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Pace hit with four game suspension

The Jets linebacker violated the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. News Wire

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The NFL announced that it has given Jets LB Calvin Pace a four-game suspension for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.

Pace, who ranked second on the Jets with seven sacks last season, said in a statement released by the team that a supplement was to blame for a positive drug test.

“This is a situation that resulted from an over-the-counter dietary supplement that contained a substance that I did not know violated the league’s policy,” Pace said. “I am responsible for what I put into my body, and I should have paid closer attention to the league’s guidelines. I regret that this has happened and apologize to my teammates, the entire Jets organization as well as the fans. Hopefully, this does not distract from our ultimate goal of winning the Super Bowl.”

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Jack
Jul 02, 2009
04:23 PM

The players union should get their act together and come up with a certification for over the counter supplements. That said, you're a pro football player. You have no excuse not to be consulting with the strength and conditioning coach, a personal trainer and a nutritionist as part of your training. They should be able to help you avoid stupid mistakes like this.

michael
Jul 02, 2009
04:39 PM

what a bunch of cheaters ...this guy just blew his shot at the HOF , isnt that right dave?

beauli7
Jul 02, 2009
06:55 PM

Same old excuse.........

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