In perhaps the least shocking news of the NFL offseason, Randy Moss told HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” that he’s smoked pot during his professional career. “I have used, you know, marijuana … since I’ve been in the league,” Moss said in the interview, scheduled to air Aug. 23. “But as far as abusing it and, you know, letting it take control over me, I don’t do that, no.” When asked if he still smokes, Moss replied, “every blue moon or every once in a while I might.”
To most of you, this probably can’t be classified as news. After all, when Moss was arrested for “bumping” a traffic control officer with his car a couple of years ago, police found some pot in the ashtray which conveniently belonged to one of Moss’s friends. Rrrrright.
But something of significance can be found in this story. Check out this quote from the “Real Sports” interview:
“But, you know, I don’t want any kids, you know, watching this taking a lesson from me as far as ‘Well, Randy Moss used it so I’m going to use it.’ I don’t want that to get across.”
That’s Randy for you, always thinking about the kids. Here’s a hint: If you don’t want kids to get the wrong message about you admitting that you smoke dope, DON’T TALK ABOUT HOW YOU SMOKE DOPE ON NATIONAL TELEVISION.
On another note, fantasy leaguers shouldn’t worry. Unless he’s actually failed a drug test (and according to reports, he has not), the league is highly unlikely to take any action against Moss this year. He’s still most likely the top receiver on the board and a late-first/early second round pick.
