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re: Players testing positive for THC
Posted on 12/18/17 at 2:18 pm to CNB
Posted on 12/18/17 at 2:18 pm to CNB
People will argue that it shouldn't be illegal and the like, but that really does not change anything. Like everyone else, football players have to make choices and sacrifices, and they should be held accountable just like everyone else.
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Posted on 12/18/17 at 2:22 pm to LSU Patrick
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they should be held accountable just like everyone else.
If it's not illegal, what would they be held accountable for?
Posted on 12/18/17 at 2:24 pm to CNB
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What disciplinary action would you say they deserve, if any?
Instead of a bowl ring, give 'em an engraved cigarette lighter?
Posted on 12/18/17 at 2:26 pm to CNB
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If it's not illegal, what would they be held accountable for?
Using a substance banned by the league.
Posted on 12/18/17 at 2:28 pm to CNB
If the school granting the scholly says you can't smoke weed then don't smoke weed. It doesn't matter what someone thinks should be okay. These players will likely find many future employers, include those outside of football, will have the same rule.
Posted on 12/18/17 at 2:32 pm to AFDAWG
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It doesn't matter what someone thinks should be okay.
That's exactly what this thread is for. Nobody is arguing what the rule is. It's perfectly fine to debate what the rule should be. Try and keep up tater
Posted on 12/18/17 at 2:33 pm to LSU Patrick
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Using a substance banned by the league.
Something like 30 states have decriminalized the shite at this point.
Seriously, it's time for prohibition to end. I mean, for fricks sake we are 2 states shy of being able to pass a constitutional amendment at this point. Punishing people for the shite is ridiculous.
Posted on 12/18/17 at 2:37 pm to BoarEd
Insurance companies will still require blood tests for workers compensation, because studies show that marijuana users increase risk in the work environment. Likewise, sports leagues will still ban certain substances that are "legal."
Posted on 12/18/17 at 2:38 pm to BoarEd
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Something like 30 states have decriminalized the shite at this point.
And that’s fine—but it’s a different discussion.
At present, marijuana is an NCAA-banned substance.
Don’t like it? Don’t play NCAA sports.
So the question remains: What should be the ramification(s) for student athletes who test positive for THC?
Posted on 12/18/17 at 2:39 pm to LSU Patrick
That's well and good if a player is high while on the playing field.
Or if a worker is drunk on the job or something.
So I guess testing should still be a thing. But only if you are impaired while performing your job. If it's on your own time, someone can frick off if they don't like it.
Or if a worker is drunk on the job or something.
So I guess testing should still be a thing. But only if you are impaired while performing your job. If it's on your own time, someone can frick off if they don't like it.
Posted on 12/18/17 at 2:41 pm to BoarEd
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As a regular user myself I have zero issues with it. Unless it's an Alabama player. Those guys deserve to be suspended.
This
Posted on 12/18/17 at 2:42 pm to EKG
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So the question remains: What should be the ramification(s) for student athletes who test positive for THC?
No ramifications.
Posted on 12/18/17 at 2:42 pm to AlaCowboy
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Virtually no one is killed by alcohol unless they seriously abuse it. Not a valid comparison.
You're kidding right?
Posted on 12/18/17 at 2:43 pm to EKG
A big bottle of golden seal.
Posted on 12/18/17 at 2:43 pm to CNB
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Note: I'm not talking about getting caught with marijuana on their possession, simply testing positive for it on a drug test.
Waste of time. Waste of money. Who gives a frick these days?
Posted on 12/18/17 at 2:43 pm to AshLSU
That was probably the dumbest post I've ever seen on this site, which is impressive because I myself deliberately write the dumbest shite I can possibly think of.
It was troll bait.
It was troll bait.
Posted on 12/18/17 at 2:45 pm to CNB
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IMO they shouldn't even test for it.
Would you argue THC makes you lazy? As in more likely to miss class, mandatory meetings, or not perform to standards in practice. I would.
I am for legalization, but not for college athletics or athletics in general. Their performance will be stunted, and that could lead to multiple issues like injuries from inattentiveness, poor performance in drills, missing assignments, and that is heightened come game time.
Posted on 12/18/17 at 2:46 pm to BoarEd
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Hilarious that we have prohibited a substance that our bodies have evolved to derive benefit from. We have cannabinoid receptors. Meaning that we have been smoking that shite for thousands of years as a drug. A beneficial drug.
Are you using science on tRant? Stop now.
Posted on 12/18/17 at 2:47 pm to memphisplaya
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Would you argue THC makes you lazy?
Doesn't make me lazy. I work three goddamn jobs. Lol
Posted on 12/18/17 at 2:50 pm to BoarEd
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So I guess testing should still be a thing. But only if you are impaired while performing your job. If it's on your own time, someone can frick off if they don't like it.
Marijuana (THC) is fat soluble. There is no way to test for intoxication versus use within the past 14 to 30 days. It can also impair performance for up to 72 hours since last use, especially on more complex tasks.
If smoking weed is that important to someone, he/she should be prepared to make some sacrifices in terms of employment and inclusion in certain other activities. That's life. There are many things that would be legal for me to do at work that I choose not to because they would be unsafe, unethical, and/or it is against my employer's policy and/or the board standards for my professional license.
This post was edited on 12/18/17 at 2:53 pm
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