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Here's the article:
Two UTEP football players arrested for possession of steroids
By CHRIS ROBERTS
Associated Press Writer
May 9, 2001
EL PASO, Texas (AP) -- One day after two Texas-El Paso football players were charged with possessing steroids, athletic department officials announced Wednesday the school will begin random monthly tests for the performance enhancing drug.
``The message is we're not going to tolerate it,'' coach Gary Nord said at an afternoon news conference. ``We will test them. I told them that today.''
Chad Matthew Kennedy, listed as UTEP's No. 1 punter, and Joseph Antonio Young, a backup defensive back, were arrested at 5 p.m. Tuesday by U.S. Customs Service officials who discovered nearly a pound of the controlled substance in their car. The two were driving back to El Paso from Ciudad Juarez.
The drugs, more than 14 ounces of steroids that included oral and injectable forms, were found in the spare tire compartment, said Customs Service spokesman Roger Maier. Inspectors became suspicious after a short conversation with the athletes.
When asked if he thought the drugs were to be distributed among his players, Nord responded, ``I feel real strong that they were not coming back to be used by our team.''
UTEP athletic director Bob Stull said the football and track programs will begin randomly testing one or two athletes every month. The first monthly tests will be done in June when athletes return, he said.
UTEP began random testing for steroids in the spring, but it was only going to be done twice a year, he said.
Since he became head coach last year, Nord said he has picked about 10 athletes who gave indications, through appearance or mood, that they might be using the drug. They all tested negative, he said, adding that he will continue to test any player who appears to be using the drug.
Stull said the athletic department uses a number of methods to discourage drug use, including testing for street drugs, distributing the team's drug policy and bringing in speakers.
``We feel like we're a little beyond what most people do,'' Stull said. ``We're going to try to be a little more specific about our region and the problems we have. It's just more available'' here, he said.
Some drugs that are regulated in the United States, such as steroids, aren't controlled in Mexico, which makes Juarez a relatively easy source.
Kennedy, a freshman from San Antonio, and Young, a sophomore from Santa Monica, Calif., were being held Wednesday afternoon in the El Paso County Downtown Detention Center. They were each charged with a first-degree felony of possessing a controlled substance over 400 grams, said Rick Glancey, a spokesman for the El Paso County Sheriff's Department.
He said bond for each had been set at $75,000. Glancey said the charge carries a penalty of between 10 and 99 years in prison.
Ryan Pyle, a tight end who was suspended as a redshirt freshman after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance in 1996, was interviewed for a December ESPN investigative story on steroids.
Pyle told ESPN he obtained the steroids from a veterinary pharmacy in Juarez. Neither Nord nor Stull were working at UTEP in 1996.
Two UTEP football players arrested for possession of steroids
By CHRIS ROBERTS
Associated Press Writer
May 9, 2001
EL PASO, Texas (AP) -- One day after two Texas-El Paso football players were charged with possessing steroids, athletic department officials announced Wednesday the school will begin random monthly tests for the performance enhancing drug.
``The message is we're not going to tolerate it,'' coach Gary Nord said at an afternoon news conference. ``We will test them. I told them that today.''
Chad Matthew Kennedy, listed as UTEP's No. 1 punter, and Joseph Antonio Young, a backup defensive back, were arrested at 5 p.m. Tuesday by U.S. Customs Service officials who discovered nearly a pound of the controlled substance in their car. The two were driving back to El Paso from Ciudad Juarez.
The drugs, more than 14 ounces of steroids that included oral and injectable forms, were found in the spare tire compartment, said Customs Service spokesman Roger Maier. Inspectors became suspicious after a short conversation with the athletes.
When asked if he thought the drugs were to be distributed among his players, Nord responded, ``I feel real strong that they were not coming back to be used by our team.''
UTEP athletic director Bob Stull said the football and track programs will begin randomly testing one or two athletes every month. The first monthly tests will be done in June when athletes return, he said.
UTEP began random testing for steroids in the spring, but it was only going to be done twice a year, he said.
Since he became head coach last year, Nord said he has picked about 10 athletes who gave indications, through appearance or mood, that they might be using the drug. They all tested negative, he said, adding that he will continue to test any player who appears to be using the drug.
Stull said the athletic department uses a number of methods to discourage drug use, including testing for street drugs, distributing the team's drug policy and bringing in speakers.
``We feel like we're a little beyond what most people do,'' Stull said. ``We're going to try to be a little more specific about our region and the problems we have. It's just more available'' here, he said.
Some drugs that are regulated in the United States, such as steroids, aren't controlled in Mexico, which makes Juarez a relatively easy source.
Kennedy, a freshman from San Antonio, and Young, a sophomore from Santa Monica, Calif., were being held Wednesday afternoon in the El Paso County Downtown Detention Center. They were each charged with a first-degree felony of possessing a controlled substance over 400 grams, said Rick Glancey, a spokesman for the El Paso County Sheriff's Department.
He said bond for each had been set at $75,000. Glancey said the charge carries a penalty of between 10 and 99 years in prison.
Ryan Pyle, a tight end who was suspended as a redshirt freshman after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance in 1996, was interviewed for a December ESPN investigative story on steroids.
Pyle told ESPN he obtained the steroids from a veterinary pharmacy in Juarez. Neither Nord nor Stull were working at UTEP in 1996.
techlifter_2
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holy shit. i know that guy. i went to highschool with chad. Pretty sure he didnt use AS, if he did, he got ripped off.
Big Brother Val
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JESUS! What did they do, rape and kill some Mexican women, and stuff the steroids into their dead bodies, toss 'em in the trunk, and then head accross the border?
Good hell... Child Sex Offenders, Rapists, Child abusers, Robbers, violent criminals and The United States Congress all get away with fucking people up in a more severe fashion, and get less of a penalty than that.
Good hell the government needs to get their shit in order.
I can see a bunch of fat, ugly, wealthy men sitting in a room, single-handedly deciding what's best for this country:
"The prison is overcrowded, Bob, so whadda ya say we let a couple of child molesters go free, so we can lock up these sick, twisted, society destroying athletes for bringing shit accross the border that will enhance their bodies."
Totally fucked up.
Good hell... Child Sex Offenders, Rapists, Child abusers, Robbers, violent criminals and The United States Congress all get away with fucking people up in a more severe fashion, and get less of a penalty than that.
Good hell the government needs to get their shit in order.
I can see a bunch of fat, ugly, wealthy men sitting in a room, single-handedly deciding what's best for this country:
"The prison is overcrowded, Bob, so whadda ya say we let a couple of child molesters go free, so we can lock up these sick, twisted, society destroying athletes for bringing shit accross the border that will enhance their bodies."
Totally fucked up.
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AnabolicDiabetic
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Justice is a fabricated notion- it just doesn't exist in this world. I'm surprised anyone is even surprised at this.
I was wrong
Possession with intent to deliver
200-400 grams 5 - 99 years
over 400 grams 10 - 99 years
Straight possession
200 - 400 grams 2 - 20 years
over 400 grams 5 - 99 years
someone without any prior felony convictions would be eleigible for probation. Murder carries 5 - 99 with eleigibility for probation under the same guidelines. The amount of drug includes any adulterants or dilutants, ie: oil and such.
hasta
litig8r
Possession with intent to deliver
200-400 grams 5 - 99 years
over 400 grams 10 - 99 years
Straight possession
200 - 400 grams 2 - 20 years
over 400 grams 5 - 99 years
someone without any prior felony convictions would be eleigible for probation. Murder carries 5 - 99 with eleigibility for probation under the same guidelines. The amount of drug includes any adulterants or dilutants, ie: oil and such.
hasta
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hardbody_jr
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That is so fucked!!!!
I was born in America 23 years ago and you're telling me we can be locked in a prison building for posessing drugs such as marijuana, E, and juice? What kind of bullshit is that? I mean, I thought this whole time that they just confiscate illegal substances. Hmmm... What's going on with this country? I'm glad I have a ZERO-television policy, because even finding out stuff likes this encourages me for The American Revolution of 2010 . I'm just glad we're changing things.
-Moncheeny ('Deadlift' in Bangledesche)
-Moncheeny ('Deadlift' in Bangledesche)
Scotsman
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Isn't the "war on drugs" great. I could run down the street rape and murder some girl in her house, cut myself on the way in and sue her family for personal damages. But two kids trying to get some gear to be competitive at their sport get caught under the mandatory drug sentencing crap. ONe bullet=onelife=5year probation for some gangbanger. 1vial deca=one persons choice=5-99 years of their life taken by the same fuckwads who let 18year olds fight and die for their country and then lock them up for drinking a beer. Sorry for the rant this is just something I feel very strongly about. And don't worry about the first part I have no intention of running around breaking most laws except the gear ones.
This is tragic. Not only possession of controlled substances without a USA prescription, but intent to distribute (which the authorities have to prove). Plus the smuggling charges as well, which weren't listed in the article. The risks and consequences are so great to save a few dollars. At least, AAS (Class III) can be obtained in drug stores with a script. Cocaine, marijuana, and other recreational drugs that are classified Class I and II simply are a pain in the neck, since they serve certain medical purposes. Cocaine is still used in hospitals for intubation. Marinol (THC--the active ingredient in Marijuana) is prescribed to increase appetite in cancer/AIDS patients.
If we see any decriminalization/legalization in our time, it will be with AAS. My $0.02 worth.
If we see any decriminalization/legalization in our time, it will be with AAS. My $0.02 worth.
