TheGrunt Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 LINK NEW YORK -- Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams was suspended for the 2006 season by the NFL on Tuesday for violating the league's substance abuse policy for the fourth time. The league announced the suspension after Williams' appeal of a his latest positive drug test was denied. Williams met with NFL counsel Jeff Pash on April 10 in an attempt to have the league overturn the test. Previous positive tests were for Josh Gordon, which Williams acknowledged using. The latest test apparently involved a drug other than Josh Gordon. Williams retired and sat out the 2004 season but returned last year to play for new Miami coach Nick Saban. Before being allowed to return, Williams served a four-game suspension at the start of the season for his third violation of the drug program. He ran for 743 yards and averaged 4.4 yards a carry while sharing playing time with rookie Ronnie Brown. What a waste... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecerwin Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Saban has to be pissed he put so much effort into this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I am tempted to go find some now humorous quotes from Ricky and Nick but I think I will just let it go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Involved a drug? What drug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecerwin Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I am tempted to go find some now humorous quotes from Ricky and Nick but I think I will just let it go. 1437292[/snapback] At this point that is about all we can do. Although we can try predicting whether Ricky will be back for the start of the 07 season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasy Jesus Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I have always defended Ricky here at this site. Sad day for me as a Dolphin fan. Loved watching him run and I'm really disappointed that I wont be seeing the Ricky & Ronnie tandem again. What a waste of talent. Run Ronnie Run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 This news is upsetting. I mean, I hate the Dolphins, but I was pulling for Ricky. He was a tremendous player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecerwin Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 He was a tremendous pothead. 1437300[/snapback] fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 <------------- Ronnie dynasty owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecerwin Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 In my opinion this is why the NFL is the most legit sport out there right now. The NFL puts the rules and laws out there and expects the athletes to follow them. When the athletes dont follow the rules, they are punished. The athletes are held accountable. Kudos to the NFL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasy Jesus Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 In my opinion this is why the NFL is the most legit sport out there right now. The NFL puts the rules and laws out there and expects the athletes to follow them. When the athletes dont follow the rules, they are punished. The athletes are held accountable. Kudos to the NFL 1437312[/snapback] And meanwhile thugs and criminals like Ricky Manning Jr continue to play in the NFL. Ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 SEE YA!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 <------------- Ronnie dynasty owner 1437310[/snapback] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 In my opinion this is why the NFL is the most legit sport out there right now. The NFL puts the rules and laws out there and expects the athletes to follow them. When the athletes dont follow the rules, they are punished. The athletes are held accountable. Kudos to the NFL 1437312[/snapback] Wait until we find ut what he did. If it was an obscure herb used in yoga that the NFL banned but one he wasn't using to get an advantage in football I'll be disappointed. But I suggest we wait and see what it is. Ricky dug himself a big hole and he paid for it here, but I was hoping he had changed his life. What a waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecerwin Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 And meanwhile thugs and criminals like Ricky Manning Jr continue to play in the NFL. Ridiculous. 1437316[/snapback] Did he break any of the rules the NFL has set forth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Not to wallow in Ricky's misery, but as an R Brown owner my prospects for 2006 just went up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecerwin Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Wait until we find ut what he did. If it was an obscure herb used in yoga that the NFL banned but one he wasn't using to get an advantage in football I'll be disappointed. But I suggest we wait and see what it is. Ricky dug himself a big hole and he paid for it here, but I was hoping he had changed his life. What a waste. 1437323[/snapback] Not sure why so many people expected that he had actually changed his life. The only reason he came back to the NFL is because of the 8 million the dolphins wanted back. He clearly was just going through the motions and wasn't putting his heart into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Wait until we find ut what he did. If it was an obscure herb used in yoga that the NFL banned but one he wasn't using to get an advantage in football I'll be disappointed. But I suggest we wait and see what it is. 1437323[/snapback] I doubt it will be made public - cetainly not officially anyway. But regardless, after three failed tests and a one year suspension, he was a fool if he ever had anything more than a glass of water and the occasional orange juice. As was mentioned too - he never had his heart in it anyway. It was all about his wallet and the money he owed. He lost the fire long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrunt Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 I doubt it will be made public - cetainly not officially anyway. But regardless, after three failed tests and a one year suspension, he was a fool if he ever had anything more than a glass of water and the occasional orange juice. As was mentioned too - he never had his heart in it anyway. It was all about his wallet and the money he owed. He lost the fire long ago. 1437336[/snapback] +1 It's really too bad though, he had such amazing talant. I don't blame the drugs, I blame his lack of desire... not much any one person can really do about it at this point. If his head isn't in it anymore, then he is a lost cause. It's just so sad... He was fun to watch when he was good though! Oh the memories... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasy Jesus Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 (edited) I doubt it will be made public - cetainly not officially anyway. But regardless, after three failed tests and a one year suspension, he was a fool if he ever had anything more than a glass of water and the occasional orange juice. As was mentioned too - he never had his heart in it anyway. It was all about his wallet and the money he owed. He lost the fire long ago. 1437336[/snapback] Then he must have been more talented then I originally thought. He gained 743 yards last year at 4.4 a carry sharing the load with RB. In the last 2 games of the season, with Ronnie Brown hurt, he rushed for 270+ yards. Very impressive for someone who "lost the fire long ago". Edited April 26, 2006 by Fantasy Jesus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip_Side Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Whoa, I hate to hear this. Well...Ronnie Brown's FF value just went way up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Then he must have been more talented then I originally thought. He gained 743 yards last year at 4.4 a carry sharing the load with RB. In the last 2 games of the season, with Ronnie Brown hurt, he rushed for 270+ yards. Very impressive for someone who "lost the fire long ago". 1437354[/snapback] I was thinking the same thing. I didn't watch much MIA football last year, so I don't have the "intangibles" to go with. But, those numbers don't suggest a lost fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turf Boy Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I think he lost the fire. Still had to earn a paycheck though, that's why he was playing. I sure don't buy for a moment that he loved football last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 In my opinion this is why the NFL is the most legit sport out there right now. The NFL puts the rules and laws out there and expects the athletes to follow them. When the athletes dont follow the rules, they are punished. The athletes are held accountable. Kudos to the NFL 1437312[/snapback] And meanwhile thugs and criminals like Ricky Manning Jr continue to play in the NFL. Ridiculous. 1437316[/snapback] exactly. kudos to the NFL, give me a friggin break. get convicted of assault, beatin yer wife, federal drug trafficking charges, obstruction of justice with respect to a MURDER....eh, couple games and don't you do it again, mister! take some cold medicine? OUT FOR THE YEAR! at least the NFL is holding its athletes accountable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turf Boy Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Let's make it real simple. If he had the fire(for football), he'd be playing this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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