In January, Brian Cushing was named the Associated Press 2009 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. He made news in May as an additional NFL steroid user. Brian Cushing has his Rookie of the Year trophy taken away; he won’t be getting any payday cash advances until Oct. Brian Cushing before and after photos easily were accessible online. What’s even a lot more is the Associated Press asking journalists to vote again for the Rookie of the Year, as well as All-Pro outside linebacker, where Cushing made the second team.
Brian Cushing is an NFL steroid user
Brian Cushing was an NFL steroid user with the substance human chorionic gonadotropin (HGC) that was banned by the NFL steroid policy. According to ESPN, authorities suspect the steroids Brian Cushing used incorporated HGC as the substance is a standard part of an NFL steroid user’s regimen to help restart natural testosterone production. Treating ovarian disorders and inducing ovulation are other things HCG is commonly used for. Someone with knowledge of the Brian Cushing steroid case told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Cushing had one positive test last September. There were suspicions aroused of HCG when he then tested negative various times after.
Before and After Brian Cushing
Brian Cushing before and after photos show a rise in size. He denied the use of steroids in a statement released on Tuesday.
“I believe we presented compelling evidence during the appeal process to challenge the test results, and I disagree with and am disappointed by the suspension,” Cushing said in the statement. “Bound by the decision of the league, I regret the situation it presents to the Texans’ organization, my teammates and our fans. My dedication to a championship season in 2010 continues undeterred.”
Brian Cushing joins a growing list of sports figures disgraced by a drug test. In 2009, Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez tested good for HCG and was also suspended for 50 of the games by Major League Baseball. Shawne Merriman was named defensive rookie of the year in 2005, then was suspended the first four games in 2006 for violating the NFL’s steroid policy.
A performance steroid driven?
Cushing had 133 tackles and lead the Texans to a 9-7 record, their first winning season in franchise history. Cushing finished the season with four interceptions, two forced fumbles, and four sacks. ESPN reports that he had been promoting an appearance on the NFL Network show “Total Access Live” that was scheduled for Friday on his Facebook page before posting the following message last Friday afternoon:”Had to cancel NFL Network and all other interviews due to a family emergency. Heading to airport to fly back to NJ to be with the fam.”
Sources
As outlined by ESPN
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5176949
before and after photos show
http://yepyep.gibbs12.com/2010/05/brian-cushing-on-steroids-duh/
NFL Network show “Total Access Live”
http://www.nfl.com/
