Comments on: CFL unveils hGH testing

By: robert ethen

robert ethen — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:37:09 +0000

CFL players are so scrawny they probably qualify for HGH by doctor prescription.

By: Bpaze

Bpaze — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:14:47 +0000

Honestly who really cares if they test for HgH it has very little anabolic activity without testosterone, and even with the testing for anabolic steroids anyone with a little knowledge will know how to circumvent the test easily. What they need to do is to allow Hgh because it aids in the healing from injuries with very little anabolic effect and gets our players back on the field faster. This is even more important given the talk of an 18 game season.
Hopefully one day the US government will get its head out of its rear and allow proper study of these substances so that they may be used effectively for injuries.

By: JoeSixPack

JoeSixPack — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:10:59 +0000

Thank goodness.
It would be just crushing to us all to think that the CFL didn’t have high moral standards regarding the conditioning of their players.

By: Bill In DC

Bill In DC — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:03:50 +0000

@brownsfn
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If there is no testing how do you know that “3/4 of them are using it”?

By: Bill In DC

Bill In DC — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:56:21 +0000

I’m not a big fan of relying soley on the Doveryai part of “Doveryai, no proveryai” (trust, but verify) equation.

By: The Real Shuxion

The Real Shuxion — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:44:40 +0000

Oh Crap….
- 95% of the NFL

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:05:32 +0000

For all the crazy Canucks here, happy birthday, Canada.

By: robert ethen

robert ethen — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:46:28 +0000

Yeah, right. The CFL guys are about 40 pounds lighter at each postion, on average, than NFL players. Logic certainly tells you to check them out first.

By: zilla1126

zilla1126 — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:35:02 +0000

Just think, if the NFL had a HGH testing program – a certain young rocket-armed QB wouldn’t have diabetes right now.
Of course he would not have shot up the draft boards to take him from a mid 2nd round prospect to a high 1st round pick without it – so maybe it evens out.
Arm strength is by far the easiest QB talent to judge during a college career; so if you see all the scouts “surprised” at the combine and the private workouts – something unnatural has happened.
Was anyone unsure of JaMarcus Russell’s arm strength before the end of his college career?

By: Slow Joe

Slow Joe — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:08:11 +0000

Man, I don't know. I'm glad they have a test, but really, it's a blood test? That they force on the players?

By: brownsfn

brownsfn — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:52:36 +0000

Why would the NFL players agree to HGH testing when 3/4 of them are using it???