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Ricky Williams (official thread)

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I remember Favre had some trouble with the painkillers...interesting to see if they treat this situation different than that one, if it turns out Williams is on presciptioned meds.
 
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Ah well, till we know what the mystery supplement, er drug, er medical - oh hell here's a picture instead - originally from SoonerFans - who else?

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Bucklion said:
I remember Favre had some trouble with the painkillers...interesting to see if they treat this situation different than that one, if it turns out Williams is on presciptioned meds.
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I know he was on Zoloft or Paxil or something earlier in his career (when he was afraid of taking his helmet off for interviews), so maybe he's on another type of anti-depressant or something.
 
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Actually, I feel for the guy. He's got a social anxiety disorder and winds up in a career where he's famous. Lots of people with various emotional disorders (anxiety, depression, etc.) wind up self-medicating with legal and illegal drugs, so it could be a lot worse than a little ganja.

Having said that, it's a little suspicious that the league leaks the info about the failed test, but leaves out what substance it was.
 
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tedginn05 said:
Yea a prescription drug is a lot different than weed.
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Some prescriptions are worse than pot,just my observation with them!
1. Seldane~ I took for allergies. Off the market for causing major heart problems.
2. Vioxx~ For back pain. Also causing major health issues & off the market! It really caused me major stomach problems. I tried it for about 2 weeks & realized what it was.:yow2:
 
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Dispatch

4/12/06

NFL | NOTEBOOK

Williams waits for league ruling on appeal

Wednesday, April 12, 2006


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The NFL has no timetable to rule on an appeal by Ricky Williams of a positive drug test that could result in the Miami running back’s suspension for the 2006 season, the player’s lawyer said yesterday.

Lawyer David Cornwell and Williams met Monday with NFL counsel Jeff Pash in an attempt to have the league overturn the test.

Cornwell said yesterday that he and his client presented "compelling evidence" showing that disciplining Williams would "undermine the integrity" of the NFL’s substance abuse policy.

The league, which doesn’t acknowledge drug tests until there is a final determination, had no comment on the appeal. If the positive result is upheld, it would be Williams’ fourth violation of the NFL’s substance abuse policy, meaning at least a one-year suspension.

Previous positive tests were for marijuana, which Williams acknowledged using. The latest test apparently involved a drug other than marijuana.
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 fourgame 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 per carry while sharing playing time with rookie Ronnie Brown.
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Just reported on TV (SportsCenter) Ricky is out for the 2006 season.

Rumored that the test showed a substance other than marijuana, Williams and his crew contended it was false positive from an herbal supplement.

Class of substance found in test was of the Cocaine or Speed type.
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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 marijuana, which Williams acknowledged using. The latest test apparently involved a drug other than marijuana.
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.
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