The_Black_Hand -- I don't understand what you are talking about. How specific do you need to get. Ricky Williams has been tested positive for drugs more 3 times (YES -- Marijuana is an ILLEGAL drug, like it or not). Is it a far stretch that he would be caught a fourth time. Ricky Williams has done nothing but show a complete disregard for the rules of the NFL. They should ban him from the game. As for Saban, he is an idiot if he thinks that backing Williams makes him look like a "players coach". I would venture to guess that most players don't want to put up with a distraction like him anymore.
There's nothing wrong with weed! It's not a performance enhancer, its a medical treatment. Every week they hand Ricky the ball and tell him to run right at guys that are 6'7" 350lbs, over and over and over again. Personally, I think a person would have to be high to agree to do that. posted by budpatient at 1:18 PM CST on February 26 AMEN! Sing it Brother! Hell there ain't enough weed in the world that'd get me out there, but if works for him more power. It's time to stop testing for weed in pro sports! If it was 'roids or something that'd give him an advantage, then fine, but weed is no worse then if he had a drink or two the night before the game. And no, he does NOT have any obligation to be a role model for anyone. He is just another person doing a job so if your kids look up to him (or other players) more then you then you're the one with the problem, not him.
mcstan13, you really need to read the facts about this latest test. Yes, dope is illegal, but that is not what was found in Williams' latest failed test. The latest test involved a drug other than marijuana. For all we know, it could be some freaky shit in one of his Indian retreat meals! Saban might be an idiot, but he still has to follow the collective bargaining agreement and adhere to players' test results being private. He has to say all the right stuff and be all nicey-nicey. Don't always believe what you hear. After all, this all started out of Denver, where the rumor was that the Broncos and Dolphins were in trade talks for.......Ricky Williams!
I do not agree with a lot of you guys, saying that weed is OK. There was a family on my block that was involved in an auto accident, where the perp was sky high on grass. If you still think its ok talk to your local insurance agent, get the stats.
Oh I don't think it's ok to drive high, but I also don't think personal use at home should keep anyone out of a job any more then if he has a few beers after work.
commander, it all depends on what and where. If you are smoking dope, you can't go to work and drive to or from work. Only problem with weedheads is they (like Ricky Williams) begin to think that the rules apply only to everyone besides them. Marijuana is (in a few cases, not all) approved for MEDICAL USE ONLY, and not for use whenever the hell you want it to be used. Your key words are, 'a few beers after work' and 'personal use at home'. Williams doesn't (and didn't) just smoke it at home, any more than most drunk drivers get in accidents after three beers while driving home. It's when they get so far PAST the three tokes or three beers that they don't remember that the problems arise.
