New NFL/NFLPA CBA Ratified - Allows blood tests for HGH

[Villain]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6...eement-which-includes-hgh-testing-sources-say

Players eventually would be subject to random testing for HGH, in addition to annual checks -- as is the case for all banned substances in the league's drug-testing program -- only after the union is confident in the way the testing and appeals process will work.

The aim is to have everything worked out in time to start HGH testing by Week 1 of the regular season, but that is not guaranteed.

"We have to see if we agree with the test," Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis said. "If we agree with the test, then it's legit. If not, they have to come up with another one."

An NFLPA source told Schefter that players won't agree to the testing unless they get other big changes in the drug program.

Players likely will also be able to appeal suspensions under the drug policy to an independent arbitrator.

Who's the first player going down?


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Oct. 12, 2011 Update:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=ArruFWRzwexTrX8oKWzyr91DubYF?slug=ap-nfl-hghtest

Nearly two dozen scientists from laboratories around the world have signed a letter to the NFL and the players’ association stating the current test for human growth hormone is safe, scientifically reliable and appropriate for use in professional sports leagues.

The letter, obtained by The Associated Press, was dated Oct. 3 and sent to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and union Executive Director DeMaurice Smith.

The NFL and the players agreed to begin blood testing for HGH as part of their new collective bargaining agreement, but only if the union agreed to the methods. The union has delayed implementing the test, asking for more scientific data to prove it is reliable.

The letter says, “Any suggestion in the press that its accuracy is a matter of debate is incorrect.”

 

[EmpireWF]

This will be interesting to see if they actually get it through, how it impacts other sports (and WWE).

I assume it's a blood test, is it?

 

[Juggernaut]

This will be interesting to see if they actually get it through, how it impacts other sports (and WWE).

I assume it's a blood test, is it?

NFL players ratified a new, 10-year collective bargaining agreement Thursday, hours after it was finalized, and the contract allows the NFL to become the first major U.S. professional sports league to use blood testing for human growth hormone, a source familiar with the talks told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

 

[dave]

I love this new CBA. It's perfect. Rookies don't become the highest paid in the league, it lasts 10 years and teams are forced to use all their cap money. Now this? Wow. This is a great CBA.

 

[jms493]

ugh....let em take drugs.....more fun to watch

 

[dave]

ugh....let em take drugs.....more fun to watch

On one hand, I kinda agree with you. I really don't care if athletes use HGH, steroids, etc... On the other, I feel bad for the athletes who don't want to take risks with their health. They should be able to pursue their dreams without risking their health.

 

[Aso]

James Harrison and then he blames Goodell for being rigging it and being a racist?

 

[steeljake]

my money is on brady or manning. or even better, favre comes out of retirement only to test positive.

 

[ThunderHorse]

James Harrison and then he blames Goodell for being rigging it and being a racist?

can someone explain to me what the fuck this is supposed to mean?

 

[ralaw]

can someone explain to me what the fuck this is supposed to mean?

Who's the first player going down?

 

[Rayman]

That sound you hear is Clay Matthews crashing back down to scrub status.

:smug:

 

[ThunderHorse]

 

[Villain]

Bump - See OP for link and new information:

The HGH test has been reviewed and endorsed by over 2 dozen labs. The Players' Union still needs to approve it. Let's hope they don't drag their feet.

 

[NAHSTE]

That sound you hear is Clay Matthews crashing back down to scrub status.

:smug:

You do know that there is no scientific evidence that proves HGH is performance enhancing, right?

 

[Rayman]

You do know that there is no scientific evidence that proves HGH is performance enhancing, right?

Is there evidence that it isn't?

 

:megatroll:

 

[NAHSTE]

Is there evidence that it isn't?

Yes. Behold:

 

[Villain]

You do know that there is no scientific evidence that proves HGH is performance enhancing, right?

Marijuana doesn't help your performance on the field either - you're still not allowed to use it as a player. Same goes for any number of substances.

 

[Senser81]

Beating your wife does help your performance on the field (see OJ, Jim Brown, Warren Moon, etc.), and its allowed.

 

[NAHSTE]

Marijuana doesn't help your performance on the field either - you're still not allowed to use it as a player. Same goes for any number of substances.

I was referring to this comment by Ray:

That sound you hear is Clay Matthews crashing back down to scrub status.

If it's not performance-enhancing, why would he become a scrub? The implication here is obviously that Matthews takes HGH, to which I say, so? There's no proof it does anything.

 

[bucky]

You do know that there is no scientific evidence that proves HGH is performance enhancing, right?

From what I hear HGH and Steroids does to you, Brett Favre must have been taking them.