abersonc;1546918 said:
Lemme ask -- was there testing then? I'm not trying to question your character here -- just interested in what the situation was at the time. If there was no testing, I can't see how some 20 year old kid could be expected to keep away.
BTW - The governor of my state is an admitted user of dianabol.
Yes, there was testing, but I never took a test because it was only done during the season, not the off season, and I got hurt in the off season. It was in its infancy for steroids I believe and I honestly think coaches from just about every program knew they had players using and turned a blind eye to it.
I remember someone telling me "you must love playing for a clean program." My response was, "what's clean about it?" I didn't say that tongue in cheek. I knew who Dr. Feelgood for the team was. I just didn't use his "services." Everyone knew.
I believe they now test even in the off season so it is much harder for guys to cycle their use. I could be wrong about that though. I honestly am not sure. There are also so many undetectable drugs now that the Feds aren't on to. If there hadn't been a sample from someone inside Balco I doubt those drugs could be screened. I seriously doubt Balco is the only synthetic producing supplier.
With regards to 20 year olds governing themselves I will simply say this. Most schools do have you sign a conduct policy and those policies generally outline what will not be tolerated and drug use from legal and illegal drugs is specified. Players know what is right and wrong.
