Moss admits to marijuana use 'every blue moon'

[greasywheels121]

Moss thought there was too much coverage on T.O. so he came out with this gem.

 

http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/8747660

 

Moss admits to marijuana use 'every blue moon'  

CBS SportsLine.com wire reports     

 

NEW YORK -- Oakland Raiders receiver Randy Moss admits he has used marijuana since entering the NFL seven years ago and still smokes it "every blue moon."

 

"I have used, you know, marijuana ... since I've been in the league," Moss said in an interview for HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel scheduled to air Tuesday night. "But as far as abusing it and, you know, letting it take control over me, I don't do that, no."

 

When pressed whether he still smokes marijuana, the star receiver with the checkered past said: "I might. I might have fun. And, you know, hopefully ... I won't get into any trouble by the NFL by saying that, you know. I have had fun throughout my years and, you know, predominantly in the offseason.

 

"But, you know, I don't want any kids, you know, watching this taking a lesson from me as far as 'Well, Randy Moss used it so I'm going to use it.' I don't want that to get across. Like I say ... I have used (marijuana) in the past. And every blue moon or every once in a while I might."

 

The NFL's drug policy calls for up to 10 tests a month after one positive result. A second violation results in a fine equal to the player's salary for four games, a third in a four-game suspension, and a year's suspension for a fourth violation.

 

Randy Moss has had more than his share of problems. (AP)   

Moss has never been suspended for violating the league's drug policy and NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said it is confidential whether the receiver is in the drug program or not.

 

"We evaluate all conduct related to substance abuse and it is handled confidentially by the doctors," Aiello said.

 

Moss was traded from the Minnesota Vikings in early March. He was limited by a hamstring injury last season and finished with 49 catches for 767 yards and 13 touchdowns. It was the first time in his seven seasons that he didn't reach 1,000 yards receiving.

 

Moss has had problems on and off the field throughout his college and pro career. He lost scholarships at Notre Dame and Florida State because of a battery charge and marijuana use. He set records at Marshall and clearly was the most dynamic receiver in the 1998 draft, but lasted until 21st overall because of his past trouble.

 

Last year, Moss was fined $10,000 for pretending to pull down his pants and moon the Green Bay crowd during Minnesota's playoff win. He also drew criticism for leaving the field with 2 seconds left in a regular-season loss against Washington.

 

Other transgressions include bumping a traffic control officer with his car in 2002, verbally abusing corporate sponsors on a team bus in 2001 and squirting an official with a water bottle in 1999.

[Nokona]

NO WAY PEOPLE USE MARYJAWANA!?

[daa84]

Moss thought there was too much coverage on T.O. so he came out with this gem. 

 

http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/8747660

i know randy moss is concerned about children following along, but if randy moss does something, i believe that i am less inclined to do it as well

[knightni]

Between the NFL and NBA, I'd guess that at least 25% of the players use marijuana in the offseason.

[chimpy2121]

The thing that is a little weird is that he can't/won't be suspended for this because he didn't test positive when he reported for Raider's training camp. He can smoke all he wants after that because there are no other tests for weed throughout the season. The only way he could get suspended is if the league decides to place him back into the substance abuse program based off of these comments. Even though that doesn't guarentee that he will get suspended, it would mean that he would be tested up to ten times a month during the season.

 

Honestly though, is anyone really surprised by this?

[greasywheels121]

The thing that is a little weird is that he can't/won't be suspended for this because he didn't test positive when he reported for Raider's training camp. He can smoke all he wants after that because there are no other tests for weed throughout the season. The only way he could get suspended is if the league decides to place him back into the substance abuse program based off of these comments. Even though that doesn't guarentee that he will get suspended, it would mean that he would be tested up to ten times a month during the season.

 

Honestly though, is anyone really surprised by this?

 

Thank you Chris Mortensen.

 

Hah, and nope.

[chimpy2121]

Thank you Chris Mortensen.

 

Hah, and nope.

 

 

Haha

 

I was the one who actually gave him that info, he's just the one that relays it over to the people via sportscenter.

Edited August 18, 2005 by chimpy2121

[DukeNukeEm]

Between the NFL and NBA, I'd guess that at least 25% of the players use marijuana in the offseason.

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.....

 

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA.

 

Try like 95.

[soxhawks]

.....

 

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA.

 

Try like 95.

 

especially in the nba

[White Sox Josh]

Moss admits to marijuana use 'every blue moon' 

CBS SportsLine.com wire reports 

 

NEW YORK -- Oakland Raiders receiver Randy Moss admits he has used marijuana since entering the NFL seven years ago and still smokes it "every blue moon."

 

"I have used, you know, marijuana ... since I've been in the league," Moss said in an interview for HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel scheduled to air Tuesday night. "But as far as abusing it and, you know, letting it take control over me, I don't do that, no."

 

When pressed whether he still smokes marijuana, the star receiver with the checkered past said: "I might. I might have fun. And, you know, hopefully ... I won't get into any trouble by the NFL by saying that, you know. I have had fun throughout my years and, you know, predominantly in the offseason.

 

"But, you know, I don't want any kids, you know, watching this taking a lesson from me as far as 'Well, Randy Moss used it so I'm going to use it.' I don't want that to get across. Like I say ... I have used (marijuana) in the past. And every blue moon or every once in a while I might."

 

The NFL's drug policy calls for up to 10 tests a month after one positive result. A second violation results in a fine equal to the player's salary for four games, a third in a four-game suspension, and a year's suspension for a fourth violation.

 

Randy Moss has had more than his share of problems. (AP)

Moss has never been suspended for violating the league's drug policy and NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said it is confidential whether the receiver is in the drug program or not.

 

"We evaluate all conduct related to substance abuse and it is handled confidentially by the doctors," Aiello said.

 

Moss was traded from the Minnesota Vikings in early March. He was limited by a hamstring injury last season and finished with 49 catches for 767 yards and 13 touchdowns. It was the first time in his seven seasons that he didn't reach 1,000 yards receiving.

 

Moss has had problems on and off the field throughout his college and pro career. He lost scholarships at Notre Dame and Florida State because of a battery charge and marijuana use. He set records at Marshall and clearly was the most dynamic receiver in the 1998 draft, but lasted until 21st overall because of his past trouble.

 

Last year, Moss was fined $10,000 for pretending to pull down his pants and moon the Green Bay crowd during Minnesota's playoff win. He also drew criticism for leaving the field with 2 seconds left in a regular-season loss against Washington.

 

Other transgressions include bumping a traffic control officer with his car in 2002, verbally abusing corporate sponsors on a team bus in 2001 and squirting an official with a water bottle in 1999.

he uses 8 you knows. He kinda sounds like a Pothead.

[AirScott]

The thing that is a little weird is that he can't/won't be suspended for this because he didn't test positive when he reported for Raider's training camp. He can smoke all he wants after that because there are no other tests for weed throughout the season. The only way he could get suspended is if the league decides to place him back into the substance abuse program based off of these comments. Even though that doesn't guarentee that he will get suspended, it would mean that he would be tested up to ten times a month during the season.

 

Honestly though, is anyone really surprised by this?

they found some in his car after he took the traffic officer for a "ride".

Edited August 19, 2005 by AirScott

[3 BeWareTheNewSox 5]

It's obvious it's widespread in all of society, and his use was already known about (as well as with it being found in the car which was already mentioned), but what is the point in saying this? We good could it do, street cred?

[AirScott]

It's obvious it's widespread in all of society, and his use was already known about (as well as with it being found in the car which was already mentioned), but what is the point in saying this? We good could it do, street cred?

it's Randy Moss. he's saying it because he was asked about it. what do you expect him to do, the smart thing? say his friend had left it in his car, and he thought it was pencil shavings?

Edited August 19, 2005 by AirScott

[Benchwarmerjim]

Im glad the Vikings got rid of him.

[Mplssoxfan]

I love this. We all want our favorite (and not-so-favorite) athletes to be honest with the media, don't we? "Enough with the cliches, say what you really mean!"

 

But, whenever an athlete is truthfully honest, we roast him over the coals. So f*****g what if Randy smokes weed in the offseason. Doesn't make him a bad guy.

 

I'm a Bears fan, but I sided with him after the thing with the traffic cop, and I side with him now.

[witesoxfan]

I love this.  We all want our favorite (and not-so-favorite) athletes to be honest with the media, don't we?  "Enough with the cliches, say what you really mean!"

 

But, whenever an athlete is truthfully honest, we roast him over the coals.  So f*****g what if Randy smokes weed in the offseason.  Doesn't make him a bad guy. 

 

I'm a Bears fan, but I sided with him after the thing with the traffic cop, and I side with him now.

 

I understand what you mean, and I completely agree.

 

Doesn't mean he's not a dumbass, and it doesn't mean he's not a cancerous player, and it doesn't mean the Vikings were wrong for trading for him. But he speaks the truth.

 

And he still has one of the funniest lines ever, even if it is egotistical and selfish and, unsurprisingly, dumb at the time.

 

"Straight cash, homey."