Welcome Guest [Log In] [Register]
NOTE FROM THE FORUM OWNER:

We had a long, enjoyable run, and I would like to thank every Orlando Magic fan who contributed to our small community on the web. This message board will be left online as an archive into the thoughts and minds of a group of Magic fanatics who lived through a 21-win season, the drafting of Dwight Howard, and an eventual NBA Finals appearance. You can also visit the original MagicMadness Forum at http://orlandomagic.proboards.com.

Special thanks to our Staff Members: Black and Blue, MAGICMANEVAN, and NYCMagicFan!

MagicMadness
Forum Owner
Add Reply
Dolphins Running Back R. Williams Retires!
Topic Started: Jul 25 2004, 04:44 AM (415 Views)
MagicMadness
Member Avatar

Administrator
Quote:
 
Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams has told the team he plans to retire after just five NFL seasons, The Miami Herald reported on its Web site early Sunday morning.

"He wants to get on with his life, wants to move on to bigger and better things," Herald reporter and ESPN commentator Dan Le Batard told SportsCenter.


According to the Herald's report, Williams wants to travel the world and is tired of the demands and restraints of a professional football career.


"I just don't want to be in this business anymore," Williams told the paper. "I was never strong enough to not play football, but I'm strong enough now. I've considered everything about this. Everyone has thrown every possible scenario at me about why I shouldn't do this, but they're in denial. I'm happy with my decision.


http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1846012

This is quite shocking, to say the least. He's easily one of the best running backs in the league, and he's only been playing five seasons of professional football. Williams goes on to say that he's "finally free", but I just don't see how this is such a smart move. He has the talent to become one of the great backs of the game, and he's giving it up now, with no championship titles or other significant season awards to his name.

I have a feeling that we'll be seeing him back in the league sometime down the road. (Maybe when he needs some more money from spending it all on traveling the world! :DD )
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
MagicMadness
Member Avatar

Administrator
Quote:
 
MIAMI (AP) - Retired Dolphins running back Ricky Williams said he failed a third drug test for marijuana use, which would cost him a four-game suspension if he decides to return to the NFL, The Miami Herald reported on its Web site Thursday.

Williams told the newspaper that marijuana played a larger role in his retirement than he indicated when he walked away after just five pro seasons. He said he learned of the failed test and possible suspension days before telling coach Dave Wannstedt last week that he was through playing.

Williams said, however, that there were "a hundred reasons" for his surprising decision to retire, and his desire to continue smoking marijuana was only one of them.

"I didn't quit football because I failed a drug test," he told the Herald. "I failed a drug test because I was ready to quit football."

Williams said he's not addicted to marijuana.


http://www.sportsnet.ca/nfl/shownews.jsp?content=f072908A
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
TheGreatOne
NBA Analyst
Oh wow. This mad had a chance to be something big and he blew it. :nonono: .
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
MagicMadness
Member Avatar

Administrator
Yeah he did. I think he's got some weird issues he needs to work out in his life, and maybe we'll see him back on the field again one day.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
roysterdude
Member Avatar
Starter
Since I don't follow football that close I have to rely on my co-workers on this subject, two of them say he has been involved in drugs, and that it is the main reason why he's "feeling free", free to party all over the world with his weed.

Sad to say but it makes sense to me, why else would he say he's finally free?
:unsure:
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
« Previous Topic · Stuff's Sports Tavern · Next Topic »
Add Reply