Ricky fails another drug test

[mardigan]

Docs recommend delay of Williams' NFL reinstatementBy Chris Mortensen
ESPN.com


Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams tested positive for marijuana in April and will not be allowed to apply for reinstatement to the NFL until September, sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

Williams was suspended last year for violation of the substance abuse policy and was eligible to be reinstated this month, but the league's medical advisors that oversee Williams' personal rehabilitation program recently notified commissioner Roger Goodell of the positive test, sources said.

The doctors also recommended that Williams not be allowed to apply for reinstatement until September, sources said. The commissioner usually adheres to the advice of the medical advisors under the substance abuse policy.

"Falling off the wagon is part of rehab," a source said. "Based on the medical evidence in Ricky's case, the doctors say it's too early to come back. He had the positive test last month. Remember, he's been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder -- that's a real disease and a good percentage of those folks self-medicate with substances like marijuana, often at the moment they are about to have a high level of social interaction."

League spokesman Greg Aiello said the NFL would have no comment, as did Dolphins spokesman Harvey Greene.

David Cornwell, an attorney who has represented Williams during his substance abuse cases, said he would honor the confidentiality policies in effect with another no comment.

Chris Mortensen covers the NFL for ESPN.


Dammit Ricky, sigh

[degenerate_gambler]

that's a real disease and a good percentage of those folks self-medicate with substances like marijuana, often at the moment they are about to have a high level of social interaction."

just go away rick..

[2centsworth]

it's going to be nearly impossible for him to cut the doobage

[mardigan]

I just dont understand, its not that hard to stop smoking weed

[degenerate_gambler]

I just dont understand, its not that hard to stop smoking weed

no it's not at all.

but you have to want to first and foremost,and i dont think he does. and that's cool if that's his choice.

but stop asking for reinstatement.

grab your bong, go find lenny kravitz and enjoy your life.

[samikeyp]

Dumbass.

[King]

Dumbass.

Why? He obviously doesn't care about football. He never really did, and he's said as much. If he's willing to choose that over millions, that's his decision - probably not one you agree with, but it's still his.

Teams won't take a chance on him, so he's dealing with the repercussions. But, he doesn't care. So, more power to him.

[popshark86]

[Mike Tirico]

[sa_butta]

Why did he even try to reinstate if he was still smoking?
I had already lost all confidence in him a long time ago. Im glad we picked up a new RB in the third round (Lorenzo Booker-FSU) who is actually using Ricky's old locker.LOL I hope Booker doesnt find Ricky's stash.

[dallaskd]

[dallaskd]

"Ricky claims hes clean"

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/dolphin...icky_0513.html

[John Patrick]

From Heisman to weed. hmm, well at least he got his cheeba money