Texans look to prove status with first win in Indianapolis

Nov 8th, 2009 - Houston Chronicle

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Texans look to prove status with first win in Indianapolis

In another time, Oilers coach Bum Phillips spoke of how the road to the Super Bowl went through Pittsburgh. Given that the Steelers are again the reigning world champions, it still might, but Houston's current team tends to be fixated on another Rust Belt destination two states to the west.

Although its Colts last won the Lombardi Trophy three seasons ago, Indianapolis is the Texans' town without pity. And while they are trying to prove themselves a bona fide playoff contender, they can't even say the words Super Bowl in public until they get some kind handle on what it takes to beat their AFC South nemesis with any kind of regularity.

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