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Ray Rice Wins Reinstatement to N.F.L. in Arbitration - NYTimes.com
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/11/29/sports/football/ray-rice-suspension-overturned-in-arbitration.html?emc=edit_th_20141129&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=25414714&_r=0&referrer=
UK-UofL Smack & Scuffle
http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11953294/bobby-petrino-involved-louisville-cardinals-kentucky-wildcats-pregame-scuffle
OSU Football Player, Kosta Karageorge, Found Dead
http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11960455/kosta-karageorge-ohio-state-buckeyes-found-dead
Living an Upright Life, as a Nun and a Coach - NYTimes.com
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/11/21/sports/ncaafootball/college-footballs-coaching-nun-preaches-positive-thinking.html?referrer=
Federal Investigation Into Painkillers Targets N.F.L. Teams’ Medical Staffs - NYTimes.com
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/11/17/sports/football/dea-investigation-of-painkillers-targets-nfl-teams-medical-staffs.html?referrer=
FIFA troubles
http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/nov/15/fa-response-fifa-report-not-good-enough
I can't say I am too shocked about the NFL distributing pain killers like it's candy. I can only imagine being a player and having to practice hours each day and play games weekly. Their bodies must constantly hurt and be sore! But I don't think painkillers is the way to go. For one, it's not healthy. As stated in the article, many players later on in life has serious side affects. Why not just rest and take off days? Or treat/prevent injurie on a personal and daily basis? What I don't understand is why team doctors are prescribing painkillers so often? Shouldn't they of all people know how dangerous and unhealthy that is? Shouldn't they be more concerned about treating injuries instead of ignoring them with painkillers? I don't understand it. I am relieved to know that the Drug Enforcement Administration is looking into the matter though. It gives me some reassurance. I think its crucial for the safety and well being of all NFL players. I was shocked to find that they didn't find anything though when they met with a couple of the teams. I'm not sure how the law suits will turn out, but I feel like the NFL will pay off people to hide the fact that their teams/doctors are doing this.
ReplyDeleteMy main question about this is if painkillers are considered cheating? I'm aware that they aren't illegal, so is it morally okay to consume pain killers all the time? In my opinion, it's not. I think its giving players advantages in the game that they wouldn’t have otherwise if medicine wasn't an option. I think players should play free of any enhancements or drugs. I realize though that this isn't realistic and could cause a lot of chaos. Medical issues and simple drugs such as Advil would be a debate. It will never happen, so it's not even worth the discussion. But the painkiller situation is one to talk about. Is it right? No. But maybe in some circumstances it may be. Just where does one draw the line? How can you really tell when someone really needs it or not? Its hard to tell. Hopefully the NFL and D.E.A can solve this problem.
Something sounds a little off to me about this article. Of course the NFL and team doctors are going to have plenty of pain killers to distribute to the players, i do not think that players are forced in to taking these. Are they easy to access no doubt, but as a player your body is the your most important asset and athletes know what to and what not to put in there body. As far as the DEA visiting teams this weekend not looking to make arrest and not having search warrants it almost seems like they showed up to warn teams that they are going to be looking and investigating. To me it seems like they were giving out warning to let them know to cover there tracks, and to me the DEA should not be giving out warning for illegal activity. I could be wrong but this is what it seems like happened to me after reading this article.
ReplyDeleteI am honestly disappointed, it is a shame that this game is being tainted by these allegations. This sport has become who is the best instead of for the love of the game, I mean it has been that way for the longest of time, due to commercialism. I get sick of people trying to find the advantages, whether it be healthy or not, and exploit these techniques, which could lead to long term health problems for the athletes at hand. Just a shame.
ReplyDeleteThis lawsuit against the NFL is crazy and will most likely be long lasting. The use of pain killers in the game has not been censored or taken into account what was given to each individual. Medical staffs are giving pain killers out like candy. This is not good at all for the player's health and this issue has been boiling since 2001. I did my final paper on this and pain killers have been in almost every team locker room since. I know how brutal and painful the game can be but what happened to the traditional ice baths and Ibuprofen? The NFL will not care because their income and profit comes from the best players showcasing their abilities every Friday. Its hard to say they care about the individual because they have the mentality of next man in. They want the best performance everytime so if it requires turning a cheek to the use of painkillers then they will and have. They could have put a limit on the use of pain killers to help the players health but it never happened. They are worried about profits and how their team can win. Therefore the physicians are giving out painkillers most likely due to pressure from owners. Owners are therefore pressured by higher superiors. Thats how it is.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading about the investigation, I kinda find it lost considering on how an NFL player can continue without pain killers. I mean I feel like it is a bit too late to try to switch things around and try to form a cleaner slate mainly because its been going on for quite some time now. Its all basically due to it being a business thing rather than it being a playing thing. Owners, managers and so forth want to make their players feel as good as possible so they can look good and so that the teams plays good. In a way its close to cheating, but in another way its not. I feel like without painkillers the retirement rate of NFL players can go up do to their bodies taking a more toll without it. But honestly, its hard to pick out what's right and what's wrong from this whole issue.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading this article I have two different opinions about the situation. First, it is unacceptable that medical staffs are just handing out these pain killers like candy. This can potentially be very dangerous to the players health. However, like Patrick said, it is ultimately the players decision whether or not to take these pain killers that the medical staff is providing. The players know what they should and should not put into their body and if they decide to use these pain killers then thats up to them. The players know what is at risk when they are taking these pain killers and then going out and playing the game. These pain killers might be a wonderful thing during the spur of the moment but in the long run it could possibly be a very dangerous thing. If players take these pain pills before a game then go out and take a big hit, they could potentially be severely injured but not think so because of the pain pill that reduces pain on the field. This is a very serious situation that needs to be handled quickly.
ReplyDeleteThe OSU football player who was found dead was tragic. It is such a horrible event what happened. I believe that this case is going to get Ohio State in a lot of trouble. OSU may not have handled Kosta's situation with his concussions correctly. I believe that his injuries weren't handled in the proper manner and he may have not received proper treatment and rest. OSU could have a potentially devastating situation on their hands here soon.
ReplyDeleteThe OSU football player who was found dead really touched home to me. I think that suicide around college campuses is a serious issue. And I also agree with Jensen is correct in saying that OSU may get in some trouble for this because they could have handled the concussions poorly. If someone continues to get concussions then they are usually out for the season or our for their career so the fact that he kept getting them to this point is truly sad. Im not sure how they handled it but I think that suicide needs to be handled differently throughout the schools and universities in our country. Rates are becoming higher and higher and I think that we need to find a way to stop it.
ReplyDeleteI think its sad how many NFL players are addicted to pain killers, but I could easily see how it happens. their bodies are demanded the most out of every performance, everyday. They use pain pills as a remedy and can't feel good anymore without them, until they retire, and sometimes still not. I feel like it's really on the team doctors and organization to ensure if the player is prescribed, they take the correct amount and don't abuse the pills. pain pill (opiate) addictions are the hardest to get off of, and it's terrible to see how easily it can be abused.
ReplyDeletethe idea of concussions and football has been a big topic in the game of football in recent years. I don't think that teams and coaching staff are taking it as seriously as it should be. we look at the NFL and the law suit they with from retired players saying the still suffer the side affects of concussions from their playing days. OSU in my opinion didn't take the right steps the not only help this player but handling the situation as a whole. it terrible that this event happen and I couldn't imagine losing a student let alone a fellow teammate like that.
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