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Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt personally delivered a pizza to a super-fan, Houstonian Wayne Lominac, at his Ellington-area home on Saturday afternoon as part of a Papa John’s Houston contest.
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt personally delivered a pizza to a super-fan, Houstonian Wayne Lominac, at his Ellington-area home on Saturday afternoon as part of a Papa John’s Houston contest.
Photo: Emily Burleson/The Houston Chronicle
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt personally delivered a pizza to a super-fan, Houstonian Wayne Lominac, at his Ellington-area home on Saturday afternoon as part of a Papa John’s Houston contest.
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt personally delivered a pizza to a super-fan, Houstonian Wayne Lominac, at his Ellington-area home on Saturday afternoon as part of a Papa John’s Houston contest.
Photo: Emily Burleson/The Houston Chronicle
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt personally delivered a pizza to a super-fan, Houstonian Wayne Lominac, at his Ellington-area home on Saturday afternoon as part of a Papa John’s Houston contest.
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt personally delivered a pizza to a super-fan, Houstonian Wayne Lominac, at his Ellington-area home on Saturday afternoon as part of a Papa John’s Houston contest.
Photo: Emily Burleson/The Houston Chronicle
Jan. 15, 2012: 20-13 playoff loss at Baltimore
Watt was just coming into his own as a rookie, but this game still marks his career-high in tackles as he was a disruptive force all game in this heartbreaker of a loss for Houston. Watt finished with 12 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
Jan. 15, 2012: 20-13 playoff loss at Baltimore
Watt was just coming into his own as a rookie, but this game still marks his career-high in tackles as he was a disruptive force all game in this heartbreaker of
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Dec. 16, 2012: 29-17 win vs. Indianapolis
In a win that clinched the AFC South title, Watt recorded just the second double-digit sack total of his career, finishing with 10 tackles and three sacks in the 29-17 win at home.
Dec. 16, 2012: 29-17 win vs. Indianapolis
In a win that clinched the AFC South title, Watt recorded just the second double-digit sack total of his career, finishing with 10 tackles and three sacks in the 29-17
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Jan. 7, 2012: 31-10 playoff win over Cincinnati
This is the moment Watt hit the national stage. He sealed the Texans’ first playoff win by picking off Andy Dalton in the third quarter and returning it for a touchdown to go along with his two tackles and a sack.
Jan. 7, 2012: 31-10 playoff win over Cincinnati
This is the moment Watt hit the national stage. He sealed the Texans’ first playoff win by picking off Andy Dalton in the third quarter and returning it for a
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Oct. 9, 2014: 33-28 loss to Indianapolis
The Texans lost this Thursday night game, but Watt had a monster game with two sacks, seven tackles, three pass deflections and a fumble return for a touchdown.
Oct. 9, 2014: 33-28 loss to Indianapolis
The Texans lost this Thursday night game, but Watt had a monster game with two sacks, seven tackles, three pass deflections and a fumble return for a touchdown.
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Sept. 9, 2012: 30-10 win over Miami
In the 2012 season opener, Watt began his second pro season by showing off his new pass-blocking skills. This game still stands as a career-high with five pass deflections. He also had three tackles and a half-sack.
Sept. 9, 2012: 30-10 win over Miami
In the 2012 season opener, Watt began his second pro season by showing off his new pass-blocking skills. This game still stands as a career-high with five pass deflections. He
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Jan. 3, 2016: 30-6 win over Jacksonville
In the game that officially clinched the AFC South title for the Texans, Watt had three sacks, eight tackles and a forced fumble and recovery.
Jan. 3, 2016: 30-6 win over Jacksonville
In the game that officially clinched the AFC South title for the Texans, Watt had three sacks, eight tackles and a forced fumble and recovery.
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Sept. 13, 2015: 27-20 loss to Kansas City
The Texans offense was awful in the season-opener against the Chiefs, but the defense played well, led by Watt’s nine tackles and two sacks, including one where his helmet flew off before the tackle. less
Sept. 13, 2015: 27-20 loss to Kansas City
The Texans offense was awful in the season-opener against the Chiefs, but the defense played well, led by Watt’s nine tackles and two sacks, including one where his … more
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
With the Texans trailing 10-7 following another Ryan Fitzpatrick interception, Watt turned the game around by returning an interception 80 yards for a touchdown. He also had five tackles in the narrow win.
With the Texans trailing 10-7 following another Ryan Fitzpatrick interception, Watt turned the game around by returning an interception 80 yards for a touchdown. He also
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Dec. 28, 2014: 23-17 win over Jacksonville
In the finale of a 9-7 season, Watt tied his career-high with three sacks to go along with six tackles and a forced fumble.
Dec. 28, 2014: 23-17 win over Jacksonville
In the finale of a 9-7 season, Watt tied his career-high with three sacks to go along with six tackles and a forced fumble.
Photo: Houston Chronicle
Nov. 12, 2012: 34-31 win at Detroit
In a Thanksgiving Day win that improved the Texans to 10-1, Watt had three sacks, five tackles and two pass deflections.
Nov. 12, 2012: 34-31 win at Detroit
In a Thanksgiving Day win that improved the Texans to 10-1, Watt had three sacks, five tackles and two pass deflections.
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Nov. 30, 2014: 45-21 win over Tennessee
Watt did his usual battering of Titans quarterbacks, but he also had a one-yard touchdown catch to go along with his two sacks, three tackles and a forced fumble.
Nov. 30, 2014: 45-21 win over Tennessee
Watt did his usual battering of Titans quarterbacks, but he also had a one-yard touchdown catch to go along with his two sacks, three tackles and a forced fumble.
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Nov. 1, 2015: 20-6 win over Tennessee
Poor Zach Mettenberger. He took more abuse from Watt, getting sacked twice as Watt also had five tackles and a forced fumble.
Nov. 1, 2015: 20-6 win over Tennessee
Poor Zach Mettenberger. He took more abuse from Watt, getting sacked twice as Watt also had five tackles and a forced fumble.
Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle
Oct. 30, 2011: 24-14 win over Jacksonville
In his rookie season, Watt registered the first multi-sack game of his career with two sacks, seven tackles and a pass deflection.
Oct. 30, 2011: 24-14 win over Jacksonville
In his rookie season, Watt registered the first multi-sack game of his career with two sacks, seven tackles and a pass deflection.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool
Nov. 16, 2014: 23-7 win at Cleveland
Watt had a couple personal foul penalties when he lined up on the punt block team, but he also caught a touchdown pass, had a sack, five tackles and a forced fumble.
Nov. 16, 2014: 23-7 win at Cleveland
Watt had a couple personal foul penalties when he lined up on the punt block team, but he also caught a touchdown pass, had a sack, five tackles and a forced fumble.
Photo: Tony Dejak, Associated Press
Dec. 7, 2014: 27-13 win at Jacksonville
The Texans improved to 7-6 on a day when Watt tied his career-high with three sacks as well as four tackles.
Dec. 7, 2014: 27-13 win at Jacksonville
The Texans improved to 7-6 on a day when Watt tied his career-high with three sacks as well as four tackles.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Nov. 22, 2015: 24-17 win over the New York Jets
The Texans finally evened their record at 5-5 after an awful start to the season, and Watt sacked Ryan Fitzpatrick twice and had eight tackles.
Nov. 22, 2015: 24-17 win over the New York Jets
The Texans finally evened their record at 5-5 after an awful start to the season, and Watt sacked Ryan Fitzpatrick twice and had eight tackles.
Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff
The Texans defense was stifling in the playoff victory and Watt led the way with a sack and five tackles.
The Texans defense was stifling in the playoff victory and Watt led the way with a sack and five tackles.
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Dec. 14, 2014: 17-10 loss at Indianapolis
This was a big loss for the Texans, dropping to 7-7 on the season and just about ending their playoff hopes. However, Watt was a defensive force, registering two sacks and six tackles.
Dec. 14, 2014: 17-10 loss at Indianapolis
This was a big loss for the Texans, dropping to 7-7 on the season and just about ending their playoff hopes. However, Watt was a defensive force, registering two sacks
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Nov. 29, 2015: 24-6 win over New Orleans
This is when the Texans hit their stride last season, winning four straight games late in the year. In this win over Drew Brees, Watt had two sacks and five tackles.
Nov. 29, 2015: 24-6 win over New Orleans
This is when the Texans hit their stride last season, winning four straight games late in the year. In this win over Drew Brees, Watt had two sacks and five tackles.
Photo: Houston Chronicle
Dec. 2, 2012: 24-10 win at Tennessee
Watt was all over Jake Locker when the Texans improved to 11-1, sacking the Titans quarterback twice, knocking down two passes and recording six tackles.
Dec. 2, 2012: 24-10 win at Tennessee
Watt was all over Jake Locker when the Texans improved to 11-1, sacking the Titans quarterback twice, knocking down two passes and recording six tackles.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Oct. 26, 2014: 30-16 win at Tennessee
In what became known as the Selfie Game, Watt tormented Zach Mettenberger with a pair of sacks. He took offense to Mettenberger posting a selfie on social media before the game, so Watt pretended to take a selfie after his sacks.
Oct. 26, 2014: 30-16 win at Tennessee
In what became known as the Selfie Game, Watt tormented Zach Mettenberger with a pair of sacks. He took offense to Mettenberger posting a selfie on social media before the
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Oct. 8, 2012: 23-17 win at New York Jets
The Texans moved to 5-0 with a Monday night win where Watt had three pass deflections as wells as six tackles and a sack.
Oct. 8, 2012: 23-17 win at New York Jets
The Texans moved to 5-0 with a Monday night win where Watt had three pass deflections as wells as six tackles and a sack.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Sept. 15, 2013: 30-24 win over Tennessee
In what would turn out to be the last Texans’ victory of 2013 before 14 straight losses, Watt had two sacks and five tackles.
Sept. 15, 2013: 30-24 win over Tennessee
In what would turn out to be the last Texans’ victory of 2013 before 14 straight losses, Watt had two sacks and five tackles.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Nov. 17, 2013: 28-23 loss to Oakland
This was near the end of the Texans’ dismal 2-14 season, but Watt still had a good game in the close loss, coming up with two sacks and five tackles.
Nov. 17, 2013: 28-23 loss to Oakland
This was near the end of the Texans’ dismal 2-14 season, but Watt still had a good game in the close loss, coming up with two sacks and five tackles.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Nov. 2, 2014: 31-21 loss to Philadelphia
The Texans got burned by future teammate Chris Polk, but Watt got after the quarterback, recording 1.5 sacks on Mark Sanchez and piling up seven tackles.
Nov. 2, 2014: 31-21 loss to Philadelphia
The Texans got burned by future teammate Chris Polk, but Watt got after the quarterback, recording 1.5 sacks on Mark Sanchez and piling up seven tackles.
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Sept. 14, 2014: 30-14 win at Oakland
Plenty of people remember this game, because it was when Watt recorded his first offensive touchdown with a one-yard catch against the Raiders. Defensively, Watt actually didn’t record a tackle in the win.
Sept. 14, 2014: 30-14 win at Oakland
Plenty of people remember this game, because it was when Watt recorded his first offensive touchdown with a one-yard catch against the Raiders. Defensively, Watt actually
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
In a truly horrendous season, this loss dropped the Texans to just 2-1, but was the beginning of a 14-game losing streak. Watt didn’t record a sack, but he did have nine tackles, which is tied for the third-most he’s ever had in a game.
In a truly horrendous season, this loss dropped the Texans to just 2-1, but was the beginning of a 14-game losing streak. Watt didn’t record a sack, but he did have nine
Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff
Football season may be over, but J.J. Watt still found a way into one Houston family’s home this weekend.
The Texans defensive end personally delivered a pizza to a super-fan, Houstonian Wayne Lominac, at his Ellington-area home on Saturday afternoon as part of a Papa John’s Houston contest.
“On game day, when you’re playing, you don’t really realize exactly how passionate these fans really are,” Watt said. “To come out and see Wayne and his family and see how passionate they really are makes me want to work that much harder, play that much harder.
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Lominac, a fan of all Houston sports who watches Texans games from his custom “man cave,” was the grand prize winner of a Papa John’s promotional contest called “J.J. Delivers.” Anyone who ordered a pizza from a Houston location of the chain on Fridays during the Texans’ season was automatically entered to win.
Each Friday throughout the season, Watt called a weekly winner to invite them to an end-of-season pizza party. Of those 18 winners, Lominac was chosen to host J.J. himself for a free pizza party at his home.
“Especially in the middle of the season, especially this last one, with everything going on, still doing the calls and hearing from fans even though I was out, hearing their support was really cool,” Watt said after meeting with the Lomniac family and friends.
According to Watt and friends and neighbors who watched from nearby, Lominac’s home sports a Texans-themed “man cave.” Ten guests were allowed to join Lominac to host Watt for the at-home pizza party.
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“He’s got that competitive nature being a pro football player, but he’s just a very nice young man,” Lominac said. “You can just tell. He’s very humble, very nice, very respectful.”
As Watt left the family’s home, he greeted about two dozen fans and signed a few mementos before loading up in a Papa John’s vehicle.
One fan, Jan Connolly, was more than happy after Watt signed two paintings she brought along just for that purpose.
“Finally!” Connolly said. “I don’t have to carry these around for three whole seasons anymore.”
She said she hopes to auction one of the paintings to raise funds for an organization for which she volunteers, the Hearing Loss Association of America’s Houston chapter. Watt said his biggest takeaway from the visit was wanting to get back on the field.
“Thanks for giving me that motivation, man,” he said to Lominac. “I appreciate it.”
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