Since this has been an ongoing topic for several years here is the latest.
Gov. Perry Signs Steriod Bill
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Dtiger,
I have a question for ya.. Since you are more connected to HS baseball than most of us posters on here, Do you think steroids is a big player in HS baseball. Just in your opinion. No naming names or anything. As a parent I don't think is out there, but you know parents don't know anything
I have a question for ya.. Since you are more connected to HS baseball than most of us posters on here, Do you think steroids is a big player in HS baseball. Just in your opinion. No naming names or anything. As a parent I don't think is out there, but you know parents don't know anything
P, Texan Son has known several players over the last few years who were taking steroids. A friend of mine out west caught his son taking steroids, which was a great shock to him. It is out there.
Steriods is rampant in High School. When your kid has to step over used needles in the locker room, you know there is a problem.
I can tell you that
1) yes steroids are being used
2) I've known them to be used at all levels
3) not only the "best" players are the ones using.
4) family money seems to not be an issue (keeping/helping a kid get them)
I am for steroid testing because it's something... it's not everything, and I don't think it's going to solve the entire problem. However, it may solve the problem/prevent the problem for one kid, and that is doing a job right there. I can honestly say that at my high school, I don't know any baseball players taking 'em; however, the perception among the students is if you're a baseball player then you take steroids--(I may need to add, unless you are a 5ft 8in 160lbs kid). Kids joke about it, a lot, and how it relates to this sport specifically. This is a step... and a step to not be complacent with.
For anyone whom it bothers, I apologize for the sloppy grammar... school is out and I just got my grades--no worrying anymore!
1) yes steroids are being used
2) I've known them to be used at all levels
3) not only the "best" players are the ones using.
4) family money seems to not be an issue (keeping/helping a kid get them)
I am for steroid testing because it's something... it's not everything, and I don't think it's going to solve the entire problem. However, it may solve the problem/prevent the problem for one kid, and that is doing a job right there. I can honestly say that at my high school, I don't know any baseball players taking 'em; however, the perception among the students is if you're a baseball player then you take steroids--(I may need to add, unless you are a 5ft 8in 160lbs kid). Kids joke about it, a lot, and how it relates to this sport specifically. This is a step... and a step to not be complacent with.
For anyone whom it bothers, I apologize for the sloppy grammar... school is out and I just got my grades--no worrying anymore!
Dtiger always has good answers and great insight. Thanks and good luck in Summerball 
The proverbial excrement is about to hit the fan! 
I agree with Dtiger-
At Jesuit people accuse many baseball players of taking 'roids'. They percieve baseball as a tainted sport now, and it hurts the image not only at the major league level, but the high school one as well.
I think that this testing will help prevent the steroids to some extent, and deter some kids from trying it, and like KM said, one kid is payment enough.
IMO
At Jesuit people accuse many baseball players of taking 'roids'. They percieve baseball as a tainted sport now, and it hurts the image not only at the major league level, but the high school one as well.
I think that this testing will help prevent the steroids to some extent, and deter some kids from trying it, and like KM said, one kid is payment enough.
IMO
I'm sorry for being stupid... but I'm somewhat confused by GM's comment. Not sure how I should take it.
He is claiming that a lot of things will go down now that steroid testing will be used.
This is a good step but steroids isn't the only problem...I know of use of steroids and others used more often in football though. To me, it's mainly gossip in the baseball world, perhaps maybe we can now know for sure if someone is/isn't taking something they shouldn't be.
This is a good step but steroids isn't the only problem...I know of use of steroids and others used more often in football though. To me, it's mainly gossip in the baseball world, perhaps maybe we can now know for sure if someone is/isn't taking something they shouldn't be.
(This is a partial quote from a previous thread.)
Do you want to expand on this now?
quote:Originally posted by KellerDad:
As I said, I've come to the realization that testing must take place in High School, and as I said, I'll possibly comment more about it at a future date.....like the day after my son graduates.
Do you want to expand on this now?
quote:Originally posted by Line Drive:
(This is a partial quote from a previous thread.)quote:Originally posted by KellerDad:
As I said, I've come to the realization that testing must take place in High School, and as I said, I'll possibly comment more about it at a future date.....like the day after my son graduates.
Do you want to expand on this now?
Not quite yet. If you'd like, I can you send you a PM
KD, I'm interested in a PM but I have a hunch I know your direction here.
KD,
That would work. It should be interesting to compare notes. I now have very mixed feelings about random testing (testing without probable cause). Events this year have made me reconsider too.
That would work. It should be interesting to compare notes. I now have very mixed feelings about random testing (testing without probable cause). Events this year have made me reconsider too.
The downside in this, is that nutritional suppliments are not regulated by the FDA. Makes one leary of even taking whey protein when you really don't know what's in it and your kid maybe chosen.