brihs2005 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 http://proquest.football.sportsline.com/news/1125979384 The NFL has reportedly suspended 16 more players for violation of its substance-abuse policy. The Associated Press reported that of the 16 names 12 are starters on their respective teams. While an official announcement is expected from NFL Commissioner, Paul Tagliabue at a formal press conference Tuesday morning, the respective coaches have already been notified. Players that are rumored to be on the suspension list are: Vikings QB Daunte Culpepper, Raiders WR Randy Moss, Chargers RB Ladainian Tomlinson, Dolphins rookie RB Ronnie Brown and WR David Boston, Browns RB William Green, Denver RBs Tatum Bell and Mike Anderson, Eagles DE Javon Kearse, Colts WR Reggie Wayne, Patriots DE Richard Seymore and Panthers DE Julius Peppers. The others on the suspension list include Patriot LB Dan Klecko, Seahawks DE Joe Tafoya, Buccaneers CB Juran Bolden and Raiders T Chad Slaughter. The report states that the players named will be suspended for the first four regular-season games without pay. For Cleveland RB William Green, the penalty may be more severe. He was suspended for violating the same league policy during the 2003 season and was forced to sit out 4 games and enter a diversionary program. Miami WR David Boston falls into the same fate as this would be his second violation. The suspended players will be allowed to attend team meetings and work out, but they can't practice with the team during their suspensions. The league changed a rule this season to allow suspended players to participate in some club functions. Under terms of the collective bargaining agreement, all NFL suspensions are confidential. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello would only confirm the suspensions. AP NEWS The Associated Press News Service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin in Va Beach Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 *cough* *hoax* *cough* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brihs2005 Posted September 7, 2005 Author Share Posted September 7, 2005 Has to be fake isn't it? I got it in an e-mail from a person i am in a fantasy football league. That should be my answer right there, but i take this stuff seriously and want someone else to tell me that i got fooled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Fact: B'gals DE Duane Clemons got sat down for 4 games last week - unspecified violation of usage policy IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnykterstein Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I say fake. But I still think the whole patriots defense should be suspended for substance abuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brihs2005 Posted September 7, 2005 Author Share Posted September 7, 2005 GWB... where did you go... i saw you bite down on this one with me... no deleting posts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeBill Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Dang... it looks authentic. Could mess up my Fantasy Football Strategy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 GWB... where did you go... i saw you bite down on this one with me... no deleting posts! 432312[/snapback] Don't you EVER call me that! I admit, I bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyBall4Buffalo Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 GWB... where did you go... i saw you bite down on this one with me... no deleting posts! 432312[/snapback] Yeah I bit and retracted after I couldn't find it on kffl or nfl.com. If it's true which is doubtful theres some big names there although some of them I wouldn't be suprised about at all like peppers, culpepper, seymour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brihs2005 Posted September 7, 2005 Author Share Posted September 7, 2005 Yeah I bit and retracted after I couldn't find it on kffl or nfl.com. If it's true which is doubtful theres some big names there although some of them I wouldn't be suprised about at all like peppers, culpepper, seymour 432324[/snapback] Sorry to call you out like that... but i bit, and am still a bit concerned... can't have Moss out this week, need him in my lineup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BufSol34 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Has to be fake isn't it? I got it in an e-mail from a person i am in a fantasy football league. That should be my answer right there, but i take this stuff seriously and want someone else to tell me that i got fooled. 432303[/snapback] Its a clever fake because the link is imbeded in CBS's Sportsline Page, but it isn't actually from there. Being that there is no other source to verify this I guarantee you its a fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Yeah I bit and retracted after I couldn't find it on kffl or nfl.com. If it's true which is doubtful theres some big names there although some of them I wouldn't be suprised about at all like peppers, culpepper, seymour 432324[/snapback] Yeah and Klecko's another one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Yeah I bit and retracted after I couldn't find it on kffl or nfl.com. If it's true which is doubtful theres some big names there although some of them I wouldn't be suprised about at all like peppers, culpepper, seymour 432324[/snapback] Oh you meant him. Well, I posted too, and deleted after I saw the link was embedded in an FFL page, not a main Sportsline page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eSJayDee Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 They suspend 16 out of how many total players, 1700 and about 8 of them are marque players? Odds aren't very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 They went too far in the hoax. If it was really AP, then it would also be on ap.org Besides, it would be all over ESPN, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralVaBills Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Has to be fake isn't it? I got it in an e-mail from a person i am in a fantasy football league. That should be my answer right there, but i take this stuff seriously and want someone else to tell me that i got fooled. 432303[/snapback] Along the same lines.....I just read this article at work regarding fantasy football. I got a pretty good chuckle out of it. Some of these descriptions are actually dead on for some people! Good read. Good Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brihs2005 Posted September 7, 2005 Author Share Posted September 7, 2005 The sender of the e-mail just confirmed the hoax, but it did the trick for the first 2 minutes or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblehead Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Dang... it looks authentic. Could mess up my Fantasy Football Strategy. 432313[/snapback] I would have to call up scabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gantrules Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 There was one like that last year saying Clinton Portis wasn't playing for the season. I went and picked up Betts, and so did everyone else I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothrop Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 This just went to everyone in my fantasy leagues. I am anxiously watching the waiver wires to see if anyone bites - I have some dumb people in my league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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