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Look back at the biggest stories and most popular videos and photos from 2009 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. | 1/16/2009 | Texans announce 2009 ticket prices The Texans announced their ticket prices for the 2009 season on Friday. The Texans’ average ticket price in 2009 will be $67.37 per ticket, which is up 3.7 percent from $64.94 in 2008. The NFL’s average ticket price in 2008 was $72.20. Prices for more than 5,500 of the least expensive seats will remain unchanged in 2009. |
| 2. | 2/2/2009 | Maxim names Randi NFL's hottest On the same weekend that the NFL crowned its champion after Super Bowl XLIII, Maxim.com announced Texans Cheerleader Randi as the winner of its NFL's Hottest Cheerleader contest. |
| 3. | 4/14/2009 | Texans' 2009 schedule announced The Texans' 2009 regular season schedule was released on Tuesday. The Texans host the Tennessee Titans on Monday Night Football in Week 11. |
| 4. | 9/5/2009 | Texans release 22 players The Texans released 22 players today to cut down their roster to the NFL's mandated 53 players. Among the players released are running back Arian Foster, wide receiver Darnell Jenkins and long snapper Clark Harris. |
| 5. | 11/11/2009 | Texans decide not to pursue RB Larry Johnson Despite rampant speculation, the Texans are not pursuing free agent running back Larry Johnson. Johnson, 29, was released by the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday and since has cleared waivers. |
| 6. | 3/1/2009 | Texans sign QB Orlovsky The Texans signed free agent quarterback Dan Orlovsky, the team announced Sunday. Orlovsky spent the first four years of his NFL career with the Detroit Lions. |
| 7. | 1/28/2009 | Daniels added to Pro Bowl roster The NFL announced today that Texans tight end Owen Daniels will make his first-career Pro Bowl appearance after the San Diego Chargers' Antonio Gates pulled out of the game due to injury. |
| 8. | 10/27/2009 | Vote for Texans for the 2010 Pro Bowl! Make sure the Texans are well-represented in Hawaii by voting for them for the 2010 Pro Bowl in Miami. Last year, Owen Daniels, Mario Williams and Andre Johnson made the squad thanks to your voting. |
| 9. | 3/30/2009 | Texans' 2009 preseason features MNF game The Texans will make their second-ever appearance on Monday Night Football during the 2009 preseason, when they host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN. |
| 10. | 1/20/2009 | Vote for Slaton for R.O.Y. Behind his eight nominations for NFL Rookie of the Week, Steve Slaton has been named one of the five finalists for 2008 Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year award, which is determined by fan voting. Vote for Slaton today. |
| 11. | 12/22/2009 | Analyzing the Texans' playoff chances At 7-7, the Texans are still in position to make the playoffs if they win out and get some help from around the AFC. Nick Scurfield of HoustonTexans.com lists the ways in which the Texans can earn the first postseason berth in franchise history. |
| 12. | 4/25/2009 | Texans draft Cushing at No. 15 With the 15th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, the Texans fortified their defense by selecting outside linebacker Brian Cushing of USC. Cushing will have a chance to compete for the starting strongside linebacker job as a rookie. |
| 13. | 8/6/2009 | Texans sign RB Hall, CB O'Neal The Texans shored up their depth on Thursday by signing a pair of free agents, cornerback Deltha O'Neal and running back Andre Hall. |
| 14. | 10/30/2009 | Johnson "ready to go" against Bills Andre Johnson is "ready to go" against the Buffalo Bills barring any setbacks between now and kickoff Sunday, according to coach Gary Kubiak, who spoke Friday after practice. |
| 15. | 1/5/2009 | A glimpse into free agency When the NFL's free agency period begins on Feb. 27, 18 Texans are scheduled to hit the market. Two of the biggest names in Houston's potential free agent pool are tight end Owen Daniels (restricted) and cornerback Dunta Robinson (unrestricted). |
| 16. | 4/25/2009 | Texans pick Barwin in second round The Texans fulfilled their commitment to fortifying their front seven in the NFL draft, selecting outside linebacker/defensive end Connor Barwin (6-4, 256) out of Cincinnati in the second round. |
| 17. | 7/7/2009 | Texans launch redesigned HoustonTexans.com The Houston Texans are proud to introduce fans to the redesigned HoustonTexans.com, which launched officially on Wednesday, July 8. |
| 18. | 8/12/2009 | Cushing has sprained knee; will not play Saturday Rookie linebacker Brian Cushing has a sprained knee and will not play this Saturday in the Texans' preseason opener at Kansas City. Texans coach Gary Kubiak said that Cushing will likely remain in a knee brace for two-to-four days before further evaluation. |
| 19. | 2/25/2009 | Texans release Weaver, Salaam, Demps The Texans have released defensive end Anthony Weaver, safety Will Demps and left tackle Ephraim Salaam the team announced on Wednesday. |
| 20. | 12/29/2009 | Texans sending four players to Pro Bowl The Texans will send a team-record four players to the 2010 Pro Bowl. Andre Johnson, Brian Cushing, DeMeco Ryans and Mario Williams are going to South Florida for the game on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010. |
| 21. | 7/27/2009 | 2009 Texans Yearbook on sale Get your copy of the Houston Texans Official 2009 Yearbook, which includes in-depth looks at every starter on the team as well as features on the key players on each side of the ball. Running back Steve Slaton is the cover boy this year. |
| 22. | 3/23/2009 | Cody deal reported, not confirmed The Texans have agreed to a three-year deal with Detroit Lions free agent defensive tackle Shaun Cody, according to a report in the Houston Chronicle. |
| 23. | 2/10/2009 | Texans release Green, Greenwood The Texans released running back Ahman Green and linebacker Morlon Greenwood on Tuesday. Green, a four-time Pro Bowler, spent most of his two-year career in Houston struggling with injuries. |
| 24. | 4/27/2009 | Report: Texans sign 12 rookie free agents The Houston Chronicle reported Monday that the Texans signed 12 undrafted rookie free agents following the 2009 NFL Draft this weekend. That list of signings includes two running backs: Tennessee's Arian Foster and Oregon's Jeremiah Johnson. |
| 25. | 4/26/2009 | DBs McCain, Nolan close out Texans' draft The Texans concluded their 2009 draft by taking two defensive backs, Utah cornerback Brian McCain in the sixth round and Arizona State safety Troy Nolan in the seventh. |
| Top 25 Multimedia | ||
| 1. | 8/3/2009 | Camp highlights: Day 4 The big news Monday was rookie Brian Cushing's new haircut, but the best action came during the morning pass rush drill, where Connor Barwin and Eric Winston got after it. The competition keeps heating up. |
| 2. | 2/2/2009 | Randi named NFL's hottest Maxim announced Monday that Texans Cheerleader Randi was voted by their readers as the NFL's hottest cheerleader. Check out some of Randi's highlights from this past year to see why. |
| 3. | 8/7/2009 | Part 1: Texans Huddle Catch up on the first week of training camp in this season's first episode of FS Houston's Texans Huddle. Also, check out the place that Joel Dreessen shared with teammates David Anderson and Mike Brisiel. |
| 4. | 12/16/2009 | Mic'd up: Cushing and Schaub See how rookie linebacker Brian Cushing and quarterback Matt Schaub flip the switch on gameday in this feature from the Texans' 34-7 win over the Seattle Seahawks. Both players were wired for sound in this highly entertaining clip. |
| 5. | 8/2/2009 | Camp highlights: Day 3 Fans witnessed Brian Cushing's first training camp practice Sunday. The first-rounder fit in nicely at starting strongside linebacker. Check out highlights from the first practice in pads. |
| 6. | 7/8/2009 | Ryans pumped for '09 Linebacker DeMeco Ryans finished lifting recently and couldn't stop talking about how good he thinks the Texans' defense can be in 2009. He also commented on rookie Brian Cushing's impact. |
| 7. | 8/20/2009 | Camp highlights: Day 17 The Texans and Saints finished their last joint practice Thursday with some fireworks. DeMeco Ryans and Jeremy Shockey were among several players trading punches, setting the stage for a compelling matchup Saturday. |
| 8. | 4/22/2009 | Cheer finalists a select group Only 42 women advanced to the 2009 Texans Cheerleaders finals this Saturday. Fans can vote on the women at the annual Draft Party, presented by Miller Lite. Check out the finalists. |
| 9. | 7/15/2009 | Grossman playing catch-up Quarterback Rex Grossman is trying to get his NFL career back on track with the Texans. He's spending long hours at Reliant Stadium to give himself the best chance to make the team and contribute in 2009. |
| 10. | 4/26/2009 | Cushing, Barwin arrive in Houston The Texans' top two picks, linebacker Brian Cushing and defensive end Connor Barwin, arrived in Houston Sunday and spoke to the Houston media about joining the Texans and their goals for 2009. |
| 11. | 9/20/2009 | NFL Network: Texans beat Titans Quarterback Matt Schaub was 25-of-39 passing for 357 yards and four touchdowns in the Texans' 34-31 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Check out all of the top plays from the game. |
| 12. | 9/7/2009 | Cheerleaders prepare for swimsuit calendar Members of the Houston Texans Cheerleaders recently attended a fitting session to get ready for the 2010 Houston Texans Swimsuit Calendar photo shoot. Check out the highlights. |
| 13. | 7/11/2009 | Okam in tip-top shape Frank Okam wants to occupy blockers to free up linebackers like DeMeco Ryans. This offseason, Okam has put himself in shape to also factor into the Texans' pass rush. |
| 14. | 11/17/2009 | Swimsuit calendar highlights The Houston Texans Cheerleaders 2010 Swimsuit Calendar went on sale Friday, Nov. 13. Check out the calendar girls in this video with footage from the calendar shoot. |
| 15. | 7/16/2009 | Diles ready to start hitting Linebacker Zac Diles is making a remarkable return from injury and is right in the thick of the weakside linebacker competition as training camp approaches. He spoke about his offseason recently and also showed off his ride. |
| 16. | 7/20/2009 | 'Dre wants playoffs now Wide receiver Andre Johnson says anything less than the playoffs would be a disappointment this season. He spoke openly about his goals for 2009 with FS Houston's Bart Enis. |
| 17. | 7/31/2009 | Camp highlights: Day 1 The Texans opened training camp Friday at the Methodist Training Center. Second-round pick Connor Barwin was in attendance. Check out some of the top plays from practice. |
| 18. | 7/13/2009 | Winston confident in O-line With all five starters playing in 16 games in 2008, the Texans' offensive line made huge strides. Tackle Eric Winston sees even better things coming for the unit after a tough offseason workout schedule. |
| 19. | 8/10/2009 | Camp highlights: Day 10 Wide receiver André Davis' one-handed catch highlighted a high-energy practice on Monday morning as the Texans got back on the field for training camp.. |
| 20. | 8/8/2009 | Camp highlights: Day 9 The Texans spent the majority of practice Saturday in their 'team period,' which was closed to cameras. Afterward, coach Gary Kubiak and quarterback Matt Schaub spoke about the first week of practices among other topics. |
| 21. | 5/1/2009 | 2009 Cheerleaders announced After a rigorous tryouts process, the 2009 Houston Texans Cheerleaders were unveiled Thursday night at Reliant Stadium. There are 29 members this year of the NFL's hottest dance team. |
| 22. | 4/26/2009 | Smith, Kubiak review draft Linebacker Brian Cushing is the jewel of the Texans' 2009 draft class. Hear what G.M. Rick Smith and coach Gary Kubiak think about all of the Texans' picks, including Rice's James Casey. |
| 23. | 9/22/2009 | Behind the scenes: Calendar shoot The Houston Texans Cheerleaders 2010 Swimsuit Calendar will be unveiled at the Bulls and Birdies Golf Tournament Nov. 12. Get a sneak peek at the photo shoot in this clip. |
| 24. | 11/1/2009 | NFL Network: Texans win at Buffalo Led by running back Ryan Moats' three touchdowns, the Texans beat the Buffalo Bills 31-10 on Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium to stretch their record to 5-3. |
| 25. | 8/1/2009 | Camp highlights: Day 2 The intensity picked up Saturday at training camp. After the morning practice, coach Gary Kubiak discussed agreeing to terms with linebacker Brian Cushing and the development of Jacoby Jones. Check out the top plays. |
| Top 25 Photo Galleries | ||
| 1. | 6/24/2009 | Randi |
| 2. | 5/1/2009 | 2009 Texans Cheerleaders announced |
| 3. | 4/18/2009 | 2009 Texans Cheerleader Tryouts |
| 4. | 8/21/2009 | Brandi |
| 5. | 10/13/2009 | Randi |
| 6. | 9/22/2009 | Behind the scenes: 2010 Cheer Swimsuit Calendar |
| 7. | 9/1/2009 | Ashley Si |
| 8. | 4/27/2009 | 2009 Texans Draft Party photos |
| 9. | 10/13/2009 | Andrea |
| 10. | 8/3/2009 | Larisa and Marisa |
| 11. | 8/25/2009 | Cheerleader photos: Texans vs. Saints |
| 12. | 9/9/2009 | Catie |
| 13. | 10/5/2009 | Cheerleader photos: Texans vs. Raiders |
| 14. | 10/26/2009 | Cheerleader photos: Texans vs. 49ers |
| 15. | 9/1/2009 | Cheerleader photos: Vikings vs. Texans |
| 16. | 9/14/2009 | Cheerleader photos: Texans vs. Jets |
| 17. | 7/8/2009 | Brian Cushing |
| 18. | 11/16/2009 | Bulls and Birdies slideshow |
| 19. | 9/28/2009 | Cheerleader photos: Texans vs. Jaguars |
| 20. | 2/9/2009 | 2009 Pro Bowl highlights: Ashley and TORO |
| 21. | 8/21/2009 | Sonya |
| 22. | 10/13/2009 | Larisa and Marisa |
| 23. | 12/1/2009 | Inside the HTC locker room |
| 24. | 8/21/2009 | HTC Training Camp |
| 25. | 8/25/2009 | Ashley Sm. |
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