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In an early holiday gift for the judge in the Barry Bonds' prejury trial. Approved on Wednesday a request made the government last week, to lift the veil on a reported 33,000 pages of previously sealed grand jury testimony. These pages include the testimony on dozens of top athletes, who testified five years ago before a San Francisco jury.
Some of the more damning evidence thought to be coming out in the files are many of Bonds' test results for anabolic steroids.
Judge Susan Illston has ordered that the threat of prosecution and jail time be removed from any BALCO witness of source who wants to leak information. There are three categories of evidence covered by the order: transcripts, medical records, and laboratory results all stemming from search warrant affidavits.
In all this could start to paint a more clear picture for us bystanders/sports fans. Of the more than 30 witnesses who testified, almost all had little tidbits leaked in the San Francisco Chronicle years ago.
Victor Conte, BALCO mastermind, believes that the release of testimony and lab results may hold a silver lining for defense lawyers in the Bonds case. Because it could appear the government engaged is selective enforcement by focusing on Barry Bonds.
Absolutely it looks selective, when Bonds was so defiant to the Federal Prosecutors. It would only seem logical to build a case against him, for his actions. I believe the Federal Government isn't in the habit of coming after just anybody. They only do this when they think they have enough evidence, what's the old saying, where there is smoke there is fire. We still do not know everything in the sealed court documents, but come March, when the Bonds case goes to trial we'll all learn a heck of alot more.
Maybe by the end of this they will put an asterisk next to his name in the record book, "All-Time HR Leader*".
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
2 Florida State players arrested in campus fight - Yahoo! News
2 Florida State players arrested in campus fight - Yahoo! News: "TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Two Florida State freshman wide receivers have been arrested on misdemeanor battery charges stemming from a fight in the student union two weeks ago.
University officials say 20-year-olds Bert Reed and Cameron Wade turned themselves in Wednesday at the Leon County Jail and were released after posting bond. They and three other players who participated in the fight were suspended for Florida State's last game against Boston College. No suspensions have been announced for Saturday's game against Florida.
Campus police still are investigating the Nov. 12 fight between football players and fraternity members.
(This version CORRECTS that players were suspended for game against Boston College not Florida.)"
This is a perfect example of why Myron Rolle is a brilliant shining star and a roll model that young black men should try and emulate. I know there are many more examples but this is just the latest and best example for the young student athlete.
With the recent election of President Barrack Obama, whom I did vote for. I do have a question for the black community, is it fair to ask or to expect more/meaning to raise the bar of expectations higher for themselves? I would hope the answer is yes. And that America can move even closer to being unified, in more than in name its self.
University officials say 20-year-olds Bert Reed and Cameron Wade turned themselves in Wednesday at the Leon County Jail and were released after posting bond. They and three other players who participated in the fight were suspended for Florida State's last game against Boston College. No suspensions have been announced for Saturday's game against Florida.
Campus police still are investigating the Nov. 12 fight between football players and fraternity members.
(This version CORRECTS that players were suspended for game against Boston College not Florida.)"
This is a perfect example of why Myron Rolle is a brilliant shining star and a roll model that young black men should try and emulate. I know there are many more examples but this is just the latest and best example for the young student athlete.
With the recent election of President Barrack Obama, whom I did vote for. I do have a question for the black community, is it fair to ask or to expect more/meaning to raise the bar of expectations higher for themselves? I would hope the answer is yes. And that America can move even closer to being unified, in more than in name its self.
"The Mitchell Report" One Year Later
It has been almost one year since George Mitchell came out with his now infamous report on drugs in baseball, claims he wouldn't change a thing. His investigation of illegal substances in baseball tarnished the reputation of many star players and dozens of other, Roger Clemens being the most notable.
The Mitchell Report created a sense of all players being on some kinda of drug or hormone, and that the clubhouses were just teeming with performance -enhancers. This did lead to a more strict drug agreement between the owners and the players union. Which was uncommon for the two sides to come to such a quick agreement, something fans are not used to. Because the player union Representative Donald Fehr had always fought tooth and nail to keep such things out of the collective bargaining agreement. In the past, I think the owners never fought hard enough, but they have always had there own internal problems.
In a half-hour interview last week, from his midtown Manhattan office, The former Senate Majority Leader stated. "The impression I get is that it's had a significant impact of reducing usage, although that still remains very difficult to measure with any complete precision." In all Mitchell's 409-page report implicated seven former MVPs and 31 All-Stars--one for every position. It also identified 85 other ball players to differing degrees.
Most players like Troy Glaus and Andy Pettitte bounced back with remarkable ease. But others like Roger Clemens and Rafael Palmero are still reeling from the sting of this report. Palmero who did, in front of Congress no less, say he didn't use drugs. He later tested positive for banned substances.
The biggest question now that these players are retired is what to with them when there Hall of Fame vote comes up? I personally think they should all be banned for life. I believe this to be as severe of an infringement to the game as gambling is. Only problem, there isn't much proof. So what should be done? Unfortunately they will be allow in to the hallowed halls of Cooperstown.
The Mitchell Report created a sense of all players being on some kinda of drug or hormone, and that the clubhouses were just teeming with performance -enhancers. This did lead to a more strict drug agreement between the owners and the players union. Which was uncommon for the two sides to come to such a quick agreement, something fans are not used to. Because the player union Representative Donald Fehr had always fought tooth and nail to keep such things out of the collective bargaining agreement. In the past, I think the owners never fought hard enough, but they have always had there own internal problems.
In a half-hour interview last week, from his midtown Manhattan office, The former Senate Majority Leader stated. "The impression I get is that it's had a significant impact of reducing usage, although that still remains very difficult to measure with any complete precision." In all Mitchell's 409-page report implicated seven former MVPs and 31 All-Stars--one for every position. It also identified 85 other ball players to differing degrees.
Most players like Troy Glaus and Andy Pettitte bounced back with remarkable ease. But others like Roger Clemens and Rafael Palmero are still reeling from the sting of this report. Palmero who did, in front of Congress no less, say he didn't use drugs. He later tested positive for banned substances.
The biggest question now that these players are retired is what to with them when there Hall of Fame vote comes up? I personally think they should all be banned for life. I believe this to be as severe of an infringement to the game as gambling is. Only problem, there isn't much proof. So what should be done? Unfortunately they will be allow in to the hallowed halls of Cooperstown.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
The Student Athlete
The Rhodes Scholar Trust announced its 2008 recipients today Nov 23. The scholars being selected from 764 applicants endorsed by 294 colleges and universities. The Trust Scholarships, the oldest of the international study awards to American students, provide two of three years of study. The students will enter Oxford University in England next October.
The Rhodes Scholarship was created in 1902 by British philanthropist Cecil Rhodes. Winners are selected on the basis of high academic achievement, personal integrity, leadership potential and physical vigor, among other attributes. Past winners include President Bill Clinton, U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter, Singer Kris Kristofferson, Former U.S. Senator and New York Knick Bill Bradley, and General Wesley Clark (ret.). In all 3,142 Americans have won Rhodes Scholarships representing 307 colleges and universities
Myron Rolle a defensive back at Florida State was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship today. He not your typical student athlete, especially if you are playing at this program. Florida State is not synonymous with athletics and higher education, as they seam to have their fair share of field troubles year in and year out.
Myron Rolle who should be made an example to the next generation of student athletes. "In the midst of the trouble that have gone on here at Florida State academically there are still student athletes doing the right thing," Rolle said. " Possibly we can move that perception from being a school that's just focused on partying and athletics.
Rolle who is one FSU's top defensive backs was allowed to miss the beginning of Saturday's game vs. Maryland for his interview with the Trust committee. Bowden was quoted as saying, "It's a no-brainer," and I know academics come first." One can only wish that Bowden and other coach staff's around the country would recruit more players like Rolle.
Myron Rolle is coach Bowden's first Rhodes Scholar athlete, in a career that has spanned six decades.
I would like to commend Rolle in his pursuit of a higher education. I wish the NCAA promoted more of this type of student athlete. I'm not crazy to believe every player is going to win a Rhodes Scholarship, but can they not strive for this type of excellence? These athletes have a gift, and for the most part are rewarded with some kind of aide form there respective schools.
I do not believe these same institutes always have the best interests of the there student athletes. If they did than the amount of academic fraud, we have all heard, or read and even may have first hand knowledge of, is appalling. We all know it goes to some extreme at every major program.
Why does the NCAA allow this to continue? They catch only those who are blatantly cheating, a bigger question maybe why to people turn a blind eye to this. One very large reason is greed, the revenues these programs generate appear to allow this cycle to go on and on. How or when does it stop or end. One way would to be actually foster and promote the student athlete, and maybe just maybe, we as Americans could find the leaders we desperately need at this time.
contributing The Associated Press
The Rhodes Scholarship was created in 1902 by British philanthropist Cecil Rhodes. Winners are selected on the basis of high academic achievement, personal integrity, leadership potential and physical vigor, among other attributes. Past winners include President Bill Clinton, U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter, Singer Kris Kristofferson, Former U.S. Senator and New York Knick Bill Bradley, and General Wesley Clark (ret.). In all 3,142 Americans have won Rhodes Scholarships representing 307 colleges and universities
Myron Rolle a defensive back at Florida State was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship today. He not your typical student athlete, especially if you are playing at this program. Florida State is not synonymous with athletics and higher education, as they seam to have their fair share of field troubles year in and year out.
Myron Rolle who should be made an example to the next generation of student athletes. "In the midst of the trouble that have gone on here at Florida State academically there are still student athletes doing the right thing," Rolle said. " Possibly we can move that perception from being a school that's just focused on partying and athletics.
Rolle who is one FSU's top defensive backs was allowed to miss the beginning of Saturday's game vs. Maryland for his interview with the Trust committee. Bowden was quoted as saying, "It's a no-brainer," and I know academics come first." One can only wish that Bowden and other coach staff's around the country would recruit more players like Rolle.
Myron Rolle is coach Bowden's first Rhodes Scholar athlete, in a career that has spanned six decades.
I would like to commend Rolle in his pursuit of a higher education. I wish the NCAA promoted more of this type of student athlete. I'm not crazy to believe every player is going to win a Rhodes Scholarship, but can they not strive for this type of excellence? These athletes have a gift, and for the most part are rewarded with some kind of aide form there respective schools.
I do not believe these same institutes always have the best interests of the there student athletes. If they did than the amount of academic fraud, we have all heard, or read and even may have first hand knowledge of, is appalling. We all know it goes to some extreme at every major program.
Why does the NCAA allow this to continue? They catch only those who are blatantly cheating, a bigger question maybe why to people turn a blind eye to this. One very large reason is greed, the revenues these programs generate appear to allow this cycle to go on and on. How or when does it stop or end. One way would to be actually foster and promote the student athlete, and maybe just maybe, we as Americans could find the leaders we desperately need at this time.
contributing The Associated Press
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