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Four Raiders Test Pos. For THG


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Posted by: SJ69

CBS: Four Raiders Test Positive for THG
Sun Nov 16, 8:28 PM ET

By JANIE McCAULEY, AP Sports Writer

Four Oakland Raiders (news) have tested positive for the newly discovered steroid THG and face four-game suspensions, CBS reported Sunday.



Oakland senior assistant Bruce Allen said he knew of no suspensions. He criticized the report but wouldn't confirm or deny the reports of the positive tests.


"The league's program on testing and information on testing are extremely confidential," Allen said Sunday before the Raiders' game against the Minnesota Vikings (news). "So any reports out of that, someone's either violating the law or making them up. I hope they're able to find the people who spread false rumors."


CBS' "The NFL Today" and SportsLine.com reported that defensive tackle Dana Stubblefield, center Barret Robbins, linebacker Bill Romanowski and defensive tackle Chris Cooper were notified in letters from the NFL this past week that they tested positive for THG, or tetrahydrogestrinone. It wasn't clear when the tests were conducted or the urine samples were taken.


"That's a situation that's out there," Robbins said after the Raiders' 28-18 win over Minnesota. "I haven't been notified about it. I don't think it's right the way it's being handled. That's about all I've got to say about that."


Allen said he wouldn't know whether the players received such letters.


Agents for the players didn't immediately return calls from The Associated Press on Sunday. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello wouldn't comment.


"The process has been violated by the information coming out," said Raiders defensive end Trace Armstrong, the players' association president.


Stubblefield and Cooper, along with running back Tyrone Wheatley and fullback Chris Hetherington, appeared Thursday before a grand jury probing a nutritional supplements lab — the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative.


An attorney for BALCO founder Victor Conte has confirmed his client is the target of the grand jury probe. Conte has been accused by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency of supplying athletes with THG. He has denied the report.


Posted by: SJ69

Wow, was this stuff illegal when they took it? I'm sure it was against the NFL's rules, but how would it be illegal if other "new steroids" like 1-Test isn't?
Look at these guys, how can someone remain competitive without juicing? You'd be putting yourself at a disadvantage.
I remember when linebackers weighed 215, now QB's are considered small at 215.
Just some interesting points.


Posted by: oaktownboy

this better be a boatload of crap..or else my niggas are in serious trouble


Posted by: oaktownboy

are yes THG has been illegal for some time now


Posted by: maddog1

No surprise ROMO was on it.


Posted by: Prince

OMG! NFL players take steroids??? No way?


Posted by: SJ69

Quote:
Originally posted by Prince
OMG! NFL players take steroids??? No way?
Well, we all knew they do, the intersting thing is that they had it beat with this previously undetectable THG. Apparantly they save the samples for a period of time, then retro tested the samples now that they can detect THG, which breaks down in conventional testing methods.
Of course the only way to remain competitive in the NFL is to have the same advantage the others have.


Posted by: Prince

I know, I heard the report on the radio this morning, I was just being a smart ass cause I think it's rediculous.

If the American public likes to see NFL football played at it's current level of intensity, they should learn to accept that steroids are necessary.


Posted by: Pepper

Quote:
Originally posted by Prince
I know, I heard the report on the radio this morning, I was just being a smart ass cause I think it's rediculous.

If the American public likes to see NFL football played at it's current level of intensity, they should learn to accept that steroids are necessary.
You speak the truth, Prince.

but deep down, you have to be digging the fact that this is the Raiders. They have always been cheaters, nuttin changes.


Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:
Originally posted by Prince
If the American public likes to see NFL football played at it's current level of intensity, they should learn to accept that steroids are necessary.
I agree with you Prince. That said, these guys did break the rules, regardless of how we feel about steroids.

Personally, I really don't care who is taking steroids, no matter what sport we're talking about. The general public seems to think that steroids make players superhuman and improves every aspect of their game, what in fact a lot of professional sports require exceptional hand-eye coordination and mental toughness, something steroids really can't help improve on.


Posted by: CaptainDeadlift

Quote:
Originally posted by Prince
OMG! NFL players take steroids??? No way?
I can't believe it either. The next thing they'll probably be telling us is that baseball players are using steroids, too.


Posted by: BUSTINOUT

Quote:
Originally posted by CaptainDeadlift
I can't believe it either. The next thing they'll probably be telling us is that baseball players are using steroids, too.
Right along with professional bodybuilders.


Posted by: Prince

WHAT?

Ronnie Coleman said he was all natural!!!


Posted by: CaptainDeadlift

Quote:
Originally posted by BUSTINOUT
Right along with professional bodybuilders.
As the lustre of one sport after another is tarnished, it is comforting to know that at least Professional Wrestling is above all this.


Posted by: oaktownboy

Quote:
Originally posted by CaptainDeadlift
As the lustre of one sport after another is tarnished, it is comforting to know that at least Professional Wrestling is above all this.



Posted by: Flex

Quote:
Originally posted by Prince

Ronnie Coleman said he was all natural!!!
so Prince, what you're trying to tell me is that Ronnie isn't natural? He doesn't get that way by eating a EAS protein bar post workout??? Oh my gosh, i've been misinformed the whole time.



Raiders suck this year, so they started to take steroids to make them "better". stop cheating raiders


Posted by: oaktownboy

shit i can't believe the Raiders lost again..this time by a field goal with only a few seconds left in the game


Posted by: gr81

hey the hawks blew a 41-17 lead with 6 mins to go in the game to lose to the Ravens. How the fuck do you score 41 pts and lose the game!!!! god damnit.


Posted by: oaktownboy

they did that bad huh?


Posted by: gr81

it was pathetic. Almost as pathetic as the WA Huskies played in the Apple Cup!


Posted by: oaktownboy

i haven't been able watch any tv for months...so can someone explain to me why gannon wasn't playing yesterday..i believe mirer was in, the 3rd string


Posted by: Dale Mabry

Quote:
Originally posted by oaktownboy
shit i can't believe the Raiders lost again..this time by a field goal with only a few seconds left in the game
Yeah, you would figure with all the steroids they are taking they would win a game.

Nothing will happen with these players. If the league even attempted to ban them they would have so many lawyers on them they would cave. THG wasn't illegal when the samples where taken way back when. Even if it was, they would have to give it time to clear the system of people who took it before it was banned before they could start testing for it.



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