tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31819641.post8991443498861186480..comments2023-10-06T03:21:26.130-07:00Comments on trust but verify: FFF Statement on DecisionDBrowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17718913310467614671noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31819641.post-51294729023433075092007-09-22T06:56:00.000-07:002007-09-22T06:56:00.000-07:00Craig, if you never saw the explanation, you weren...Craig, if you never saw the explanation, you weren't looking.<BR/><BR/>The explanation is that the CIR measured the ratio of something other than 5a, 5b and/or pdiol because LNDD does not identify the peaks in the IRMS correctly. <BR/><BR/>They make this error consistently, because their experimental setup and protocol are fundamentally flawed.<BR/><BR/>The Panel's reasoning on the key point is aburd, in that they put a quantitative requirement on its head and accepted a "we look at the peaks" identification methodology which is indefensible.<BR/><BR/>As to Tyler, I still can't say, because the same dishonorable litigation tactics were used there, precluding the production and evaluation of relevant evidence. I'm inclined to think he did it, but not with the confidence I'd like to have. That comes from the way the ADAs handled the case, not from what Hamilton presented.<BR/><BR/>TBVDBrowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17718913310467614671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31819641.post-31756411863714004082007-09-21T21:14:00.000-07:002007-09-21T21:14:00.000-07:00I have yet to see any explanation for how the IRMS...I have yet to see any explanation for how the IRMS test could lead to a false positive? Did you all belive Tyler Hamilton as well?Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498566549801844052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31819641.post-29171492792927751852007-09-21T14:10:00.000-07:002007-09-21T14:10:00.000-07:00I have been thinking about Floyd's situation a lot...I have been thinking about Floyd's situation a lot, his legal bills and now unemployment, and his mission for fairness that should go forward, even if he choses not to appeal.<BR/><BR/>I am wondering if someone could design a cycling jersey as a fundraiser, with either the FFF logo or Team Landis: fighting for fairness, on it. The funds could go toward the legal bills or the FFF or whatever Mr. Rafferty feels is best. By wearing the jersey to ride or attend events, we can show our support for Floyd and all athletes who are going to come up against this fight in future, and send a message to USADA et al that the issue isn't going to go away just because they've "won." <BR/><BR/>I'm not a designer but I'd be glad to help in any way I could. In the meantime, I'll contribute too, to the FFF as I can.<BR/><BR/>Debby<BR/><BR/>P.S. The jersey could be yellow...knitseashorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594976722011232979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31819641.post-82898753693670640372007-09-21T12:29:00.000-07:002007-09-21T12:29:00.000-07:00I made my donation yesterday. I'll continue to do ...I made my donation yesterday. I'll continue to do so as my abilities allow.whareaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824055294445501713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31819641.post-41293764826640296972007-09-21T11:47:00.000-07:002007-09-21T11:47:00.000-07:00I wrote previously in the Friday Early Roundup. So...I wrote previously in the Friday Early Roundup. Some of the thoughts I keyed in earlier today mirror Brian Rafferty's open letter. <BR/><BR/>I said I would double my previous contribution if Floyd moves forward with further legal action, but I hadn't considered his current bills. My statement to double still holds. In the meantime, an additional contribution to help defry current expenses is on the way.<BR/><BR/>Again, best wishes.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427604865634964926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31819641.post-4434029594212880932007-09-21T11:26:00.000-07:002007-09-21T11:26:00.000-07:00Brian,Very well stated. As for paying off the exp...Brian,<BR/><BR/>Very well stated. As for paying off the expenses incurred to date, we will send along a donation to help with that. No matter what happens from now forward, we would not like to see Floyd saddled with debts from his attempts to clear his name.<BR/><BR/>Bill & AnnetteBill Mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787556081022333034noreply@blogger.com