re: Trent Richardson

I know its a lot more common than most people think, but its not common with stars in the NCAA. Lifting only does so much and when you couple steroid usage with below average talent you usually get an injury. I`m not debating how prevalent usage is in football today. I see my old high school team and I know kids are using over the counter test boosters to gain 25lbs and put 75lbs on their bench but you don`t become a a 5 star with roids sorry. All the kids I knew who took them loved football but were just a tad too slow and lacked the play making ability thats required to be a star.

I`m not against usage either. I`m pretty confident that much the NFL is on HGH and test boosters. But, thats a problem the NFL has created by extending seasons thus increasing chance of injury and shortening careers due to increased wear and tear. Some of them are definitely on something. They`re professional though, and they have to do whatever it takes to stay healthy. Like many vices in our world, Roids have a lot of benefits and few side affects when used the correct way.

However, until they test positive its a travesty to bash or accuse anyone who hasn`t given you a legitimate reason to. I understand your brother played. But, if you`ve ever spent time around big time stars/athletes you see that its god given and its up to them to do the hard work to improve on it. Herschel Walker is a perfect example. He is known for his 1000 push up/sit up/ dip work out. Coaches never required him to lift after he set the freshmen bench record. Overall, weightlifting is important, but it can only do so much.