Even the NFL can Turn a Blind Eye

ESPN.com reports that the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) is against the testing for HGH stating that the tests are unreliable. HGH is on the list of banned substances, but union head Gene Upshaw would be against blood testing. "When you start talking about coming in to take a person's blood, that's different than taking someone's urine," Upshaw told the NFLPA. "I know personally I would have a problem with someone coming in and trying to take the players' blood. I'm not ready to make that leap."

God forbid he actually keep his players alive.

Source

• http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2478299

Date

Mon 06/12/06, 6:58 pm EST

Awrigh01All-Star

1285 days ago

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does anyone know the long-term consequences of HGH? I guess its harder to fake a blood test and that's the ultimate problem.

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DNLLegend

1284 days ago

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HGH isn't necessarily detectable anyway, so that's part of the concern.

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ChristofMVP

1284 days ago

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NFL must not turn a blind eye, or HGH will become a serious problem in the sport, if it is not a massive hidden problem already.

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Anonymous Fanatic #1

1284 days ago

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Blood testing is a no-no. It is terribly intrusive and really violative of a players right.

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EnyboDiv-I Stud

1284 days ago

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Is it possible, if some actually experiences long-term, possibly fatal effects, to sue Upshaw?

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