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2008 Houston Texans Season
The 2008 Houston Texans season was the franchise's 7th season in the National Football League and the 3rd under head coach Gary Kubiak. Though the Texans lost their first four games of the season, they rallied and won five of their last six games, to finish with an 8–8 record for the second consecutive year. The 2008 season also marked the Texans' first appearance on Monday Night Football. Offseason Coaching changes Head coach Gary Kubiak entered his third year with the Texans. Alex Gibbs, who implemented his successful zone blocking scheme with the Denver Broncos and the Atlanta Falcons joined the staff as the assistant head coach, replacing Mike Sherman, who left to become the head coach at Texas A&M. Kyle Shanahan, son of Broncos coach Mike Shanahan, took over as the offensive coordinator in place of Sherman. Player additions/subtractions Additions: *LB Kevin Bentley *RB Chris Brown *SS Nick Ferguson *QB Quinn Gray (Released before regular season) *C Chris Myers *CB ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AFC South
The American Football Conference – Southern Division or AFC South is one of the four Division (sport), divisions of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). It was created before the 2002 NFL season, 2002 season when the league realigned divisions after expanding to 32 teams. Since its creation, the division has had the same four members: the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Tennessee Titans. Before the 2002 NFL season, 2002 season, the Texans did not exist, the Colts belonged to the AFC East, and the Titans and Jaguars were members of the AFC Central. The AFC South is often regarded as the NFL's "newest" division since at the time of its establishment none of the new division's members had played more than eighteen seasons in their current cities. The Colts had played in Baltimore until the end of the 1983 season, the Jaguars commenced play in 1995 and the Titans had been based in Houston (where they were known ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Shanahan
Michael Edward Shanahan (born August 24, 1952) is a former American football coach, best known as the head coach of the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL) from 1995 to 2008. During his fourteen seasons with the Broncos, he led the team to two consecutive Super Bowl victories in XXXII and XXXIII, including the franchise's first NFL title in the former. His head coaching career spanned a total of twenty seasons and also included stints with the Los Angeles Raiders and Washington Redskins. He is the father of San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan. Early career Shanahan played high school football at East Leyden High School, Franklin Park, Illinois, where he played wishbone quarterback for coach Jack Leese's 1968 and 1969 Eagles teams. Shanahan held the single-game rushing record of 260 yards on 15 carries (which was set in a 32–8 win over Hinsdale South on September 20, 1969) until it was broken in 1976 by Dennis Cascio. He graduated from high school in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerome Mathis
Jerome Alvon Mathis (born July 26, 1983) is a former American and Canadian football wide receiver and kick returner. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He earned a Pro Bowl selection and was an All-Pro with the Texans in 2005. Early years Mathis attended Petersburg High School in Petersburg, where he was an all-state, all-district and all-metro wide receiver and kick returner. Track and field Mathis left high school as a six time state champion in track, winning the 2001 national indoor 200 meter title, and setting the 7th fastest time in the nation with 21.79 seconds, at the Nike Classic. He also set the joint 5th fastest 55 metres time in the nation that year with 6.29 seconds, faster than Tyson Gay, and the 2nd fastest 300 meter indoor time with 34.03 seconds. Mathis also competed in the long jump, posting a personal best of 7.50 meters at Landover, Maryland in 2003. Personal bests College career Mathis holds the NCAA recor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Von Hutchins
Tahaya De'Von Hutchins (born February 14, 1981 in Natchez, Mississippi) is a former American football cornerback and the current Director of Player Personnel for the DC Defenders of the XFL. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Mississippi. Hutchins was also a member of the Houston Texans and Atlanta Falcons in his career. The defensive back played 38 games with 16 starts for the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans from 2004 to 2007, and the Atlanta Falcons in 2008. College career Hutchins committed to the University of Mississippi on February 7, 1999. Hutchins played in 36 games and recorded 11 interceptions. Professional career Indianapolis Colts Hutchins was selected 173rd Overall in the 2004 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. During the 2004 NFL season, Hutchins played in 16 games, starting 1 game, and recorded 50 tackles, 1 Interception, and 1 Touchdown. Hutchins only ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danny Clark (American Football)
Danny Clark IV (born May 9, 1977) is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Illinois. Clark has previously played for the Oakland Raiders, Houston Texans, New York Giants, and New Orleans Saints. Early years Clark was born in Blue Island, Illinois. He played quarterback and linebacker at Hillcrest High School in Country Club Hills, Illinois where he was All-conference as a quarterback and linebacker. He was an All-area pick and also chosen All-State as a defensive back. On offense, Clark rushed for 505 yards on 77 attempts and seven touchdowns and passed for 913 yards and five touchdowns as a senior and he also lettered in basketball and baseball. College career Clark attended the University of Illinois, where he played for the Fighting Illini football team. He started 44 of 45 games played in 4 seasons was named honorable mention All-Big Ten three times as a l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Boulware
Michael Boulware (born September 17, 1981) is a former American football safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft and also played for the Houston Texans. He played college football at Florida State. Boulware's older brother Peter Boulware also played in the NFL. Early years Mikey graduated 2000 as South Carolina's Gatorade Player of the Year...a versatile athlete who can play both offense and defense...expected to play wide receiver at Florida State...caught 56 passes for 1,028 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed 31 times for 362 yards and three touchdowns on offense as a senior at Spring Valley....as a linebacker, cornerback and safety during senior year he recorded 91 tackles (71 solo), had 17 tackles for loss, six sacks, one interception, three caused fumbles, one fumble recovery for a touchdown and three blocked kicks...a USA Today All-USA honorable mention selection...member of the Orland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlie Anderson
Charlie Alexander Anderson (born December 8, 1981) is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Mississippi. Early years Anderson attended and played high school football at Provine High School in Jackson, Mississippi. As a senior tight end and defensive end, his team made it to the 5-A state finals. He also lettered in track and soccer. College career Anderson was a four-year letterman at the University of Mississippi. During his senior season as defensive end in 2003, he recorded 54 tackles, 5.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. He finished his collegiate career having played in 48 games and racking up 127 tackles, 12.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and five passes defensed. Professional career Houston Texans Anderson was drafted by the Houston Texans in the sixth round (200th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft. On July 27, he signed a three-year contract worth $970,000. Duri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosevelt Colvin
Rosevelt Colvin, III (born September 5, 1977) is a former American football linebacker, who now works as a football analyst for the Big Ten Network. Drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL Draft, he played college football at Purdue. Colvin played for the Chicago Bears between 1999 and 2002. Colvin has earned two Super Bowl rings with the New England Patriots and has also been a member of the Houston Texans. Early years Colvin attended Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis. He earned Second Team All-State honors as a junior, and recorded a school-record 219 tackles as a senior. In that final season at Broad Ripple, Colvin earned honors as an All-Marion County Player, the ''Indianapolis News'' Defensive Player of the Year, an All-Metro Player, and was a First Team All-State selection. He also played basketball in high school. While at Purdue, Colvin was selected to the All-Big Ten teams in 1997 and 1998. The Boilermakers went 18-7 in his final two seas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaun Thompson
Chaun Thompson (born May 22, 1980) is a former American football linebacker. He was originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Texas A&M. College career He finished his career at West Texas A&M West Texas A&M University (WTAMU or WT) is a public university in Canyon, Texas. It is the northernmost campus of the Texas A&M University System and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Southern Association of Colleges ... with 358 tackles, 8 sacks, 40 tackles for losses, 3 fumble recoveries, 2 forced fumbles, and 3 interceptions. References External linksHouston Texans bio 1980 births Living people People from Mount Pleasant, Texas Players of American football from Texas American football linebackers West Texas A&M Buffaloes football players Cleveland Browns players Houston Texans players {{linebacker-1980s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacques Reeves
Jacques Dimitri Reeves (born October 8, 1982) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue University. Early years Reeves attended Lancaster High School. As a senior defensive back, he had 4 interceptions (2 returned for touchdowns) and 5 fumble recoveries. He also practiced track and basketball. He ran the 200 metres in 20.72 seconds and the 400 metres in 46.01 seconds. He was a member of the Dallas Morning News All-area 100 team. College career He accepted a football scholarship from Purdue University. As a true freshman he played on special teams, tallying 11 tackles. The next year, he started 3 games, posting 32 tackles, 2 interceptions and 3 forced fumbles (led the team). As a junior he became a regular starter, registering 33 tackles and 3 interceptions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Myers (American Football)
Christopher Myers Jr. (born September 15, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a center in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes, and was selected by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He also played for the Houston Texans. He was a two-time Pro Bowl selection with the Texans. Early years Myers is a graduate of Miami Palmetto High School. Coming out of high school Myers was ranked the 47th best prospect in the state of Florida by SuperPrep. The Miami Herald also named him to the Class 6A-5A All-Dade first team. College career Myers attended the University of Miami and was a part of some of the school's most successful teams during his time there. He red shirted during the 2000 season. In the 2001 national championship season Myers played as a reserve on the offensive line in seven games. During the 2002 season Myers became a starter at right guard. Myers was part of an of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quinn Gray
Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. (born May 21, 1979) is a former American football quarterback who played for four seasons in the National Football League and one season each in the United Football League and NFL Europe. He played college football at Florida A&M. He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played for the Frankfurt Galaxy in 2003 and the Jaguars from 2005–2007. During the 2008 off-season, Gray temporarily joined both the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts before joining the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2008 season. He ended his professional football career playing for the New York Sentinels of the United Football League in 2009.Head Football Coach at Albany State University Early years Gray attended Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and was a letterman. He was a star in football as a quarterback, in baseball as a pitcher, and in basketball. In football, he won All-Region and All-District honors. College career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |