In January, Brian Cushing was named the Associated Press 2009 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. In May he made news 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 advances until Oct. Soon the Brian Cushing before and after photos began to surface 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.
NFL steroid user – Brian Cushing
When the substance human chorionic gonadotropin (HGC) banned the NFL steroid policy, Brian Cushing became an NFL steroid user. According to ESPN, authorities believe the steroids Brian Cushing used involved HGC as the substance is a basic part of an NFL steroid user’s regimen to help restart natural testosterone production. HCG is also used to treat ovarian disorders and induce ovulation in women. Cushing had one optimistic test last summer as outlined by the Associated Press. He also tested negative several times after making suspicions of HCG clear.
Before and After Brian Cushing
Brian Cushing before and after photos show an unnatural increase in size. In a statement released Tuesday, he denied the use of steroids.
“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 optimistic 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.
Steroid driven performance?
Cushing, who was voted to the Pro Bowl, had 133 tackles and helped lead the Texans to a 9-7 record, their first winning season in franchise history. Cushing finished the season with Four sacks, four interceptions, and two forced fumbles. ESPN reports that he had been promoting an appearance on the NFL Network show “Total Access Live” 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.”
Article Resources
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/
