American Football: ricky williams admits he failed 3rd drug test

former miami dolphin ricky williams admitted that he had failed another drug test prior to announcing his retirement...you just gotta wonder how good this guy might have been...

NFL R. Williams Admits Third Failed Drug Test

Dan Le Batard, of the Miami Herald, reports retired RB Ricky Williams admitted Thursday, July 29, that he learned of a third failed test for marijuana use and a potential upcoming suspension just days before informing Miami Dolphins head coach Dave Wannstedt of his decision to quit football. Williams would be forced to serve a four-game suspension if he returned to play in the NFL. Williams also added that the Dolphins were not aware of the failed test or the results of his appealed second one. He said there were "a hundred reasons" for his retirement and his desire to continue smoking marijuana without reserve was only one of them. "I didn't quit football because I failed a drug test," Williams said. "I failed a drug test because I was ready to quit football."


[Edited on 7/29/2004 by toejam]

[Edited on 7/29/2004 by toejam]

[Edited on 7/29/2004 by toejam]