Randy Gregory

[jteten]

Apparently he failed another test and will be suspended even longer. smdh

http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dal...portedly-facing-longer-suspension-enter-rehab

 

[GBRhuskers_rivals203711]

I just don't understand some people. You work so hard your entire life, the world is in your hands, and you can't respect the reward enough to take advantage of the great opportunity.

 

[mpbrown27]

Everyone is going to blast Gregory for not being able to stay clean and deservedly so, but the NFL needs to get real about marijuana being a banned substance. The NFL Player's Association should be more vocal about all the players being suspended for positive tests. It's a stupid rule that nobody really cares about.

 

[jteten]

Everyone is going to blast Gregory for not being able to stay clean and deservedly so, but the NFL needs to get real about marijuana being a banned substance. The NFL Player's Association should be more vocal about all the players being suspended for positive tests. It's a stupid rule that nobody really cares about.

I dont care if the NFL has rules against players eating eggs or playing Maddon on PS4. Its the rules and should be followed by athletes making millions.

 

[mpbrown27]

I dont care if the NFL has rules against players eating eggs or playing Maddon on PS4. Its the rules and should be followed by athletes making millions.

Yeah, most of us wouldn't have a problem with any rule the NFL decided to arbitrarily implement, but the fact of the matter is that it's still a dumb rule and it's completely out-of-touch with reality. In other words, we can hate both Gregory's actions and the NFL's rules.

 

[ridge22]

Everyone is going to blast Gregory for not being able to stay clean and deservedly so, but the NFL needs to get real about marijuana being a banned substance. The NFL Player's Association should be more vocal about all the players being suspended for positive tests. It's a stupid rule that nobody really cares about.

The article is saying that RG has entered and undisclosed treatment facility. Are we sure this is just about weed? I don't know that I have heard of anyone going in to treatment for pot. I know he has some anxiety issues, and maybe this stuff "helps" with it. Just hope for his sake it isn't something else too.

 

[jlb321_rivals110621]

Everyone is going to blast Gregory for not being able to stay clean and deservedly so, but the NFL needs to get real about marijuana being a banned substance. The NFL Player's Association should be more vocal about all the players being suspended for positive tests. It's a stupid rule that nobody really cares about.

The NFLPALaughingLaughing

The NFL is more popular than baseball and basketball combined and makes billions upon billions of $ and somehow the NFLPA is by far the weakest of the players unions of the 3 major sports.

 

[Husker.Wed._rivals]

It is not just pro athletes making millions. Substance abuse causes people to lose normal jobs all the time, even though the person should "know better." If it gets habitual to where it is affecting a job, marriage, relationships, or causes law problems, it has become a big problem, and unfortunately by then, the behavior is hard to change.

 

[jteten]

Yeah, most of us wouldn't have a problem with any rule the NFL decided to arbitrarily implement, but the fact of the matter is that it's still a dumb rule and it's completely out-of-touch with reality. In other words, we can hate both Gregory's actions and the NFL's rules.

In a common sense world, I agree, but in a public business like the NFL, weed will never be accepted. At least not in the near (or likely far) future. That would be PR suicide.

 

[rrthusker]

Randy should have learned his lesson at Nebraska. Perhaps now he will take this seriously and get the help he needs.

 

[sparky4986]

Randy should have learned his lesson at Nebraska. Perhaps now he will take this seriously and get the help he needs.

He was given a pass time & time again. He'll never learn.

 

[jeans15]

Please Jerry Jones go away..... the curse of Quincy Carter continues.

 

[huskat]

Randy should have learned his lesson at Nebraska. Perhaps now he will take this seriously and get the help he needs.

When would he have learned his lesson? I don't recall any punishment at NU for weed.

 

[HuskerBandGeek]

When would he have learned his lesson? I don't recall any punishment at NU for weed.

The fact that no one was shocked when he tested positive the first time spoke volumes. The problem existed at Nebraska but he was too important to punish.

Sad to see him waste his opportunity when others never got the chance.

 

[bigboxes]

Recreational use of marijuana should be legal. Even so, your employer has the right to prohibit its use. Gregory knows his employer's policy and should work around that. It's not like his playing career will be that long. No need to shorten it any more than you have to.

 

[rrthusker]

When would he have learned his lesson? I don't recall any punishment at NU for weed.

My point exactly. Bo did nothing, the AD did nothing and the university did nothing.

 

[sparky4986]

I've seen a lot of posters saying that it should be legal. That won't matter. It is the employers right to ban it's use. Just like when you start employment here at our FD. You sign a waver that you will never smoke. Period. If you don't like the rules, don't play the game.

 

[kaz36_rivals189319]

The dude has been given more than enough chances. I couldn't care less of he makes it back or not. I'm sick of these morons with a ton of talent being given chance after chance and pissing it away. The NFL is his employer and he knows their rules and when you break them there are consequences. No different than any of us that have to abide by our employers rules.

 

[Buicklife]

Honestly, I'm not even sure he enjoys football.

 

[HBK4life_rivals100467]

The dude has been given more than enough chances. I couldn't care less of he makes it back or not. I'm sick of these morons with a ton of talent being given chance after chance and pissing it away. The NFL is his employer and he knows their rules and when you break them there are consequences. No different than any of us that have to abide by our employers rules.

Amen, I could become a vegan if you paid me millions. Play your 5-10 years, make your money, retire and get baked the rest of your life if you want. Sheesh, not that difficult.

 

[tpmcg_rivals137159]

dont use it, but it should be legal.

good thing employers weren't this silly during or after prohibition...

I am aware of several people who use it for pain mgmt and I think it's mostly big pharma and alcohol lobby that are against it.

 

[PeliniTheCrutch_rivals294365]

I just really he he gets the help that he needs. This is entirely on the NFL and Nebraska.

Or maybe he could just stop smoking and all these problems would go away? Marijuana is not addictive...no chance!

There's just thousands of people that can't stop using it no matter how it flushes their lives down the drain.

 

[PeliniTheCrutch_rivals294365]

Marijuana is not addictive?

Exhibit A: Randy Gregory

Exhibit B: Dozens of your high school/college classmates that had potential but turned into potheads because they had it under control and they never "needed" it

 

[otismotis08]

Marijuana is not addictive?

Exhibit A: Randy Gregory

Exhibit B: Dozens of your high school/college classmates that had potential but turned into potheads because they had it under control and they never "needed" it

To Randy, MJ is more important than the NFL....or it is highly addictive. Take your pick.

 

[dockentwo]

Yeah, most of us wouldn't have a problem with any rule the NFL decided to arbitrarily implement, but the fact of the matter is that it's still a dumb rule and it's completely out-of-touch with reality. In other words, we can hate both Gregory's actions and the NFL's rules.

Realities :

* Any chance he smoked with anyone named Carl or a group of " guys " ; the new coaches had to deal with (not back to Carl ).
* The new Mj is not your old MJ; its 3-10 times stronger per DEA spokesmen.
* There are profits to be made, and it becomes competitive = companies/ producers compete to give a bigger kick.
* One special said there is a " brand ", out of San Fran ; that makes it to N Y ; because some prefer it to heroin. They were trying to figure it out.
* I recently went " Walkabout "; swung through the South. As I worked towards Georgia, and on to, and up the coast; there were constant interviews and public statements about the epidemic of new MJ problems breaking out. Even in the middle schools, they are using heat and other methods to get a waxy residue they can conceal in products / up to a hundred times stronger. I have heard nothing here. In the SE ; they even had DEA agents and other responsible figures stressing the dangers.
* Just saying; I know many do OK recreationally; for others its like booze and it may get too late - its warping into a new drug - and yep its a gateway ( for many ) and not to the West , though you may visit Colorado.

 

[Anon1702376961]

NFL careers are short. Players make lots of money in a short amount of time. Be smart and maximize the amount you can earn in the little time players get in the league. If the league has a "no weed" rule, then don't smoke it while playing. After your playing days are over, go smoke it all you want.

 

[BHeinDaHuskers]

Please tell me he at least didn't graduate UNL with a degree; otherwise mine just got less valuable.

 

[redwine65]

he's not operating any heavy machinery, and I don't think weed gives an unfair advantage like roids. I could see him getting axed if he can't follow the playbook or shows up late, and doesn't give the effort, or produce. so I guess I would not test for weed. just harder stuff like herion, coke, oxycotton, etc.

this new testing stuff can get carried away. where was it with johney rodgers or mercury morris, who were on much harder stuff?

but, I don't think he should be high on the job. and the problem is they don't have testing specific enough to determine, if he's high while on the job or on his own time.
there's a big difference to me if he's high while playing or practicing, compared to if he's out fishing or watching a movie at home.

 

[Dean Pope]

He was given a pass time & time again. He'll never learn.

When rules aren't enforced on the star player, team chemistry suffers and that is one of the underlying causes behind the poor performances and underachieving we witnessed.

 

[NikkiSixx_rivals269993]

I've seen a lot of posters saying that it should be legal. That won't matter. It is the employers right to ban it's use. Just like when you start employment here at our FD. You sign a waver that you will never smoke. Period. If you don't like the rules, don't play the game.

Not to disagree with you Sparky, but it does beg the question at what point does the employer's control of your life begin and end? What a person does in their personal time shouldn't always be governed by the employer. It's not like football is the equivalent of being an airline pilot where a person is responsible for the safety of others on the job.

I personally think alcohol is a MUCH bigger problem than pot in the NFL and in society in general.

If you start talking about taking away people's alcohol though, see how quickly people start freaking out..

 

[TruHusker]

Not to disagree with you Sparky, but it does beg the question at what point does the employer's control of your life begin and end? What a person does in their personal time shouldn't always be governed by the employer. It's not like football is the equivalent of being an airline pilot where a person is responsible for the safety of others on the job.

I personally think alcohol is a MUCH bigger problem than pot in the NFL and in society in general.

Comparing one bad behavior to another doesnt make the other right. It is a matter of choices, the employer can dictate certaon behaviors within reason and for compelling reasons, then you as the employee have to make the choice.

If you start talking about taking away people's alcohol though, see how quickly people start freaking out..

 

[SeaOfRed75]

Please tell me he at least didn't graduate UNL with a degree; otherwise mine just got less valuable.

You make yours less valuable every time you speak.

 

[sparky4986]

Not to disagree with you Sparky, but it does beg the question at what point does the employer's control of your life begin and end? What a person does in their personal time shouldn't always be governed by the employer. It's not like football is the equivalent of being an airline pilot where a person is responsible for the safety of others on the job.

I personally think alcohol is a MUCH bigger problem than pot in the NFL and in society in general.

If you start talking about taking away people's alcohol though, see how quickly people start freaking out..

Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying that I agree with it but that is the hand we have been dealt.The courts have ruled in this manner. I HATE it when big brother steps into my life.I have always figured that my time off work, is just that MY TIME OFF. I mean if @kaz36 wants to raise sheep for his personal enjoyment that should be his prerogative when he isn't working.

 

[BHeinDaHuskers]

You make yours less valuable every time you speak.

Stay classy my friend.

 

[TheLiberalHunter]

I just don't understand some people. You work so hard your entire life, the world is in your hands, and you can't respect the reward enough to take advantage of the great opportunity.

C'mon now...it's been posted here the Pot won't ruin anyone's life.

 

[TheLiberalHunter]

Not to disagree with you Sparky, but it does beg the question at what point does the employer's control of your life begin and end? What a person does in their personal time shouldn't always be governed by the employer. It's not like football is the equivalent of being an airline pilot where a person is responsible for the safety of others on the job.

I personally think alcohol is a MUCH bigger problem than pot in the NFL and in society in general.

If you start talking about taking away people's alcohol though, see how quickly people start freaking out..

It's very simple. Don't sign what you can't honor. What's so hard about that? If I am paying someone big money and want them to represent themselves in a certain way, they can take it or leave it. I have zero sympathy for this. I'm sure he knew the rule before signing and chose to break it. So be it. I get the other argument but it is invalid when you agree to terms.

 

[TheLiberalHunter]

Not to disagree with you Sparky, but it does beg the question at what point does the employer's control of your life begin and end? What a person does in their personal time shouldn't always be governed by the employer. It's not like football is the equivalent of being an airline pilot where a person is responsible for the safety of others on the job.

I personally think alcohol is a MUCH bigger problem than pot in the NFL and in society in general.

If you start talking about taking away people's alcohol though, see how quickly people start freaking out..

Nikki...with what I do, I'm licensed in Colorado. If I get a DUI or something of that nature, I lose my license and can't work in this field for around 7 years.

I know the score so I choose NOT to drink and take that chance. Do I agree with all that...not really, however, my ability to earn money and support my family is far more important to me than a couple of drinks.

life choices...we all make'm.

Along the same lines, my wife has never drank so I chose to give that up when I married her to avoid the conflict it can bring.

After 25 years, I can't see where my life is any less for not having hit the bottle at all.

 

[NikkiSixx_rivals269993]

It's very simple. Don't sign what you can't honor. What's so hard about that? If I am paying someone big money and want them to represent themselves in a certain way, they can take it or leave it. I have zero sympathy for this. I'm sure he knew the rule before signing and chose to break it. So be it. I get the other argument but it is invalid when you agree to terms.

I would go along with this if there wasn't a monopoly on pro football. When the NFL is basically all you have, and the players union is weak, it's a bit one sided..

Sure, I can understand that a team doesn't want to be paying tons of money for some pot head, but I think it's more a league issue than a team issue.

I do think RG is foolish for wasting his opportunity, and it's such a silly reason too.

From here, those look like way expensive bong hits to me.

 

[CC_Lemming]

Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying that I agree with it but that is the hand we have been dealt.The courts have ruled in this manner. I HATE it when big brother steps into my life.I have always figured that my time off work, is just that MY TIME OFF. I mean if @kaz36 wants to raise sheep for his personal enjoyment that should be his prerogative when he isn't working.

I don't know, depends on what he is doing with those sheep for his "personal enjoyment" in his time off - animal welfare and all.

 

[otismotis08]

I would go along with this if there wasn't a monopoly on pro football. When the NFL is basically all you have, and the players union is weak, it's a bit one sided..

Sure, I can understand that a team doesn't want to be paying tons of money for some pot head, but I think it's more a league issue than a team issue.

I do think RG is foolish for wasting his opportunity, and it's such a silly reason too.

From here, those look like way expensive bong hits to me.

He can't help himself. It's called an addiction.