What we wanted to do was make sure our team represented all Houstonians. To us, the founding year symbolizes that we want to put deep roots in our city.

Plenty of folks don't like the name because it's not to American tastes. It's not a name like the Bears or the Bulls and it's absolutely fine not to like it.

I can neither confirm nor deny the report. An official announcement will be made (today).

And at the end of the day, one of the major players of that is the coach. It became pretty clear to me he was the best guy to keep on the job.

From this day forward, the Houston 1836 logo will be a symbol of a hardworking team. This is a team for Houston. If you live in Houston, you must like it here. If you like Houston, come out and support another Houston franchise.

He was very realistic with me, clear about what's going on, and he certainly educated us on what we'd be facing. He clearly understood how tough it was.