ROY https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-a-case-to-award-the-2020-cy-young-mvp-and-roy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-a-case-to-award-the-2020-cy-young-mvp-and-roy Tue, 30 Jun 2020 14:42:21 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=72022 Houston Astros fans look forward to baseball, but are players really competing for a 2020 Cy Young or MVP? Let’s take a look. Recently, Houston Astros star, Justin Verlander, communicated that he feels recuperated and ready to go. The 2019 AL Cy ...

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]]> 56181 Houston Astros: Four steps for team to build their brand post-scandal https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-four-steps-for-team-to-build-their-brand-post-scandal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-four-steps-for-team-to-build-their-brand-post-scandal Thu, 25 Jun 2020 15:03:51 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=71963 Following the scandal that rocked the baseball world, how can the Houston Astros build their brand? Read on for four unique suggestions they can undertake. The Houston Astros’ brand has undoubtedly endured one its toughest off-seasons. In the las...

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]]> 55074 Houston Astros: Why Minute Maid Park needs a science museum https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-why-minute-maid-park-needs-a-science-museum/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-why-minute-maid-park-needs-a-science-museum Thu, 18 Jun 2020 15:05:01 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=71902 Houston Astros’ fans, how would you feel about Minute Maid Park having a space museum to honor the team’s namesake? Hear me out on this case I’m making. Regardless of when and where the Houston Astros’ 2020 baseball season might...

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]]> 53371 Houston Astros: The trek to 300 wins by Justin Verlander and Zack Greinke https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-the-trek-to-300-wins-by-justin-verlander-and-zack-greinke/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-the-trek-to-300-wins-by-justin-verlander-and-zack-greinke Tue, 09 Jun 2020 16:42:51 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=71800 Houston Astros Zack Greinke and Justin Verlander might win 300 games. But how soon could they get there? Read on for more about this intriguing journey. While MLB continues to iron out the details concerning resuming baseball as quickly as possible, th...

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]]> 50932 Houston Astros: 4 key stats that warranted Justin Verlander’s Cy Young win https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-4-key-stats-that-warranted-justin-verlanders-cy-young-win/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-4-key-stats-that-warranted-justin-verlanders-cy-young-win Sat, 30 May 2020 19:30:28 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=71691 The Cole Train left town, but hope for the Houston Astros remains as Justin Verlander led the majors in four key stats in 2019, warranting his Cy Young win. In 2019, top ace for the Houston Astros, Justin Verlander, won the AL Cy Young Award in a nail-...

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]]> 48513 Houston Astros: Why Bob Watson’s nod to the team HOF is warranted https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-why-bob-watsons-nod-to-the-team-hof-is-warranted/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-why-bob-watsons-nod-to-the-team-hof-is-warranted Fri, 22 May 2020 12:58:48 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=71576 Houston Astros fans, Bob Watson might have played before your time, but he definitely belongs in the team Hall of Fame. Read on to learn why. You might already know that Bob Watson was one of the most accomplished Houston Astros, one of the first Afric...

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]]> 46456 Houston Rockets: James Harden has shot his way into Top 5 all-time https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-james-harden-has-shot-his-way-into-top-5-all-time/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-james-harden-has-shot-his-way-into-top-5-all-time Thu, 14 May 2020 15:07:16 +0000 https://houseofhouston.com/?p=71446 We all know that Houston Rockets guard James Harden will be an all-time great but he already is in the Top 5 all-time in this key stat. What is it? The Houston Rockets might be kicking the tires on pursuing a new head coach in Jeff Van Gundy, but never...

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