NFL to Make It Harder for Players to Use Uppers

The NFL will tighten its steroid policy by penalizing users of amphetamines and methamphetamines more harshly in 2007. If a player is caught using these "uppers," he will receive a four-game suspension, a second-time offense will result in an eight-game suspension, and a third offense will cost a season.

Players will be eligible for testing year-round. Interestingly, the penalties for "uppers" exceed penalties for the league's drug policy, which requires three offenses before the levying of a suspension.

Source

• http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20060627/news_1s27nfldrugs.html

Date

Tue 06/27/06, 12:59 pm EST

ChristofMVP

1278 days ago

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2007 eh? So anything goes with Uppers for 2006? Whoo hoo! Where are the greenies!

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ChachiOSUDraft Pick

1278 days ago

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Some where in this there is a Michael Irvin or Ricky Williams joke. I just can't put my finger on it.

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ChristofMVP

1278 days ago

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Don't worry, Ricky took his bong to the CFL for this season, and Irvin, with his coke line, hookers and sex toys, can still be seen and heard on ESPN.

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Bobbyjim45Draft Pick

1278 days ago

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I would imagine "uppers" are a pretty big thing in the NFL, as those guys have to be wicked intense to perform on the highest level. They need to be emotionally high on the field at all times.

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All~In~ChicagoVarsity

1278 days ago

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In 2007 we will see the Gatorade coolers replaced by Starbucks espreso machines.

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