The case that wouldn't die: Saints Will Smith faces possible suspension in 2011

02-08-2011, 01:51 PM

Just when Will Smith thought it was safe to relax at home after the NFL season had ended; the case that wouldn't seem to ever go away comes back to haunt him.

Remember the StarCaps case from a couple years ago that included New Orleans Saints Will Smith, Charles Grant, and Deuce McAllister? Well, it has been appealed so many times that people seemed to forget about it. Now over two years later, suspensions could come from it.

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has affirmed the ruling of a lower court in the state, according to NFL spokesperson Greg Aiello, which could mean that Vikings DTs Pat Williams and Kevin Williams, along with Saints DE Will Smith, will face suspension for failing a drug test in December 2008.

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WhoDat!656 · 02-08-2011, 04:55 PM

The Saints can survive 4 games without Will Smith.

ScottF · 08-02-2011, 07:37 AM

This is looking more like a reality. When I read the article this morning I really thought it was from last August; it seems like we have been discussing it for 5 years now.
When does the statute of limitations run out, and when does Jordan sign?

Crusader · 08-02-2011, 07:48 AM

Please just get it over with!

neugey · 08-02-2011, 11:32 AM

Goodell and the NFL need to drop this case ... suspending players for something that occurred 3 years ago is absurd.

ScottF · 08-02-2011, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

Goodell and the NFL need to drop this case ... suspending players for something that occurred 3 years ago is absurd.

LOL--tell that to the NCAA and the Bush case

TheDeuce · 08-02-2011, 12:57 PM

Stupid. But unfortunately in rulings like this, you can't set the dangerous precedent of picking and choosing.

homerj07 · 08-12-2011, 11:18 PM

Ok its been a while - what the hell is going on with the NFL - make a ruling or shut up about it & Smith (& the others play!!)

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Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744 Rating: (0 votes - average) Just when Will Smith thought it was safe to relax at home after the NFL season had ended; the case that wouldn't seem to ever go away comes back to haunt him. Remember the StarCaps case from a couple years ago that included New Orleans Saints Will Smith, Charles Grant, and Deuce McAllister? Well, it has been appealed so many times that people seemed to forget about it. Now over two years later, suspensions could come from it. The Minnesota Court of Appeals has affirmed the ruling of a lower court in the state, according to NFL spokesperson Greg Aiello, which could mean that Vikings DTs Pat Williams and Kevin Williams, along with Saints DE Will Smith, will face suspension for failing a drug test in December 2008. Continue reading on Examiner.com: The case that wouldn't die: Saints Will Smith faces possible suspension in 2011 - New Orleans New Orleans Saints \| Examiner.com The case that wouldn't die: Saints Will Smith faces possible suspension in 2011 - New Orleans New Orleans Saints \| Examiner.com
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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Originally Posted by neugey Goodell and the NFL need to drop this case ... suspending players for something that occurred 3 years ago is absurd. LOL--tell that to the NCAA and the Bush case

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TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Stupid. But unfortunately in rulings like this, you can't set the dangerous precedent of picking and choosing.
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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	This is looking more like a reality. When I read the article this morning I really thought it was from last August; it seems like we have been discussing it for 5 years now. When does the statute of limitations run out, and when does Jordan sign?

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Please just get it over with!

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neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,697 Blog Entries: 13	Goodell and the NFL need to drop this case ... suspending players for something that occurred 3 years ago is absurd.

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homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Ok its been a while - what the hell is going on with the NFL - make a ruling or shut up about it & Smith (& the others play!!)