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  Houston Texans - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Houston Texans made NFL history by becoming the first expansion team to win consecutive season openers: first in 2002, defeating its established NFC in-state rival Dallas Cowboys in its first regular season game by a score of 19-10; then in 2003, beating the Miami Dolphins.
During one notable series in 2004, the Houston Texans won several competitions against the Tennessee Titans (the previous Houston franchise) and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Texans fans seem — on balance — pleased with the progress made so far, even though they booed the team for its dreadful performance in the aforementioned Browns game that ended the 2004 season.
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 Most Valuable Network - The Houston Texans, the Common Voice of the Common Fan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Texans punted for the first time on their next drive when Davis was stopped short on a third down screen pass.
Texans Pro Bowl receiver Andre Johnson strained his right calf in the first quarter and was knocked out of the game against the Tennessee Titans.
The Texans held Cincinnati’s offense to one touchdown and didn’t commit a turnover until late in the fourth quarter.
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 Houston Texans Tickets - Source for Houston Texans Ticket
Baxter was taken by the Texans during the fifth round (136 th overall) of the 2002 draft.
He proved to be the Texans most diverse defender last season, starting two games at strong safety and four at free safety after making the off-season switch from cornerback in 2003.
Houston Texans Ticket deliveries are guaranteed no later than the day before the event unless stated otherwise, however every effort will be made to deliver Houston Texans tickets as early as possible.
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 Eye in the Sky Reports: Houston Texans   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Texans have had a relatively quiet offseason to this point, but this draft and free-agent period will be critical to the Texans hope of making the jump to a playoff team this year.
There have been some rumblings of the Texans going after a bigger back, but I would expect them to use their acquisitions to improve the balance of the offense so that Davis is not getting quite as many touches but staying on the field more because he’s not hurt.
I would expect the Texans to pick up some bargains as all of the salary cap cuts come through, but the bulk of their work will be done through the draft.
www.ffmastermind.com /2005/offseason/reports/eye22.php   (1096 words)

  
 Dallas Texans - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dallas Texans (NFL) 1952 team in the National Football League.
Dallas Texans (Arena) 1990s Arena Football League team.
In 2002, the National Football League added the Houston Texans as an expansion franchise.
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 Texans’ offensive line getting worse   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
When you have the worst offense and the most sacked quarterback in football, it’s not difficult to figure out where the emphasis needs to be, but the Texans managed to see their woes increase rather than decrease this summer after Tony Boselli announced his retirement.
In their inaugural season, the Texans not only got Carr battered and beaten but had the 31st-ranked running game in football and scored less than 14 points per game.
The Texans understand that and took steps to shore up their offensive line, but they have to do more than that.
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 Houston's Clear Thinkers: Houston Texans, Year Four
Nevetheless, a 7-9 record for a third year franchise is still respectable, and the Texans do have a number of positive factors working in their favor, not the least of which is a wonderful fellow in owner Bob McNair.
The Texans' 2004 season was an odd one as the team was wildly inconsistent, either combining a good defensive game with a poor offensive one or a lousy first half performance in a particular game with an inspired second half effort.
Although the Texans football management team of GM Charlie Casserly and Head Coach Dom Capers have done a solid job of developing the team over its first three seasons, the fact that the team's main problems beginning this season are the same ones that existed before last season is a reason for Mr.
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 The Official Site of the Houston Texans   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
In 2002, the Texans faced the Dallas Cowboys at a sold-out 27,536 Robertson Stadium on the campus of the University of Houston.
This event, presented by Miller Lite, will allow all Houston-area fans to connect with the Houston Texans in their traditional game day environment at a price that is much more affordable for the general public.
Texans season ticket holders will be contacted with an opportunity to purchase tickets in advance of the general public.
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 Titans vs. Texans: Who has the edge? - Sunday, 11/28/04   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Texans kicker Kris Brown is 15-of-19 and has a cannon for a leg.
Texans punter Chad Stanley has put 16 punts inside the 20, and is averaging 41.9 yards.
Texans return man J.J. Moses is dangerous handling punts or kicks, though he hasn't had as much success lately.
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 USATODAY.com - Inside Slant   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Texans are at least making an effort to turn things around as they enter this weekend as the only winless team in the NFL.
The Texans hope the changes on offense produce more of an immediate impact on an offense that is on pace to allow an NFL-record 108 sacks.
The Texans will have their work cut out for them trying to limit Alexander, who has eight total touchdowns and 48 points scored.
www.usatoday.com /sports/football/nfl/texans/home.htm   (1608 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online: WORLD WAR II, TEXANS IN
Texans enlisted or were drafted in excess of the percentage of the nation's population.
Thirty-three Texans won the Medal of Honor—twenty-five in the army or air force and eight in the navy or marines.
The majority of the 80,000 fl Texans who saw military service in World War II were assigned to segregated units usually commanded by white officers.
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 USATODAY.com - Texans, Babin agree to multiyear deal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Babin is the first first-round pick to agree to terms with an NFL team, the second time in three seasons the Texans have been the first team in the league to lock up a first-round pick.
Although the Texans drafted South Carolina cornerback Dunta Robinson with their 10th overall pick, it could be argued that Babin at No. 27 is the key to their 2004 draft.
Overall, the Texans ranked last against the pass, a problem Babin and Robinson were brought aboard to fix.
www.usatoday.com /sports/football/nfl/texans/2004-06-26-babin-signs_x.htm   (422 words)

  
 Offensive line leaves Texans vulnerable - Monday, 11/11/02   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Rookie quarterback David Carr was intercepted twice, the Texans fumbled three times (losing one) and just two of their 12 possessions went for more than 35 yards.
The Texans start a league-high six rookies on offense and two of them — right guard Fred Weary, left tackle Chester Pitts — are on the line.
The Texans got the ball back one more time, at their own 46 with 1:52 left to play, but reverted to form.
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 TexansTalk.com - Houston Texans Fan Site and Message Boards   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Texans offseason moves and lack of moves in other areas are huge part of the reasons why the Texans looks so bad this year.
The Texans look to improve their opening day record to 3-1 and the Bills are just hoping to get off to a quick start in their season home opener.
The last time the Texans faced the Bills was on Nov 16, 2003 in Buffalo where the Texans came away with a 12-10 victory.
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 Eye in the Sky Reports: Houston Texans   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Texans thought that they were close to working out a deal for Rams uber-tackle, Orlando Pace, only to find out that they were likely tools in his renegotiation and re-signing with the Rams.
It also appears that the Texans may be replacing their entire inside linebacking corps as Jay Foreman was released and Jamie Sharper has been given permission to seek a trade.
The Texans are also rumored to be looking at acquiring another receiver to bookend with Andre Johnson with their 1st round pick in this year’s draft.
www.ffmastermind.com /2005/offseason/reports/eye53.php   (489 words)

  
 Houston Texans Fan - By the Fan, For the Fan!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Texans rolled into Jacksonville for a game the day after Christmas and gave the Jaguars a little post holiday heartburn with a 21-0 win.
You knew things were bad when the Texan's defense came clean from the backside, hit Manning and caused him to fumble.
Once inside, the Texans gave the estimated 70,000 fans reason to cheer and quickly put a hush on the sizeable Cowboy fan base.
www.houstontexansfan.com   (1305 words)

  
 SportingNews.com - NFL - Houston Texans
The Texans' defense initially made major strides in its red-zone defense this season.
This year, the Texans limited opponents to only five touchdowns in the first 14 red zone opportunities.
The Texans allowed four touchdowns in four red-zone possessions against the lowly Tennessee Titans offense, increasing their season percentage to 50 percent.
www.sportingnews.com /nfl/teams/texans   (796 words)

  
 Oakland Raiders, David Carr, Kerry Collins, Amos Zereoue, National Football League, Houston Texans - CBS SportsLine.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
HOUSTON -- Since beating the Dallas Cowboys in their franchise debut three seasons ago, the Houston Texans have been trying to win two in a row.
The Texans ended their curious drought Sunday with an impressive 30-17 victory over the Oakland Raiders.
The Texans turned the first and third turnovers into field goals and got a 15-yard touchdown from Carr to Andre Johnson in between.
www.sportsline.com /nfl/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20041003_OAK@HOU   (943 words)

  
 Pro Sports Daily: Houston Texans News
Houston Chronicle: "The Texans put their fourth consecutive stamp of disapproval on a winless season by losing 34-20 at Reliant Stadium to the Tennessee Titans, a team that entered the game with one victory."
Houston Chronicle: "The Texans finally were able to see what it was like to have standing ovations and deafening cheers in Reliant Stadium.
Houston Chronicle: "The Texans are the only team in the NFL that hasn't forced a turnover, and they have registered only four sacks — one fewer than Titans defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch.
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 Houston Texans Licensed Logo Fan Merchandise Store
The quality and clarity of this print gives you the feeling that you are sitting at the stadium watching history unfold before you.
The Texans steering wheel cover has the Houston Texans team colors and is easy to slip on your steering wheel.
All plastic full-size Texans helmet that comes with a removable plastic container in the top for snacks and a removable dish that fits into the faceguard to hold dips, sauces, nuts, etc. Both the container and the dish are dishwasher and microwave safe.
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 texans Texan Style - NFL Team Member, NFLfans Football Network   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Texans FS Matt Stevens had a vigorous workout Tuesday, but his status remains day-to-day heading into Saturday's preseason game against visiting San Diego.
Houston Texans starting FB Jarrod Baxter suffered a sprained arch in his left foot Friday night against the Dallas Cowboys, and could miss the entire season, the Houston Chronicle reported.
Texans RB Jonathan Wells has battled turf toe since last season, but nothing like this.
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 ESPN.com - NFL - Recap
NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue called it ''the Texas Super Bowl,'' and it felt that way to the 69,604 fans who'd been waiting since the Oilers left for Tennessee after the 1996 season.
The Texans recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff, but Carr wasted the chance to ice the game by having a pass intercepted on a deflection.
As the Texans celebrated on their side of the field, across the way Jones picked up a towel and used it to wipe his hands in disgust.
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 Scout.com: Failing Grades: Texans
The Texans continued their inability to successfully run the ball.
The Texans had no rushing touchdowns and the only rush of at least 20 yards came when a play broke down and Carr kept the ball.
The Texans allowed a 100-yard rusher for the second week in a row and gave up 4.2 yards per carry.
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 Texas Information Resources I: E. Social Sciences Page 1 - Texas State Library
The in-print pamphlets include: The Afro-American Texans, The Belgian Texans, The French Texans, The German Texans, The Greek Texans, The Indian Texans and The Italian Texans, and The Jewish Texans.
This revised and enlarged version of the original 1983 work, which analyzes the nature and impact of Italian culture on Texas, is illustrated by numerous historic photographs.
Another title in the Texians and Texans Series from the Institute of Texan Cultures, The Danish Texans by John L. Davis, is scheduled to be reprinted by 1997
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 Winter Texans - Tierra Grande (October 2001)
Winter Texans are defined as those who visit the state for at least seven days but no more than five months.
The typical Winter Texan visiting the Rio Grande Valley is on average 68 years old and has an annual median income of $41,500.
Because Winter Texans stay for an extended period of time, they tend to expect RV parks with better than average amenities.
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 Search Results for houston texans -SHOP.COM
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This Houston Texans poncho is hooded and made of 100% PVC.
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 Houston Texans Tickets - Texans NFL Football - Texans Ticket Brokers
The Texans are owned by businessman Robert McNair, and the general manager is Charley Casserly.
While we are proud to offer our customers an industry-leading selection of Houston Texans football tickets at competitive prices, we are equally committed to providing extensive Texans football information.
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 The Official Site of the Houston Texans   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Texans will host their fourth annual "Football with Style" fashion show on Monday, Oct. 24, at The Galleria - Polar Ice Rink.
For the second time in the past four seasons, Reliant Stadium will host the Dr. Pepper Big 12 Championship Game.
What current Texans stat concerns you the most?
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 NFL.com - Houston Texans Team News
The Houston Texans are not throwing in the towel on the season, but life in the NFL has not been kind to them after four straight losses.
They may have to go without their top weapon at wideout, as Andre Johnson is nursing a calf strain, and Seattle enters the game as the league's top-ranked offense.
Houston Texans rookie Travis Johnson is getting a lot of advance before his first NFL start in Cincinnati.
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 Houston Texans Tickets - Premium seating for every NFL Football Game at Reliant Stadium
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 Houston Texans Tickets - Reliant Stadium - Buy Houston Texans Football Tickets
The game was held in Houston at their new state of the art stadium Reliant Stadium and the atmosphere had the feel of a college game sans the band.
The Texans were amped up by their home crowd and played like they had been in the league for years.
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