Spaceman Spiff Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 not our moss, thank goodness... http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2137525 NEW YORK -- Oakland Raiders receiver Randy Moss admits he has used marijuana since entering the NFL seven years ago and still smokes it "every blue moon." "I have used, you know, marijuana ... since I've been in the league," Moss said in an interview for HBO's "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" scheduled to air Tuesday night. "But as far as abusing it and, you know, letting it take control over me, I don't do that, no." When pressed whether he still smokes marijuana, the star receiver with the checkered past said: "I might. I might have fun. And, you know, hopefully ... I won't get into any trouble by the NFL by saying that, you know. I have had fun throughout my years and, you know, predominantly in the offseason. "But, you know, I don't want any kids, you know, watching this taking a lesson from me as far as 'Well, Randy Moss used it so I'm going to use it.' I don't want that to get across. Like I say ... I have used [marijuana] in the past. And every blue moon or every once in a while I might." The NFL's drug policy calls for up to 10 tests a month after one positive result. A second violation results in a fine equal to the player's salary for four games, a third in a four-game suspension, and a year's suspension for a fourth violation. Moss has never been suspended for violating the league's drug policy and NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said it is confidential whether the receiver is in the drug program or not. "We evaluate all conduct related to substance abuse and it is handled confidentially by the doctors," Aiello said. Moss was traded from the Minnesota Vikings in early March. He was limited by a hamstring injury last season and finished with 49 catches for 767 yards and 13 touchdowns. It was the first time in his seven seasons that he didn't reach 1,000 yards receiving. Moss has had problems on and off the field throughout his college and pro career. He lost scholarships at Notre Dame and Florida State because of a battery charge and marijuana use. He set records at Marshall and clearly was the most dynamic receiver in the 1998 draft, but lasted until 21st overall because of his past trouble. Last year, Moss was fined $10,000 for pretending to pull down his pants and moon the Green Bay crowd during Minnesota's playoff win. He also drew criticism for leaving the field with 2 seconds left in a regular-season loss against Washington. Other transgressions include bumping a traffic control officer with his car in 2002, verbally abusing corporate sponsors on a team bus in 2001 and squirting an official with a water bottle in 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMRacing Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/4017976 NEW YORK (AP) - Oakland Raiders receiver Randy Moss admits he has used marijuana since entering the NFL seven years ago and still smokes it "every blue moon." "I have used, you know, marijuana ... since I've been in the league," Moss said in an interview for HBO's "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" scheduled to air Tuesday night. "But as far as abusing it and, you know, letting it take control over me, I don't do that, no." When pressed whether he still smokes marijuana, the star receiver with the checkered past said: "I might. I might have fun. And, you know, hopefully ... I won't get into any trouble by the NFL by saying that, you know. I have had fun throughout my years and, you know, predominantly in the offseason. "But, you know, I don't want any kids, you know, watching this taking a lesson from me as far as 'Well, Randy Moss used it so I'm going to use it.' I don't want that to get across. Like I say ... I have used (marijuana) in the past. And every blue moon or every once in a while I might." The NFL's drug policy calls for up to 10 tests a month after one positive result. A second violation results in a fine equal to the player's salary for four games, a third in a four-game suspension, and a year's suspension for a fourth violation. Moss has never been suspended for violating the league's drug policy and NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said it is confidential whether the receiver is in the drug program or not. "We evaluate all conduct related to substance abuse and it is handled confidentially by the doctors," Aiello said. Moss was traded from the Minnesota Vikings in early March. He was limited by a hamstring injury last season and finished with 49 catches for 767 yards and 13 touchdowns. It was the first time in his seven seasons that he didn't reach 1,000 yards receiving. Moss has had problems on and off the field throughout his college and pro career. He lost scholarships at Notre Dame and Florida State because of a battery charge and marijuana use. He set records at Marshall and clearly was the most dynamic receiver in the 1998 draft, but lasted until 21st overall because of his past trouble. Last year, Moss was fined $10,000 for pretending to pull down his pants and moon the Green Bay crowd during Minnesota's playoff win. He also drew criticism for leaving the field with 2 seconds left in a regular-season loss against Washington. Other transgressions include bumping a traffic control officer with his car in 2002, verbally abusing corporate sponsors on a team bus in 2001 and squirting an official with a water bottle in 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNut73 Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Raiders' wide receiver says he uses drug 'every blue moon' Wonder what Tagliabue will think??? Updated: 4:06 p.m. ET Aug. 18, 2005 NEW YORK - Oakland Raiders receiver Randy Moss admits he has used marijuana since entering the NFL seven years ago and still smokes it “every blue moon.” “I have used, you know, marijuana ... since I’ve been in the league,” Moss said in an interview for HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” scheduled to air Tuesday night. “But as far as abusing it and, you know, letting it take control over me, I don’t do that, no.” When pressed whether he still smokes marijuana, the star receiver with the checkered past said: “I might. I might have fun. And, you know, hopefully ... I won’t get into any trouble by the NFL by saying that, you know. I have had fun throughout my years and, you know, predominantly in the offseason. “But, you know, I don’t want any kids, you know, watching this taking a lesson from me as far as ’Well, Randy Moss used it so I’m going to use it.’ I don’t want that to get across. Like I say ... I have used (marijuana) in the past. And every blue moon or every once in a while I might.” The NFL’s drug policy calls for up to 10 tests a month after one positive result. A second violation results in a fine equal to the player’s salary for four games, a third in a four-game suspension, and a year’s suspension for a fourth violation. Moss has never been suspended for violating the league’s drug policy and NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said it is confidential whether the receiver is in the drug program or not. “We evaluate all conduct related to substance abuse and it is handled confidentially by the doctors,” Aiello said. Moss was traded from the Minnesota Vikings in early March. He was limited by a hamstring injury last season and finished with 49 catches for 767 yards and 13 touchdowns. It was the first time in his seven seasons that he didn’t reach 1,000 yards receiving. Moss has had problems on and off the field throughout his college and pro career. He lost scholarships at Notre Dame and Florida State because of a battery charge and marijuana use. He set records at Marshall and clearly was the most dynamic receiver in the 1998 draft, but lasted until 21st overall because of his past trouble. Last year, Moss was fined $10,000 for pretending to pull down his pants and moon the Green Bay crowd during Minnesota’s playoff win. He also drew criticism for leaving the field with 2 seconds left in a regular-season loss against Washington. Other transgressions include bumping a traffic control officer with his car in 2002, verbally abusing corporate sponsors on a team bus in 2001 and squirting an official with a water bottle in 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsngibbs4life Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 suprise suprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skin_finatic Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 merge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailYeah Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 The man speaks the truth. Got to give him that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riggins44 Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 But...did he inhale! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoGiK Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 oh my god im going to smoke now so i can be just like him!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailYeah Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Originally posted by LoGiK oh my god im going to smoke now so i can be just like him!! Straight green homey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herrmag Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 You know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 I don't see the big deal here. So he smokes a joint every once in awhile, WHO CARES? The fact it is against NFL policy is the one reason he probably shouldn't be doing it at all, but as far as everyday people is it really that big of a deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 If you wanna be just like Randy you have to toke up and then try to turn a police officer into a hood ornament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBkilla56 Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Exactly nocal, WHO CARES!!!? This isn't a big deal. Oh wow he smokes weed once in while, big whoop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan913 Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 WHOA! So what's the big deal here? Although, reading an article about someone other than T.O. is rather refreshing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted August 18, 2005 Author Share Posted August 18, 2005 wonder what your reactions would have been if it was our moss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk4theHall81 Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 I could care less but I hope it takes some attention from all the TO news we hear everyday on every channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Gut Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 the only problem here is if he gets caught and he hasn't so who cares? I know players who smoke in the offseason it's all good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Originally posted by Spaceman Spiff wonder what your reactions would have been if it was our moss Not as many "what's the big whoop" comments, I'm betting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Originally posted by E-Dog Night Not as many "what's the big whoop" comments, I'm betting. I am more angry that the NFL testing policy includes Marijuana then the actual players using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballhenry Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Not a big deal, I hope this isn't blown out of proportion by the media. Now if T.O. had said this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNut73 Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 I think the big deal is it violates the NFL's drug policy. So now you have a player admitting to using the drug, and perhaps becoming a target for testing. Just seems like a stupid thing to admit publicly...to me anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGS_DADDY Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 No big deal about him smoking the chronic. I just don't think it's a wise idea to publicly admit to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballhenry Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Originally posted by NoCalMike I am more angry that the NFL testing policy includes Marijuana then the actual players using it. I think agree. Seriously, anyone thats smoked marijuana knows it most definitely does NOT enhance athletic performance. :rotflmao: :high: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRS Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 I am more angry that the NFL testing policy includes Marijuana then the actual players using it. Yep, same goes for the Federal Government. The drug war is out of control. The punishment should fit the crime. Regulations should reflect actual dangers of substance in question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted August 18, 2005 Author Share Posted August 18, 2005 Originally posted by E-Dog Night Not as many "what's the big whoop" comments, I'm betting. yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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