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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.
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.
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...
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.
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 ...
Brian Cushing, Rookie of the Year
footballoutsiders.com 16 days ago — Why Houston's rookie linebacker Brian Cushing is having an awesome rookie season. (Click to read more.)
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Texans rookie Cushing proves to be a cut above
chron.com 10/23/2009 — Remember the hair? Some folks, including possibly a few Texans, might have thought Brian Cushing was a tad too cool for his own good when he arrived in town with his flowing locks. Rookies are supposed to be no more than modestly ostentatious, you ...
Highest of Highs by Brian Cushing
playerpress.com 9/23/2009 — Getting on the field for my first NFL game felt great. It’s something you work for your whole life, and when you go out there and start playing, it’s crazy, you have that NFL patch on your jersey and it’s a dream come true. You’re excited about playing and helping your team win.
Cushing wins second AFC Player of the Week award
houstontexans.com 23 days ago — Texans rookie linebacker Brian Cushing was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 8, becoming the first Texans rookie to win the award twice in one season. The first-round draft pick (No. 15 overall) out of USC previously received the honor ...