Bonds Indicted With Perjury

Barry Bonds, the San Francisco outfielder was held with perjury by the grand jury. Facts have been discovered that Bonds lied to the grand jury about denying the fact that he used a steroid such as the "cream". Bonds has repeatedly denied using performance-enhancing drugs with him knowing that they were. He was charged with lying when he asked about using steroids given to him by his personal trainer and childhood friend, Greg Anderson. Also charged with lying about Anderson never injecting him with steroids. Bonds says that Anderson would never do such a thing because he knows how Barry feels about performing-enhancing drugs.

Barry came into the majors with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1986 as a slim, base stealing outfielder. By the late 1990s, he noticeably reached the weight of more than 240 pounds. His physical growth brought with it a magnificent power surge. Anderson was became the center of the attention with bonds indictment. He spent time in a federal detention centre for denying to testify to the grand jury about Bonds steroids usage. Bonds has been tied with BALCO, a know producer of steroids. Athletes like Jason Giambi and Gary Sheffield have been connected to BALCO. Gary Sheffield has testified to the grand jury that Bonds introduced him to BALCO.

Knowing facts like this really lead me against Bonds. I believe Bonds is guilty with perjury. Therefore he should do time for lying to the grand jury.

http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5hwhtPj5yLY_ACQ3SRvIpffKPfSfw

New England Patriots Caught Cheating

First game of the NFL season, the Patriots defeat the Jets easily 38-14. During the first game of the season the Patriots have been caught videotaping the New York Jets defensive signals. Commissioner Rodger Goodbell of the NFL has recognized the Patriots with illegal conduct. Security officials for the NFL confiscated a camera and videotape from Matt Estrella, Patriots video assistant when suspicion grew on him recording the Jets defensive signals. Goodbell is considering the possibility of denying the Patriots of multiple draft picks because a competitive violation was made. So the chances of increasing their competitiveness with young talent will be denied. The Patriots have also been suspected in of other incidents. A possible violation of the number of radio frequencies the Patriots were using during Sunday’s game during their game with the Jets. An unclear explanation was given when questioned about their possible radio setup violation. Coach Belichick has apologized for the Patriots cheating violation. Belichick has spoken with commissioner Goodbell and the rule has been clearly interpreted to him.

Many feel that the Patriots should be denied their win against the Jets and so do I. Coach Belichick was caught in the act. He should take the violations punishment. The Patriots undefeated record should be held with an estrous in my mind. This may have effected every team they played against this season. The Jets and Patriots game should be played again seeing who wins fair and sqaure.

http://www.eontarionow.com/sports/2007/09/13/belichick-apologizes-about-patriots-cheating/

http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2007/09/new_england_patriots_cheating_scandal/

Barry Bonds And Steroids

Barry Bonds says to a grand jury that he used a "clear" substance and a "cream" given to him by an indicted trainer in distributing steroids. The trainer told him that the substances were nutritional supplements and a pain reliever for arthritis. He told judges that he knew that the substances were undetectable steroids. These drugs were said not to be banned at the time Bonds use them. During the year that he used the drugs, Bonds pulled out the greatest season of his career with a record setting 73 homeruns.

Greg Anderson a friend of Barry's was caught with illegal substances in his home. Officials say they found documents that said Bonds had made transactions with Anderson. Bonds says that they are close friends and that Anderson only gave him legal drugs to treat his arthritis and fatigue. He said the drugs weren't helping so he stopped using them. Former teammates of Bonds: Armando Rios, Benito Santiago and Bobby Estalella, and former Oakland A's Jason and Jeremy Giambi, have confessed to using performance-enhancing drugs provided by Anderson.
This birngs up suspicions on whether Bonds was telling the truth. Bonds use of steroids is very unclear.

I do believe Bonds used illegal substances because of his connection with Greg Anderson. Bonds gained alot of weight quickly during his career. He went from slim base stealing athlete to a powerhouse homerun record setting player. He should be stripped of his homerun records and not be allowed into the hall of fame for being a cheater. Why would Bonds pay off Anderson for his help and also buy him expensive rings if they were friends. It looks like he was paying him to keep his mouth shut. Ever since Bonds steroid talks, he has gotten injured and hasn't been producing large numbers. It seems like he's been laying off the juice.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1937594

Andy Reid's Trouble At Home

Andy Reid is also a father to son's Britt and Garrett Reid, other than being the coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. Both were said to be drug addicts. When authorities searched the Reid property drugs and guns were found.

• Britt Reid, 22 years old, was sentenced to 8 to 23 months in jail and four years of probation.
• Garrett Reid, 24 years old, was sentenced to 2 to 23 months in the county prison and one year of probation.

Garrett confesses to selling drugs in poor neighborhoods and got a rush out of it. Being such a addict when Garrett was jailed prescribed drug were found in his cell. Officials believe he smuggled them in by placing the pills in his rectum. He said he enjoyed being rich and liked being known as a drug dealer.

Britt says all illegal activities he was involved in, his parents had no knowledge. Britt was held with possession of an illegal gun and drug charges. Britt was someone under the trap of drugs, which made him a violent man. This would lead to Britt pointing a handgun at another driver after a dispute.

Andy Reid and his wife Tammy Reid were said to have been very supportive of their sons. Andy took his children back in, in order to set them straight. His work got in the way of truly supporting his boys. So he took 5 weeks off the off-season to support his sons. He says that his sons troubles will not cause him to resign from the Eagles or retire as coach.

I believe that Andy had little knowledge of his sons illegal activities. He did try to take his boys back in order to straighten them out. Andy has no connection to his sons activities therefore should not be penalized. Britt and Garrett are not minors which drops them out of their fathers jurisdiction. Andy enjoys coaching, which keeps him from watching over Britt and Garrett. Many say he should resign but I think he should take some time off when his sons are released from jail to give them the help they need.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,307483,00.html

Micheal Vick's Dog Scandal

Vick is charged with sponsoring dog fights in his own home by the federal gran jury. Vick's home was raided by authorities and over 60 dogs (mostly pit bulls) were found. His home was full with equipment associated with dog fights. Blood stains were found on carpets and dog fighting pits were also seen. Micheal was convicted with training, conducting and betting on dog fights. Vick was accused with conducting a business involving gambling, buying, transporting and receiving dogs for the purpose of cruel dog fighting. He held dog fights that led to the death of the loosing dog. The defeated dog would either be electrocuted, hanged or shot. These were extreme and cruel methods. Wagers as much as $20,000 plus were made in which Micheal Vick himself is said to have made the transfers to the winners. This dog scandal was very organized sort of like an underground enterprise.

I feel Vick had no reason to get involved with sponsoring dog fights in his home. He's rich enough as pro football player. Maybe he just enjoyed the thrill of gambling on these fights, and having a chance of earning more money. Friends of his could have pulled him in to this world knowing that he had money and space to sponsor these fights with little chance of getting caught. Either way Vick shouldn't have fallen into this world knowing that he was a good player and there were going to be harsh consequences with the law. My thoughts are that he should be heavily fined and released from Atlanta Falcons. Also any organizations that sponsor Vick, should lose any connection with him.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2940065