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By redelephant

April 19, 2007 12:29 PM | Link to this

im surprised he wasnt using anything stronger having Reggie Ball as his quarterback for three f^*&^^%& years!!!!

By RLC

April 19, 2007 12:30 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe this type of stuff even makes news anymore. Did he admit to having drunk beer as well? Silly.

By wayne

April 19, 2007 12:32 PM | Link to this

No, it is not serious. No, it won’t affect his draft position at all, nor should it. And finally, yes, he’s pretty damn honest to “officially” admit it period. It’s just pot. It boggles my mind that it’s still illegal.

By Josh

April 19, 2007 12:32 PM | Link to this

Georgia Toke Yellow Jackets

By Stephanie

April 19, 2007 12:33 PM | Link to this

It’s not serious…he’s human, remember. Just because he admitted use of marijuana, does not means he’s a crackhead or should be admitted to rehab. The media is a farce, they make such a big deal about minor things!!!!

By Joe

April 19, 2007 12:34 PM | Link to this

I think most of the scouts and GMs asking him the question probably smoked pot once in college. I am disapointed to hear he used it, but the reality is we have presidents and other leaders that have tried it. As long as he is not currently using or have other drug/alcohol problems, then it should not hurt his stock.

By Rock Preston

April 19, 2007 12:34 PM | Link to this

Please people….don’t throw him under the bus for one mistake. Kids make mistakes all of the time. If you haven’t made any mistakes, please fly away because you must be heavenly.

By 94Dawg

April 19, 2007 12:38 PM | Link to this

Serious? Well, its only a CRIME, so no more “serious” than that. But regardless of how non-“serious” the liberal AJC thinks it is, it is another great example of how they are such a ‘cut above’ on North Avenue and ‘hold to better standards’ than all the other Division 1 programs (read: the ones that whip GT regularly)…..snicker, guffaw…..

By KB

April 19, 2007 12:38 PM | Link to this

I see nothing wrong with smoking a little weed. It’s not a gateway drug, it’s not addicting; no one has ever robbed a bank to get more to go buy more pot. The only reason it is still illegal, is the government is raking in tons of money with fines, and court, so something basically harmless.

So the guy smoked a little weed. Do does Michael Vick. It wasn’t jewelry in that water bottle.

By Mike Vick

April 19, 2007 12:39 PM | Link to this

Draft Him, Artie!

Draft Him!!!

With him, I’z can be UNSTOPPABLE and win you a ring!

By chris mac

April 19, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this

Funny, but let a guy with the last name Vick do it and he is a thug or weed head. You’ve got to be kidding me thinking Calvin Johnson is not a pothead. Look at his lips

By Steve

April 19, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this

I don’t think anyone is throwing him under the bus and I am certainly not intending to either, however, I am very disappointed.

He certainly has shown himself to be a classy person as well as an incredible football talent. This probably will not effect his draft status very much if at all. But personally, I am very disappointed. I hope he has left that crap behind him.

By greengiant

April 19, 2007 12:43 PM | Link to this

NO. I think he should smoke more….lots more.

By staci

April 19, 2007 12:45 PM | Link to this

WHO CARES!!!!!!!! Its football for pete’s sake!!! Can we please concentrate on why we are still allowing BUSH to remain in office. WHY we cant seem to keep “crazy people” in the hospital who clearly exhibit bizarre and inhumane behavior and all but put a sign on the wall that THEY ARE FREAKIN CRAZY!!! Can we please address WHY men and women are killing each other just BECAUSE they dont want to be with them anymore!!!! Can we address WHY teenagers are still dropping babies off DEAD on doorsteps instead of changing the law that states “you can drop them off at the hospital with NO questions asked…EXCEPT…ur names,SS#, ur parents name etc!!!!!!!! My God!!! What is the world is wrong with you people????? Can you not see what is going on with the world WE live in???? Enough already on the privacy issue…NO ONE CRAZY should have ANY PRIVACY!!! I’M SORRY I’M STILL ANGRY OVER THIS B.S. THAT HAPPENED THE OTHER DAY THAN TO WORRY ABOUT WHO IS SMOKING “TREES”!!!!!!

By RUKIDDINGME

April 19, 2007 12:45 PM | Link to this

It’s not serious? Yeah, doing drugs isn’t serious. Are you all potheads at GT? Maybe the whole team is stoned and that is why they can’t play football? KB, you’re an IDIOT. The government would make more money if it was legal, you moron. Hmmm, it’s called taxes. Go smoke another joint. Remember, it’s basically harmless. Gheesh

By Preston

April 19, 2007 12:46 PM | Link to this

Really, who cares? This is such a non-issue. The use of pot is so prevalent, and not just among college students, that it shouldn’t surprise anybody.

By think about it

April 19, 2007 12:48 PM | Link to this

Get real who hasn’t tried something. If the nfl is going to release the content of these meetings get ready for the guys to lie.

By Shawn

April 19, 2007 12:50 PM | Link to this

Uhhhh, are we kidding? Disappointed? He committed a crime? Everyone makes mistakes? It’s just weed, people. I’m sure the guy that made the crime comment never breaks 55 mph on 285, because, you know, that’s a crime, and approximately 8 million more people die from excessive speed on the highways than pot. So what, the guy has the occasional bit of the happy leaf. I know for a fact that one of the more respected, innovative, and preemminant surgeons in Atlanta will have the occasional toke on the weekends. It hasn’t prevented him from saving umpteen hundred lives. The funny thing is that the people that morally condemn this kid are the same people that have no problem killing 2 bottles of red wine at dinner every weekend…

By Sean

April 19, 2007 12:51 PM | Link to this

So what! This is ridiculous to even bring up! Calvin, welcome to the famous life! LOL!

By Not Free

April 19, 2007 12:52 PM | Link to this

Seriously, smoking pot is a victimless crime, and it shouldn’t be a crime at all. If pot is illegal so should alcohol and cigarettes. A vice is a vice but we should be free to make our own choices either way. People eat too much and have heart disease, people smoke cigarettes and get lung cancer, people drink excessively and kill their livers…. I still can’t believe this stuff is legal but pot is not… I don’t even smoke pot but I think we should have the freedom. Regulate it like alcohol. If the government has any sense they would give it a hefty vice tax and sell it themselves, help relieve some of the country’s debt.

By potbelly

April 19, 2007 12:54 PM | Link to this

Guess he is lucky the police didn’t kick in the door to his house and shoot him dead, but then again he is not a little old lady.

Who cares what he does in his house as long as he doesn’t bother anyone else.

I think he should roll up a fatty and fire it up as soon as he is drafted to celebrate.

Maybe the Falcons will draft him and then he and the Vick Bros. can all celebrate together.

Or we could just sentence him to some prison time for breaking the law. That would show all those pot smokers what happens to you if decide to cross that line.

By The Truth

April 19, 2007 12:55 PM | Link to this

From the AJC’s perspective, it would be the end of the world if Matt Stafford admitted to it. And that’s THE TRUTH. Provide me with some real news to talk about…

By gt

April 19, 2007 12:57 PM | Link to this

I’m glad he smoked some pot, if he didnt i dont think he would have been prepared for the amount of drugs that comes with being in the NFL (steriods, growth hormones..ect)

By Richard

April 19, 2007 12:57 PM | Link to this

First, he was Reuben Houston’s teammate. Second, what a shocker!!!

The only NFL team that’s actually going to care is the Dolphins, and CJ won’t be available when they pick. It would have been more shocking if he hadn’t experimented.

By CDog

April 19, 2007 12:59 PM | Link to this

Other than people who worship the false gods of sports and athletes, this is a big deal. It just goes to show that unfortunately no athlete can ever be held up as a role model. For whatever reason, immorality is a lot more prevalent among athletes. I thought Calvin would be different, but I was disappointed. I would much rather have a slow, short, out of shape person who is godly as a hero than a tall, fast, athletic, but immoral person.

By Barrett

April 19, 2007 1:01 PM | Link to this

I will kindly ask all of you techies to step down from your HIGH horse. Tell Calvin if he runs out of that tweed, word on the street is that Reuben Huston still has a few pounds left over. The only reason more Dawgs get arrested is because we have a small town with a TON of a*******hole cops that want their name in the paper. They are never arrested for serious offenses. Congrats on looking the other way Tech. Why stop with marijuana? There is so many more things that you guys can look the other way on. For instance, the fact that tech football sucks, or the fact that the Dawgs are about to beat you 7 years running, or the fact that your coach cant tell the difference between a safety and a quarterback(see Reggie Ball),etc. Maybe one day guys……. So until that day,I would say get comfortable,and in the spirit of 420 spark another one up and pass it to chan, taylor, and tashard because lord know they are gonna need it.

By GT

April 19, 2007 1:01 PM | Link to this

The AJC p** me off when they try and make stories out of nothing

By artie

April 19, 2007 1:02 PM | Link to this

Not an issue at all!!!! Marijuana is the least of the NFL’s worries these days.

By KB

April 19, 2007 1:03 PM | Link to this

When 4 middle aged women get pulled over for doing 8 miles over the speed limit and the cop “smells” pot, the car gets searched (without permission because the cop had Probable cause - B/S), their suitcases get searched, the car gets impounded, those four women are hauled off to jail in hand cuffs, booked into the county lockup, hire a bond company, go to court, pay a fine, and take a drug class, all over two joints found in their vehicle, while on a road trip, who do you think is making money??? IF it’s legalized, the government won’t make 1/2 of what they are making now. THAT’s why its still illegal.

You you be surprised at how many people you know do smoke pot. I bet half your neighbors are, and 3/4 of the people you work with, not to mention your kids.

By Travis

April 19, 2007 1:04 PM | Link to this

Wow this is terrible. What a horrible person. How could he do such a terrible thing? I guess he won’t get drafted now. He probably doesn’t deserve a job anywhere. His life is going down the toilet. Geez people. It’s pot. Everyone has done it at least once. And if you haven’t, you are most likely a huge dork.

By Kevin

April 19, 2007 1:06 PM | Link to this

No, it would only be serious if a UGA player were the subject. Two high (no pun intended) profile Tech football players in two years involved in very public pot stories. One is even let back on the team. And the AJC is quick at hand with the rationalizations.

By treksucks

April 19, 2007 1:06 PM | Link to this

CDog, are you serious? Godly? God supposedly created heaven and earth, right? So that means God created marijuana which is a natural substance found on earth. So how does trying something that God himself supposedly created make him immoral? You biblical morons truly amaze me! Get a life, its a book of fairy tales!

By jeff t

April 19, 2007 1:07 PM | Link to this

The players who didn’t try pot in college should be making the news….who cares if dude smokes a little ganja?

By drugs are baad..mmk?

April 19, 2007 1:07 PM | Link to this

just as long as he doesn’t get arrested and embarass his team and the league, he’s a grown and very fast man that makes his own decisions. the laws of the land are what they are. If he can manage his lifestyle, more power to him. flying calving will rule at the next level regardless. k bye.

By Brain

April 19, 2007 1:08 PM | Link to this

C’mon Calvin, hook a brotha up. The only rule he may have broken would be the “puff puff give” rule. I don’t see Calvin doing that though. Reggie maybe, but not CJ.

By LOL

April 19, 2007 1:08 PM | Link to this

LOL @ GT. I used to love the AJC, but you’re right… they really reach with these “stories.” I think this is one of the blogs they probably wanted to go in the standard direction…

By FilthyRichSkySuiteDawg

April 19, 2007 1:12 PM | Link to this

No, it’s not a big deal at all. However, if a UGA player had admitted this, the AJC would be condemning it on the front page, alongside discussion of the VT massacre.

By treksucks

April 19, 2007 1:13 PM | Link to this

How did the AJC reach for this story? It is a national story first published on NBCSports.com. The AJC does suck but it certainly didn’t fabricate this story. There isn’t a conspiracy against you, Trekkies, so don’t get your Spock underroos in a wad!

By Jeffyg

April 19, 2007 1:14 PM | Link to this

From what I’ve seen, it’ll probably make him welcomed by a lot of current NFL players!!

By GT

April 19, 2007 1:18 PM | Link to this

RUKIDDINGME, do you have the $ figures on your arguement, or are you just spatting off at the mouth on how the government could make more money. That is what I thought. There are other implications to legalizing a drug, not just depositing the tax dollars.

Why don’t you just calm down. Gheez.

By dan

April 19, 2007 1:19 PM | Link to this

Give me a rock… I want to throw the first stone (or something like that). Thank goodness Calvin didn’t admit to looking at Playboy, downing a few “cool ones”, going 70 in a 55 zone on the “race track”,(aka 285),or eating brussel sprouts!!! What in the world would we be saying then !!!!!

Oh well…. so much for honesty!!! Just go ahead and give him what he deserves… a $50M contract to not only bring God given enormous tallent to your team but something far more important… “PERSONAL INTEGRITY” and “COMMITMENT” to the team (not “self” indulgence or “personal” gratification)!!!!!!!

By steve

April 19, 2007 1:19 PM | Link to this

Many have said that pot is not a “gateway drug” and compares smoking it with drinking a glass of wine.

The Journal of the American Medical Association disagrees. A fairly recent JAMA study concludes that marijuana is a gateway drug. You also don’t have to look hard to find the dangerous side effects of smoking pot. It bothers me that so many people think it is not a big deal. I think you are fooling yourself if you really believe that.

I still like Calvin, I am just disappointed. Like I said earlier, I hope he has left that garbage behind him and he goes on to have a great NFL career.

By Navigator

April 19, 2007 1:20 PM | Link to this

I love Georgia guys, when they have short memories about their own players. To the point, it’s not important whether a kid lit a joint. It’s important whether he’s lighting them now, or even more importantly, will he light one in the future. I hope this drops him down to Atlanta’s draft slot. We don’t mind if our star players carry a little contraband around.

By Fulton

April 19, 2007 1:20 PM | Link to this

Oh will you POLITICAL bloggers give it a REST! Don’t BLAME the AJC for covering the SAME INFO as every other media outlet. In fact, they would probably be considered IRRESPONSIBLE if they DIDN’t cover it, especially since he’s a guy in their own backyard! The whole conservative vs. liberal view of EVERYTHING is nauseating. Calvin’s has done nothing that 60% of other college students haven’t done, white OR black. IMO, we ALL should be more upset at the MEDIA for turning this Va Tech killer into a MOVIE STAR!!

By Chris

April 19, 2007 1:23 PM | Link to this

Jeeze… How many good people are in this world that didn’t smoke or drink in college? Didn’t our president admit to it?

By GT

April 19, 2007 1:24 PM | Link to this

Steve,

Does The Journal of the American Medical Association consider alcohol as a gateway drug? Does The Journal of the American promote alcohol abuse?

I’m pretty sure that 99% of people who have tried marijuana, tried alcohol 1st. Please respond to that.

By GT

April 19, 2007 1:26 PM | Link to this

Alcohol Effects:

hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining) or pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) high blood pressure (which can lead to stroke) certain types of cancer, including mouth and throat damage to the brain heart failure neurological problems such as epilepsy certain types of vitamin deficiency

obesity sexual problems infertility muscle disease skin problems

By Gator Man

April 19, 2007 1:26 PM | Link to this

Hey all you dogs, now don’t tell me you haven’t had some shine or puff. You ain’t got no guts to admit it. Heck if my gators didn’t have a little experience, I’d think they was mama’s boys. Just wait doggies until we get you in the out door drinkin party, you’re gonna need more than a puff do make the pain go away. Oh, I’m sorry, you strait a* doggies don’t partake in such things.

By GT

April 19, 2007 1:28 PM | Link to this

Thanks Fulton…..the political bloggers are very tiresome. Damned if you do…damned if you don’t. Always pointing a finger.

By Fulton

April 19, 2007 1:29 PM | Link to this

Wanna start a blog about UGA players with isses? Any of you care to defend Odel Thurmond, Quincy Carter, shall I continue? Thought not…

By JJ

April 19, 2007 1:33 PM | Link to this

Pot IS NOT a gateway drug, just because you read it in a journal.

You also don’t have to look hard to find the dangerous side effects of smoking pot

Please define the dangerous side effects.

By DawgBite

April 19, 2007 1:35 PM | Link to this

Did Rueben Houston sell it to him?

By Ramble ON!

April 19, 2007 1:37 PM | Link to this

yeah, but he didn’t inhale! Forget the NFL CJ, run for President!

By getreal

April 19, 2007 1:39 PM | Link to this

Give me a break please. If our country wants to get serious about things, start by making all of representatives and senators pass the “whiz quiz”. Now the results of that would be headlines. A college kid smoked pot….. What a friggin’ startling revelation! If CJ was pulling on it a little it sure as hell didn’t affect performance. Maybe the JAMA could do a study on that and get government subsidies to fund it.

By 2N4YEARS

April 19, 2007 1:41 PM | Link to this

Part says that he’s honest, the other raises concerns if he was on my payroll. If he admitted, but says it’s been ‘years’ since using it, then I’d respect him for being honest. Why else would he even admit to it if he’d smoked recently??(unless he was ‘high’ when asked the question…lol)

By Georgia fans are obnoxious

April 19, 2007 1:49 PM | Link to this

Marijuana should be legal. I used to smoke from time to time in college, but I don’t anymore and I still believe it should be legal. I think anyone who drinks has no right to knock people who smoke a little weed. Alcohol kills infinately more people than weed and causes much greater and numerous social problems. Here’s something to think about. Most people drink at some point before they try Marijuana. I guess Alcohol is the true gateway under their silly definition. The term gateway drug(in relation to Pot) was created by conservatives for propaganda reasons. Think about how stupid that term is. Marijuana is no more related to hard drugs than alcohol. It’s not an addictive substance and there has never been a single Marijuana overdose in the history of mankind. Tobacco is so much worse than Marijuana. I smoked over a pack a day for six years and successfully quiting was the hardest thing I have ever done. There was a time that I regularly smoked pot and I quit doing that without problems or withdrawal symptoms. Anyone who thinks it’s ok for alcohol and tobacco to be legal, but thinks Marijuana should be a illegal is a irrational, ignorant, moron. When my kids are in their teens I would be MILLION TIMES more angry if I found a pack of cigarettes on my child than if I found a joint or two. I can say from experience than Nicotine is a drug Marijuana is a herb. Fooling around with pot USUALLY doesn’t lead to life long abuse and addictions, but tobacco addiction SNEAKS UP ON YOU QUICKLY and it kills most of the people who “experiment” with it. As a society we need to get our priorities straight. Marijuana was made illegal in the nineteenth century because the beer lobby didn’t want people getting their buzz elsewhere. Nixon started the war on drugs becaue pot was considered a hippie drug and he had an irrational hatred of so-called hippies. Reagan brought back this Puritism and the current adminstration CUT FUNDING FOR COCAINE Prevention, METH(I guess to many Bush voters were using it), X and his administration made reducing pot use the number one priority. The commercials that the current administration have put out on Marijuana are the most laughable and flawed pieces of propaganda put out in recent memory. It was like an episode of Dragnet and I guess President Bush believes pot does that. Pot wasn’t good enough for him. He stuck to the cocaine and hard liquor until he was thirty five. Beyond the puritism of the modern GOP common sense should tell logical conservatives that Marijuana shouldn’t be against the law.

By Fulton

April 19, 2007 1:51 PM | Link to this

Say what you want but RASTAFARIANS smoke more pot than ANYONE but yet, do NOT have a history of a higher cancer rate NOR, do they experience the ‘gateway drug’ effect. JAMA got any studies on THAT? Nope, because it does not support the view they wish to IMPOSE on the public. Alcohol AND cigaretts HAVE BEEN PROVEN to be bad for you, yet both are TOTALLY legal. Why? Because the govt. can MAKE MONEY FROM THIER SALES, PERIOD!! And it’s got nothing to do with left vs. right, it’s called plain ol’ COMMON SENSE!

By Fulton

April 19, 2007 1:54 PM | Link to this

Great job GFAO!! Yet, SOMEONE will still find FAULT in your FACTUAL analysis and probably call you stupid and childish names…

By getreal

April 19, 2007 2:04 PM | Link to this

I guess if one of the foremost astrophysicists (Carl Sagan) can hit it a little, then CJ can take a toke or two. For an interesting read, Google search for: Carl Sagan “Mr X” essay.

By Ramble ON!

April 19, 2007 2:11 PM | Link to this

Darn, I forgot you have to be 35 to run for President. Go ahead and make a few billion dollars first.

I wonder what Odell put on his application?

By Darrin "The Vent King"

April 19, 2007 2:11 PM | Link to this

Where’s Furman Bisher at? Where’s all the other AJC hacks that threw Vick under the bus, backed up, and ran him over again over this? Or rather over what was never even proven to be drugs. CJ admits he was smoking and no one is throwing him under there. I personally don’t believe anything is wrong with it (he’s young), BUT a person who relies on his body to make a living should be wary of putting things in there that might slow him down. It just makes me sick in today’s society, rules are different for different people. I guess CJ has to commit a few more discretions and hurt a few more people first for this weed thing to be a big deal. It’s not to me, but it’s as if the ajc writing is based on a popularity contest and right now it’s popular to hate on Vick and popular to love CJ. This bias has got to go. It’s okay for one hockey player to drive recklessly and kill his passenger, but it’s condemnable for another to just be “accused” of carrying a “dark particulate”. It’s okay for one baseball player to have children out of wedlock with another woman that is NOT his wife, but terrible when another professional boxer does it. While I don’t condemn CJ for what he admitted (heck, I’d be surprised if he didn’t smoke), the way the ajc writes a story one way for someone perceived to be the good guy vs the perceived bad guy is a complete joke. Stop showing favortism and report the facts.

By gator the dog catcher

April 19, 2007 2:14 PM | Link to this

Calvin admitted to smoking marajuana………on his official visit to UGAY! Richt shouldn’t have let him room with O’Dell Thurman.

By steve

April 19, 2007 2:18 PM | Link to this

As far as dangerous side effects of marijuana, I went to WebMD just to get a short overview…

http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/Marijuana

Someone mentioned that alcohol is truly the “gateway” drug. You might be correct. I am not sure what research as shown, but my guess would be that the earlier one starts drinking that the greater probability it is that they would move on to harder drinks and harder more dangerous drugs. I don’t know that for sure, but I think that would be logical.

Others have said that alcohol is at least equally as dangerous or maybe more so than pot. If you said alcohol ABUSE I would agree with you. Moderate and responsible alcohol consumption has no negative health effects and studies have even shown that there are positive health benefits, particularly from red wines. I think comparing alcohol and pot is like comparing apples and oranges. However, in general, I do believe that alcohol abuse is a much more rampant problem on college campuses than marijuana use.

By Jay

April 19, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this

“The only reason it is still illegal, is the government is raking in tons of money with fines, and court, so something basically harmless.”

Courts and jails cost the government money. Legalizing pot would reduce these costs, as well as generate tax revenue.

By GINGER

April 19, 2007 2:21 PM | Link to this

NO IT SHOULD NOT EFFECT HIM, YOU PROBABLY HAVE SMOKED AT ONE TIME. OUR PRESIDENT ADMIT TO SMOKING.HE IS STILL OUR PRESIDENT. THE MEDIA IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEGATIVE STUFF ON ANYBOBY THEY CAN GET IT ON ESPECIALLY WHEN A PERSON IS TRYING TO DO GOOD AND MAKE SOMETHING OUT OF THEIR LIVES. GET UP OFF THIS MESSSSSSSSSS PLEASE. CHECK OUT YOUR OWN CHILDREN

By GT

April 19, 2007 2:25 PM | Link to this

GT, you don’t have to be a complete moron to know how much the gov’t would make on taxes for pot. They make billions off tobacco. No numbers needed, just common sense. I know pot kills your brain cells but how many have you had???

By CMS

April 19, 2007 2:25 PM | Link to this

Just because a JAMA article reports marijuana as a gateway drug doesn’t say much. Yeah its a highly reputable medical journal … with tons of pharmacutical(sp) backing. Of course JAMA will point out any side effects that maybe “harmful”. What drug (legal or illegal) doesn’t have side effects? Pharmacutical companies must keep the one drug that can severely dent their profits “illegal” in order to make the amount of money they make in the U.S.

How about asking your doctor what’s their drug of choice. Trust me they have one. It may be legal…it may be illegal, but they have one.

Is this serious? You clowns at AJC kill me … If anything this paper/website is a drug. I need my daily dose of insanity.

By PEACE

April 19, 2007 2:31 PM | Link to this

OH MY GOD STACI I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU!!!!! PEOPLE LOVE DISCUSSING BULLS*&T INSTEAD OF SITUATIONS THAT MATTER FOR THE PEOPLE, CHILDREN,COMMUNITIES, ETC.

By WHERE DOES HE HIDE HIS POT?

April 19, 2007 2:33 PM | Link to this

In a fake Aquafina water bottle?

By bigpapat

April 19, 2007 2:33 PM | Link to this

While we’re on it, I once parked in a handicap space and drove without wearing a seatbelt…ooooh!

I mean come on…

I’m sure most, if not all of those that interviewed these players and have written these articles have smoked pot at least once (judging by some of the articles they’ve written they still do). I would love to see some of them man up as Calvin did and admit their faults.

Most everyone I know has tried it at least once. Leave it alone and stop trying to sabotage these young men’s careers.

By CMS

April 19, 2007 2:36 PM | Link to this

Here’s one for yall: (Not at all related to CJ’s use of weed, but drug dependancy in general)

Long term use of ENZYTE can increase the size of your member. However, studies indicate after use of the drug has stopped, your member will show a greater decrease in size than compared to initial use.

It’s a nice little trick by the producers of ENZYTE to make you dependent on the drug … and make more money.

So for those of suckers get the free Enzyte packs just remember … the first hit is always free.

By bigpapat

April 19, 2007 2:46 PM | Link to this

I mean I’ve never tried it…

but then again I’m a sucker for bootin’ black tar heroin.

By Bob

April 19, 2007 2:48 PM | Link to this

In my opinion this just confirms CJ’s strong character. We all know that about 90% of the athletes entering the NFL have smoked weed. Probably about 5% admitted it. Calvin didn’t have to admit to it… He’s just an honest guy.

By GTracy

April 19, 2007 2:52 PM | Link to this

I love how people say everyone has done it so it’s no big deal. Problem is, they want everyone to think everyone’s done it so they feel like part of the majority and feel okay that they have “done” it. I for one never have and know multitudes who never have either. So guess what, you can go to college and graduate and never have smoked it. Get over yourselves, if you think everyone has done it because that is FAR from the truth. And yes I do believe it is wrong. I’m disappointed in Calvin, but hopefully he left it behind and will be successful in his football career.

By getreal

April 19, 2007 2:53 PM | Link to this

As for those making comparisons to Vick and CJ and complaining about viewing things differently. CJ, being honest, admitted it. Vick, on the other hand tried to get his “Aquafina” safe through airport security, then resisted when he was asked to throw it away. The problem some, myself included, had with the Vick situation is his utter stupidity of first trying to sneak the “bottle” with “that peculiar smell” through airport security, then to top it all off, resist when asked to throw it away. Can someone say red flag ? And this is the guy who is leading your team ? In other words, it was an indication of not too much mental aptitude on the part of your franchise player. So quit the moaning about being unfair to Vick. And for the ones who cry, “But they didn’t find anything”… come on!! There isn’t but one smell in the world like that. Maybe a skunk borrowed his Aquafina safe for a while.

By Mad Mike

April 19, 2007 2:53 PM | Link to this

This explains why he picked Tech over UGA…he was baked!!

By UGAG SUX

April 19, 2007 2:53 PM | Link to this

Josh shows his true colors. He is an inbred redneck that has a perfect life. He insults people to get his kicks. I seriously doubt that you have ever been to college. And the same thing goes for your inbred cousin Barrett. What a pack of losers.

By Ramble ON!

April 19, 2007 2:54 PM | Link to this

STEVE, STEVE, STEVE He spoke the truth, give him credit for Pete’s sake. For those without sin, cast the first stone (or something like that).

I respect him even more, it would have been easier to lie about it.

Staci you and PEACE are just crazy!!!! Shut up and go watch a Sean Penn movie, or stick pins in you Bush voodoo doll.

By Matthew At The SLC

April 19, 2007 2:56 PM | Link to this

Where are all the Idiot Racist Redneck Faction members? Why aren’t they on here calling Calvin Johnson a THUG?

Where are you guys?

By getreal

April 19, 2007 2:57 PM | Link to this

Newsflash for Steve….. WebMD and the JAMA are not exactly immune to government influence and propaganda.

By haha

April 19, 2007 2:58 PM | Link to this

If it was VICk he would be thrown under the bus asap!!! But since its not its ok? Vick hasent been caught smoking nor has never admit to using any drugs but he should be fired for the warter bottle? Georgia is backwards.

By Todd

April 19, 2007 3:01 PM | Link to this

90 million americans have tried it. 10 millon are regular users. Alcohol kills 500,000+ people every year. 0 people have died from marijuana.

By RealEstateDawg

April 19, 2007 3:03 PM | Link to this

Hey, if smoking a little weed will make me run a 4.35 and catch everything that’s thrown within 15 yards of me I’ll gladly pay above market price for someone to get it here quick.

Although, the fact that I am approaching 40 and getting fatter every year might mean there’s no hope for me. Damn. Guess I better stick to real estate and stay off the weed.

By Downtown

April 19, 2007 3:06 PM | Link to this

RambleOn, you are so full of sh!t. If it were a UGA player you’d be all over him.

By Bruce

April 19, 2007 3:06 PM | Link to this

God I hope so…..all the way to Number 8!!!!!

By getreal

April 19, 2007 3:09 PM | Link to this

Come on RealEstateDawg.. admit it.. You know the “munchies” are making you fatter every year. lol

By Hypocrisy

April 19, 2007 3:10 PM | Link to this

Oh RAMBLE ON, you sir are a hypocrite as well as all the GT clan on here. If this would have been an UGA player, you would be saying they should string him up and off with his head. Typical hypocrites, all of you potheads.

By Bob

April 19, 2007 3:12 PM | Link to this

What a moron! He is overrated anyway. Go Dawgs!

By steve

April 19, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this

Hi “get real” -

I am sure you are right, anyone or any organization that has anything negative to say about pot-use is influenced by the government and other biased propaganda.

JAMA is one of the most respected medical journals in the world. WebMD, is a well respected website for medical and health information.

Ramble on - I do give him credit for speaking the truth. I happen to be a Calvin Johnson fan and I still am. I hope he has a great career.

GTracy - could not have said it better myself.

By getreal

April 19, 2007 3:18 PM | Link to this

Steve, I think the medical community and the government are most influenced by the dollar and not virtue. Sorry for being so skeptical, but everything always points to that.

By dawgfan

April 19, 2007 3:18 PM | Link to this

Calvin smoking is old news in Fayette County - my 18YO son told me 6 months ago but I didn’t believe him. NEWS FLASH - almost everybody is smoking. The fact that it is classified as a “dangerous drug” in GA is a joke.

By DSM

April 19, 2007 3:20 PM | Link to this

Everyone knows the stuff you can get over in Athens beats anything in Atlanta. With better pot and better football, why would anybody choose GT?

By GT89

April 19, 2007 3:20 PM | Link to this

I am disappointed. Marijuana is illegal and he broke the law. If this were a UGA player many of my GT fan brethren would be talking smack about UGA and the unruliness of the athletic program. What he did was bring on a little more bad publicity to GT athletics. Disappointed in you CJ.

By Kelly Campbell

April 19, 2007 3:23 PM | Link to this

Yo, CJ. Call me when you get up to the league and I’ll hook ya up, brotha.

By SL

April 19, 2007 3:23 PM | Link to this

KB - “Savannah or Bust”??? Are you one of the ones?? And a “bust” was what it was?? Just wondering?? :)

Seriously to this whole post!!! 99% of the folks here all agree that weed does not hurt anyone!!! What was the point of the story???

By getreal

April 19, 2007 3:24 PM | Link to this

Give CJ a break. If I had to rely on Reggie Ball week in week out, I’d have had a bong as big as a trash dumpster. And for the record, I am Tech fan.

By scbird

April 19, 2007 3:25 PM | Link to this

So what? Imagine how many lied and said they never have? Sports writers are really reaching for stories right now…

By Ramble ON!

April 19, 2007 3:25 PM | Link to this

Hypocrisy If he was a UGA player he would have lied, period. Can you say Odell?

Please tell me what you think he was suspend for EVERY YEAR!!!!!!!

By Lynch Law

April 19, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this

All pothead thugs should be castrated so they cannot continue to pollute society.

By Kris

April 19, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this

One can only hope that CJ’s dreams of catchin’ balls from Vick comes true. I totally hope we get him! On another note: Why are people still talking about Vick and the water bottle. Clearly they had every opportunity (and were very eager) to produce hard facts and charge Vick. That didn’t happen, because the test results came back negative. If I had a special bottle I wouldn’t want to throw it away either!! And if I had diamonds like him, that’s where I would hide themw hile traveling (probably commonly with people he doesn’t know or trust) In this judicial society - unless they can produce evidence to convict you, YOU’RE INNOCENT! And for the last 7 years they’ve found none. Any failed drug tests??? NO. Any proof of the greeny-green?? NO. SO GET OVER IT ALREADY AND STOP LOOKING FOR A CHANCE TO LYNCH VICK!

By Ramble ON!

April 19, 2007 3:30 PM | Link to this

the difference between CJ and Odell is pot vs. crack

By GT-2

April 19, 2007 3:31 PM | Link to this

GT: The gov.t also spends billions of $$ due to tobacco. Also, look at the $ amount it cost in the healthcare arena. Short minded thought processes.

By blk-fit-1

April 19, 2007 3:34 PM | Link to this

SO WHAT!!!! - Is this the best news the media can come up with today?

By ebwilb

April 19, 2007 3:37 PM | Link to this

Yeah— it didn’t hurt Michael Vick and there is no doubt he used it…won’t hurt Calvin.

By Hypocrisy

April 19, 2007 3:39 PM | Link to this

I hope Calvin is no Odell! RAMBLE ON, I’m saying you are a hypocrite for smashing UGA’s boys for doing it but you are on here saying it’s ok for CJ. Breaking the law is breaking the law. I’m not talking about ADMITTING to doing it. I’m talking about him being a pothead like the rest of you.

By Bushwacker

April 19, 2007 3:41 PM | Link to this

I think the way you guys keep changing the headline will determine alot.

At first it was admits trying pot ,now the HEADLINE reads: ADMITS DRUGS USE.

By the time the draft gets here he’ll be a crack head.

Looks like me the newspaper would be more careful how it uses WORDS in their stories.

By doinou

April 19, 2007 3:41 PM | Link to this

Puhleeze, the world would be a better place if more people smoked pot.

By Bushwacker

April 19, 2007 3:42 PM | Link to this

“ADMITS DRUG USE” sounds alot worse than “admits trying pot”.

Sounds like the paper is trying to create an impression that is not true. Shame on you!!!

By ROD

April 19, 2007 3:44 PM | Link to this

It’s not big deal; our male government leaders like boys. Why do people still talk about Vick and the water bottle, what happen to a young lady getting rape a Patrick Kerney house. You talk about Vick, but what about Kerney. Yes he said he was asleep, what if the was Vick house and Vick said he was asleep would it be this quiet.

By Daylight Come

April 19, 2007 3:44 PM | Link to this

Smoke a doobie, ha? Let me see -several people got killed in Virginia this week by a stark raving maniac; a mother dropped her kid off on the interstate after getting p** about her poor performance at a soccer game…oh and let me see, AIDS, poverty, etc. etc. etc…….we’re talking about an herb peopole.(???)

By Bushwacker

April 19, 2007 3:45 PM | Link to this

I must be right, you won’t print my message!!

By RED and BLACK

April 19, 2007 3:47 PM | Link to this

Hypocrisy- Ramble on has woman like qualities about himself. Do not pay attention to him.

Calvin must have been high when he decided to go to Tech. That explains a lot. How he p** three years of his life going to that dump of a school.

By KB

April 19, 2007 3:48 PM | Link to this

SL ha ha ha ha. I know who you are…..;) Say hi to Karen for me. You know the rest of the story……

By Bushwacker

April 19, 2007 3:48 PM | Link to this

I agree with “doinou”. Ever know of a fight to break out after a bunch guys toast a fat one. Only if you take the last piece of pizza!!

By Mark

April 19, 2007 3:48 PM | Link to this

Ummmm, nevermind. I forgot what I was gonna say.

By Bushwacker

April 19, 2007 3:52 PM | Link to this

Mckay is brilliant. He probabaly paid the reporter to ask the question in hopes that CJ drops of few spots in then draft and we can get him a number 8, to quote hthe “Guieness” guys…BRILLIANT!!!

By bigpapat

April 19, 2007 3:57 PM | Link to this

If there’s anything NFL teams need to worry about…its jock itch. Its the silent killer.

By TruthSpeaker

April 19, 2007 3:57 PM | Link to this

You don’t think marijuana is dangerous and that it can’t NEGATIVELY affect athletic performance?

Take a look at what it just did to the Thrashers!

By Falcons Fan

April 19, 2007 3:59 PM | Link to this

Calvin Johnson smokes pot? No wonder he runs so fast and is considered the best player in the draft.

By Ms. Disparity

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

VIRGINIA TECH Potheads = Gangsta Thugs and Idiots

GEORGIA TECH Potheads = Poorly Designed Interchanges like I-285 @ GA 400

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Either way, drug use makes you do DUMB things!

By Brandon

April 19, 2007 4:11 PM | Link to this

Typical Georgia Tech player.

By Daylight Come

April 19, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this

DON’T, CAN’T — TruthSpeaker - if you used it you would use more positive words and not have to put them in BOLD LETTERS. Anyway I DON’T, CAN’T use it in a while so I should just shut up myself now, right……I’m so out. This is starting to be boring……

By joe

April 19, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

OH NO!! With all the problems in this world, I can’t believe we are still concerned about this. Who cares.

By AlphaRomeo

April 19, 2007 4:17 PM | Link to this

As bad as GEORGIA 400 is, I wouldn’t be the least bit shocked if that dumb@$$ pothead Michael Vick had some part is designing it. F** D.O.T. morons!!!!

By Haze Gray

April 19, 2007 4:19 PM | Link to this

The ypung man graduated from Tech so it must not have had an effect on his mind. I smoked a little in Viet-Nam and none since. I wish him well.

By Toker Grace

April 19, 2007 4:19 PM | Link to this

Calvin Johnson already had his NFL Workout for the scouts???????

I thought he wasn’t scheduled to show off his mad skillz until this Friday, 4/20.

HEY! Lookit what time it iz!

Yeah…. Uh, U dogz know what I’m sayin?

By Fanatic

April 19, 2007 4:24 PM | Link to this

About 99.9% of NFL athletes smoke pot, drink, take other drugs, etc. It’s no big deal—-just win baby!!!

By Titothebear

April 19, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this

Ask Ricky Williams who cares about marijuana useage. Marijuana is an illegal drug and the fact this young man admits to using it points up his lack of respect for rules and law. Those minimizing this admission are probably pot users themselves. The NFL regularly tests for marijuana use. Whichever team takes Calvin will do so with the knowledge he could be lost to them at any time because of drug dependency.

By Ramble ON!

April 19, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this

Red and black speaking of “dump” s, CJ will make more $ from the co-patent he has for the crappers he develop for South American countries (no that’s not Valdosta) than you will for the rest of your life.

I’m sure you have no idea what I’m talking about though. You may want to ask someone with a high school diploma what a patent is and we’ll take it from there.

By brusier

April 19, 2007 4:26 PM | Link to this

Calvin needs to get with Michael Vick and buy one of those fake water bottles to store his weed (oops, I mean jewelry) when he goes through airport scanners!

By GT-2

April 19, 2007 4:27 PM | Link to this

Kris, I am sure that was diamond residue that disappeared with the special water bottle.

Can you say “Naive”

By Dick

April 19, 2007 4:28 PM | Link to this

You can’t be in the pros today unless you either: do drugs, are an alcholic, commit adultry, wear your britches down to your no-nads.

By Delia

April 19, 2007 4:31 PM | Link to this

I care. Did he smoke pot and then drive a car, cause an accident and kill someone? Maybe not, but he COULD HAVE. And pot IS a gateway drug. As the daughter of a lifelong drug addict, my father started with pot and branched out into heroin, crack and now meth. It’s amazing that he’s 60 years old, still doing drugs. But it all started out as fun and games smoking pot a few decades ago. He not only ruined his lives, but ours along with it. And did I mention the number of car accidents he had while high?

By GT-2

April 19, 2007 4:32 PM | Link to this

Dick, you forgot about fathering several out of wedlock children.

By Ramble ON!

April 19, 2007 4:41 PM | Link to this

Red and black speaking of “dump” s, CJ wi