There was a discussion on 105.3 Monday about this. From what the radio guys were saying, he had not failed a test. He missed tests.
Now they went on to suggest missing a test is not a suspension. It is a fine, as stated in the code of conduct document. So he could miss a test and get fined, but no suspension. If this were pot.
It was speculated Collins was operating under these guidelines. They also said he was not in Dallas a great deal. The radio guys stated he could have gotten a test wherever he was. I don't know this to be the case, and trust the radio guys about like I trust my ex wife's lawyer.
To sum up.
He took a great number of tests for over a year.
His understanding of the repercussions may have led him to believe he could pay a fine and not have to close out of Call of Duty Modern Warfare and go pee in a cup.
The rules do state for specific infractions it is a fine and not suspension.
Possibly he was either operating under a misunderstanding between he and his attorney, or he was told this was an option.
If this was something other than marijuana, it could account for the five game suspension.
But when did his first infraction occur?
Personally, I think this leads back to Goodall and his edict he can suspend a player as he sees fit without recourse. And if that is the case, then this type of punitive action will continue until Jerry is no longer above the ground. Because Goodall has shown in the past he wants people to know he is more important than the guy who owns the most expensive franchise in the league.
As far as the league taking Jerry's team away from him as stated in a post above....Bull Nuggets. That law suit would be EPIC.
One last thing. This burns my arse.
yeah.