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Look back at the biggest stories and most popular videos and photos from 2008 as we list the Top 25 most viewed stories, photo slideshows and most requested videos from last year.
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| News Top 25 | ||
| 1. | 5/19/2008 | Andre Johnson has knee scoped The knee injury that sidelined wide receiver Andre Johnson for the majority of the 2007 season has crept up again. The two-time Pro Bowler recently underwent arthroscopic surgery on the same knee. |
| 2. | 1/18/2008 | Texans announce 2008 ticket prices The Houston Texans announced their ticket prices for the 2008 season on Friday. |
| 3. | 8/2/2008 | Johnson’s groin provides big scare Wide receiver Andre Johnson gave the Texans and a crowd of 3,721 fans at the Methodist Training Center quite a scare Saturday when he pulled up lame after running a deep route near the end of practice. |
| 4. | 6/9/2008 | Texans release Gray and Black The Texans released quarterback Quinn Gray and tackle Jordan Black Monday in an effort to trim down their roster to 80 players before training camp. |
| 5. | 4/15/2008 | Texans' 2008 schedule released The Texans' 2008 preseason and regular-season schedules were released by the NFL today. Headlining the release is the team's first-ever Monday Night Football game, to be played at home against the rival Jaguars on Dec. 1. Houston also will travel to tough road contests at Pittsburgh and Green Bay. |
| 6. | 3/3/2008 | Texans sign Bentley The Texans have signed unrestricted free agent linebacker Kevin Bentley, the team announced Monday. Formerly of the Seattle Seahawks, Bentley will compete for a starting job in 2008. |
| 7. | 1/11/2008 | Texans promote Shanahan; hire Gibbs The Texans have named Alex Gibbs as their assistant head coach/offense and promoted Kyle Shanahan to offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach, the team officially announced Friday. |
| 8. | 9/13/2008 | NFL moves Texans-Ravens game to Nov. 9 Due to extensive damage at Reliant Stadium and the devastation in Houston and the surrounding areas caused by Hurricane Ike, the Houston Texans’ home game against the Baltimore Ravens this weekend has been rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 9 at Reliant Stadium at noon Houston time (1:00 p.m. ET) on CBS. |
| 9. | 1/7/2008 | Williams nominated for league award Make sure to vote for defensive end Mario Williams, who was nominated Monday for 2007 GMC Defensive Player of the Year honors. Fan votes determine the winner among the five finalists. |
| 10. | 7/21/2008 | Dates changed for training camp practices All tickets for the Houston Texans Training Camp, presented by Wachovia, have been distributed to Texans fans, the team announced Monday. Also, the open practice schedule has been altered slightly due to heat-related concerns. |
| 11. | 8/22/2008 | WR Williams suffers neck injury Texans wide receiver Harry Williams injured his neck in the first quarter of Friday's preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium. He will have surgery in Dallas this weekend. |
| 12. | 2/29/2008 | Texans extend tender offers The Texans offered tenders Friday to restricted free agents C.C. Brown and Anthony Maddox. Houston also extended tender offers to exclusive rights players David Anderson, Earl Cochran, Joel Dreessen, Brandon Frye and Darius Walker. |
| 13. | 2/12/2008 | Texans Cheerleader twins in SI Swimsuit Issue The 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue hit newsstands Tuesday, and for the first time it features the Houston Texans Cheerleaders. Larisa and Marisa, better known to Texans fans as "the twins," were chosen to join cheerleaders from 11 other NFL teams in the pictorial. |
| 14. | 10/5/2008 | Texans to start Rosenfels The Texans will start quarterback Sage Rosenfels instead of Matt Schaub Sunday versus the Indianapolis Colts at Reliant Stadium. Schaub became sick Saturday night, but is active for today's game. |
| 15. | 10/8/2008 | Cheer calendar cover debuts The Texans debuted the cover of the 2009 Houston Texans Cheerleaders Swimsuit Calendar on Wednesday with Eric revealing her cover shot. |
| 16. | 8/25/2008 | Williams unlikely to play again Texans wide receiver Harry Williams is recovering in a Dallas hospital after undergoing a lengthy surgery to fuse together his cervical spine. Initial reports indicate that Williams eventually will walk again, but doctors think it is unlikely that he ever will return to football. |
| 17. | 2/2/2008 | Texans star in Super Bowl commercial Two of the Texans' most likeable players introduced themselves on the world's biggest stage Feb. 3. Tackle Ephraim Salaam and guard Chester Pitts co-starred in the NFL's 60-second Super Bowl commercial, which aired at the start of the fourth quarter of the game. |
| 18. | 4/3/2008 | Texans' 2008 preseason schedule released The Texans' nationally televised game against Dallas in the final season of Texas Stadium highlights the team's preseason schedule released by the NFL today. The Texans also play at New Orleans and host the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Reliant Stadium. |
| 19. | 11/3/2008 | Schaub out with MCL injury Quarterback Matt Schaub suffered an injury to his medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his left knee on Sunday and could be out for four games. He received the news on Monday after undergoing an MRI. |
| 20. | 8/18/2008 | Texans sign RB Shipp The Texans signed running back Marcel Shipp on Monday to add depth to a backfield that has been contending with injuries. Shipp, an eight-year veteran who was released by the Arizona Cardinals in early August, practiced with the team after inking the deal. |
| 21. | 8/29/2008 | Texans release 21 players The Texans released 21 players from their roster on Friday. The team has one more move to make before the 53-man roster limit deadline Saturday at 3 p.m. CT. |
| 22. | 4/14/2008 | Texans Cheerleader finalists selected This weekend, more than 400 talented and beautiful women flocked to the 2008 Houston Texans Cheerleader Tryouts at the Methodist Training Facility, each vying for one of the 35 spots on the upcoming year's squad. Forty-nine were selected for the finals to be held this Friday. |
| 23. | 6/12/2008 | Texans announce training camp open dates The Houston Texans Training Camp, presented by Wachovia, begins for fans on Saturday, July 26 at the Methodist Training Center. Free tickets are available to the public at Wachovia Financial Centers in the greater Houston area beginning Wednesday, July 9. |
| 24. | 1/8/2008 | Texans address free agency The Texans have 15 unrestricted free agents going into the offseason. General manager Rick Smith is starting to determine who can make the Texans a better team moving forward. |
| 25. | 6/16/2008 | Texans sign Colvin The Texans made it clear this offseason that they were looking for a player to improve their pass rush. On Monday, that search ended when the team signed former New England Patriots linebacker Rosevelt Colvin. |
| Top 25 Multimedia | ||
| 1. | 2/1/2008 | Super Ad: Final cut Ephraim Salaam and Chester Pitts, winners of the 2008 Super Ad contest, were featured in this 60-second commercial during the Super Bowl XLII telecast Sunday. |
| 2. | 10/30/2008 | Making of the '09 Swimsuit Calendar The Houston Texans Cheerleaders have released their 2009 swimsuit calendar and FSN followed them for a behind-the-scenes look at the shoot. |
| 3. | 4/22/2008 | Cheer tryouts conclude The 2008 Texans Cheerleader tryouts are done. Check out this recap for all of the highlights. Also, to see the final squad in person, be sure to attend the 2008 Draft Party presented by Miller Lite. |
| 4. | 4/13/2008 | Cheerleader tryouts begin The 2008 Texans Cheerleader tryouts began Saturday at the Methodist Training Center, where hundreds participated in a variety of choreographed dances intent on making the squad. |
| 5. | 4/27/2008 | Slaton at Indy Combine Watch West Virginia running back Steve Slaton, the Texans' second pick in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft, perform at the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis this year. |
| 6. | 7/27/2008 | Camp highlights: Day 3 The Texans' first full-pads practice Sunday morning produced some big collisions. Defensive end Earl Cochran had the biggest hit of training camp so far. Check it out in this clip. |
| 7. | 8/30/2008 | Texans exploring options With rosters finalized Saturday, the Texans will scan the wire to see who's available. Meanwhile, Ahman Green practiced with no limitations Saturday, while Steve Slaton has turf toe. |
| 8. | 6/21/2008 | Making of the '08 Texans Cheerleaders Enjoy this inside look at the making of the 2008 Houston Texans Cheerleaders, which includes interviews with members of the squad and some of the player judges. |
| 9. | 1/4/2008 | 2007 Season Highlights The Texans had their best season yet in 2007, but the team is far from satisfied. Enjoy these memorable moments from the season as the Texans turn their focus to 2008. |
| 10. | 5/14/2008 | Mario is super in mini-camp Check out this clip of a defensive line drill that shows just how physically imposing Mario Williams has become. |
| 11. | 12/14/2008 | NFL Network: Texans beat Titans The Texans scratched and clawed their way to a 13-12 win over the Tennessee Titans. Enjoy this highlights recap featuring radio calls from the game. |
| 12. | 8/9/2008 | Texans-Broncos highlights Don't miss the highlights from the Texans' win over the Denver Broncos Saturday, including David Anderson's touchdown grab from Sage Rosenfels and Nick Ferguson's interception. |
| 13. | 8/29/2008 | Kubiak, Smith make cuts Coach Gary Kubiak and general manager Rick Smith addressed the media Friday to discuss the team's final cuts, which included Rosevelt Colvin and Anthony Maddox. |
| 14. | 4/30/2008 | NFLTA grades AFC South drafts The NFL Total Access crew recently reviewed all of the AFC South teams' draft classes. Former Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis loves the Texans' selection of running back Steve Slaton. |
| 15. | 8/23/2008 | WR Williams to have surgery Texans orthopedist Dr. Walter Lowe and coach Gary Kubiak discussed wide receiver Harry Williams' neck injury after the Texans' 23-22 loss to the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium. |
| 16. | 8/4/2008 | Camp highlights: Day 10 A minor scuffle broke out at practice Monday, but cooler heads prevailed. Meanwhile, wide receiver Andre Johnson rested his groin, while running back Chris Brown returned to action. |
| 17. | 4/28/2008 | FSN Draft Breakdown FSN Houston breaks down the Texans' 2008 draft class with commentary and highlights. Also, see how the other AFC South teams fared this past weekend. |
| 18. | 9/1/2008 | Green full-go for Steelers Ahman Green is set for Pittsburgh, but the run game also will count on Chris Taylor and Steve Slaton. Coach Gary Kubiak discussed his young backs and the Texans' Week 1 opponent Monday. |
| 19. | 5/13/2008 | A zone-blocking crash course Big blocks like the one pictured by tackle Eric Winston should be more frequent in the zone blocking scheme being implemented by coaches Alex Gibbs, John Benton and Frank Pollack. |
| 20. | 4/27/2008 | 2008 Texans Draft Wrap-Up General manager Rick Smith and coach Gary Kubiak couldn't be happier with their 2008 draft class. They concluded the weekend with an overview of the seven newest Texans. |
| 21. | 7/28/2008 | Camp highlights: Day 4 The intensity keeps rising at the Methodist Training Center thanks to the Texans' defensive intensity. In injury news, coach Gary Kubiak said that linebacker Chaun Thompson may miss 8-10 days. |
| 22. | 8/21/2008 | Slaton up for challenge This Friday in front of a national audience rookie Steve Slaton has a golden opportunity to show coach Gary Kubiak and his teammates that he deserves to be an every-down back. |
| 23. | 7/19/2008 | Meet Randi An ideal weekend for Randi probably involves spending time near the water and rocking out to ZZ Top. Find out about her love of rock music and much more in this exclusive clip. |
| 24. | 8/17/2008 | Texans-Saints highlights In an offensive battle at the Louisiana Superdome, the Texans beat the New Orleans Saints Saturday 31-27 thanks to Matt Schaub's two touchdowns and 187 passing yards. |
| 25. | 2/26/2008 | 2008 Cheerleader tryouts Want to join the best dance team in the NFL? Tryouts for the 2008 Houston Texans Cheerleader, presented by Miller Lite, are April 12 at the Methodist Training Center. |
| Top 25 Photo Galleries | ||
| 1. | 1/17/2008 | Andrea |
| 2. | 1/17/2008 | Randi |
| 3. | 1/17/2008 | Larisa and Marisa |
| 4. | 7/10/2008 | Andrea |
| 5. | 1/17/2008 | Ashley N |
| 6. | 1/17/2008 | Amanda |
| 7. | 1/17/2008 | Erica |
| 8. | 1/17/2008 | Celina |
| 9. | 2/13/2008 | Larisa & Marisa's SI Swimsuit photos |
| 10. | 4/21/2008 | 2008 Cheerleader Tryout Finals |
| 11. | 9/22/2008 | Catie |
| 12. | 4/11/2008 | Cheerleader of the Week: Ashley N |
| 13. | 1/17/2008 | Elizabeth |
| 14. | 6/24/2009 | Randi |
| 15. | 4/13/2008 | 2008 Cheerleader Tryouts: Day 2 |
| 16. | 6/14/2008 | Houston Texans Cheerleader All-Stars |
| 17. | 7/10/2008 | Amanda |
| 18. | 1/17/2008 | Betsy |
| 19. | 10/24/2008 | 2009 Cheerleader Calendar Unveiled |
| 20. | 4/28/2008 | 2008 Texans Cheerleaders perform |
| 21. | 10/13/2008 | Erica |
| 22. | 4/12/2008 | 2008 Cheerleader Tryouts: Day 1 Almost 1,000 girls packed the Methodist Training Center to tryout to be a Texans Cheerleader. |
| 23. | 11/4/2008 | 2008 Houston Texans Cheerleaders Halloween Bash |
| 24. | 1/14/2008 | Cheerleader of the Week: Betsy |
| 25. | 1/17/2008 | Susannah |
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