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High Five Call for Contenders: What's your best moment of the season?

To keep Jordann off the nearest ledge, I thought I'd do this a day earlier than originally planned.

To get your creative juices (note, tGC, I said ***creative*** juices) flowing, here are some ideas (chronological) from mostly Kerns and I:

Star-divide

1. Andre Johnson doesn't need two hands against the BE-SFs.

2. Brian Cushing finishes off Justin Fargas for the safety dance...JUDO style.

3. Andre Johnson: Unstoppable.

4. Owen Daniels joins the one-handed catch parade.

5. Ryan Moats goes off against Buffalo.

6. Matt Schaub returns from an injury in Jacksonville and nearly rallies us to victory.  Can we drop the injury prone canard yet?

7. Bernard Pollard and Steven Jackson have a disagreement.

8. Andre Johnson pwns Seattle.

9. Jacoby Jones scorches the Dolphins' secondary.  Chris Clemons is still looking for his jock.

10. Bonecrusher really doesn't like Tom Brady.

11. Jacoby Jones kicks off the comeback against the Pats with an amazing catch.

12. Brian Cushing, Defensive Rookie of the Year.

13. Matt Schaub leads the NFL in passing, posting the 6th highest yards total in history.

Feelin' better, LoneSpot?

Which of these should head to the vote for best moment of the year?  What suggestions might you have?

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Not on the ledge yet.

I will be tonight if Alabama roll tides Texas in the BCS title game.

Wait, what did you say? That the game was last night and Texas lost because Colt McCoy got injured and an 18 yr old freshman took over as QB?

/jumps off the nearest ledge

I choose #1 #3 #8 #10 #11 and #12

/eats more crow after watching the video on #12

by Jordann on Jan 8, 2010 3:27 PM CST reply actions  

BTW
  1. wouldve been one of my choices but I can see Schaub having a better year next year.
    And that video is awesome.

by Jordann on Jan 8, 2010 3:29 PM CST up reply actions  

God bless Tecmo Super Bowl.

I’m going with #13 because Schaub could use some more recognition. Dre and Cush are bringing in awards and honors as it is….

by TexansDC on Jan 8, 2010 3:29 PM CST reply actions  

My Top 5, in preferential order

3, 11, 12, 13 & 1

Pretty much anything with AJ and Teh Schaub.

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by Mike Kerns on Jan 8, 2010 3:39 PM CST reply actions  

In numerical order
  1. #3 #10 #12 #13

Miss-placed Houstonian living and going to school in the wilderness of Wyoming. Fresno St. 28 - Wyoming 35 (2 OT)!!! Hands down best game I have ever been to.

by BigNate7 on Jan 8, 2010 3:48 PM CST reply actions  

Not even close

#3. ’Dre running over 3 Cardinals to the promised land. Name me another WR that can/would do that.

by grungedave on Jan 8, 2010 4:06 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

Agreed.

That HAS to be the early favorite.

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by Mike Kerns on Jan 8, 2010 4:12 PM CST up reply actions  

that one is mine, as well

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by bigfatdrunk on Jan 8, 2010 4:19 PM CST up reply actions  

Word up

That gets my vote as well

I always assumed "You're The Reason God Made Oklahoma" would be some sort of country music diss track. Live and learn, I guess.

by MDC on Jan 8, 2010 8:46 PM CST up reply actions  

This.

That play was so awesome that it almost ended the universe. For my money it is even more amazing than the Steve Slaton he’s-down-he’s-down-wtf-he’s-not-down! run against the BESFs last year. In fact, Dre has my nod for best Texans play of all time.

The Texans.

by tehGrindCrusher on Jan 9, 2010 2:08 AM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Not even close

Without a doubt #3: AJ running through 3 defenders(over 1); was this years best play by any Texan(I would say any play/player in the NFL but I did not see all of them). I know he is big and strong for a wide rec.‘r by NFL standards, but I don’t think anyone could claim he hasn’t got heart and gives it all in all games.

by RonL on Jan 9, 2010 9:49 AM CST up reply actions  

#s: 1, 3, 6, 12, 13 in no specific order

1: because at the time we still thought the BESF were gonna be good this year and it seemed like a turning point game (if only…), I remember beating the shit out of my couch as I listened to it on the radio with extreme excitement

3: how could you not vote for this, it speaks volumes for who Andre Johnson is, his Hall of Fame career recap video should include many events from the season but led by this one. This play basically captures all Dre’s talents: speed to get across, tremendous hands, no fear knowing he could get wrecked going across the middle, and the brute force to turn one guy around and push others aside.

6: I’m not so excited by this one but you have to give all the props in the world to teh Schaub for doing something that all of us wanted but (be honest) few of us expected. More than the numbers at the end of the year, this moment has us teenage girl excited about next year and what kind of mentality Schaub brings to the quarterback position.

12: self explanatory, (and I’m tired of typing and I’m late to my soccer game and you know how much us argentine’s love soccer…)

13: what TexansDC said

by Albiceleste on Jan 8, 2010 4:56 PM CST reply actions  

Clearly it's #3

Andre Johnson is a grown ass man.

by DisplacedTexan on Jan 8, 2010 9:58 PM CST reply actions  

hey now

Show some respect. When referring to Andre, “Man” should be capitalized as a proper noun.

by grungedave on Jan 8, 2010 10:56 PM CST up reply actions  

^This

Cuz Andre ain’t gonna call no other dude “Delicious.”

I always assumed "You're The Reason God Made Oklahoma" would be some sort of country music diss track. Live and learn, I guess.

by MDC on Jan 9, 2010 8:56 AM CST up reply actions  

Does preseason count?

Demeco taking on Shockey. Yes I’m biased…but it was awesome. Showed some “fuck-you-ed-ness.”

by Barrett on Jan 8, 2010 11:05 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

+1

I play real sports...Not try to be the best at exercising.

by wescox10 on Jan 8, 2010 11:12 PM CST up reply actions  

+2

I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.

by The Night Owl on Jan 8, 2010 11:46 PM CST up reply actions  

+3

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by nolander on Jan 9, 2010 3:10 PM CST up reply actions  

Much better, thanks.

1, 3, 6, 11, 13.

380 lbs of pure pirogi

by LoneSpot on Jan 8, 2010 11:52 PM CST reply actions  

a lot of great moments this season..

but AJ made a fucking NFL linebacker bounce off him like a child… then dragged another guy 5 yds into the endzone. forget play of the year, that may be the best damn play i’ve ever seen. i vote #3.
another play that always makes me laugh. go back to the buffalo game, AJ catches a slant, and byrd comes flying in… only to BLASTED by AJ, and for good measure, a stiff arm to the head on the way down. the announcer goes “byrd never seen anything like THAT before!”

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by chrisd21 on Jan 9, 2010 12:10 AM CST via mobile reply actions  

another great play.

after cushing’s safety, don’t forget JJ ran the safety punt back, and treated us all to the smack it up-rev the lawnmower-fire hydrant dance.

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by chrisd21 on Jan 9, 2010 12:14 AM CST via mobile reply actions  

I think

Jj’s wierd sexy td dances should get consideration on this list.

by WishIwasnotahoustonfan on Jan 9, 2010 2:25 AM CST via mobile reply actions  

Also

what about the Andre Johnson Fantasy Profile commercial that he did this year?
maybe not top 5 but definitely a highlight

by Albiceleste on Jan 9, 2010 2:45 AM CST reply actions  

Andre vs the Cards fo sho...

I think that one play answered the Best Reciever debate. AJ may not have the TD’s or even the number of catches, but he can make that play every game.

I can’t see anyone else making that play, except for maybe a fullback.

GO TEXANS!!!!

Our time will come...

by Texanmaniac on Jan 9, 2010 4:50 AM CST reply actions  

I was at the Texans Cards game...

and I have to say that Andre man handling their secondary by beating three guys for six had me talking crap to the fizty fans… Even after the disappointing end I left with my head high because AZ, or the World, haven’t seen a WR like Andre “THE MAN” (ALL CAPS THANK YOU) Johnson! my other picks are:
Schaub anything LOL! I am relieved to have a QB who is such a bad ass! I mean come on he played the last four games with a bum (non throwing arm) shoulder and won them! Plus he will be the guy behind center who will take us to the next level!
JJ’s one hander, because after as many muffed punt returns he has had he finally showed he can catch! and because it shows he belongs on OUR team.
And Cushing’s DRoY, why because he has made such an improvement to our D, he is giving Former DRoY Demeco Ryans the help he has needed, and because the man is hilarious when you listen to the wired clips of him.

All of the clips Give me hope to what next season will be! GOD I wish Suh wouldnt be picked top ten I would love to see him next to Williams Okoye and Smith next season!

Go Texans!

by Taco Joe on Jan 9, 2010 7:33 AM CST reply actions  

The Man with the ball

I forget who said it, but one time someone said Andre is “The Man with the ball”

It’s so odd but it shows how beastly he is.

Schlauton

by Schlauton on Jan 9, 2010 9:40 AM CST reply actions  

1,13, 12, 11, 3

It is difficult to rank one moment over another. I remember the excitement of Andre’s one-handed catch in a huge game. I will give that moment the nod over the others. Andre epitomizes this team’s desire to get to the post-season and when it happens next year, I will be especially happy for Andre, because he has been the staunch leader!

This is such a team sport and I have to give much credit to more than one player. So, while Andre catches the ball, Schaub was throwing it, the O-Line was blocking, a RB was picking up a rusher, a TE was coming out and taking a defensive player, etc, etc. These are the moments that make it worth being a fan.

I put Matt Schaub 2nd, because he deserves to be up there in the discussion. What a great season for him! He put this team in position to win enough games to get the team into the post-season. He was phenomenal. I am a BIG Matt Schaub supporter! I want to see what Matt Schaub can do in the playoffs next year. I am sitting here smiling just thinking about it….

I put Brian Cushing 3rd, because he came in with such low expectations by many fans and he did all the right things and WOW!, he made a statement and an impact! More than his physical play, I see his drive and natural leadership abilities being a key component to the Texans’ defense in the future. This defense is just a few key players away from being elite.

Jacoby Jones’ catch in the last game of the season was a spectacular play, at a moment in the game when it was needed. Matt Schaub put a perfect ball over the double coverage and Jacoby threaded the defenders for what might have been the best play of the season and certainly deserves mention as the best moment of the season. Afterall, this was the final game that gave the Texans a winning season.

I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?

by Rip Jersey on Jan 9, 2010 9:49 AM CST reply actions  

Give a High Five to Kubiak call to the list

He had the guts if not the replacement to remove Slaton from the start(all though maybe a bit late) running back spot. He showed some guts making the call, and give Slaton a wake up call in his ball handling, even if the team did not really have a replacement at the position. I now hope the team will make the first pick a true running back with size and strength as well as the talent to give us a chance at confusing some defenses with the addition of a running game.

by RonL on Jan 9, 2010 10:03 AM CST reply actions  

Has to be #13

Schaub was unstoppable that play.

by Bryan72076 on Jan 9, 2010 10:14 AM CST reply actions  

Smith also gets a High Five

For putting the “F-tag” on A.J. since it is clear to all he is NOT the best at his cover position, and hasn’t been in a long while. We are unfortunate in that his play this year was even worse than last year so his value is way down. I am not saying he does not have some talent(other than getting burnt and causing yellow laundry); but we need some major help in the cover game of our secondary.

by RonL on Jan 9, 2010 10:16 AM CST reply actions  

A.J. = Dunta?

I always assumed "You're The Reason God Made Oklahoma" would be some sort of country music diss track. Live and learn, I guess.

by MDC on Jan 9, 2010 10:17 AM CST up reply actions  

I'm writing something up on our DBs and pass coverage...

The numbers state that we suck against TEs, good to solid against everything else, and that Dunta is our best corner in coverage.

by TexansDC on Jan 9, 2010 11:49 AM CST up reply actions  

8 PIs

negate your argument before you have even begun it.

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by nolander on Jan 9, 2010 3:13 PM CST up reply actions  

Yay ! 2 BoneCrusher Highlights !

My favorite there is the tussle with Jackson – number 7

All 10 are pretty good I think

He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is

by WarWolf on Jan 9, 2010 12:24 PM CST reply actions  

3, 1, 6, 11

all need to be in the final vote

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by Shake on Jan 9, 2010 12:29 PM CST reply actions  

I love #7

Mainly because it showcases Pollard’s awesomeness and Dunta’s utter suck. Look how he gets bowled over.

by cubic on Jan 9, 2010 4:02 PM CST reply actions  

#2 and #3

they get you pumped up just watching them.!

by blazin_6 on Jan 10, 2010 8:27 PM CST reply actions  

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