SeniorFlaJet Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Appealed denied. Suspended for one year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Adios! Sounds like Ricky got a hold of some good ****! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxJet Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Dolphins | Williams loses appeal Tue, 25 Apr 2006 16:10:31 -0700Jason Cole, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams lost his appeal of a fourth violation of the NFL substance-abuse policy and will be suspended for one year, according to a source. Williams was informed by the NFL Tuesday, April 25. Williams will now miss the entire 2006 season. He can apply for reinstatement after that:yahoo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadetree Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Hurts the Dolphins. I don't care about the winning streak at the end of the year, if they make it to 10-6 it'll be because they pulled it out of their ass. 7-9....9-7 with a well above average Culpepper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisYearsModel Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Someone needs to send him a copy of that old Cheech and Chong album. "Let's Make a Dope Deal." Behind door #2.......comissionser Paul Tagliabue.....you're busted............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Ronnie Brown owners rejoice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 hahahaha how hilarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborJet Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 If he was reinstated, I think he would have been traded before the draft. The Fins don't have many picks this year, and he could have brought them another #2. bwa-hahahahahahahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadetree Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 If he was reinstated, I think he would have been traded before the draft. The Fins don't have many picks this year, and he could have brought them another #2. bwa-hahahahahahahaha! I don't think so. Him and Brown together was a very nice RB situation for them. I think NO RICKY hurts the Dolphins in a pretty good way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Football Tuesday, April 25, 2006 NFL Suspends Ricky Williams for 2006 MIAMI (AP) - Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams was suspended for the 2006 season by the NFL on Tuesday for violating the league's substance abuse policy for the fourth time. The league announced the suspension after Williams' appeal of his latest positive drug test was denied. Williams met with NFL counsel Jeff Pash on April 10 in an attempt to have the league overturn the test. ``I'm disappointed with the decision, but I respect it,'' Williams said in a statement released by the team. ``I'm proud of my association with the National Football League and look forward to returning to the Dolphins in 2007.'' Williams' previous positive tests were for marijuana, which he acknowledged using. The latest test apparently involved a drug other than marijuana. Williams had been participating in the offseason training program at the Dolphins' complex and was there working out shortly before the league announced its decision. The 1998 Heisman Trophy winner at Texas and 2002 NFL rushing champion, Williams retired and sat out the 2004 season, then returned last year to play for new Miami coach Nick Saban. Williams served a four-game suspension at the start of the 2005 season for his third violation of the drug program, then ran for 743 yards and averaged 4.4 yards a carry while sharing playing time with rookie Ronnie Brown. News that Williams had failed another drug test surfaced in February, while he was in India studying yoga and holistic medicine. Saban repeatedly has praised Williams' conduct and performance last season and supported him in the appeal process. ``This is a league decision, and we are disappointed in what it means for Ricky and the team,'' Saban said in a statement. ``Ricky did an outstanding job for the Dolphins, not only as a player but also what he added as a person to the team's chemistry and to our overall success.'' Attorney David Cornwell represented Williams in his appeal. ``We raised substantial and legitimate issues arising out of the application of the NFL's policy and program for substances of abuse,'' Cornwell said in a statement. He urged the players' union and ownership to ``review the issues we raised on the appeal ... and restore the original intention of the NFL's policy to put equal focus on helping NFL players as is put on testing and suspending them.'' The suspension represents a financial blow for Williams, who owes the Dolphins $8.6 million for breaching his contract when he retired in 2004. His return last season was motivated partly by the need for a paycheck, and that may be a motivation for him to return in 2007. It's possible the suspension could mean the end of the mercurial running back's career. If he does try to return next year, he'll be 30 years old and will have played a total of 12 games in the previous three seasons. ``Ricky is obviously disappointed,'' said his agent, Leigh Steinberg. ``He'll need to work hard to get back to the league in 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Jetstone Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 A one year suspension strikes me as drastically unfair. The NFL should re-think their policy. If the fine warrants the crime, fine. This, however, is way too severe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSJ Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 First let me say that I own Ricky Williams in a league I'am in. I have always liked Ricky. But the NFL should review its policy. It is way to strict, imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Rules are rules, you break them, you pay the piper. Whether you agree with the drug policy or not, it is what it is and when you're making that kind of money, you put away the pipe for another day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeniorFlaJet Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 A one year suspension strikes me as drastically unfair. The NFL should re-think their policy. If the fine warrants the crime, fine. This, however, is way too severe. I don't know about that. This is his fourth time. If it was baseball he would be banned for life. Don't be surprised if Congress doesn't threaten the NFL to get tougher with only the one year suspension for being the fourth time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSJ Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Rules are rules, you break them, you pay the piper. Whether you agree with the drug policy or not, it is what it is and when you're making that kind of money, you put away the pipe for another day. I heard a report that this was not weed. I hear you though. Rules are rules and he should not have been so stupid. Still I think a whole season is a bit much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I heard a report that this was not weed. I hear you though. Rules are rules and he should not have been so stupid. Still I think a whole season is a bit much. I read it could have been meth but JFF is right-put the $hit away when that much is on the line or get some real smart guys to help you disguise what you're doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BwanaZulia Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Appealed denied. Suspended for one year. Headed down to the PhinHeaven to see what is up. BZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feelthepain Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 hahahaha how hilarious That's how I feel every time Chad sneezes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 if it was weed, this is very severe weed offenders and steroids offenders should be punished differently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 BYE BYE RICKY!...... Back to India! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 A one year suspension strikes me as drastically unfair. The NFL should re-think their policy. If the fine warrants the crime, fine. This, however, is way too severe. So is BollyFreakinWorld throwing a pass in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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raffyD Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I actually feel bad for Ricky, I was pulling for him for some strange reason. Oh well, he f'd up and now he has to deal. Rules are rules and if the person writing my checks said that if I failed a drug test FOR THE FOURTH TIME I would be suspended w/o pay for 1 year I would accept my mistake. In sum, he is a f'ing idiot because it takes me years to earn what Ricky was being paid for one year. And, it's sad because I thought he was going to turn it around and become legit, maybe even one of the best backs to play the game, but this just put a nail in the coffin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinlawyer Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Hashish...go figure.. this is what is making the rounds in the rumor mill... LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Jetstone Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 So is BollyFreakinWorld throwing a pass in the NFL. If Jet Nation had the same drug policy as the NFL, Patsfantx would be suspended right through the 2012 season. What are they growin' down there ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DireJet38 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Only if ricky had the same urine sample guy as L.T. No way he should recieve this suspension for a hallucinogenic, the chemistry and relationship to the human body pales in comparrison to a steroid, or an amphetamine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedinGreenNC Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Go back to Asia ya bum!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BwanaZulia Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I tell you what, the wife was PISSED hearing this news. It is funny, becuase she wanted him dead when he quit on the team, wanted him tortured when he came back and now wants him tortured and killed that he is suspended. We now have a bet for $34 ( ) broken into two parts: 1) Does Ricky end up on a NFL roster in 2007 ($17) 2) Does Ricky end up on a NFL roster in 2008 ($17) I said no to both, she thinks he will be back. BZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 What are they growin' down there ???? Reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetCane Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 It's the stinkin fish, screw them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Do some of these points remind you of anyone? Can't remember or learn Can't concentrate or think clearly Is paranoid and anxious Has difficulty keeping track of time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawngnome o-line Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Do some of these points remind you of anyone? Can't remember or learn Can't concentrate or think clearly Is paranoid and anxious Has difficulty keeping track of time Lawngnome O-line: Who is Herm Edwards Alex Trebek: That's correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsnts725 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 ricky williams is a joke. have fun with your year off, you pothead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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