The Houston-Tennessee Turf Wars: A Rivalry Revived over a Shade of Blue
The Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans rivalry is a feud that keeps on scorching the AFC South division. Last season, the fire flared up when a move by Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk rubbed the Texans wrong.
Clash of Colors: “H-Town Blue” VS “Columbia Blue”
The spark ignited when the Titans took to the field against the Texans rocking “Columbia Blue” jerseys, a color reminiscent of the vanished Houston Oilers, a team once owned by Strunk’s father.
This subtle shade offended Hannah McNair, wife of Texans owner Cal McNair and vice president of the franchise. She perceived it as a deliberate dig, prompting a clever response in the Texans’ uniform redesign.
The Texans unveiled their latest color rush uniform featuring a brand-new hue: “H-Town Blue.” Despite its resemblance to “Columbia Blue,” the league initially gave its blessing. The backpedaling began when the rest of the teams pounced on the controversy, rightfully claiming that the Titans held exclusive rights to that color combination.
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Texans owner Cal McNair explains the uniform compromise:
“We persisted, and we found a middle ground with the league, allowing us to incorporate a certain percentage of the ‘H-Town Blue’ into our uniforms.” -
Hannah McNair dismisses Titans’ complaints:
When asked about the pushback, she quipped, “Who do you think?” Clearly aiming her response at Strunk’s “Columbia Blue” stunt.
Titans’ Fans’ Salvo: Firing Back at Texans’ Retaliation
Undeterred, Hannah McNair addressed the inevitable, venomous comments from Titans fans accusing her of being “salty.” Her response? She pointed the finger right back at the Titans, slyly reminding them that they ignited this rivalry when they wore “Columbia Blue” against the Texans last season.
Expanding on her thoughts, she emphasized, “Who’s salty here? [The Titans] started it by wearing it against us. It was an interesting choice from their perspective. Thankfully, we emerged victorious from that day.” With the Texans beating the Titans in that game, the victory added just enough spice to McNair’s fiery remarks.
Hanna McNair didn’t mince words, leaving the Titans speechless and a touch embarrassed.
Rivalry Reignited: Texans’ Dominance Adds Fuel to the Fire
With the teams facing each other twice a year, the rivalry is anything but a dormant feud. The fact that the Texans have emerged victorious in each of their recent encounters with the Titans has only poured more gasoline on the rivalry’s blazing fire.
Hanna McNair, confident in her team’s prowess, hinted at the power dynamic between the two teams. “The Titans consider themselves our biggest rivals,” she said, “But they need to beat us before making any claims.”
This back-and-forth between McNair and the Titans is only adding fuel to the feud. With the next showdown between the two teams on the horizon, one can anticipate a heated battle on the field, and perhaps a hilarious one off it!
The Texans-Titans rivalry is a captivating tale of colors, controversies, and heated back-and-forths. One thing is certain; this rivalry will continue to entertain and leave everyone wondering what the next chapter will bring.
