Ricky still loves drugs, will play in Toronto in '06

[Wingspan]

Being overpaid doesn't make them drug addicts. If that were the case, there would be a hell of a lot more Ricky Williams situations in the NFL and there sure are not.

i am willing to bet that there are many more situations approaching that. they just havent been caught yet.

[mussa]

Being overpaid doesn't make them drug addicts. If that were the case, there would be a hell of a lot more Ricky Williams situations in the NFL and there sure are not.

wow, when did i say being a multi-millionaire at 21 makes u a drug addict. chill out people. 

Not only did you generalize your comment to PG and make it incorrectly to multiple people, but you grossly misread what she wrote anyway.  The point is that your initial comment was a gross generalization about all of sports and your position is basically indefensible, because you're a sports fan yourself.  If you stopped supporting pro sports, then you could complain about the athletes making too much money.

oh well excuse me mr. all mighty post translator.  the only PEOPLE who commented were u and PG.  next time ill be more specific since u and PG were the only 2 who commented on my specific post. if u weren't in every damn thread every minute of the day, maybe u would of recognized this.  relax you spaz.

If you stopped supporting pro sports, then you could complain about the athletes making too much money.

Very good point there FF.  I can't disagree with you anymore.  

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

You hate me; you love me.  Either way, I'm right, but at least you can recognize that.

Your opinion is akin to Dio being the father of 8 kids with 1 on the way, but still advocating mass abortions to reduce overpopulation in the world.  Does not compute.

Just think... if you weren't a fan of sports, Ricky Williams would have to buy one less dime bag in his life time.  Maybe.

[Diomedes]

I've impregnated one and aborted (the same) one.  My conscience is clear.

All the same, I'd like to see Ricky Williams play football, please. 

[mussa]

Your always right FF.

I'd like to see him play too. Miami is going to have a dangerous offense if Culpepper can get back to form. 

[PhillyPhreak54]

RICKY GETS BOUNCED FOR A YEAR

The Miami Dolphins have responded to the news that running back Ricky Williams lost his appeal of his fourth violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy.  Under the ruling, Williams will be suspended for at least one calendar year.  Thereafter, he will be permitted to apply for reinstatement.

"This is a league decision, and we are disappointed in what it means for Ricky and the team," said coach Nick Saban in a statement released by the team.  "Ricky did an outstanding job for the Dolphins, not only as a player but also what he added as a person to the team's chemistry and to our overall success.  I know I speak for all of his teammates and the entire Dolphin organization in supporting him in any way we can in his future endeavors."

Said Ricky, per the team:  "I'm disappointed with the decision but I respect it.  I'm proud of my association with the National Football League and look forward to returning to the Dolphins in 2007."

Compare the two statements, and pay particular attention to Saban's final words --  " . . . in his future endeavors."  In our opinion, that's code for, "It's over.  We're done.  Nice knowin' ya.  Get the hell out."

Technically, Williams' contract tolls, meaning that the Fins hold his rights for two more seasons, at $585,000 and $670,000.

Williams also owes the team $8.6 million under an arbitration ruling entered against him after he abruptly retired prior to the 2004 season.  When we interviewed Saban last year, we asked him about the status of Ricky's debt to the team.

"I try to stay out of the business side, and I'm not trying to dodge the question here," Saban said.  "But the business side of some of this stuff, there's a lot of legal ramifications relative to all this, and I think these are things that are all going to have to be resolved as he continues to play.  And it's between his agent and our organization to try to do whatever is fair and equitable for whatever the consequences of all those situations are.  I haven't gotten in that arena, nor do I want to."

To date, the Fins have not released the judgment, even though it's unlikely that the team ever will recover much (if any) of the money.

Still, Williams has some football in him, if he plays for Miami or another team in 2007.  He's only 28, and he'll be 30 at the start of the 2007 season.

But his reinstatement isn't a no-brainer.  While in exile, he still must comply with the requirements of "Stage Three" of the NFL's substance abuse policy, which includes submission to testing and treatment.  In other words, if he tests positive again at any time in the next 12 months, his chances of being reinstated after one year will be diminished.

If Ricky had $8.6 million, we'd suggest against letting it ride on whether he'll make it that far.

[LBIggle]

it's official.. he's gone for the 2006 season.


"he looks forward to playing with the dolphins for the 2007 season.."

wow, good for him.  it seems he's only still playing cuz he still owes the dolphins like 8.7 mil still.

confirmed it was for some sort of upper.. amphetamine type substance.  described as "out of character".    a flakey, non motivated, broke, bitch-ass.   sounds like him.  also sounds like a druggie.  what character are they exactly referring to i wonder?

[PhillyPhanInDC]

I kind of knew it was going to happen this way, but still I'm surprised. Not that Ricky has demonstrated intelligence to do the opposite, ever. It is just such a waste of talent, guy could have been filthy rich, have accolades heaped on him, etc., and instead he chooses drugs, and an alternative lifestyle. But, in the end, I guess you have to do what you want, even if everyone else thinks you are a mongoloid.

[mussa]

sucks for miami....again!

[Feva]

We should have taken him in '99.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Schefter reported that the Dolphins were almost certain to be trading him on draft day if this didn't happen.

[Diomedes]

Disappointing news.  I wanted to see him play.  I was curious if Miami could have success with two great rbs.  Oh well.

[reese125]

Williams lost his "great" status after he lost 15 lbs and had sex with  a monk. One of his biggest assets were breaking tackles, turning the corner and getting extra yards. Not happening anymore.

I dont think hell be back unless he gets off the chronic--and I have a better chance seeing Jesus water skiing

[SidFarkus]

Is it safe to say his career is over?

[General_Failure]

He'll pull a Tyson and keep on trying until teams are too smart to sign him.