Gene Upshaw threatens strike

[mercalnd]

Quote: Originally Posted by J0nnD0ugh

Where? Not saying every case has come walking in front of my face. But in 17+ years working in a hospital lab, not once have I seen an employee require blood testing. Urine, yes. Blood, no. The only people who require blood testing are the Hwy Patrol for suspected DUI's. Back to the potential strike.... Why wouldn't the owners seek to end the CBA? The NFLPA has let themselves be trampled on thanks to Upshaw's "leadership" in the past few years. They see they are weak. They are probably looking to strike when the iron is hot.

Okay then apparently it's not as common as I thought. I have however seen jobs that require a full medical report, including blood tests. Not for drug testing purposes though.

Still, even if it's not common I really don't see the big deal about a blood test. And I certainly don't see how it's any worse than a urine test.

[allBthere]

Quote: Originally Posted by oakfan162

Lol. Agreed. Both sides need to recognize what a good thing they've got going right now. Don't get greedy. Don't pull a baseball and alienate your fan base. I hope both sides make concessions that will avoid a strike or anything like that.

You're right...I don't watch baseball or basketball or hockey on TV anymore during their regular season's because after the strikes i just din't care anymore

[SPTO]

With the new drug testing alliance between MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL and yes even the PGA. The NFL players are going to look very bad. If Upshaw seriously fights against this kind of Olympic style anti-doping testing then he's going to be round criticized and it could bring the senate into the mix. The NFL does NOT want to be a whipping boy in public the way baseball has been.

Besides, i've never seen Olympic athletes really challenge the testing results of positive tests. The exception would be Floyd Landis after the Tour De France but well, he was proven to be a bold faced liar after 3 SEPARATE tests came up positive.

[pistoldill]

Quote: Originally Posted by Double Eights

I hope someone assassinates him.

Double Eights strikes again. What a classy thing to say.