Obekpa Sighting

[paultzman]

Chris Reichert‏ @Chris_Reichert

Chris Obekpa finished with 12 points (5-8 FGs), 10 rebounds and 8 blocks for the SC Warriors. The 8 blocks tied a D-League playoff record

 

[SI1996]

Chris Reichert‏ @Chris_Reichert

Chris Obekpa finished with 12 points (5-8 FGs), 10 rebounds and 8 blocks for the SC Warriors. The 8 blocks tied a D-League playoff record

And we rolled a joint afterwards in Santa Cruz.

 

[Moose]

Chris Reichert‏ @Chris_Reichert

Chris Obekpa finished with 12 points (5-8 FGs), 10 rebounds and 8 blocks for the SC Warriors. The 8 blocks tied a D-League playoff record

Wait until the next game when he refuses to enter the game

 

[MarkRedman]

He'll play the game of his life on 4-20

 

[Sherman Sheridan & Grant]

He'll play the game of his life on 4-20

MR
4/20=?

 

[ctstorm]

He'll play the game of his life on 4-20

MR
4/20=?

"Weed Day"
(According to legend, police code for smoking weed was 420.)

 

[beast of the east]

It will be interesting to see if any player challenges the NCAA drug rules now that several states has legalized recreational use of marijuana. It's not a stretch for a player to sue if suspended, with the defense being that marijuana is no more illegal than alcohol consumption. It would be reasonable to consider that if totally legal for recreational use within some states, that the use cannot be penalized.

 

[gman]

It will be interesting to see if any player challenges the NCAA drug rules now that several states has legalized recreational use of marijuana. It's not a stretch for a player to sue if suspended, with the defense being that marijuana is no more illegal than alcohol consumption. It would be reasonable to consider that if totally legal for recreational use within some states, that the use cannot be penalized.

Good luck with that. It's still a federal law. If anything I could see the NFLPA go after it.

 

[ctstorm]

It will be interesting to see if any player challenges the NCAA drug rules now that several states has legalized recreational use of marijuana. It's not a stretch for a player to sue if suspended, with the defense being that marijuana is no more illegal than alcohol consumption. It would be reasonable to consider that if totally legal for recreational use within some states, that the use cannot be penalized.

It is still illegal (Schedule I for you) under Federal Law and was reinforced by the DEA recently, Moreover, drugs that are legal are banned by the NCAA.

 

[fuchsia]

It will be interesting to see if any player challenges the NCAA drug rules now that several states has legalized recreational use of marijuana. It's not a stretch for a player to sue if suspended, with the defense being that marijuana is no more illegal than alcohol consumption. It would be reasonable to consider that if totally legal for recreational use within some states, that the use cannot be penalized.

It is still illegal (Schedule I for you) under Federal Law and was reinforced by the DEA recently, Moreover, drugs that are legal are banned by the NCAA.

And THC is fat soluble, not water soluble, which it means it lingers in the system far longer with potential for longer duration impairment.

 

[beast of the east]

It will be interesting to see if any player challenges the NCAA drug rules now that several states has legalized recreational use of marijuana. It's not a stretch for a player to sue if suspended, with the defense being that marijuana is no more illegal than alcohol consumption. It would be reasonable to consider that if totally legal for recreational use within some states, that the use cannot be penalized.

It is still illegal (Schedule I for you) under Federal Law and was reinforced by the DEA recently, Moreover, drugs that are legal are banned by the NCAA.

Damnit, you sound like a pharmacology professor.

Schedule 1 drugs:

The drug or other substance has a high potential for abuse.
The drug or other substance has no currently accepted medical treatment use in the U.S.
There is a lack of accepted safety for use of the drug or substance under medical supervision.

Mairijuana (and I'm not in favor of legalization) is being used therapeutically for a number of conditions.
Generally perceived to be safe under medical supervision.

I think while the NCAA can adhere to federal guidelines they will be challenged eventually in court.

That won't be as interesting as when transgender athletes want to play women's D1 sports.

 

[ctstorm]

It will be interesting to see if any player challenges the NCAA drug rules now that several states has legalized recreational use of marijuana. It's not a stretch for a player to sue if suspended, with the defense being that marijuana is no more illegal than alcohol consumption. It would be reasonable to consider that if totally legal for recreational use within some states, that the use cannot be penalized.

It is still illegal (Schedule I for you) under Federal Law and was reinforced by the DEA recently, Moreover, drugs that are legal are banned by the NCAA.

Damnit, you sound like a pharmacology professor.

Schedule 1 drugs:

The drug or other substance has a high potential for abuse.
The drug or other substance has no currently accepted medical treatment use in the U.S.
There is a lack of accepted safety for use of the drug or substance under medical supervision.

Mairijuana (and I'm not in favor of legalization) is being used therapeutically for a number of conditions.
Generally perceived to be safe under medical supervision.

I think while the NCAA can adhere to federal guidelines they will be challenged eventually in court.

That won't be as interesting as when transgender athletes want to play women's D1 sports.

Won't that be interesting! Not to get too far off topic, but it makes you wonder if someday there will be no more separate men's and women's teams (or locker rooms).

 

[bamafan]

It will be interesting to see if any player challenges the NCAA drug rules now that several states has legalized recreational use of marijuana. It's not a stretch for a player to sue if suspended, with the defense being that marijuana is no more illegal than alcohol consumption. It would be reasonable to consider that if totally legal for recreational use within some states, that the use cannot be penalized.

It is still illegal (Schedule I for you) under Federal Law and was reinforced by the DEA recently, Moreover, drugs that are legal are banned by the NCAA.

Damnit, you sound like a pharmacology professor.

Schedule 1 drugs:

The drug or other substance has a high potential for abuse.
The drug or other substance has no currently accepted medical treatment use in the U.S.
There is a lack of accepted safety for use of the drug or substance under medical supervision.

Mairijuana (and I'm not in favor of legalization) is being used therapeutically for a number of conditions.
Generally perceived to be safe under medical supervision.

I think while the NCAA can adhere to federal guidelines they will be challenged eventually in court.

That won't be as interesting as when transgender athletes want to play women's D1 sports.

Won't that be interesting! Not to get too far off topic, but it makes you wonder if someday there will be no more separate men's and women's teams (or locker rooms).

Maybe soon forms that ask for gender instead of just having to check off male or female will add two more categories: pending and unsure.