Brandon Spikes suspended 4 games

[CelticsWhat35]

http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/rap_sheet/

I guess the New York Post is going to adjust the standings now and put the Jets back in 1st place.   

[StartOrien]

“I’ve been contacted by the NFL and informed that I will be suspended four games for the detection of an illegal substance in a drug test. The substance was a medication that I should have gotten clarification on before taking. It was not a performance enhancer or an illegal drug. The integrity of the game is very important to me. I understand the league’s ruling and apologize to my teammates, the fans and the Patriots organization for this mistake.”

[Fafnir]

Somehow I don't feel any better about Sunday....

[Donoghus]

Somehow I don't feel any better about Sunday....

Its looking more & more like the weather is going to be a factor. 

Teen to single digit temperatures plus a strong chance of snow and wind. 

Great football weather!  And I'll be there! (Cost me a pretty penny, though)

[Fafnir]

Both teams are used to playing in the cold, the weather just introduces more randomness in my view. Which is probably a good thing for my Bears.

[Donoghus]

Both teams are used to playing in the cold, the weather just introduces more randomness in my view. Which is probably a good thing for my Bears.

I agree that the cold won't matter but if its near-blizzard conditions, its certainly going to impact the game to a pretty strong extent.  That would definitly would seem to side as a Bears advantage. 

I'm most interested in Pats defense versus Bears offense.  Belichick v. Martz.

[Eja117]

I'm getting tired of this kind of bs from Spikes

[Bahku]

I'm getting tired of this kind of bs from Spikes

Ditto ... time to grow up, Brandon. This is frustrating stuff ... Bill is usually pretty successful at dealing with such immaturity, but it seems it's not working with Spikes.

[Donoghus]

I'm gonna give Spikes the benefit of the doubt here and take his press release for face value.  I'm sure the NFL is like other leagues where there are a variety of banned medications that run the gauntlet of practical uses.  Heck, I'm pretty sure Sudafed is banned in most leagues.  Could simply be a screw up on his part.

If it happens again with him or something else comes to light, then I'll feel differently about the kid. But for now, I'll let it pass.  He's a rookie after all.

[footey]

He made a great interception vs. Jets.  We will miss him these next 4 games.

[guava_wrench]

While I am all for the suspension of Patriots, I don't like involving Doc in this kind of stuff.