Today we are joined by legendary Houston sports journalist, John McClain. Having retired from the Houston Chronicle, John is now an NFL columnist for Gallery Sports and radio host on SportsRadio610.com. In this episode, John shares his take on Texas’ current NFL news, as well as his predictions for the upcoming season. He expertly analyzes Pep Hamilton’s performance and offers his thoughts on the future of Davis Mills as the Texans franchise quarterback. John has also, impressively, been on the selection committee for the NFL Hall of Fame for many years, and today, he generously lifts the veil and reflects on the selection process. Tune in to hear all about John’s journalism history and his informed opinion on the current state of affairs in the Texan sports world! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• Legendary Texan sports journalist, John McClain answers our rapid-fire questions.
• How John was convinced to write for Gallery Sports post-retirement from the Houston Chronicle.
• Info on Gallery Sports and its upcoming Gallery Sports subsidiary, Gallery Gaming.
• John’s take on Texas’ current NFL news.
• Expectations and predictions for the upcoming season.
• John’s criticism of the Houston Texans’ first two games.
• Analyzing Pep Hamilton’s performance.
• John’s thoughts on the future of Davis Mills as the Texans’ franchise quarterback.
• Insight into the chances of Andre Johnson being selected into the Hall of Fame.
• The bylaws and selection process of the NFL Hall of Fame.
• John’s journalism history.
• His most memorable moment in Houston’s sports history.
• The Astros’ sustained excellence versus the Nationals’ collapse.
• John’s marriage advice.

Tweetables:

“[The Houston Texans] better get it going in Chicago because if they lose to the Bears, then that’s going to be an embarrassing start to the Texans.” — @McClain_on_NFL [0:10:03]

“One thing I’ve learned in 47 years is you can’t judge anything this early in a player’s career.” — @McClain_on_NFL [0:17:13]

“I hope [Andre Johnson] is one of the two that make the Hall of Fame. I firmly believe he will, it’s just a matter of when.” — @McClain_on_NFL [0:19:48]

“The bylaws for the pro football Hall of Fame are this: we do not consider anything a player does off the field.” — @McClain_on_NFL [0:20:28]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

John McClain

John McClain on Twitter

Gallery Sports

SportsRadio610.com

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