Not only did Houston get slaughtered by UCLA this past Saturday (13-31) the Cougars left Pasadena down two quarterbacks who suffered season ending injuries. The biggest loss for Houston was star quarterback Case Keenum going down. Keenum tore his right ACL when he slipped trying to make a tackle after a second quarter interception. Back-up quarterback Cotton Turner will also miss the rest of the season after he fractured his clavicle during the 3rd quarter of the game. Cougar...
Houston tried to mount a comeback but fell short 37-32 against UCF. Houston boasts one of the most prolific offenses in the nation. The team had a strong start of the season by upsetting Oklahoma State and Texas Tech. However, an unexplainable lose to UTEP and now UCF has taken Houston and Keenum out of the national spotlight. Case Keenum’s Heisman hopes have also dissipated but still had solid numbers throwing for 377 yards and 3 TDS. Prior to...
Say what you want about Conference -USA, but the Houston Cougars are kicking some tail and taking names. The Cougars beat Texas Tech 29-28 in a late-night thriller yesterday in Houston. Case Keenum led Houston to a 4th quarter surge that was enough to secure the victory. Head Coach Kevin Sumlin is in his second year as coach but he’s compiled a very impressive resume so far, not including yesterday’s win vs. Texas Tech, and a Sept. 26th road...
Yesterday, Houston Coach Kevin Sumlin reported for duty as the Houston Cougars officially began its 2009 season. Last season, Houston was 8-5, this season they are gunning for the C-USA championship. The team can get there because of one person, QB Case Keenum. By season’s end, gun-slinger Keenum will be a household name outside of Houston. He led the nation in offense with 5,241 yards; 2nd in passing with 5020 yards; and, third in passing TDs with 44....
Houston Cougars QB Case Keenum (Jr. 6’2, 210 lbs) can put another accolade under his belt. Last season, he was the 2008 Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year and this season he was selected as the preseason 2009 Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year. Keenum is coming off of an exceptional sophomore campaign with 8 wins and a victory over Air Force in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl 34-28. Last season, he lead the nation in offense with 5,241 yards;...
