Love Ya, Vince

"...doesn’t take kindly to being excluded. With his Tennessee Oilers, ur, Titans needing two touchdowns to pull it out,..."

Dec. 11, 2006 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

Larson SAFE at Home

Baseball Boosters Seek Swing Vote

"...Get this. Bud Adams, owner of the Houston Oilers, is tired of the Astrodome and wants the city..."

Aug. 18, 1995 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

SXSW Film Review: Luv Ya, Bum!

How Houston Oilers coach Bum Phillips led with kindness

"...In 1975, he became head coach of the Houston Oilers, and over the next five years took them from..."

March 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Notes of a Football Addict (Vol. V)

Paying tribute to Blanda, and more

"...Blanda returned in 1960 to play for the Houston Oilers in the new American Football League. Many in the..."

Oct. 7, 2010 Sports Post by John Razook

Pro Venues

REUNION ARENA, Dallas

"...$36.5 million, privately funded. Venue Owner: Harris County. Tenants: Oilers (NFL) and Astros (MLB) Team Owners: Oilers, Bud Adams;..."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Column

Earl Campbell Signs 'The Tyler Rose' Friday at BookPeople

"...as the No. 1 overall pick by the Houston Oilers in 1978 and won the Rookie of the Year..."

Jan. 31, 2007 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

South by Southwest Announces 2025 Audience Awards

The Accountant 2, Luv Ya, Bum! take home prizes

"...and David Hartstein's biography of the late, great Houston Oilers coach, Bum Phillips...."

March 17, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...for the Rude Mechs), and an opera about Houston Oilers coach Bum Phillips. He's currently finishing the opera Lardo..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Celis Brewery Returns

The revitalization of Austin’s first big-time brewery

"...goodwill for Austin, analogous to Houston someday reclaiming the Oilers flag, but in the end, it's just a name,..."

April 14, 2017 Food Feature by Eric Puga

The Luv Doc

Great memories are meant to be treasured

"...He might also be a consummate perfectionist like Vince..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Column by The Luv Doc

The AggreGAYtor: December 27

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Being gay in the NFL is nothing new, even..."

Dec. 27, 2013 Qmmunity Post

A Whole New Astrodome

Houston needs a fresh look for its old arena; we've got a few ideas

"...to not only the Houston Astros but also the Oilers, Cougars (NCAA), and Gamblers (USFL), is set to undergo..."

Sept. 4, 2013 Sports Post by Chase Hoffberger

All Over Creation: Mozart Was an Austinite

The spirit of innovation that drove the composer lives on in our city

"...playwright Kirk Lynn partnering on an opera about Houston Oilers coach Bum Phillips – or the format – the..."

Feb. 15, 2013 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Ramblin' Man

Chet Garner on what's next for TX travel show 'The Daytripper'

"...never could have planned for – like [storied Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints head coach] Bum Phillips wandering..."

Oct. 10, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Texans Season Preview Part 2: The D

Phillips will turn struggling defense around

"...Bum Phillips, was the head coach of the Houston Oilers during the “Love Ya Blue” era. Wade got his..."

Sept. 10, 2011 Sports Post by Barrett Walton

Texans Welcome Bird-Flipping Bud to Town

On Monday night at that

"...in Buffalo last Sunday. The man who moved the Oilers out of town will be returning to the scene..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Texans Flirt With Success, Bandwagon Jumpers Sure to Follow

Fan loyalty is like a marriage, for better or for worse

"...never a bride as they say. The Titans wearing Oilers throwback jerseys in their 59-0 loss to the Patriots..."

Oct. 22, 2009 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

The World Is Flat

How King of the Hill helped make Texas three-dimensional again

"...you want about the Houston Texans (or even the Oilers, if you're getting nostalgic): A Texan cartoon character would..."

Sept. 11, 2009 Screens Feature by Cindy Widner

'Life, the Universe, and Everything' Bowl

"...is about. Tennessee The team formerly know as the Oilers might have the best coaching staff in all of..."

Sept. 17, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Arby's Oven Mitt Visits the Bat Cave!

"...for the Bats' 3-2 shootout loss to the Tulsa Oilers. But had I been there, I would have been..."

Feb. 5, 2007 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Mascot Mania Continues on Mascot Night at the Bat Cave This Saturday

"...is this Saturday, Feb. 3, 7:30pm vs. the Tulsa Oilers. Austin is on the road Thursday and Friday vs...."

Jan. 30, 2007 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

'Friday Night Lights': Feels Like Going Home Edition

"...happy chore was assumed by, among others, the Pearland Oilers, who bring excellently named UT recruit Fozzy Whittaker to..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Sports Post by Christopher Gray

Kubiak's Gutsy Call Clinches Victory

"...to show golden boy Vince Young and his Tennessee Oilers almost beat the Baltimore Ravens instead of the Texans..."

Nov. 13, 2006 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

One-Carr Accident, Carr Runs Out of Gas, etc.

"...the Texans 28-22 loss to VY and the displaced Oilers, Sage Rosenfels completed 18 of 25 for 186 yards..."

Oct. 30, 2006 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...up yet another war between the farmers and the oilers. -- M.C.M...."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

TCB

Punk rock synchronized swimming and eating ribs with Snoop Dogg: What do people in other cities do for fun?

"...by P. Diddy cavorting in a white Haywood Jeffires Oilers jersey. Bayou City uniforms have long been in street..."

Aug. 22, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...for the relocation to Nashville of the former Houston Oilers.) Though Nashville is comparable in size to Austin, the..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature

Charlie Robison Step Right Up (Lucky Dog/Columbia)

"...from one place, and it's not where the used-to-be Oilers play. Opener "Right Man for the Job," NRBQ cover..."

May 25, 2001 Music Review by Christopher Gray

Working Hands

"...it's the worn countenances of a parade of cowboys, oilers, and techies that strike the emotional core of Rick..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Books Review by Barry Johnson

Coach's Corner

Like a veteran rock & roll band, the Westlake High football team delivers the goods, week after week, show after show.

"...score. I don't care if you're the run-and-shoot Houston Oilers, you cannot pass every play and stand a chance..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

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