NFL suspends Jaimie Thomas

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

Colts guard Jaimie Thomas has been suspended by the NFL after he was found violating the league’s substance policy.
Thomas, who presently is on injured reserve, violated the anabolic steroids and related substances policy.
From Yardbarker.com:

As the NFL and the NFLPA continue to make no progress on the question of whether HGH testing will be implemented, guys [...]

Return of work for Kennedy post-suspension

Saturday, November 26th, 2011

The Giants’ defensive tackle, Jimmy Kennedy, who was suspended by the NFL after he tested positive for performance enhancing drugs made a return to work.
The defensive tackle took the field alongside his teammates for the first time since the Week 5 loss to the Seahawks.
From Nj.com:

Kennedy was asked about his testing positive and said it [...]

NFL suspends Steve Gregory

Saturday, April 30th, 2011

San Diego Chargers strong safety Steve Gregory has been suspended by the NFL for four games without pay.
The substance Gregory tested positive for was not revealed by the NFL or the player.
From Signonsandiego.com:

Gregory said in a statement released by the Chargers that he appealed the suspension, and was denied. The suspension was announced a [...]

TONY MANDARICH TALE OF THE PAST AS INCREDIBLE BULK

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Producer from ESPN, Kory Kozak, writes a feature about Tony Mandarich’s past as the Incredible Bulk. This monicker came from the title of Sports Illustrated magazine in the NFL player’s unbelievable performance when he plays football.
According to accounts of Kozak, Mandarich was huge when he played for the NCAA. He was a mutant with 308lbs [...]

MLB vs. NFL

Monday, March 9th, 2009

When NFL players are tested positive for steroid use the issue is dismissed with a shrug. When MLB players are tested positive for steroid use the media zeroes in on them like a homing device and the poor athletes are thrust into the scrutiny of the MLB Officials, the press and the public. Case [...]