By Paul Miller

June 20, 2007 12:52 PM | Link to this

There are privacy issues that need to be addressed before any testing begins. Athlete’s need to know when, how and who is doing the testing. If MLB, NFL, Olympic & Tour de France officials have problems with the testing, how can we assume a poorly run organization like the FHSAA is going to run this system. Last year there was a fight in a Girl’s High School game and the FHSAA couldn’t get a hold of a game tape.
The FHSAA has many internal issues to begin with and now the state expects them to administer drug testing?
In the article, Mr. Steward says the $100,000 will probably not cover the cost of the 1% of the athletes. Where is this $ going to come from? Schools, Dues, Fines?
This money could be put to better use in other ways. Steroids is a serious issue and if it can’t be done correctly than it shouldn’t be done at all. I assure you if anybody can screw this up it is the FHSAA. Just look at their track record. It speaks for itself.

By Paul Miller

June 20, 2007 11:57 AM | Link to this

There are privacy issues that need to be addressed before any testing begins. Athlete’s need to know when, how and who is doing the testing. If MLB, NFL, Olympic & Tour de France officials have problems with the testing, how can we assume a poorly run organization like the FHSAA is going to run this system. Last year there was a fight in a Girl’s High School game and the FHSAA couldn’t get a hold of a game tape.
The FHSAA has many internal issues to begin with and now the state expects them to administer drug testing?
In the article, Mr. Steward says the $100,000 will probably not cover the cost of the 1% of the athletes. Where is this $ going to come from? Schools, Dues, Fines?
This money could be put to better use in other ways. Steroids is a serious issue and if it can’t be done correctly than it shouldn’t be done at all. I assure you if anybody can screw this up it is the FHSAA. Just look at their track record. It speaks for itself.

By Paul Miller

June 20, 2007 11:55 AM | Link to this

There are privacy issues that need to be addressed before any testing begins. Athlete’s need to know when, how and who is doing the testing. If MLB, NFL, Olympic & Tour de France officials have problems with the testing, how can we assume a poorly run organization like the FHSAA is going to run this system. Last year there was a fight in a Girl’s High School game and the FHSAA couldn’t get a hold of a game tape.
The FHSAA has many internal issues to begin with and now the state expects them to administer drug testing?
In the article, Mr. Steward says the $100,000 will probably not cover the cost of the 1% of the athletes. Where is this $ going to come from? Schools, Dues, Fines?
This money could be put to better use in other ways. Steroids is a serious issue and if it can’t be done correctly than it shouldn’t be done at all. I assure you if anybody can screw this up it is the FHSAA. Just look at their track record. It speaks for itself.

By A student

June 19, 2007 7:01 PM | Link to this

It is very fair. They should test 50% or 100% because 1% won’t make people change their habits. I think 100% will make sure it is fair.

By A student

June 19, 2007 7:01 PM | Link to this

It is very fair. They should test 50% or 100% because 1% won’t make people change their habits. I think 100% will make sure it is fair.

By anon

June 19, 2007 6:49 PM | Link to this

if they want to shrink their nuts so i can watch better sports while retaining my huge nuts who cares??

By Of Course

June 19, 2007 6:29 PM | Link to this

this should be mandatory for all highschool programs. this should of started back in the mid 90’s.

By Former Boca Bobcat

June 19, 2007 6:08 PM | Link to this

Of course it’s fair! Steroids and other illegal drugs run rampant in our local high schools. Let’s open our eyes and hold people accountable for their actions. 1% is not enough, they should test more athletes. It should be done in the preseason and during the regular season, I know at my high school many of my teammates (football and baseball) juiced in the off season to get bigger and catch the eyes of college scouts. Many of them are paying for it now with degenerative joint disorders and other long term side effects. No longer can the coaches and parents avoid this issue.

By Drunk Sailor

June 19, 2007 5:02 PM | Link to this

I’m waiting for Susan. I’m sure she will blame the illegas for this one also.

By Pro-test

June 19, 2007 4:03 PM | Link to this

I don’t see a down side. If you’re not doing anything illegal, you don’t have to worry. It may make for an even playing field, keeping “performance” drug using athletes out of the competition, maybe even keeping them off the PD’s.

By Jane

June 19, 2007 4:02 PM | Link to this

Heck yeah it’s fair, why wouldn’t it be?