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Texans Sending 8 To Hawaii

Found December 26, 2012 on State of the Texans: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Andre Johnson,  Arian Foster,  Duane Brown,  J.J. Watt,  Matt Schaub,  Wade Smith,  Chris Myers,  Bryan Braman,  James Casey,  Owen Daniels,  Danieal Manning,  Antonio Smith
TEAMS: Houston Texans
The Houston Texans had eight players selected to the AFC Pro Bowl roster where the game will be held Sunday, Jan. 27, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Texans had the second most players selected to the Pro Bowl behind the nine the San Francisco 49ers are sending.     The Starters Jonathan Joseph, #24 Andre Johnson (6th Selection) Arian Foster (3rd Selection) Duane Brown (1st Selection) Jonathan Joseph (2nd Selection) J.J. Watt (1st Selection)   The Reserves Matt Schaub (2nd Selection) Wade Smith, #74 Starting Left Guard Wade Smith (1st Selection) Chris Myers (2nd Selection)   The Alternates Bryan Braman James Casey Owen Daniels James Casey, #86 Danieal Manning Antonio Smith     The Full Pro Bowl Rosters can be seen here.  
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