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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by ChrisXVI I wasn’t aware of this... our RB coach Joel Thomas held the same position at Arkansas while Jonathan Williams was there. That explains why we signed him. Joel Thomas knows he can contribute. Tidbit ... I ...

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Old 05-09-2018, 03:23 PM   #131
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Originally Posted by ChrisXVI View Post
I wasn’t aware of this... our RB coach Joel Thomas held the same position at Arkansas while Jonathan Williams was there. That explains why we signed him. Joel Thomas knows he can contribute.
Tidbit ... I follow a ton of High School (Euless Trinity High school football). I was soooo glad to see the Jonathan kid graduate from Allen (Texas 6A State power house). He scored a lot in the playoffs & subsequent state titles... didn't follow him as much while at Arkansas though.

I hope he shows something at camp & good luck .
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Old 05-09-2018, 03:26 PM   #132
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Re: Mark Ingram Suspended Four Games(Update: Appeal denied)

Originally Posted by 73Saint View Post
These guys Always appeal the suspension, they never win the appeal, and they are ALWAYS innocent. C'mon man, not fooling anyone. Just take your lumps, bc to me, the denial makes it worse.

Now I'm sure Guido will have an answer as to why I am wrong, and this is a different situation. So let's hear it, but I ain't buying it.
It's clear you're going off partial information. Ingram's agent said they are not denying that he had the substance. They also said that it was not an illegal drug (verified by the league's statement that he tested positive under the PED clause and not the substance abuse clause) and that is was not performance enhancing. The PED list contains all substances that are not legal or alcohol related. They include several items that are permissible with a TUE (Therapeutic Use Exemption).

My bet is that Ingram thought the TUE had been properly submitted by his agent (who should be the person responsible) and was then hit with the test that showed the medication he thought was pre-approved. That would explain why he fired his agent and pursued the appeal. Not because he has taken the medication, but because he thought it had been approved. No doubt he would lose that appeal, but it would explain everything to this point. Once the written decision is released they could appeal the length of the suspension itself, NOT the earlier ruling.

As for the success on appealing the suspension, it is rather common that they get reduced based upon circumstances. I think you are getting confused with the appeal of the test results which rarely get overturned.

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Old 05-09-2018, 03:34 PM   #133
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Mark is paid millions of dollars to know what he is allowed to do and not allowed to do. Mark the shark is looking for a new contract while doing drugs.
Have you read anything about this yet or just going off a headline or two? Of course he knows what he's allowed to do. The agent says they know the substance that triggered the positive test is on the banned list, but they are also saying it is included in the substances that are permissible. As I just stated, it appears that Ingram's prior agent screwed up and Ingram prbably thought he'd had permission. That would explain his firing his agent and appealing the test. If this is the way things went down Ingram could have grounds to sue his prior agent.

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Old 05-09-2018, 03:37 PM   #134
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How do you know he didn't take Sudafed. Sudafed is harmless and it's also banned by the NFL. Don't jump to conclusions. We don't know what he took.
Products such as hair growth and fertility treatments are also banned but can be exempted. Given the fact that he just fathered his third child the first could be the culprit. He might have been trying to get rid of that balding spot.
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Its disappointing that so many people assumed Mark was snortin coke, smokin crack, and shootin roids all at the same time.
Its still no excuse but I think that hopes are so high people are scared something could happen to mess the season up and this happens. I hope he wins.
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How do you know he didn't take Sudafed. Sudafed is harmless and it's also banned by the NFL. Don't jump to conclusions. We don't know what he took.
I know he's suspended
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Have you read anything about this yet or just going off a headline or two? Of course he knows what he's allowed to do. The agent says they know the substance that triggered the positive test is on the banned list, but they are also saying it is included in the substances that are permissible. As I just stated, it appears that Ingram's prior agent screwed up and Ingram prbably thought he'd had permission. That would explain his firing his agent and appealing the test. If this is the way things went down Ingram could have grounds to sue his prior agent.
That's what they all say
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That's what they all say
No. I can't remember an instance where the player has said they thought they had pre-approved permission to take a medication that is listed among those permissible. Which others do you know of since you claim that is what they all say? Huh?
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I know he's suspended
He is absolutely suspended. For how long may still be a question. And what the cause of the failed test was is also relevant. As I mentioned before, using Rogaine to help grow back a bald spot isn't quite as severe as taking powerful horse steroids, yet both are banned substances. The first can be exempted, however. The second cannot.
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No. I can't remember an instance where the player has said they thought they had pre-approved permission to take a medication that is listed among those permissible. Which others do you know of since you claim that is what they all say? Huh?
I can, like every case
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