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freddyg12 · 04-08-2008, 04:48 PM

I used to blaze every day, but haven't in years. I had to pass a test to get my job & I can pass one to keep it if need be. Granted I have a lot of years between me & those older days, but in the world of pro sports these guys are forced to grow up quickly, cause if they don't they risk losing their career or lots of $.

I'm not saying that it's not a red flag, it is, but to me it's more about how mature the player is & how prepared he is to be a pro. Off the field Collegiate sports are a sheltered environment, pro sports aren't.

The article sounded pretty reasonable to me; Talib drew red flags because he seems nonchalant & immature about the issue, while Manningham has AT LEAST gotten some good legal/agent help to try & squash the situation.

04-08-2008, 04:48 PM	#17
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Talib and Manningham Admit Marijuana Use; Draft Status Affected? I used to blaze every day, but haven't in years. I had to pass a test to get my job & I can pass one to keep it if need be. Granted I have a lot of years between me & those older days, but in the world of pro sports these guys are forced to grow up quickly, cause if they don't they risk losing their career or lots of $. I'm not saying that it's not a red flag, it is, but to me it's more about how mature the player is & how prepared he is to be a pro. Off the field Collegiate sports are a sheltered environment, pro sports aren't. The article sounded pretty reasonable to me; Talib drew red flags because he seems nonchalant & immature about the issue, while Manningham has AT LEAST gotten some good legal/agent help to try & squash the situation.