04-27-2009, 08:02 PM
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Year Of The Basel
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NFL, Texas always in Cushing’s plans
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As a third-grader, Brian Cushing came up to his father, Frank, one evening and told him matter-of-factly, “Dad, I’ve got a plan.” The elder Cushing put down his newspaper, eyed the boy and replied, “You’ve got a plan? OK, Brian, then tell me, what’s your plan?”
Brian had things neatly laid out. He said: “I’m going to Bergen Catholic High School, I’m going to be all-state and All-American, then I’m going to Notre Dame and then — you’re not going to like this part, Dad —I’m going to play for the Dallas Cowboys and be the best player in the whole NFL.”
Residing in North Jersey, New York Giants country, Frank Cushing was required to be a sworn enemy of the Cowboys. Worse, calling himself “a baseball guy,” his dream was to see his youngest make it to the major leagues. At least the Notre Dame part sounded good.
“I’m Irish Catholic,” Cushing said.
But that didn’t work out despite a major push from Charlie Weis, who called the Cushings the day after he landed the Notre Dame head-coaching job. After receiving some 75 scholarship offers, Brian wound up choosing USC instead. And now he’s moving to Texas.
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NFL, Texas always in Cushing’s plans
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