Comments on: NFL, NFLPA still fighting over HGH testing

By: sojumaster

sojumaster — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:58:48 +0000

First, I agree with the HGH testing and that it should be done.

With that being said, why is congress getting involved? The NFL is still a PRIVATE organization, not a government organization (military) nor an organization that affects public safety (Air Traffic Controllers).

Boomer Esiason is an idiot with his comments. “They don’t want players coming back 20 years later and complaining about the effects of HGH on their body” and then follow it up with how “players at all level know the danger of using HGH.” Like its the NFL’s fault that the players are taking HGH. His statement was about the worst possible artuclated reason for the testing

By: msclemons67

msclemons67 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:02:34 +0000

The NFL might want to back off a bit on HGH testing. Do they really want to suspend 50% of their players in the middle of a season where they are killing TV ratings?

Wait until the offseason Goodell. Show a bit of intelligence for a change.

By: philsimmsisadouche

philsimmsisadouche — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:38:01 +0000

Nice to see that Congress doesn’t have any really high priorities, like fixing the sinking economy, and can take the time to lecture the NFL & NFLPA on drug testing.

By: buzzbissinger

buzzbissinger — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:03:10 +0000

Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh, really?

By: hdlow42

hdlow42 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:41:01 +0000

@steviemo Do you know what your talking about? The discussion is on HGH, not anabolics. You are more likely to die from taking ibuprofen compared to HGH.

Everyone else saying the players are buying time… You clearly have no idea of the facts surrounding HGH testing. Blood test can only detect HGH taken within the last 24-48 hours. It’s because of this that forcing players to give blood is a waste of time as you will only catch the occational moron.

Stop being “educated” by the media and do your own research… You might be surprised on what you find.

Congress, those who help make our laws, are not drug tested yet they feel then need to spend tax dollars on having the people who entertain us drug tested. Doesn’t that seem backwards?

By: santorin4

santorin4 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:21:10 +0000

HGH testing is not yet very accurate. Every person on the planet has different levels naturally occurring in their body and that level can change frequently. Fell free to ask the “Bearded Lady” at the carnival about that.

If they are going to test, then they need to make sure it is accurate, the last thing we need is Godell handing out more fines to people that may not deserve it.

By: namestim

namestim — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:28:27 +0000

I personally believe that these guys should be able to responsibly use HGH. When used properly, HGH can help with health and recovery and lord knows these guys put their bodies through alot. I would like to stress, however, that it should be used RESPONSIBLY. Abuse of the drug can cause the adverse side-effects that we all know about (see Barry Bonds’ head), as well as others.

Hell, I stopped after playing college football and I’ve got serious aches and pains in my shoulders and legs at a pretty young age. If I had the money for it, you can bet I’d be incorporating a responsible level of HGH in my life.

By: bobby4413

bobby4413 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:19:40 +0000

This is obviously buying time. Now we know why there have been so many bs injuries, like cramps, torn hammies, etc. No more juice to keep these cheaters playing!

By: steviemo

steviemo — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:17:13 +0000

Gee, players, why would you be averse to HGH testing? Hmmmmmmm.

We all know what’s up. It’s the dirty little secret that results in numerous retired players dying at ages 50-55….

By: kmart0319

kmart0319 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:08:41 +0000

Tpyical Union “I won’t and you can’t make me” attitude. It doesn’t serve the players one bit (unless their guilty) to not have testing to weed out those that are cheating the game and destroying themselves.

By: danphxariz

danphxariz — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:01:59 +0000

They don’t want it to start on Monday because the drugs won’t be out of the players’ systems by then. Duh.

By: maddenboy

maddenboy — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:50:19 +0000

obviously the Union wants to wait until players “dry out” so they dont test positive.

Duh.

By: kandh2004

kandh2004 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:14:25 +0000

Are you kidding me I can’t believe the NFLPA is refusing this. Something fishy going on here but I still don’t think congress should get involved they should worry about getting the real workers some jobs

By: contra74

contra74 — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:20:33 +0000

NFL, NFLPA still fighting over HGH testing = A few players breathing a short sigh of relief.

By: tommyf15

tommyf15 — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:19:45 +0000

Before the stupid Clay Matthews jokes start, I’d like to point out how scary it is that the U.S. Government is demanding that it’s citizens surrender blood samples.

By: granadafan

granadafan — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:13:26 +0000

Now it looks like the NFLPA is stalling for time to clean out the system of their cheating players. There is no rationale excuse for not accepting HGH testing when world class athletes around the world are already tested. It sounds like the excuse Dick Perry uses to justify forcing Texan children to learn a historical document’s version of the creation of the Earth over scientifically proven evolution just because he has “questions” about science.