Twitter-Gate a/k/a Cush-Gate - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

nunusguy · 11-25-2009

"It has come to the attention of the Houston Texans that an individual has posted tweets on the Twitter account 'BrianCushing56' posing as Texans rookie linebacker Brian Cushing," the statement reads. "That account is not affiliated with Brian or with anyone associated with the Houston Texans organization."

The fake Cushing account has 5,185 followers.

But here's the kicker. The supposedly fake Twitter account makes repeated reference to Cushing's official web site, BrianCushing56.com, which appears to truly be Cushing's web site.

Naturally, the official Cushing web site includes a Twitter feed.

And it's the same Twitter feed that supposedly is fake -- BrianCushing56.

So, basically, none of this makes any sense to us.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ake-but-is-it/
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I dunno what's going on here ?

JWarren14 · 11-25-2009

Athlete's with twitter accounts=trouble

**Texan_Bill** · 11-25-2009

I'm not a twit, so I don't speak twitter.

Porky · 11-25-2009

More than likely it is his account and he did say those things, but now they are trying to put out the fire. I saw what it said in the chronic and I happen to agree, but the Texans PR folks probably had a come to Jesus moment with him, so now they are trying to backtrack and say it's someone else.

**Vinny** · 11-25-2009

I'm pretty much 100% positive it is the guys running his website. Brian's brother Mike runs that site. His brother is very enthusiastic and this is his style (explosively enthusiastic). Nice guy...I've talked to him and we exchange texts all the time. I'm sure he just backpeddled so he didn't get Brian in trouble.

VY 4 LIFE · 11-25-2009

Cushing's twitter has been taken offline now.

m5kwatts · 11-25-2009

All this over avoiding paying a little NFL fine? Doesn't Cush have 10 mil in the bank? Now he won't be able to promote his blog.

11-25-2009

What did "he" (whoever that may be) say exactly in his "tweet"?

m5kwatts · 11-25-2009

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Originally Posted by Ckw5814

What did "he" (whoever that may be) say exactly in his "tweet"?

It was deleted pretty quickly... From what I recall he said he's really PO'd about losing and how all the bad penalties killed us, then in a 2nd tweet he said how do I get flagged for pushing a 6'5" 240 man out of bounds BS... loosely paraphrased

HTown2ATX · 11-25-2009

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Originally Posted by Ckw5814

What did "he" (whoever that may be) say exactly in his "tweet"?

Exactly what I was going to ask....

**Khari** · 11-25-2009

something about the ref's sucking and missing calls...... lol

HTown2ATX · 11-25-2009

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Originally Posted by m5kwatts

It was deleted pretty quickly... From what I recall he said he's really PO'd about losing and how all the bad penalties killed us, then in a 2nd tweet he said how do I get flagged for pushing a 6'5" 240 man out of bounds BS... loosely paraphrased

If that's all he said...Why the hell is anyone acting like it's a big deal?

Pantherstang84 · 11-25-2009

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Originally Posted by HTown2ATX

If that's all he said...Why the hell is anyone acting like it's a big deal?

They are afraid of the KGB err I mean NFL.

m5kwatts · 11-25-2009

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Originally Posted by HTown2ATX

If that's all he said...Why the hell is anyone acting like it's a big deal?

Any complaining about officiating is fine-worthy. He also specifically called out VY in the tweet too, which I'm sure they're trying to avoid giving Tennessee bulletin board material (my opinion). All this damage control is an attempt to avoid the fine. I really don't think its worth it considering his twitter was his platform to communicate with fans and promote his blog. That'll be difficult now.

**HOU-TEX** · 11-25-2009

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Originally Posted by Texan_Bill

I'm not a twit, so I don't speak twitter.

I don't either. I'm not sure people want to know if I'm pinching a loaf or anything else I do.

**Hookem Horns** · 11-25-2009

It's his web company doing the tweeting I am sure. Most SEO companies, etc offer tweeting as part of their service to promote your site. For example I have "authored" hundreds of real estate related articles on the net through an outside source.

You really have to be on those guys and monitor what they are doing.

nunusguy · 11-25-2009

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Originally Posted by HTown2ATX

If that's all he said...Why the hell is anyone acting like it's a big deal?

Yea how could this be a big deal when they got VY high-fivin the Ref on YouTube for playing favs on the calls ?

Corrosion · 11-25-2009

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Originally Posted by m5kwatts

It was deleted pretty quickly... From what I recall he said he's really PO'd about losing and how all the bad penalties killed us, then in a 2nd tweet he said how do I get flagged for pushing a 6'5" 240 man out of bounds BS... loosely paraphrased

These have to be the toughest calls to accept to me - Yes , it LOOKS Like the guy is running out of bounds - BUT how many times have we seen a situation where a guy doesnt go out and simply turns it upfield (remember Eugene Wilson's olay attempt in preseason?).... It wasnt like he mugged the guy either - it was a simple shove to make sure he went out rather than turning upfield. I could see a penalty had he tried to lay the wood .... Officials have to be more judicious about those calls.

How bout the ref high fiving VY post game ?

**False Start** · 11-25-2009

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Originally Posted by HTown2ATX

If that's all he said...Why the hell is anyone acting like it's a big deal?

It was against the chosen one.

m5kwatts · 11-25-2009

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Originally Posted by Corrosion

These have to be the toughest calls to accept to me - Yes , it LOOKS Like the guy is running out of bounds - BUT how many times have we seen a situation where a guy doesnt go out and simply turns it upfield (remember Eugene Wilson's olay attempt in preseason?).... It wasnt like he mugged the guy either - it was a simple shove to make sure he went out rather than turning upfield. I could see a penalty had he tried to lay the wood .... Officials have to be more judicious about those calls.

How bout the ref high fiving VY post game ?

Anyone read the NFL's pathetical attempt at explaining the high-five?

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"It was not Jerome Boger's intent to exchange a high-five with the player," a league spokesman told the paper. "As Vince Young took a knee on the game's final play, Jerome Boger jogged in with his right arm in the air to signify the play was over. That is the proper administrative signal for the referee.

"As Young turned around, he saw Boger approaching the line of scrimmage with his arm raised. As Boger moved toward the line of scrimmage, he started to bring his arm down. However, before he lowered his arm, Young, moving towards the referee, raised his own arm and the two exchanged what appeared to be a quick high-five."

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...g-a-high-five/

What a CROCK! LOL. This is why lawyers have a bad name. For coming up with these kinds of excuses.

11-25-2009	#1
nunusguy Hall of Fame Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Posts: 8,991 Rep Power: 183	Twitter-Gate a/k/a Cush-Gate "It has come to the attention of the Houston Texans that an individual has posted tweets on the Twitter account 'BrianCushing56' posing as Texans rookie linebacker Brian Cushing," the statement reads. "That account is not affiliated with Brian or with anyone associated with the Houston Texans organization." The fake Cushing account has 5,185 followers. But here's the kicker. The supposedly fake Twitter account makes repeated reference to Cushing's official web site, BrianCushing56.com, which appears to truly be Cushing's web site. Naturally, the official Cushing web site includes a Twitter feed. And it's the same Twitter feed that supposedly is fake -- BrianCushing56. So, basically, none of this makes any sense to us. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ake-but-is-it/ ********************************** I dunno what's going on here ?

11-25-2009	#2
JWarren14 Beer Me Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Galleria Section: 516 Row B Posts: 800 Rep Power: 843	Re: Twitter-Gate a/k/a Cush-Gate Athlete's with twitter accounts=trouble

11-25-2009	#3
Texan_Bill Subscribed Contributor Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston. Mediocrity Lives Here!! Section: Bull Pen!! Age: 45 Posts: 47,075 Rep Power: 41545	Re: Twitter-Gate a/k/a Cush-Gate I'm not a twit, so I don't speak twitter. __________________ DeAndre!

11-25-2009	#4
Porky Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 49 Posts: 11,346 Rep Power: 15601	Re: Twitter-Gate a/k/a Cush-Gate More than likely it is his account and he did say those things, but now they are trying to put out the fire. I saw what it said in the chronic and I happen to agree, but the Texans PR folks probably had a come to Jesus moment with him, so now they are trying to backtrack and say it's someone else. __________________ Your local CruiseOne Vacation specialist. www.firstclasscruising.biz Visit me on Facebook.

11-25-2009	#5
Vinny shiny happy fan Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 49 Posts: 20,714 Rep Power: 55750	Re: Twitter-Gate a/k/a Cush-Gate I'm pretty much 100% positive it is the guys running his website. Brian's brother Mike runs that site. His brother is very enthusiastic and this is his style (explosively enthusiastic). Nice guy...I've talked to him and we exchange texts all the time. I'm sure he just backpeddled so he didn't get Brian in trouble. __________________ http://twitter.com/#!/TexansTalk "A nation of sheep begets a government of wolves" - Edward R. Murrow

11-25-2009	#6
VY 4 LIFE Rookie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	Re: Twitter-Gate a/k/a Cush-Gate Cushing's twitter has been taken offline now.

11-25-2009	#7
m5kwatts Hall of Fame Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,970 Rep Power: 875	Re: Twitter-Gate a/k/a Cush-Gate All this over avoiding paying a little NFL fine? Doesn't Cush have 10 mil in the bank? Now he won't be able to promote his blog.

11-25-2009	#8
Ckw Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Twitter-Gate a/k/a Cush-Gate What did "he" (whoever that may be) say exactly in his "tweet"?

11-25-2009	#11
Khari Administrator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, Tx and Surrounding Area Section: Varies Age: 35 Posts: 5,405 Rep Power: 8517	Re: Twitter-Gate a/k/a Cush-Gate something about the ref's sucking and missing calls...... lol __________________

11-25-2009	#16
Hookem Horns Lets Go Rangers Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 6,813 Rep Power: 31176	Re: Twitter-Gate a/k/a Cush-Gate It's his web company doing the tweeting I am sure. Most SEO companies, etc offer tweeting as part of their service to promote your site. For example I have "authored" hundreds of real estate related articles on the net through an outside source. You really have to be on those guys and monitor what they are doing.

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