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NFLPA request to delay player supspension denied
A federal judge on Friday denied a request by the NFL Players Association to put the suspensions of five players on hold while the case over use of a banned substance is being appealed. U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson sent some issues surrounding the suspensions of Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams back to the state courts.
Peter Ginsberg, attorney for both Vikings, said Friday’s ruling would not affect them because they have a stay on their suspensions from a state court. “I don’t think it effects our clients at all,” he said. They will be back in front of a state judge next week.
Three New Orleans Saints players tested positive for a banned diuretic last year and given four-game suspensions for violating the NFL’s anti-doping policy.
Judge Magnuson said the NFL’s policy is clear: Players are responsible for what they put in their bodies, and inadvertently ingesting a banned substance is not an excuse.
Vikings Player Suspensions Spark NFL rules vs. State Law
In a case that has become more then just a battle for player suspensions. It has become a legal battle pinning the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement against Minnesota state law.
Vikings Pat and Kevin Williams already received ruling against their favor by U.S. District Court Judge Paul Magnuson finding that the NFL did not violate public policy in suspending them for testing positive for diuretic contained in a StarCaps supplement, a banned drug in the NFL.
“We believe there are very significant barriers to a successful suit in the Minnesota courts against our collectively bargained program with the NFL Players Association that covers 32 teams and all NFL players,” a league statement said Saturday. “We are not concerned with the case as it now stands.”
Houshmandzadeh is Decidedly a Seahawk
T.J. Houshmandzadeh made a final decision to sign with the Seattle Seahawks and heads west after a tough decision. “I just felt it was the best destination, it was the best team, it was the best choice for me”.
Reportedly the deal is worth more than $40 million for 5 years, $15 million of which is guaranteed. A number of factors obviously went into his decision between the three teams gunning for his talent. Quarterback Carson Palmer from his then current team the Cincinnati Bengals, the Minnesota Vikings and the team in which he finally decided on Seattle. One can only imagine that the opportunity for him on any one of those teams was a predominent aspect of his decision including the teams’ chances of winning.
Now a prize catch by the eager talons of the Seattle Seahawks they seem to be just one more step towards a solid lineup with receiver Houshmandzadeh and still holding a number four draft pick that hopeful fans are already beginning to chatter about.
He Must Have No Kluwe
Die hard Football fans of an era that grew up and has become accustomed to video games may also be the predominant players of football video games but I doubt that a name change would amount to much.
Want to sell jerseys? Become a star. Seahawks field goal kicker Josh Brown probably has a better chance of creating a buzz but Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe is said to be determined to make money by changing his last name to “World of Warcraft,” his favorite video game.
This article has been circulating throughout the Internet and placed on several blogs thus far. No word yet on any official steps towards the illustrious name change. Chris did back his decision with specific feedback from fans of his Minneapolis radio station 93X.
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