Jay Glazer: I Talked To Brian Cushing
by Tim on May 8, 2010 2:02 PM CDT
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PrintAs many Texans fans know, Brian Cushing has spent a significant part of the offseason in MMA workouts headed by Jay Glazer and Randy Couture. When word broke yesterday that Cushing had been suspended for four games in connection with violating the NFL's banned substances policy, Glazer took to his Twitter account:
I'm waiting to hear from him but as u can imagine I'm absolutely furious. I wanna hear his side b4 I say anything. Right now tho I'm livid
Yes, livid about Cushing. Randy Couture and I have a pretty strict policy against cheaters. I need to hear from Brian b4 we make judgment
It appears that Glazer has now spoken to Cushing about the positive test. Details after the jump...
From Glazer's Twitter feed:
I just talked to cushing. He said he flunked a random test during the season and insists it was for a non-steroidal banned substance
He said he was sure he'd win the appeal and was stunned he lost. Was pretty adamant he didn't fail for a steroid.
None of that changes the penalty or the effect it could have on the Texans, of course. But it does confirm that Cushing failed the test during the 2009 season, and it appears Cushing is taking the position that the banned substance wasn't a steroid. Do either of these developments change the way you look at what's transpired so far?
Yeah, me neither.
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because it’s just that “banned substances.” Anyone who’s assuming it was steroids is doing just that: Assuming.
Whatever it was is irrelevant really, dude’s not gonna be around for 4 games. Zac Diles will move to the SLB which opens up a competition for WLB. Diles has experience at SLB People wanna rag on Diles, but 2 years ago he was the SLB. He had a then-team leading 66 tackles before he went down with an injury. Yes, he’s no Cushing, but it’s not like we lost Matt Schaub.
"Lord, beer me strength."
by TexansDC on May 8, 2010 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 8 recs
Either way
we miss our DROY for 4 games. thats all that matters
by AlDe2356 on May 8, 2010 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
If it wasn't steroids
Then we have less to worry about the Brian Cushing of 2010 being a smaller, worse version of the Brian Cushing of 2009. If it wasn’t steroids, then the monster who tore up the field all season long is still that same monster.
by Karsh on May 8, 2010 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
The bright side is that he'll have 4 games to rest, & he should be back hopefully healthy for once
and if he won ROTY while constantly being hurt, imagine what damage a healthy Cushing could do?
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on May 8, 2010 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Hard to be much better than he was last year
Unless he spends those 4 games learning how to cover Dallas Clark.
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter
hard to be much better?
yeah he was on roids but the guy was a 22 yr old rookie who had multiple injuries all season yet started and finished 16 games on a DROY level. I’d say theres just a litttttle room for improvement, maybe not so much on the physical side but on the mental aspect and cerebral approach to the game.
by leacheatsbabies on May 8, 2010 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know how to read this comment
Is it agreement? Is it sarcastic?
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter
He tested positive before he was drafted
Now he denies testing positive again. LIAR! Just like Merriman he will be a shell of himself. Boswrth? was the same way.
Set a record by getting banned for the 8th time!
After rehab I saw the light and promise to be kinder and gentler!
Probation is a very slippery slope!
Well
He had to test positive at least once before, because a 4 game suspension is step two in the NFL’s substance abuse policy.
Tom Grieve is my hero.
no no no
The steroid policy is different. Its on the first offensive.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
You're both sort of right
If you test positive, you can try to avoid having a false positive condemn you by immediately having a second test done. This is in the case of all violations, though, not just the first one.
If that second test comes through positive as well, then you get suspended for four games.
So yes, you sort of have to fail two tests, but those tests have to be within like 5 days of each other.
The whole thing stinks
Who to believe?
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Probably a good idea to believe the facts
He tested positive.
"I'm just looking forward to something great happening in the city of Houston" - Tracy McGrady
Still waiting...
by DreKeem on May 8, 2010 5:18 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
For what though is the question
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on May 8, 2010 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly and as far as I have seen
No report from the NFL with any claim what for and nothing from Cushing except that it’s not steroids. So, still not sure what the story is.
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Is there a way for Cushing to authorize the NFL to release what he tested positive for?
Because if it wasn’t steroids and he wants to clear his name with something relatively innocuous, then he needs to call up the NFL and tell them they can release what he tested positive for.
Why doesn't he release the information?
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Well, he's saying it wasn't a steroid and people aren't believing him
I understand what you’re getting at, but nobody would believe him even if he said “I tested positive for this.” It’s more believable than just saying “It wasn’t steroids,” but it needs to come from the NFL to have credibility.
That's what I was asking
Can Cushing allow the NFL to disclose it?
He can disclose it on his own
I’m sure it will come out sooner or later but the NFL will not confirm. So then, it will be his word against that of his newly damaged rep.
380 pounds of pure pirogi
Doesn't change my opinion
Because that was what I thought from the beginning. Does it hurt the team? Yes. Is he a cheater? OF COURSE NOT.
We don't have all the information
We can judge, but we don’t know the full story
The test could have been a false positive – 10% of cases are …
Or something like StarCaps where the banned substance was not listed as an ingredient on the label
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
Eric Winston Tweet:
Wow! With friends like Jay Glazer who needs enemies! He used Cush to pump up his service and then when Cush hits a bump in the road, he Wants nothing to do with him. Sad to see just another guy out there for personal gain and could care less about the people he works with. I’m not saying Cush it’s ok to break the rules but you stick by your friends, not run from them when they face adversity.
by Mike Kerns on May 8, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
And I agree
Glazer is being a little bitch on Twitter. Says he doesn’t want to be associated with any of this, yet he can’t stop talking about it. And he has been all up on Cush’s nuts for a month now, too. What a dick.
I concur,
It’s one thing for Glazer to try to distance his business from someone who has been accused of using steroids because of the substance abuse violation. It’s quite another to try to distance himself from Cushing. I think Eric Winston said it best,
I’m not saying Cush it’s ok to break the rules but you stick by your friends, not run from them when they face adversity.
Maybe the best way Glazer could approach this, without being two faced, would be to be harsh regarding the rules violation, but maybe wanting to help his “friend” clear up the misconception that the substance abuse violation, since Cushing has been adamant that it wasn’t steroids.
I certainly won’t put up with a friend who’s going put a knife in my back – or one that is all but too willing to twist one that’s already there. Here’s to hoping that Cushing absolves himself and then kicks Glazer to the curb.
by Chris Rosenberger on May 8, 2010 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Winston is a class individual
That’s probably the kind of character the team is looking for. Winston is a great example of a team player and a good influence in the locker room. I know I’m leaving a lot of guys out, but I’m just responding to his comments. The Texans have a lot of great character guys like Winston.
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
That's one reason I respect Winston
He’s pretty candid and tells it like it is, but he’s got a level-headedness about him.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Probably a masking agent
If it turns out to be something like the StarCaps case that involved the Williams wall then I’ll eat a nice fat serving of crow, however I think it is more likely its basically a Manny Ramirez type situation where he tested for something that was obviously being used to mask his steroid use.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Cush's case is obviously much more serious then the Williams' wall
because their appeal was granted and they can apparently fight the case until they basically retire. The league has handed down these 4 games to Cush, so lets swallow it and hope he works his ass off to come back better and that this problem won’t arise ever again after October 3rd.
by leacheatsbabies on May 8, 2010 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I believe you are wrong
The NFL suspended both of them but the court got involved and didn’t allow the NFL to do so. It is a crazy case to say the least but if the NFL had their way they would have been suspended and still could possibly be suspended in the future (probably not).
Brian Cushing
I still support Cushing. I’m wearing his jersey today in support. I’m not saying what he did was right, but I’m going to stick by him. You don’t turn your back on someone because of a mistake. Football is brutual, Cush is throwing himself around, playing at a high level, it’s hard to recover week end to week out. Glazer is piggy backing off of Cush than wanting to talk trash.
by Floyd Sanson Hokaj on May 8, 2010 4:43 PM CDT reply actions 7 recs
Eric Winston
Great post…………….glad you are part of the Texans.
by Floyd Sanson Hokaj on May 8, 2010 4:44 PM CDT reply actions 9 recs
dito
You can't fix Dumb or being a VYFB
by Texans-Brocos on May 8, 2010 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it does matter
We know he took the steroids, but if Thats what he failed the test for then he is an idiot. At least try to cover it up and fail for a masking agent.
I know this sounds awful, but at least it means he’s not a complete dumbass. If you fail FOR steroids that’s dumb.
We all knew deep down he was on them anyway, so all that’s changed is he misses four games, and he will be back and we will ALL be fans of his again.
At least he wants to be the best, and when he learns the right way to do it, then good for him
if he never learns, rick smith must go
by AllenOU on May 8, 2010 6:05 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
he will be back and we will ALL be fans of his again.
Is that why as a Dodger fan I’ve been rooting for Manny to blow out his knee?
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Haha
I feel you on that. I though in the 13th round for fantasy he was good value. Oops!
I hope Cush gets or together. Him and meco are killer together. Demeco will get his ass straight I hope…
by AllenOU on May 8, 2010 6:22 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Pollard might be in on that with Demeco as well
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on May 8, 2010 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah.
That was probably because Manny is a lazy, greedy, fat-ass who couldn’t care less about his team and used steroids most likely for the sole sake of getting a fat contract.
Cush, on the other hand, is a football player through and through who was willing to do absolutely anything to be better and help his team win games. Unfortunately, he did something against the rules. Live and learn; hopefully he’ll be back with that same drive and passion.
There is more then a kernel of truth to that yes.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
The jackass plugs his own program while swearing up and down he wants nothing to do with Cushing
Glazer can DIAF
Yeah no shit
Every dog has it’s day. Soon I hope for this turd
by AllenOU on May 8, 2010 6:25 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I like how the article was written by Jay Glazer
and in the last line he refers to “Jay Glazer” in the 3rd person…heh what a turd indeed
by leacheatsbabies on May 8, 2010 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I've done my part
I just fixed Cushing’s wiki-page because it said he got suspended for using steroids. Go Texans! We protect our own.
All these boundaries - Africa, Asia, Malaysia, America - are set by men. But you don't have to look at boundaries when you are looking at a man - at the character of a man. The question is: What do you stand for? Are you a follower, or are you a leader? -Hakeem Olajuwon
by SlatonShuffle on May 8, 2010 7:05 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Does the Football Comissioner and other NFL employees get Tested?
Probably use more dope than the players
by TEXSON on May 8, 2010 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
I'm still pissed because he took it.
He should no better by now. Even if it was not PED, he took it knowing that it was against the NFL rules. If he thought he could sneak by somehow, shame on him. The fact that it was during the season kinda worries me a bit, but the main reason he was good was because of his instinct and nose for the ball. His wrapping up hopefully won’t be affected by not taking this drug anymore.
A statement to the players of the Jazz and Mavericks: Please stop flopping all over the court.
by Rockets 4 Life on May 8, 2010 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
That's not how it works
The NFL has cleared certain supplements, and banned certain ingredients. If you take a supplement not on the approved list, you do so at your own risk. Go to any bodybuilding website, and you’ll find lots of different supplements. All legal, and many don’t list a banned ingredient. But they may contain ingredients that aren’t listed on the bottle.
I still have faith in Cushing
I don’t know the whole story but I hope this serves as a lesson that he builds upon. I like Cushing as a player and thought that him and DeMeco were an awesome duo.
Ok i have had time to mull over it..
I still have cush’s back… I want to know what the test exactly came up positive for… here are a couple notes i am going to share with everyone.
a) We have no idea what he failed for… It could be roids, HGH, masking agent, or something else that is not on the approved list by the NFL
b)The NFL’s Silent treatment towards what players test positive for is bad… they say they are doing it to protect players privacy, but in all truth’s people assume the worst. To come out say, “So and so failed the PED test they are to be suspended. That is all!” in all actuality hurts the player if it was just something that isn’t considered to be cheating by a certain group of fans.
c) No i will not have sex with you…
"Your mother is a hamster and your father smells of elderberries! Now Go away or I shall taunt you a second time!"
Go Texans!
Wouldn't "banned substances"...
…include marijuana use? Could that be what this is all about and he just doesn’t want it getting out that he fired one up?
Can't really see Cushing burning herb.
Seems too intense for that.
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
by tehGrindCrusher on May 9, 2010 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Different drug policy
That would only be a warning for first time usage.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
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