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Moss admits he has used marijuana Raiders' wide receiver says he uses drug 'every blue moon'
Updated: 4:43 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.
Post subject: Re: Moss admits he has used marijuana
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 9:12 pm
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LSYNERGYS wrote:
Moss admits he has used marijuana Raiders' wide receiver says he uses drug 'every blue moon'
Updated: 4:43 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.
“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.”
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i really dont care
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why is this even news? 1/2 the guys in the NFL probably smoke weed, and those that don't are probably doing coke or some sort of "supplement".
What would you do with millions of dollars and an offseason that lasts from January to August?
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good for him. i'll be pissed if this causes some sort of uproar, which it will.
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corduroy_blazer wrote:
good for him. i'll be pissed if this causes some sort of uproar, which it will.
exactly, this is the top story on sportscenter? what a joke. It sure as hell isn't a performance enhancer. To think he does get stoned and is as good as he is is amazing. The league shouldn't even test for marijuana, what's the point of it? If they get arrested for it then maybe a suspension is warranted, but to test for it is ludicrous. Worry about steroids, not this stuff.
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