Ricky Williams of the Longhorns Has a Message for Sha’Carri Richardson About Pot
Speaking out about his use of marijuana and the suspension of American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, Ricky Williams shares his thoughts.
In addition to discussing how marijuana usage affected his own career, former NFL running back Ricky Williams is also offering his opinion on how marijuana incorrectly caused US sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson to be suspended.
Williams stated on CNN, “I think this is an opportunity for a young athlete to realise sports is a platform. I went from just being an athlete to being an advocate.” “She has a great opportunity because this conversation is being had by so many people worldwide. She ought to be proud of herself, in my opinion.
Richardson, who was born in Dallas, won the 100-meter dash title at the US Olympic Trials. However, a 30-day suspension is awaiting her due to a positive marijuana test. The talented sprinter has acknowledged using marijuana, claiming that she smoked it to help her cope after finding out about the passing of her biological mother.
Richardson attempted to assign blame for her usage of social media.
Richardson wrote, “I’m sorry, but I can’t be your Olympic Champ this year. But I swear, I’ll be your World Champ next year.”
The Tokyo Games are scheduled to begin on Friday, July 23.
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Over the course of his 11-year NFL career, Williams, a Heisman Trophy winner at UT, faced multiple suspensions due to marijuana use. Marijuana remains classified as a banned substance by the NFL, but the league under the most recent CBA is lessening its punishment for those who fail drug tests, as players are now fined, not suspended, for positive tests.
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Williams acknowledges that he believes marijuana would not have helped him win the Heisman Trophy and that he would not be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame if the drug had not been demonised. He also credits the NFL Players Association for pressuring the league to loosen its marijuana-related regulations.
He now serves as a spokesperson for the cause and clearly hopes Richardson will follow suit.
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