BeastMode54 Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 HGH isnt something that they can just test for it's presence since it occurs naturally, and at different levels for different people. The only way to test for it, is to take one original baseline blood test, then you can re-test later and see if levels have gone up. And multiple blood samples need to be taken on different days. BUT if the player was on it for their baseline test, and stays on it, then it just looks normal. I'm pretty sure Merriman is most likely vigorously tested as is though, no?
quikchomp Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 That you missed the first part of his two-part tweet? Ah - went back re-read. Whoops
papazoid Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 This sucks. Any thoughts on what the penalty would be? Hope it's light. He, and Dareus, are the only good news this defense has right now. his next penalty level is 1 year.
Mike in Syracuse Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 How is a Bills player being caught at the border with steroids a non-story? He's looking at a suspension. Any steroid is a controlled substance in NY, even if it isn't in Canada. I don't know the CBA in relation to banned substances inside out, but I would be shocked if they are allowed to possess banned substances even if they don't use them. What's he gonna say - I was gonna sell them, not take them? Maybe that's why poor Maybin showed up so far under weight - he was waiting for Merriman to make a special delivery. If he was not arrested and he was not charged it may as well never happened. If you try to convict or punish him you'd better have some damn evidence other than some hack reporter's "source". I have a source that says Pat Moran was caught !@#$ing a goat at a rest stop near Niagara Falls.......see how easy that is.
Phlegm Alley Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Maybe with Goodell's slighting of the Bills with the Vick issue, he will exercise leniency with Merriman
Mike In Illinois Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Moran Tweet: "If I'm intentionally fabricating a story for attention, may my 8-year old get hit by a car.. Those who know me know better than that."
BeastMode54 Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 He just said if he's making it up he hopes his 8 year old daughter gets hit by a car. So he's obviously serious
Mike In Illinois Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 BTW, Merriman out with groin injury for Saturday's game. DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMED.
DrDawkinstein Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) I'm pretty sure Merriman is most likely vigorously tested as is though, no? No, the NFL does not test for HGH. That may have changed with the new CBA, but even up until this July, the NFL was not testing for HGH. edit: This did change with the new CBA, and as of August 2011 the NFL will just now begin testing for HGH. Edited August 18, 2011 by DrDareustein
CBD Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 How is a Bills player being caught at the border with steroids a non-story? He's looking at a suspension. Any steroid is a controlled substance in NY, even if it isn't in Canada. I don't know the CBA in relation to banned substances inside out, but I would be shocked if they are allowed to possess banned substances even if they don't use them. What's he gonna say - I was gonna sell them, not take them? Maybe that's why poor Maybin showed up so far under weight - he was waiting for Merriman to make a special delivery. What are they going to suspend him for? Being accused of something by a blogger? 30 days has gone by and nothing has been made of it to date I find it hard to believe that anything will.
Kelly the Dog Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 He was 'busted,' not caught or arrested. Right. I'm thinking maybe he didn't have any money on him for bribes, so the immigration cops got pissed and said he was busted.
DC Tom Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 I hope the NFL doesn't penalize on "Well, we heard he got caught at the border with steroids..." Wouldn't that be great? Start a tweet, start message board chatter about tweet, use chatter to confirm tweet, write a story using "sources" (being your tweet and chatter). League picks up on it, ESPN reports league investigation into story, league uses ESPN story to confirm original story. Player gets banned. So I hear that Tom Brady is a heroin addict...and bets heavily on rooster fights...and has the bodies of at least six hookers buried in his backyard...
CodeMonkey Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 I hope the NFL doesn't penalize on "Well, we heard he got caught at the border with steroids..." He suspended pig ben without even being charged for anything. And this is not merrimans first offense, assuming this is even true.
LabattBlue Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 The only thing that matters is if the story itself is true. Merriman having steroids in his possession shortly after the lockout was settled is not a good sign....especially when combined with the fact that he was looking like his old self during the first preseason game.
DukeyBomb Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 This is a dead conversation. He isn't in trouble and it's an old story. Bored with it already.
Fingon Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Moran says he wasn't arrested because it isn't illegal to be in possession of them. That means there is zero evidence, other than hearsay, that it actually happened.
CBD Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 No, the NFL does not test for HGH. That may have changed with the new CBA, but even up until this July, the NFL was not testing for HGH. edit: This did change with the new CBA, and as of August 2011 the NFL will just now begin testing for HGH. they're going to be starting, here's a link: http://news.yahoo.com/nfl-hopes-hgh-testing-ready-start-season-232448341.html
sir andrew Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 BTW, Merriman out with groin injury for Saturday's game. DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMED. source?
Mike In Illinois Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Video of the incident. Please note, Merriman is not in the video. Apologies for the poor quality.
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