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Ricky Williams Signed To The Argos...

Mulletsoldier

Mulletsoldier

Binging on Pure ****ing Rage
What does everyone think of this decision? I 5th chance for a hard-working kid? Or a blatant mistake by the CFL in not honouring the drug-suspension of another league?
 
Not really sure on that one but I have to admit I might actually check out a couple of Argos games this year :icon_lol:

jecko
 
Yeah, I think it may raise some serious ethical issues in that the CFL is basically saying "It's okay to do drugs". Even moreso in that they are not honouring the contract of another league to do so.
 
They are a business. This will make the league a lot of money.

It's good for Rickey.

And, as far as ethics, I know Nick Saban isn't the bastion of them (cough LSU cough) but he and the Dolphins supported Ricky and said they'd take him back when his suspension is up.
 
It's my understanding that this is quite common in the CFL (American players going up there after being suspended or banned for failing US drug tests). In RW's case, he has to sit out a year suspension....might as well stay in shape playing if the Argos will have him. I think the Argos have asked him to make some public anti-drug statements as part of the deal (for the kids, ya know).
 
yeahright said:
It's my understanding that this is quite common in the CFL (American players going up there after being suspended or banned for failing US drug tests). In RW's case, he has to sit out a year suspension....might as well stay in shape playing if the Argos will have him. I think the Argos have asked him to make some public anti-drug statements as part of the deal (for the kids, ya know).
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Yeah, the Argos do about 50 community events a year, which they obviously want him to be a part of. I guess all things considered this is a fairly mild suspension, all he did was smoke weed. Half the players in the NFL have killed somebody, so I suppose his mistakes pale in comparison.
 
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Isn't weed legal up there with you heathens???
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Ha!..No, it's de-criminalized. Under an Oz there is no criminal charge layed, but it is still illegal. Though, I don't see it being completely legalized under our current administration. So, Ricky must be happy!
 
Mulletsoldier said:
Ha!..No, it's de-criminalized. Under an Oz there is no criminal charge layed, but it is still illegal. Though, I don't see it being completely legalized under our current administration. So, Ricky must be happy!
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I was reading that your government (the previous one) was about to legalize it but the US government threatened to inspect every truck crossing the border, thus devastating the Canadian economy....so the plan was shelved.
 
yeahright said:
I was reading that your government (the previous one) was about to legalize it but the US government threatened to inspect every truck crossing the border, thus devastating the Canadian economy....so the plan was shelved.
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Pretty much. As much as I hate to admit, every Prime Minister in Canadian history has failed to diversify the Canadian market into a global one, effectively rendering Canada incapable of surviving (under the current conditions) w/o the huge fiscal influence of the United States. The most unfortunate aspect of this fiscal hedgemony is how it has consistently affected our legal policies. The legalization of marijuana a prime example. What's also sad is your government's willingness to take full and blatant advantage of this. I.E., no Canadian presence in Iraq = prolonging the Canadian beef stoppage, BC softwood lumber tariffs, Nova Scotia Cod situation, etc, etc.
 
Mulletsoldier said:
Pretty much. As much as I hate to admit, every Prime Minister in Canadian history has failed to diversify the Canadian market into a global one, effectively rendering Canada incapable of surviving (under the current conditions) w/o the huge fiscal influence of the United States. The most unfortunate aspect of this fiscal hedgemony is how it has consistently affected our legal policies. The legalization of marijuana a prime example. What's also sad is your government's willingness to take full and blatant advantage of this. I.E., no Canadian presence in Iraq = prolonging the Canadian beef stoppage, BC softwood lumber tariffs, Nova Scotia Cod situation, etc, etc.
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I agree.....and if Vancouver would just start treating their sewage like a world-class city in a civilized country, I'd have complete sympathy for you (they currently dump raw sewage into a waterway which carries it south into the states). :dump:
 
yeahright said:
I agree.....and if Vancouver would just start treating their sewage like a world-class city in a civilized country, I'd have complete sympathy for you (they currently dump raw sewage into a waterway which carries it south into the states). :dump:
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Haha..Yeah, that's BC though..They are savage hippies out there. I am in Alberta, we are civilized hicks (not me though)
 
damn im gonna miss ricky but at least we have ronnie brown to fill his shoes this kid is going to be the next big thing in the nfl. ill see u suckas at the superbowl in our city :head: . did you noticed that ricky finally shave the **** off his face and head so he must be happy.
 

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I think Ricky is going to have a great season in Canada with less pressure than what he is subjected to in the NFL.

When it comes down to it, he's just a really akward guy (remember when he did a whole post game interview in his helmet due to his social anxiety) with a boat load of talent. To some people, substances like weed help them overcome issues like social anxiety...not that it's right.
 
Mulletsoldier said:
What's also sad is your government's willingness to take full and blatant advantage of this. I.E., no Canadian presence in Iraq = prolonging the Canadian beef stoppage, BC softwood lumber tariffs, Nova Scotia Cod situation, etc, etc.
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Yeah canada takes it up the a$$ and then someone points out one little thing that canada does wrong. P.s i live in B.c damn it so im not sure if i prove or discredit your statement!

I think ricky is a boy in a mans body he's too immature and has some psycological probs and he IS however and amazing footballer and he WILL fill the seats.
 
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This is a good business move for Toronto. They get a RB with all-pro skills at a good rate. The Canadian rules don't favor the running game (3 downs per series) but he'll at least be playing and will have to improve his receiving skills.
 
Iron Warrior said:
This is a good business move for Toronto. They get a RB with all-pro skills at a good rate. The Canadian rules don't favor the running game (3 downs per series) but he'll at least be playing and will have to improve his receiving skills.
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Yeah, he'll get alot of recieving touches maybe (if they put him in the slotback position) for certain plays.
 
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