AFJF Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Brady linked to BALCO Trainer, Pats QB spoke BY TERI THOMPSON DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER For the most part, the NFL has avoided the intense scrutiny that has plagued Major League Baseball in the BALCO steroid era. But those days may be nearing an end. One of the NFL's biggest names - New England quarterback Tom Brady - has peripherally emerged in the BALCO investigation. Federal prosecutors today will try to convince a judge to throw Barry Bonds' personal trainer back in jail for refusing to testify, this time before a newly assembled grand jury that is reportedly also investigating track coach Trevor Graham and other athletes. In a statement to prosecutors about his intentions to keep quiet, Bonds' trainer, Greg Anderson, invoked Brady's name, effectively dragging the three-time Super Bowl winner into the biggest steroid scandal in U.S. sports history, saying the two had spoken over the phone but never made further contact. Several NFL players have emerged in the BALCO investigation, along with numerous baseball players, but none with the star power of Brady. Even if Brady is only remotely tied to Anderson and BALCO, he could find himself subject to the questions of the government, as have numerous other athletes. Brady was mysteriously absent for several days near the start of training camp. No reason was given for his absence. "I had only one brief conversation with Tom Brady regarding a potential future workout," Anderson said in the statement to prosecutors that was included in court documents unsealed in San Francisco yesterday. "I never had another phone conversation with him and never discussed it with anyone." Paula Canny, an Anderson attorney, said Brady's name appears along with "10 to 20" other athletes that Anderson's grand jury subpoena lists as people the trainer should be prepared to answer questions about. Canny said investigators may have gotten Brady's name from Anderson phone records seized by the government, though Anderson doesn't refer to any other athletes in his brief statement. Brady attended the same Bay Area high school as Bonds. His agent, Donald Yee, couldn't be reached for comment, and the Patriots declined comment on Anderson's statement. "I don't have any information on it," Patriots spokesman Stacey James said. "I'm not going on hearsay." Anderson has refused on four different occasions to testify before federal grand juries investigating Bonds. He was released from prison on July 20 after serving 15 days for refusing to testify, but only after that grand jury's term expired. "I will not ever make statements about other people," Anderson said in the June 23 statement filed with the court. "That has always been my position and will continue to be." Prosecutors plan to ask U.S. District Judge William Alsup today to send Anderson to prison if he stands by that policy. Government lawyers are investigating whether Bonds lied under oath when he told an earlier grand jury he didn't know whether the substances given to him by Anderson were steroids. The grand jury probe also reportedly is focused on whether the Giants' slugger paid taxes on the sale of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of sports memorabilia. The grand jury is also reportedly looking into the possible involvement of Graham, the track coach of Marion Jones and Justin Gatlin, who tested positive earlier this year for elevated testosterone levels. Anderson previously served three months in prison after pleading guilty to steroid distribution and money laundering stemming from the government's investigation of BALCO, which allegedly supplied Bonds and other elite athletes with performance-enhancing drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 That's it! Strip the Pats of their SB trophies....:Cuss: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Wow that sure is something.It's way to early to even begin claiming that Brady is guilty of any wrong doing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Untouchable Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 LOL So now not only is Brady gay, he's on roids too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Can't......stop......laughing..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 That should be worth at least a 5 game suspension for violating the leauges substance abuse policy. BWHAHAHAHAHA !!!!!! :rl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffyD Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 What is interesting about this is that when Brady got into the league he was on the skinny/weak looking side and then he bulks up and never gets hurt for the pats run. I'm not saying he's a user but I'd be shocked if he didn't rock them once or twice (just like I wouldn't be surprised that Chad used something for his comeback since he has bulked up so much). JMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 This would explain Brady going from a dink and dunk QB IN 2001 to a strong armed one today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 That's it! Strip the Pats of their SB trophies....:Cuss: After reading this article the NFL really has no choice. They have to take the championships away until further research can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 and the bat light is out for Tex.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 so Brady* was looking for roids what a cheater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.I.MikeBleedsGreen Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Thats too bad for the Pats and Brady ,Now I wonder what TX,alk,and garb are thinking about their team right now!!! man they are headed for the Crapper.I think Tom was on the Roids to make is A$$whole stronger for the Beating that it Takes.hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Brady's name was in the man's rolodex - Brady went to the same High School as Bonds - roid "dealer" was hustling. Yeesh - must I spell it out for you people? Brady on 'roids is utterly ridiculous. Have you seen him? Does twig-boy look like he's juicin'? C'mon now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Brady's name was in the man's rolodex - Brady went to the same High School as Bonds - roid "dealer" was hustling. Yeesh - must I spell it out for you people? Brady on 'roids is utterly ridiculous. Have you seen him? Does twig-boy look like he's juicin'? C'mon now. Garb-Roids are not only used to bulk up, they are used to help injuries heal faster and speed recovery times. If you look at some of teh players that have been busted for baseball, they are not all meatheads. Quite a few have been "twigs" that were looking to help in their recovery process. I am not saying what this has to do with Brady, just that the sterotype of a "roider' is not true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Oh please do not bring this BALCO and Steriod crap into Football. Please do not we don't need this garbage over the greatest sport in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Garb-Roids are not only used to bulk up, they are used to help injuries heal faster and speed recovery times. If you look at some of teh players that have been busted for baseball, they are not all meatheads. Quite a few have been "twigs" that were looking to help in their recovery process. I am not saying what this has to do with Brady, just that the sterotype of a "roider' is not true .....well, if Brady is taking 'roids to help speed his recovery from injury - he should demand a refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steJMike Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Brady is a Cheater and all those SuperBowls should have a * before it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steJMike Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Oh please do not bring this BALCO and Steriod crap into Football. Please do not we don't need this garbage over the greatest sport in the world. Well Brady should not have used them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I don't care what anyone says and what actually happened...He probably didn't take steroids, but this stuff is funny as hell right here BTW Garb, what did I tell you about eating those retard sandwiches again...Nice try at a spin though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Looks like JI rejects (not to be confused with flunkies) have found there way here. Turd alert! Calling SJ! lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 .....well, if Brady is taking 'roids to help speed his recovery from injury - he should demand a refund. Actually since he hasn't missed a game in what 5 years he should be their spokesperson. Now we all see how Brady miraculously recovered from that knee injury he suffered in the 2001 AFC Championship. Seriously though. This could become a big time distraction if it gets out hand. More distractions are the last thing the Pats need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Took steroids? Who knows - it seemed like a pretty loose affiliation between them & not like this was his personal trainer for 3 years. However, I didn't know Cindy grew up in/around San Fran. Though I can't say that it shocked me too much. Homo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Actually since he hasn't missed a game in what 5 years he should be their spokesperson. Now we all see how Brady miraculously recovered from that knee injury he suffered in the 2001 AFC Championship. Seriously though. This could become a big time distraction if it gets out hand. More distractions are the last thing the Pats need. Yes, because the Patriots are horrible at dealing with distractions. I suspect the hungry vultures (Boston media - kindred spirits with those animals in the NY media) will be all over it today - since getting anything "juicy" out of Foxboro is as likely as any of you ever dating Carmen Electra. This story will die a quick death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I have no doubt that Brady is clean. That being said, his name has popped up in one of the biggest scandals in sports history. There's just no way that that can help an otherwise spotless reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I have no doubt that Brady is clean. That being said, his name has popped up in one of the biggest scandals in sports history. There's just no way that that can help an otherwise spotless reputation. Disagree. The only reason his name was mentioned is BECAUSE HE IS TOM BRADY! Quite frankly - his PR folks could play up the "victim" angle and make him look even more CLEAN than he does now. Handling this with class - as I'm sure he will - will further idolize him - not vilify him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 .....well, if Brady is taking 'roids to help speed his recovery from injury - he should demand a refund. He also supposedly has an agent, and based on some of the marketing I have seen him do, he should demand a refund as well there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Disagree. The only reason his name was mentioned is BECAUSE HE IS TOM BRADY! Quite frankly - his PR folks could play up the "victim" angle and make him look even more CLEAN than he does now. Handling this with class - as I'm sure he will - will further idolize him - not vilify him. Garb, of all people that I thought would be prone against Idolization, I thought it would be you. Another myth shattered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Garb, of all people that I thought would be prone against Idolization, I thought it would be you. Another myth shattered. The public is prone to that sort of stuff - how else would you explain Paris Hilton's celebrity status? If Brady's PR staff is up to snuff - they could spin this in a very positive way. As far as my idolizing people? Nah.....unless it's Troy Brown the iron man, Judge Judy - who has the best job ever (LOL!) and most certainly my special someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steJMike Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Looks like JI rejects (not to be confused with flunkies) have found there way here. Turd alert! Calling SJ! lol! Who is that??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steJMike Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I have no doubt that Brady is clean. That being said, his name has popped up in one of the biggest scandals in sports history. There's just no way that that can help an otherwise spotless reputation. The guy is a cheater and there should be a huge * infront of those SuperBowl wins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 The guy is a cheater and there should be a huge * infront of those SuperBowl wins I hear there is a website where you can start a petition. Maybe you should get on that guy. Knock yourself out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steJMike Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I hear there is a website where you can start a petition. Maybe you should get on that guy. Knock yourself out. Mayabe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryK Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 How do Brady's steroids help vinateri make field goals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Looks like that Bandwagon was a CrackHouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 as likely as any of you ever dating Carmen Electra. This story will die a quick death. I had a shot at her in Vegas....she was with the pussycat dolls at the Hard Rock while I was there:Nuts: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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