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“Lance Armstrong was given the same opportunity to come forward and be part of the solution. He rejected it.”

 

 

 

I am not sure what he means by it, but on the face of it this quote from the statement issued by USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on the 10
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seems to contradict your point.

 

 

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You really believe that? Sure he was invited to spill the beans - doesn't mean he was offered a free pass. From what I understand the softer deal may have been not going beyond the statute of limitations on expunging his results - thats about it.

 

For the record, again, I am not suggesting Armstrong was right or justified in not coming forward...

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You really believe that? Sure he was invited to spill the beans - doesn't mean he was offered a free pass. From what I understand the softer deal may have been not going beyond the statute of limitations on expunging his results - thats about it.

 

For the record, again, I am not suggesting Armstrong was right or justified in not coming forward...

 

Tygart told the USA Today that co-operation from Armstrong would have resulted in USADA stripping him only of his 2004 and 2005 wins.

"[if Armstrong had of] come in and been truthful, then the evidence might have been that the statute [of limitations] should apply," Tygart said.

 

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/usada-armstrong-could-have-retained-five-tour-wins

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Liggett recieved an email, an sms actually

 

When they test Strongarms lawyers for drinking, they should test Phil as well.

 

Someone mention Liggett?

http://cdn4.media.cyclingnews.futurecdn.net//2011/03/16/1/lance_armstrong_phil_liggett_220.jpg

Liggett has been a constant supporter of Armstrong through the rider’s career and through numerous doping allegations. He admitted to not having read the report, with his information has been second hand through news sources. He told Cyclingnews: “It is a witch hunt, lets face it, because they only want Lance. Call it what you like, the fact is they only have one ambition and that’s to get Lance.”

“If he’s been taking drugs then of course it’s right [to sanction] but they still lack the absolute proof as far as I’m aware. I still am a supporter of Armstrong. Whatever way we look at it Lance has been good for the sport. No one can condone, if it’s finally proved, that he’s ridden his whole career on drugs. I had an email from an eminent scientist from the US yesterday. An SMS actually. It said if Lance Armstrong had taken the drugs outlined by USADA he’d have been dead ten years ago. He’s an eminent scientist and a very intelligent man. I don’t know his name, the SMS came from a secondary person.”

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Liggett recieved an email, an sms actually

 

When they test Strongarms lawyers for drinking, they should test Phil as well.

 

Someone mention Liggett?

http://cdn4.media.cyclingnews.futurecdn.net//2011/03/16/1/lance_armstrong_phil_liggett_220.jpg

Liggett has been a constant supporter of Armstrong through the rider’s career and through numerous doping allegations. He admitted to not having read the report, with his information has been second hand through news sources. He told Cyclingnews: “It is a witch hunt, lets face it, because they only want Lance. Call it what you like, the fact is they only have one ambition and that’s to get Lance.”

“If he’s been taking drugs then of course it’s right [to sanction] but they still lack the absolute proof as far as I’m aware. I still am a supporter of Armstrong. Whatever way we look at it Lance has been good for the sport. No one can condone, if it’s finally proved, that he’s ridden his whole career on drugs. I had an email from an eminent scientist from the US yesterday. An SMS actually. It said if Lance Armstrong had taken the drugs outlined by USADA he’d have been dead ten years ago. He’s an eminent scientist and a very intelligent man. I don’t know his name, the SMS came from a secondary person.”

 

shouldnt he be in a special care facility?

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An email, an sms, from a famous scientist. I don't know his name. Freakin hilarious. Well, partly sad, like when your grandad leaves home without pants, but still, kinda funny...

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