Brain Cushing was suspended a week ago for violating the NFL's steroid policy because of a positive test for human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). Not a steroid in itself, there isn't many reasons why a male would use it.
Though this is a slippery slope that the AP is treading on with a re-vote, it does show that people are sick and tired of steroid use. It has been much more acceptable in the NFL in years, but it seems that view is changing - and rightfully so.
HCG and Steroids
Human chorionic gonadotropin stimulated ovulation by influencing the last stages of ovum development. So why were Cushing take this hormone? HCG helps stimulates testosterone in men. This is done by atheletes because it usually takes some time for the human body to start normal productin of testosterone after a cycle of anabolic steroids. To bridge this gap, HCG is taken.AP Defensive Rookie of the Year
There was a re-vote this past week on the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year Award that Cushing won last year. He won in a landslide during the first vote beating the second place finisher by more than 20 votes. Though Cushing won the award on the second vote as well, it was much closer and he only won by five votes.Though this is a slippery slope that the AP is treading on with a re-vote, it does show that people are sick and tired of steroid use. It has been much more acceptable in the NFL in years, but it seems that view is changing - and rightfully so.
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