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Four Oakland Raiders Including Barret Robbins (Superbowl No-Show) Suspended for Steroids
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Posted on 11/16/2003 4:57:20 PM PST by governsleastgovernsbest
Four Oakland Raiders have tested positive for the newly discovered steroid THG and face four-game suspensions, CBS reported Sunday.
Oakland senior assistant Bruce Allen told The Associated Press that 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 before the Raiders' game against the Minnesota Vikings. "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.
Allen said he wouldn't know if the players received such letters.
Agents for the players didn't immediately return calls from the AP on Sunday. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello wouldn't comment.
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.
TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: California
KEYWORDS: nfl; oaklandraiders; steroids
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
A couple weeks ago ESPN ran a very sympathetic interview with Barret Robbins in which he admitted to alcholism and depression and said that he had things under control. It now would seem that even at that time, he was taking steroids.
To: governsleastgovernsbest
Is that why they whupped the Vikings?
To: governsleastgovernsbest
Bill Romanowski Why does that not suprise me?
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posted on
11/16/2003 5:01:29 PM PST
by
Dan from Michigan
("Today's music ain't got the same soul. I like that old time Rock N Roll" - Bob Seger)
To: Dan from Michigan
This thing is going to cast a wide net before it's over. I just hope the programs I care about are clean...
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posted on
11/16/2003 5:03:10 PM PST
by
NittanyLion
(Character Counts)
To: Dan from Michigan
I had seen a report surmising that he might retire because he's been suffering from post-concussion syndrome. This might be the capper.
To: NittanyLion
Judging by their performance, it's clear the Nittany Lions are not taking performance-enhancing drugs!
To: NittanyLion
This thing is going to cast a wide net before it's over.I can't imagine there will be enough players left if everyone is busted.
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posted on
11/16/2003 5:05:27 PM PST
by
Petronski
(Everybody calm down . . . eat some fruit or something.)
To: Petronski
Imagine The raiders bending the rules!
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posted on
11/16/2003 5:06:54 PM PST
by
mylife
To: mylife
I actually meant league-wide. Can they have a league without linemen?
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posted on
11/16/2003 5:08:24 PM PST
by
Petronski
(Everybody calm down . . . eat some fruit or something.)
To: mylife
Yes, it's particularly shocking that upstanding citizens like Romanowski would transgress. The Raiders will surely look to Janikowski provide moral leadership.
To: Dan from Michigan
Bill Romanowski
Why does that not suprise me?
Funny how these guys become huge in 4 months and say....steroids? Who Me?? Its rampant.
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posted on
11/16/2003 5:09:45 PM PST
by
mylife
To: mylife
Funny how these guys become huge in 4 months and say....steroids? Who Me?? Its rampant.Just think what will happen when this hits baseball: Paging Barry Bonds.
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posted on
11/16/2003 5:12:10 PM PST
by
Petronski
(Everybody calm down . . . eat some fruit or something.)
To: Petronski
Can they have a league without linemen? I have to admit I didnt read it all petronski.
why not have real linemen instead of mutants Tho?
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posted on
11/16/2003 5:12:49 PM PST
by
mylife
To: Petronski
Just think what will happen when this hits baseball: youre killin me man!!
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posted on
11/16/2003 5:14:01 PM PST
by
mylife
To: Howlin; Ed_NYC; MonroeDNA; widgysoft; Springman; Timesink; dubyaismypresident; Grani; coug97; ...
Everyone has always known that Romanowski was nuts - I guess this is why....
Just damn.
If you want on the new list, FReepmail me. This IS a high-volume PING list...
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posted on
11/16/2003 5:16:06 PM PST
by
mhking
To: Petronski
Ya know what really suks? I am watching reglar guys doing this crap! Anything to get ahead! Its sad because we all know its fake.
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posted on
11/16/2003 5:19:10 PM PST
by
mylife
To: mylife
I had a bulked up friend try to get me to take steroids across the border for him...I said whats yo problem pal... got no balls?
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posted on
11/16/2003 5:20:58 PM PST
by
mylife
To: governsleastgovernsbest
This is a Warning Shot by the NFL to all those on the juice to get off NOW while they can
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posted on
11/16/2003 5:24:24 PM PST
by
uncbob
"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." What a joke! LOL!
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posted on
11/16/2003 5:25:47 PM PST
by
mylife
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