Galea case could lead to HGH testing in NFL
Article By mflorio.tsn on 21st May, 2010
Santana Moss was reportedly asked about treatments Dr. Anthony Galea gave him.
The news that Dr. Anthony Galea faces charges for smuggling and distributing human growth hormone has prompted many to conclude that the case will produce negative consequences for the NFL.
Already, Redskins receiver Santana Moss has been implicated in the investigation. Galea's assistant allegedly had HGH in her possession when she was arrested last September on the way to Washington, where Galea was planning to meet Moss and treat him for an injury. Moss reportedly was getting HGH from Galea.
And Moss probably wasn't the only NFL player getting HGH from Galea -- especially because the NFL doesn't test for HGH.
On the surface, the situation has the potential to create a major embarrassment for the league, especially because the media and fans seem to have a heightened sensitivity to performance-enhancing drug use in football after the Brian Cushing suspension -- and the clumsy PR effort aimed at exonerating him. But this could actually end up being good for pro football.
The NFL wants players to be tested for HGH. The NFLPA has resisted. And the Galea case shows the honor system isn't working.
The problem can be attributed to the nature of collective bargaining, in which neither side thinks about the greater interests of all parties. Instead, if one side "wants" something, the other side will make that concession only if it "gets" something in return.
So while the health and well-being of the goose that lays the golden eggs may require ensuring that the egg-producing operation isn't being enhanced by banned substances, the process will prompt the union to create leverage by digging in against HGH testing until it can get something of value at the bargaining table.
The opposition to blood testing for HGH remains unclear. Every Sunday, football players strap on the armor a...
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Already, Redskins receiver Santana Moss has been implicated in the investigation. Galea's assistant allegedly had HGH in her possession when she was arrested last September on the way to Washington, where Galea was planning to meet Moss and treat him for an injury. Moss reportedly was getting HGH from Galea.
And Moss probably wasn't the only NFL player getting HGH from Galea -- especially because the NFL doesn't test for HGH.
On the surface, the situation has the potential to create a major embarrassment for the league, especially because the media and fans seem to have a heightened sensitivity to performance-enhancing drug use in football after the Brian Cushing suspension -- and the clumsy PR effort aimed at exonerating him. But this could actually end up being good for pro football.
The NFL wants players to be tested for HGH. The NFLPA has resisted. And the Galea case shows the honor system isn't working.
The problem can be attributed to the nature of collective bargaining, in which neither side thinks about the greater interests of all parties. Instead, if one side "wants" something, the other side will make that concession only if it "gets" something in return.
So while the health and well-being of the goose that lays the golden eggs may require ensuring that the egg-producing operation isn't being enhanced by banned substances, the process will prompt the union to create leverage by digging in against HGH testing until it can get something of value at the bargaining table.
The opposition to blood testing for HGH remains unclear. Every Sunday, football players strap on the armor a...
Read Complete Article at Latest Sporting News Articles for NFL
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