Is The NFL Player's Union Stalling HGH Test?

On Friday, two lawmakers who want the NFL to test players for human growth hormone (HGH) say the player's union might be stalling to avoid putting the test in place.  About two weeks ago these two men stated that after a meeting with the league and the union that there was a deal to begin collecting blood for testing.  The union didn't agree, and told the NFL to "hold off".  The player's did not think that this random HGH testing was fair. As seen in this quote, "Players have made it clear that the only priority is getting a testing procedure that is right and fair. That is what we will do."(espn.com)

I do agree with the fact that the NFL should be drug free, but it should be done in a fair way.

Rookies Must Step Up For Cowboys To Receive a Win

With Felix Jones out due to a high ankle sprain, the Cowboys thought they would be just fine with putting in Tashard Choice to take his spot.  Choice started off a lot slower than the Cowboys expected only averaging 2.7 yards on 28 carries.  The Cowboys released Choice on Saturday, now down to two rookie running backs, Demarco Murray and Phillip Tanner.  Last week against the Rams Murray showed the Cowboys he may actually be what they are looking for when he set a team record for 252 rushing yards.

  

Bad News for Jerome Harrison of the Eagles

The Eagles were planning to receive running back, Jerome Harrison, form the Detroit Lions, in favor of Ronnie Brown.  As Harrison went in for the physical, the doctor found something that nobody wants to have.  A tumor was found in his brain during the physical.  This physical may have saved Harrison's life.  Harrison is out for the rest of season, and is having this tumor treated.  But, Harrison will return to the NFL according to ESPN.com. 

Thierry Henry and Red Bulls In Trouble

In a game that the Red Bulls needed to win, Thierry Henry received a red card in the first half of the game.  This wasn't the first red card that Thierry Henry has received.  Red cards are one of the Red Bulls biggest problems.  Due to Henry's red card, the Red Bulls had to play a man down for the whole 2nd half.  Ending in a 0-2 loss.

Phillips Doesnt Learn From First Mistake

Last Sunday's game was the second time this season that Phillips has been fined by the league for a hit.  He was fined $10,000 on the opening weekend of the season for unnecessarily striking Redskins tight end, Fred Davis.  Phillips struck Davis in the head and kneck area when going for a tackle. No penalty was called but later reveiws showed he struck his head area,the NFL was forced to fine him. Phillips must not hav learned from his mistake the first time because this past game against the Seahawks, Phillips struck again.  The NFL fined Phillips $20,000. Let's see if he can go for number 3.

Lebron James Rumors

Lebron James was seen practicing in full pads with the Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary varsity football team on Tuesday.  Lebron James was named first-team all-state as a sophmore in highschool for his football team.  The next season he brought his team to the state semifinals.  Lebron was not only known for his basketball skills, but for his football skills.  People believed he could have played in the NFL. And, now with the NBA lockout looming, the rumor mill is sterring up some rumors about Lebron James going to the NFL.  In my opinion this will NEVER happen, even though Lebron may have been an all-star football player, his heart is with basketball.  Lebron will stay with the NBA for the rest of his athletic career.

Rodgers Opens Up About Brett Favre

  Ever since Aaron Rodgers took Brett Favre's position of quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, people have been saying that Rodgers will never be Brett Favre and will only be "his back-up."  Aaron Rodgers has proved everyone    wrong as the Green Bay Packers won the Super Bowl last year with Aaron Rodgers as the leader.  Even after all of this talk about Aaron Rodgers vs. Brett Favre, Rodgers takes it as a compliment and is honored to be linked to the legendary quarterback. He says it is an honor to even be brought up in the same sentence as Favre.