Cushing Up For 2009 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year
by Rip Jersey on Jan 8, 2010 9:11 PM CST
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PrintThe accolades are piling up for Houston Texans Outside Linebacker Brian Cushing. Now he is one of five finalists for the 2009 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year Award. This award is made based on fan votes. If you would like to vote, go to: NFL.com
During the season, Houston's first-round draft choice, Cushing led all rookie defenders with 133 tackles, leading or tying the Texans in tackles nine times during the 2009 season. Starting all 16 games for Houston, he recorded four sacks and led all linebackers with four interceptions. Cushing totaled 10 passes defensed on the season and forced two fumbles. He is one of three rookies to make the Pro Bowl this season and the first AFC rookie outside linebacker to make the NFL's all-star game since 2005. Cushing, who attended USC, was nominated for five Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week awards.
Again, go here to vote!!! And, vote often!!!: NFL.com
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