I caught the start of the US Senate hearings on steroids. Nothing of substance because it was just the opening remarks. Many would ask (including myself) why the US Senate is holding these hearings? Well, I think there are a few good reasons. First and foremost performance enhancing steroids can be extremely dangerous to a person's long-term health. Second, the example to younger athletes is extremely poor. Last and maybe a bit more subtle is the integrity of the game. Performance enhancing steroids are cheating. I don't have any idea who is doing steroids but testing last year revealed that around 5% (can't remember the exact number) were taking them.
My proposal, complete random testing with 60 day suspensions for the first offense.
I understand the union's stance but this is one that they will lose.
Posted by Tim at March 10, 2004 08:11 AMI feel that with all the light being shed on steroids should send a signal to all major sports that any use of drugs....and they should cast a large net...is not acceptable. Too many times have we seen a highly rated player get busted for drugs, play the whole season, get a slap on the wrist and then a couple of years later busted for the same thing again. If we did it we would get 3-5 at the Greybar Hilton. Guilty is guilty and not a degree of guilt.
Posted by: Sam Hamman at March 11, 2004 06:45 AM
