Ron Mexico Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 This would worry me as a Vikings fan, but I'm too busy laughing at his prosthetic penis.Vikings running back Onterrio Smith was detained last month at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport after police found paraphernalia later identified as a kit used to circumvent drug tests.Smith was neither arrested nor charged, but as of Tuesday it was unclear whether the incident will affect his status in the NFL's confidential substance-abuse program.Smith acknowledged to airport police that he was carrying dried urine, along with a device called "The Original Whizzinator" and a bottle of pills labeled "Cleansing Formula." He told police the kit was "for making a clean urine test," according to the police report, and said he was taking the materials to his cousin. Smith was suspended four games last season after testing positive for marijuana, his second "strike" in the league's program. A third "strike" would result in a yearlong suspension. An attempt to substitute a urine specimen qualifies as a positive test, but NFL spokesman Greg Aiello did not immediately know Tuesday whether possession of a masking device fits that criteria.Onterrio Smith could not be reached for comment. His agents -- Michael Sullivan, Doug Hendrickson and Jeff Sperbeck -- declined to comment. Vikings coach Mike Tice said he was unaware of the incident and had no comment.According to the police report, a bag Smith was carrying set off security alarms before an April 21 flight. The alarms later were traced to a tube of toothpaste. During the search, a Transportation Security Administration officer found "six or seven" vials of white powder in a clear bag, according to the report. Airport police were called to the scene and began inspecting the materials in a private room.A sample from one of the vials tested negative for cocaine and opiates. Smith was then led into the room and identified the powder as dried urine. He also acknowledged the presence of a Whizzinator.Smith was allowed to leave after questioning.The $150 device includes a prosthetic penis attached to a jockstrap and plastic bag. Using a syringe, the user fills the bag with a precisely measured amount of water blended with the urine powder to create a clean sample. When the user takes a drug test in front of an observer, the water is released through the prosthetic with a valve (the instructions recommend the user cough to hide the sound of the valve unsnapping).On its website, manufacturers of The Original Whizzinator market the instrument as an "undetectable,"foolproof" and "re-usable" urinating device.Like other professional sports leagues, the NFL administers random drug tests to players.According to Aiello, the NFL's testing guidelines include having the player take his shirt off and pull his pants down below his knees in front of an observer.Smith, 24, was kicked off the University of Tennessee football team in 2000 for marijuana use and finished his college career at Oregon. Scouts considered him one of the top running backs available in the 2003 draft, but questions about his past drug use and character dropped him to the fourth round.He rushed for 579 yards as a rookie and led the Vikings last season with 544 yards. Barring another suspension, Smith is expected to compete with Michael Bennett and Mewelde Moore for the starting job. You used to hold meTell me that I was the bestAnything in this world I wantI could possesAll that made me wantWas all that I can getIn order to surviveGotta learn to live with regrets-President Carter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB33 Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Whizzinator. HIGH-larious #CHOMPCHOMPCHOMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMan Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Strange... "We have nothing to fear except fear itself." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacker12 Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Dadgum, how many more people are going to try to pull a "Sizemore"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 S.O.D. is a moron, he knew if he got caught *again* he would be suspended for a year. I'm guessin the Vikes say good bye. Too bad, the kid had talent. Almost as much talent on the field as he was tokin it up. @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Sounds like its time for rehab for with Smith. If youa re taht out of control you need a fake penis and fake urine you need help. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Sounds like its time for rehab for with Smith. If youa re taht out of control you need a fake penis and fake urine you need help. well he was suspended 4 games last year because he got caught, and the league DOES help them, but obviously he doesnt wanna stop. @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Smith is a loser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korkie Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 I have been duped!!! I just found out that I have the regular Whizzinator. Turns out, as usual, the rip-off is never as good as the Original.The lesson as always, kids, always the check the labels on your Whizzinators! "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed."Dr. Kelso: My son is a big baseball fan. Not so much playing it, but more the designing and sewing of uniforms.Tyler: That's neat.Dr. Kelso: No, it's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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