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POSTED 4:42 p.m. EDT; UPDATED 4:54 p.m. EDT, July 6, 2006
ROBINSON BACK IN REHAB
Vikings receiver Koren Robinson is back in alcohol rehab, according to his agent, Alvin Keels. Keels tells Profootballtalk.com that Robinson re-entered treatment in late June. Robinson is scheduled to be married on July 22.
Keels stressed that Robinson's decision to resume treatment was voluntary and not the result of any violation of the league's substance abuse policy or specific recurrence of the problems that plagued his career with the Seattle Seahawks. Keels said that Robinson can leave the program at any time.
Keels' comments were made in response to information we received from a league source indicating that Robinson was indeed back in rehab. (Operating uncharacteristically like "real" journalists, we called Keels for confirmation -- and got it.)
In 2005, Robinson spent 30 days in a South Carolina treatment center after being cut by the Seahawks. He eventually signed with the Vikings, and made the Pro Bowl as a kick returner. The Vikings signed him to a three-year deal during the offseason, but we've heard that the deal was structured to protect the team against any bad behavior.
Regarding alcohol, the NFL may discipline players under the substance abuse policy only after a conviction or admitted violation of the law relating to the use of alcohol. The policy permits imposition of a fine, suspension, or other appropriate discipline. Testing for alcohol is not conducted, most likely due to the fact that alcohol metabolizes very quickly. Moreover, there is no commonly used urine test for the presence of alcohol.
ROBINSON BACK IN REHAB
Vikings receiver Koren Robinson is back in alcohol rehab, according to his agent, Alvin Keels. Keels tells Profootballtalk.com that Robinson re-entered treatment in late June. Robinson is scheduled to be married on July 22.
Keels stressed that Robinson's decision to resume treatment was voluntary and not the result of any violation of the league's substance abuse policy or specific recurrence of the problems that plagued his career with the Seattle Seahawks. Keels said that Robinson can leave the program at any time.
Keels' comments were made in response to information we received from a league source indicating that Robinson was indeed back in rehab. (Operating uncharacteristically like "real" journalists, we called Keels for confirmation -- and got it.)
In 2005, Robinson spent 30 days in a South Carolina treatment center after being cut by the Seahawks. He eventually signed with the Vikings, and made the Pro Bowl as a kick returner. The Vikings signed him to a three-year deal during the offseason, but we've heard that the deal was structured to protect the team against any bad behavior.
Regarding alcohol, the NFL may discipline players under the substance abuse policy only after a conviction or admitted violation of the law relating to the use of alcohol. The policy permits imposition of a fine, suspension, or other appropriate discipline. Testing for alcohol is not conducted, most likely due to the fact that alcohol metabolizes very quickly. Moreover, there is no commonly used urine test for the presence of alcohol.
POSTED 10:02 a.m. EDT, July 6, 2006
WAL-MART RELEASED T.O.'S BOOK EARLY
As it turns out, the Philadelphia media got its hands on the tell-all-that-apparently-says-nothing-new penned by T.O. and Jason Rosenhaus not via high-tech sleuthing but because a retailer put the book on the shelf six days early.
Oops.
A source close to the situation tells us that the books were sent out in crates marked "Embargo: Do Not Open Until July 11," which was the planned release date. At one or more Philadelphia-area Wal-Mart stores, however, the admonition was disregarded and the book was put on the shelf.
As a result, we're told that publisher Simon & Schuster has given the green light to sell the book right now, notwithstanding the July 11 release date.
The contents of the book have been the hot topic on Philadelphia talk radio. We're planning to swing by the local bookstore later today to see if we can get our hands on a copy of it (since we're getting kind of low on toilet paper).
WAL-MART RELEASED T.O.'S BOOK EARLY
As it turns out, the Philadelphia media got its hands on the tell-all-that-apparently-says-nothing-new penned by T.O. and Jason Rosenhaus not via high-tech sleuthing but because a retailer put the book on the shelf six days early.
Oops.
A source close to the situation tells us that the books were sent out in crates marked "Embargo: Do Not Open Until July 11," which was the planned release date. At one or more Philadelphia-area Wal-Mart stores, however, the admonition was disregarded and the book was put on the shelf.
As a result, we're told that publisher Simon & Schuster has given the green light to sell the book right now, notwithstanding the July 11 release date.
The contents of the book have been the hot topic on Philadelphia talk radio. We're planning to swing by the local bookstore later today to see if we can get our hands on a copy of it (since we're getting kind of low on toilet paper).