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The News Argus, September 1982, Page 7 Malcolm’s Mandate Drug Testing Right or Wrong? While NFL owners and players fight over what constitutes a fair share of revenue for players, urinalysis testing of players to detect drug abuse are in the minds of the foot ball world. The NFL players consider the test dehumanizing. The owners want to test the players league-wide. They have the right to do so. The law gives them this right. Gene Upshaw, All-Pro Offensive Guard for the L.A. Raiders and president of the NFL Players Association, says, “Our players would never agree to urinalysis. Testing would only detect the users, it would not solve the problem.” He also considers testing by urinalysis “an invasion of privacy”, and most players agree. NFL clubs have always had the right to conduct such tests under paragraph 8 of the Standard Player Contract. In this particular clause, the player agrees to keep himself in good physical condition and to inform team doctors of any physical problems. The NFL clubs are not sold on the urinalysis test as the primary method in drug detection, but experts say it is the most accurate means of testing. The most puzzling thing about the rejection of the unne test by the players is that they do not want any detection device. Other sports, such as tennis, swimming and box ing have used urinalysis tests for years. These athletes have never refused the test. The Players Association has placed a proposal for player coi^eling and rehabilita tion on the bargaining table. However owners will not hear of it. Obviously, the representatives are trying to protect their players. Many confused drug users have already been exhibited for admitting they had a problem. Players claim they need a comprehensive program to deal with the root of the problem, not a publicity stunt featuring urinalysis. Greg Pruitt, who plays for the L.A. Raider? of the NFL, says, “If the players have nothing to hide, why worry about urinalysis?” How many lives and families of the players will be ruined if urinalysis tests are taken? If tests are not taken how can rehabilitation begin for the drug abuser who thinks he uses drugs in moderation, when he has a $2000 a week habit. Many cigarette smokers, and pot smokers alike, do not admit they have a psychological ne^ until they find themselves actually smoking without wanting to do so. Action must be taken now before we lose respect for one of America s favorite pastimes, and present day motivators of ouf youth. If you have any respwnses, write them down and send them to Malcolni Pharr, Spoi^ Editor-News Argus. The office is located in the basement of the Alumni Building. The responses will be read, and yours may appear in the next issue of the paper. mmno j>oms Pete Rose of the Phillies is the only switch-hitter among the 15 ma jor leaguers who have 3,000 or more hits in their career. Milwaukee’s Rollie Fingers was the fir^^, American League history to win the Most Valuable Player Award. He won it in 1981. The Dodeers’ Fernando Valenzuela is the first pitcher to win the Cy Younrfward a^^^^ of the Year in the same year. He won ^^A?corS' to Figgie International’s Rawlings Sporting Go^ Company, a total ff seven teamsj^ad ^ the Dodgers and the Yankees who played m the 1981 World beries. Campus Activities Sept. 30-Gct. 1 “The InHuence” A Drama Guild Play Oct. 6 Career Exploration Day Oct. 6 Lyceum Program Oct. 7 Mr. Ram Pageant Oct. 8 Business/Industry Cluster Meeting SUPPORT THE RAMS ACROSS I Areowoy 8 Sun God )0. Impetus 11, Beast of burden The (Sp.) Summons Humorist 16 Title of respect Com ponton Rough lovo Portico T rcnsmitting British nobleman T rovel Appear to be Bock Bull fighter 13. 14. 15. n 19. 20. 22 26. 36 38 39 41. 42 44 46 47 48. 50 51 Plont part By Rodent Greek letter Heart Regal Metric measure High priest Confidenttot Behold Stress DOWN Courteous Port of to be Dry Breok sudder^ly t ■ l\ a IS 15 5. Book of mops 6 Esophogus 7. Printing measures 8 Uncooked 9. Nat»ve of As»o 10 Disorder 12 Mole deer i7 Soke in oven 21 Region 23 Neither 24 Club fees 25 Angry 27 Guided 30 Gloomy 32, Keep 33 A spice 34 Coral island 35 Synthetic moteriol 37 Grope refuse 40 Mokes loce ' 43. River (Sp.) Soak Flower gorlond Internotjonal longuoge
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