GRAND SLAM ASTROS LOOKS
9 Houston stores for fashionable Astros fans
Oct 28, 2019, 3:51 pm
The Dooney & Bourke Astros satchel. Photo courtesy of Dooney & Bourke
This article originally appeared on CultureMap.
Orange really is the new black. For stylish Houstonians and Houston Astros fans alike, the vibrant hue is having its moment.
No matter where you're cheering on the 'Stros, you'll want to put together a look that is not only stylish but also stadium-approved. Fortunately, these Houston accessories and apparel shops and events have everything you need for through Game 7.
Carla Valencia Design
Customize your denim jacket or bedazzle your Astros jersey with patches and embroidery galore. The father-daughter duo recently added custom visors to their repertoire.
Debbie Clemens
Debbie Clemens' Hyde Me Purses are handmade with genuine leather and fit all the essentials you'll need while watching the Astros #TakeItBack. She is the wife of Roger Clemens, former Houston Astros pitcher, and her accessories can also be found at DASH, the home décor and gift market.
Deutsch Fine Jewelry
What's better than cheering on your favorite baseball team while wearing sapphires and diamonds? We'll wait. "For a World Series-worth ring of your own," Deutsch carries a Picchiotti sapphire and diamond eternity band. If earrings are more your style, check out sapphire halo earrings from Kwiat Ashoka. Astros-themed and traditional cufflinks will "knock the ball out of the park," a representative for the brand tells CultureMap.
Dooney & Bourke
The American accessories brand is covering all the bases with its officially licensed MLB Collection, including double zip satchels, wristlets, crossbody bags, wallets, and backpacks. Shop online or at the Astros Team Store at Minute Maid Park.
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When looking at the Texans offense, Bien-Aime pointed to Houston's play calling as being a possible issue in 2024. Bobby Slowik did a terrific job in his first season as an offensive coordinator. But he will have his hands full keeping all his playmakers happy with Stefon Diggs joining the team, and Nico Collins expecting a ton of looks after signing a massive contract extension.
Which got us thinking, are there enough catches to go around?
We took a deep dive into the 2023 numbers and here's what we found. CJ Stroud averaged 21 completions per game. And here's a breakdown of how many catches his receivers averaged last year.
Nico Collins 5.3 catches per game
Stefon Diggs (with Buffalo) 6.29 catches per game
Dalton Schultz 3.93 catches per game
Tank Dell 4.27 catches per game
Texans running backs 3.05 catches per game
If we add those up, the total is 22.84. Which means the Texans top receivers should expect a similar amount of production compared to last season. Of course, players like Noah Brown, Robert Woods, and Brevin Jordan will take targets away from Stefon Diggs and company from time to time.
But it's good to know that the Texans top pass catchers should produce numbers close to their 2023 averages. Which is a big deal for a player in a contract year like Diggs.
Another thing to note. We're factoring in that the Texans are expected to run out of 11 personnel most of the time. Which means Diggs, Collins, Dell, Schultz, and Mixon will be the only pass catchers on the field the majority of the time.
Are there concerns about the defense?
Both Kimes and Bien-Aime designated Houston's secondary as the big x-factor this year. Bien-Aime named cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. as the only player in the secondary that he truly trusts. Is he right?
Be sure to watch the video above as we react to Kimes and Bien-Aime's outlook for the Texans this year, and share our thoughts on the possible pitfalls the team will have to navigate in the short and long-term.