Cushing Sits Out Practice with the Flu
texansgab.com 10/8/2009 — Brian Cushing was sidelined yesterday with the flu: Texans outside linebacker Brian Cushing missed practice on Wednesday because of flu-like symptoms. Cushing, the first-round draft choice who leads the team in tackles, was told to stay home by the team’s medical staff. “I guess ...

Busy Days by Brian Cushing
playerpress.com 10/15/2009 — In my rookie year I’ve found that I really have no time off at all. On Tuesday, my day off, I went to the stadium to work out, then I had treatment, iced my shoulder, iced my knee, got a massage.

Cushing May Not Be Back Till the Season Opener
texansgab.com 9/2/2009 — It looks like the first time Brian Cushing will be on the field in 2009 will be in the season opener due to his sprained knee suffered a few weeks back: This is not what the Texans had in mind when they drafted Brian Cushing. They expected the wild-haired linebacker to ride to the rescue for ...

Start the Brian Cushing Defensive Rookie of the Year talk
blogs.chron.com 10/18/2009 — Right after the Texans 28-17 victory over the Texans, I received this text from a friend: "Start Cush ROY campaign now." Works for me. Depending on how today's defensive performances go, Brian Cushing will be top or near the top...

On the Right Path by Brian Cushing
playerpress.com 10/29/2009 — As a rookie, every week is really up and down. Every single week is a new opponent, a new scheme, you’re learning new things all the time. You have to strive to find consistency, which is so important in the NFL.

Turning the Corner by Brian Cushing
playerpress.com 10/22/2009 — I think our defense has definitely turned the corner. We’re headed in the right direction, for sure. We just have to play on a consistent basis the way we did in the second half against Cincinnati.

Texans' Cushing sidelined by flu
chron.com 10/7/2009 — Texans outside linebacker Brian Cushing missed practice on Wednesday because of flu-like symptoms. Cushing, the first-round draft choice who leads the team in tackles, was told to stay home by the team’s medical staff. “I guess he wasn’t feeling well ...

DE Marion Williams, LB Brian Cushing Both Questionable
texansgab.com 10/24/2009 — Texans defensive end Mario Williams and linebacker Brian Cushing have been listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers. Williams, the first overall pick in the 2006 draft, was limited in practice all week with a shoulder injury. Cushing, the 15th overall pick ...

Monday Night Football by Brian Cushing
playerpress.com 11/18/2009 — The Colts were a good team but I thought that was a game we should have won. That offense is going to be tough to stop, it’s legit. Peyton is the best quarterback in the game, the guy knows how to win. The whole game you think you got him, then they squeak it out in the end.

[Jets] Jets QB Mark Sanchez, Texans LB Brian Cushing To Become Foes?
gridironfans.com 9/12/2009 — When the New York Jets get the ball for the first time on Sunday, rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez will look across the line of scrimmage and see a close friend who was a teammate and roommate at USC. "It's going to be great going against him," Texans outside linebacker Brian Cushing ...