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Here is it: roid scandal.

The thing is pretty long, but there are the most interesting parts to me:

Last month, a New York investigator who has been tracking suspicious purchases from Signature Pharmacy flew to Pittsburgh to interview a top physician for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers about why he allegedly used a personal credit card to purchase roughly $150,000 in testosterone and human growth hormone in 2006.
The physician, Richard A. Rydze, who won a silver medal in platform diving in the 1972 Olympics, told the investigator the drugs were for his private patients, according to a person briefed on the interview. Rydze is an internist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He also is a consulting physician for the FBI and the Federal Aviation Administration.

There are no allegations Rydze violated any laws. Many doctors are allowed under Pennsylvania rules to order and dispense prescription drugs. But investigators in New York said his orders of testosterone piqued their interest because of the large volume, his position with an NFL team and because he allegedly used a personal credit card.

Sounds like the Steelers aren't even shy about it. I always assumed most athletes were on something, but had a "don't ask, don't tell" policy with the team. If the Steelers team doctors were actually distributing this stuff, that would be hysterical.

The retail value of those drugs he bought is a reported $750,000.

Here's more:

In an affidavit from a federal agent who questioned Grimsley, the agent said Grimsley claimed another player, later identified in an ESPN report as former Baltimore Orioles first baseman David Segui, had advised Grimsley on how to obtain human growth hormone from a ``wellness center'' in Florida.

But authorities said they believe Signature's steroid and human growth hormone customers extend beyond baseball to other sports.

During surveillance of the pharmacy last year, investigators said they saw a Philadelphia Eagles football player enter the pharmacy, though they are not certain why he was there. They also identified a member of the Washington Redskins as being a Signature customer, according to an agent in the case.

I'd love to know the name and as much as I love him, would anyone be completely shocked if it was someone like Dawk?

The most interesting part of this article is the fact that this guy can put $150,000 on his personal credit card.

I only put that much on debit.

Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if it was any of the Eagles.

I keep a daily spending limit of $125,000 on my debit card (in case it's lost or stolen).

I'd like to see what the APR is on that credit card.

Still, this doesn't (or wouldn't) shock me. Especially if it was Dawk.

Saw this on EMB last nite and of course it was followed with tons of "Im not accusing anyone but would it shock you if it was _____?"

Who's to know? I mean ya have a 1 in what, 52 shot of bein right? I couldn't imagine it bein Dawkins. Just about anyone else is fair game.

(Look for someone who's tendons are weak, snap without contact, and who somehow added considerable bulk supposedly playin with Doggie Toys a couple years ago. Thats where I'd start!~)

I'd be looking at the players who live in Florida or went to school there first, if I was playing the guessing game.

- Kearse
- Lito
- Dawk
- Mcdougle
- Bunkley

Who Else? I'm sure there are more...

Seth, you don't have to all of a sudden put on the muscle, though. The guy could have been using them for a while, and many guys go a long time without facing problems from the use. Any guy on the team could be doing it, and we wouldn't know

Reading this site I thought it was only Dallas Cowboys who ran afoul of the law.

What gives?

"Who's to know? I mean ya have a 1 in what, 52 shot of bein right? I couldn't imagine it bein Dawkins. Just about anyone else is fair game."

Actually it would be narrowed down a lot more than that. It's not like whoever it was walked in to the pharmacy in full uniform. He'd have to be at least recognizable as a specific player for a specific team in street clothes.

Reading this site I thought it was only Dallas Cowboys who ran afoul of the law.

Not true. We also point out legal infractions of Cincinatti Bengals.

"KeithByars
RE: Latest Roid Scandal - Eagles mentioned
2/28/2007 12:33 PM

I only put that much on debit."



I just opened up a camera store, KB, come check it out.

OK- now Davie Spuds?
Take note.

The above line was a 10.

NTF!~

"Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if it was any of the Eagles."

One word. Neckbeard.

If he was using, I'll run Milton Street's campaign.

Put Sly on the list