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Thursday, May 1, 2008

MLB steroid user apologizes to students

All-star second baseman - and admitted steroids user - Brian Roberts spoke to more than 300 high school students yesterday. Roberts acknowledged that taking steroids was "a mistake," during his 15-minute session with the kids:

"Expectations were high," the Baltimore Oriole said. "I battled self confidence issues because I was always expected to be the best player on the team. I saw the benefits some of my teammates got from steroids."

Currently three states test high school students for performance enhancing substance - Florida, New Jersey and Texas.

Do you think Pennsylvania is next?
Do you think steroid use in high schools is prevalent?
Do you think speakers like Brian Roberts will limit the use of steroids at the H.S. level?

Personally, I think it was out of control in pro baseball and now it's been tempered. Should steroid use grow rampant in high schools, testing should be mandated - for the health of the student-athletes and the protection of the game's integrity.

I welcome your thoughts on the issue.

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1 Comments:

Anonymous Mr. Rogers said...

as long as its the All-Stars talking...NO...because they obviously helped Mr. Roberts become one

May 7, 2008 2:14 AM 

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