Sgt. Ryan Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 drug test http://www.finheaven.com/news/3027/ Channel 7(WSVN - Miami), citing "a television station in Denver", is reporting that Dolphins running back Ricky Williams has failed another drug test. If true, Williams faces a one year suspension from the NFL. The Dolphins have no comment at this time. We will update this story as details become available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Well, I hate to wallow in another's misfortune, but my OUTRAGED prospects just went up at least a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Ryan Posted February 20, 2006 Author Share Posted February 20, 2006 Beaumont scooped this story, and sent it to me via AIM. I didnt know if he was posting it, so I did. So did he. my bad brutha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 "stupid is as stupid does" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 "stupid is as stupid does" 1332426[/snapback] It really just is unfathomably stupid. I mean, he's sitting there with the Josh Gordon in his hand saying, i'm gonna risk smoking this so i get high and inhale the rest of my career right through this pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeohiostate Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 He has always said he'll continue to smoke, the question became when not if. I bet Saben is kicking himself right now. Thinking he could really get this guy in line was laughable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaumont Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 He has always said he'll continue to smoke, the question became when not if.I bet Saben is kicking himself right now. Thinking he could really get this guy in line was laughable. 1332467[/snapback] Eh, how has him coming back hurt Saban? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeohiostate Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Eh, how has him coming back hurt Saban? 1332469[/snapback] Saben has raved about Ricky. If he'd of traded him last year he could have washed his hands of the problem. Instead he chose to accept him and tell everyone that would listen how great he was, this problem was forseen by everyone but Saben. He's far too arrogant to believe he can't change water into whine and this will hopefully open his eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 (edited) Really sucks to see such a talent just flip up! Edited February 20, 2006 by broncosn05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeohiostate Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I just don't know why he was getting tested in Feb. and even so, it just doesn't seem right to test a guy in the offseason, he's not even working. If i was a teacher and had the summers off, and they want to poly or drug test me, i'd say...........I'm off the clock fool!! Wait until class is in session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgcoach Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I don't believe you have to be "on the clock" to be tested. NFL owners have a significant interest in their players monitarily and their production on and off the field impacts their team. Doing drugs will impact the players performance whether they're taken during or after the season. I'm sure the random testing includes the offseason and is in Ricky's signed contract. It's too bad the talent has to be lost but, if he's that ignorant, he's a waste of life anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I hate to see anyone throw away a career (more than once no less) but personally anything that reduces the RBBC out there makes my life easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgcoach Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I hate to see anyone throw away a career (more than once no less) but personally anything that reduces the RBBC out there makes my life easier. 1332483[/snapback] I'll agree with that. To go a step further into why he was tested now. Could it have been a stipulation by a prospective team to test him before getting serious in talking to him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I just don't know why he was getting tested in Feb. and even so, it just doesn't seem right to test a guy in the offseason, he's not even working. If i was a teacher and had the summers off, and they want to poly or drug test me, i'd say...........I'm off the clock fool!! Wait until class is in session. 1332474[/snapback] Teachers don't get drug tested so they don't have to worry about it. In fact, most professions don't get drug tested. But for some reason, nfl players get tested for drugs that have nothing to do with their performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider.Nation Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I don't believe you have to be "on the clock" to be tested. NFL owners have a significant interest in their players monitarily and their production on and off the field impacts their team. Doing drugs will impact the players performance whether they're taken during or after the season. I'm sure the random testing includes the offseason and is in Ricky's signed contract. It's too bad the talent has to be lost but, if he's that ignorant, he's a waste of life anyway. 1332482[/snapback] I don't want to get into a debate on whether or not these so called "romodels" should be drug tested or not. But the NFL sure tries to project a good public image, not only by helping out in their local communities but by taking a serious stand against these drug abusers. I'm sure 90% of America and the rest of the world for that matter, doesn't give to shuckses about whether or not Ricky tokes. But the NFL does. And guess what. They are the guys paying his large contract. So all the players in the NFL who are toking, need to find a reason (millions of dollars in contracts/endorsements) to just stay away from that stuff. Maybe they need to be provided with a little more education on this subject (from their agents, the league, the union, whomever) on what drugs will do to mess up their careers. Using people like Ricky Williams, Jamal Lewis or Koren Robinson as examples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'canes2004 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Saben has raved about Ricky. If he'd of traded him last year he could have washed his hands of the problem. Instead he chose to accept him and tell everyone that would listen how great he was, this problem was forseen by everyone but Saben. He's far too arrogant to believe he can't change water into whine and this will hopefully open his eyes. 1332470[/snapback] Of course Saban raved about Ricky and why not? Since he's been back in the fold, he's been an excellent team player. He attended all the work-outs, never missed practice or team meetings, hardly said anything negative about getting minimal pay etc... Generaly he's been easy for Saban to deal with. If your trying to sell something, in this case a top NFL RB, your not gonna slight him are you? Your going to prop him up as much as possible. Problem was that not one team offered Saban anything for Ricky last year. The Dolphins didn't owe him crap so why would Saban just give him away for nothing? That makes zero sense. Better to keep him, get him some playing time and try to make a deal this offseason. The Dolphins still haven't really been offered much for Ricky's services, not that it matters anymore. Having him play for next to nothing last year, and this year too had they kept him, was a no risk all reward deal. If he's gone, big deal. That's why they drafted Ronnie Brown. They still have the same needs this offseason at the same positions. Losing Ricky means nothing except for Ronnie Brown fantasy owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I don't want to get into a debate on whether or not these so called "romodels" should be drug tested or not. But the NFL sure tries to project a good public image, not only by helping out in their local communities but by taking a serious stand against these drug abusers. I'm sure 90% of America and the rest of the world for that matter, doesn't give to shuckses about whether or not Ricky tokes. But the NFL does. And guess what. They are the guys paying his large contract. So all the players in the NFL who are toking, need to find a reason (millions of dollars in contracts/endorsements) to just stay away from that stuff. Maybe they need to be provided with a little more education on this subject (from their agents, the league, the union, whomever) on what drugs will do to mess up their careers. Using people like Ricky Williams, Jamal Lewis or Koren Robinson as examples. 1332491[/snapback] I understand that argument and it's valid. But do they really need to test people in the offseason to accomplish this? I'm not sure they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I think a lot of the Saban talk was to increase his trade value. Ronnie Brown is a helluva good runner. This only hurts Miami because they could've gotten some value for Ricky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider.Nation Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I understand that argument and it's valid. But do they really need to test people in the offseason to accomplish this? I'm not sure they do. 1332494[/snapback] Like I said, I don't want to debate that. In the U.S. owners have every right to drug test their athletes if they so chose. As a matter of a fact, any employer can. I have a brother in law who works in Evansville IND at a Toyota dealership. He ended up quitting because they were doing drug testing, and he didn't want to give up the dope either. Quit a $20/hour job, to work at some low end shop for $13/hour. Just so he could smoke the gange. Does that make sense to you? Not me. Why not just give it up....! But that's me, I'm not addicted to any illegal substances. So maybe my opinion isn't a valid one on this matter. What you need to remember, is that this was the deal that RICKY'S union agreed to. When you labour union agrees to something with the management of the organization, all employees within that bargaining unit are bound to the terms of that agreement. Ignorance is no excuse in law, or in life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I keep hearing Afroman playing in my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgcoach Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Teachers don't get drug tested so they don't have to worry about it. In fact, most professions don't get drug tested. But for some reason, nfl players get tested for drugs that have nothing to do with their performance. 1332488[/snapback] The fact of the matter is, their employers demand it for paying them millions of dollars. There are plenty of "professions" that do get drug tested and there is no outcry for them. For most, they don't need the outcry because they know enough to stay away or they lose their job. It's just that some players in the NFL have as much grey matter as your pet dog, maybe less. And yes, just about any drug will affect a players performance. In what respect, that depends on the drug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slusy Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I almost wonder if it was intentional. I mean, if he really did retire because he was tired of football, this is one way to get out of playing without worrying about getting sued like he did when he retired. He just takes his pay cut and goes to Tibet or wherever the hell he went the last time. Or maybe I'm just giving him too much credit for actually having a brain in his head... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 As a Ronnie Brown owner, I am pleased with this. However, as a Colts fan, I was a bit intrigued to find out what the Dolphins want for RW. A Pro Bowl running back with a cheap contract is hard to come by. Too good to be true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Soup Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Saben has raved about Ricky. If he'd of traded him last year he could have washed his hands of the problem. Instead he chose to accept him and tell everyone that would listen how great he was, this problem was forseen by everyone but Saben. He's far too arrogant to believe he can't change water into whine and this will hopefully open his eyes. 1332470[/snapback] I kind of thought he was building him up to increase his trade value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I don't want to get into a debate on whether or not these so called "romodels" should be drug tested or not. But the NFL sure tries to project a good public image, not only by helping out in their local communities but by taking a serious stand against these drug abusers. I'm sure 90% of America and the rest of the world for that matter, doesn't give to shuckses about whether or not Ricky tokes. But the NFL does. And guess what. They are the guys paying his large contract. So all the players in the NFL who are toking, need to find a reason (millions of dollars in contracts/endorsements) to just stay away from that stuff. Maybe they need to be provided with a little more education on this subject (from their agents, the league, the union, whomever) on what drugs will do to mess up their careers. Using people like Ricky Williams, Jamal Lewis or Koren Robinson as examples. 1332491[/snapback] Robinson fell foul of booze, not illegal drugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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