Barry Bonds

Well he broke Hanks record.
I for one I'm not impressed I think he used steriods just as Mark McQuire did and this new record of Barry's is a sham. What do you think?

[HerpHandler]

I am also not impressed. just look at a picture from a few years ago. He has doubled in size AFTER the age of 40.

Either he has defied the laws of nature (being a mans testosterone level drops significantly after the age of 30), or he is doing something to enhance himself.

And now he will be put on a pedestal and young kids will want to emulate him.

If and when he is finally exposed I hope they strip this record from him.

Pete Rose is ostracized for betting, but Bonds becomes a legend?!?

[Gators]

How likely is it that one could only manage a little over 200 HR's in the first half of his career (when most of us are at our peak) and then hit more than double that in the second half of his career.

Wonder if roids would help my ABing? LOL

[HerpHandler]

Originally Posted by Gators

Wonder if roids would help my ABing? LOL

Youd have the biggest index finger on the block for sure

[Snuff]

Bust him and throw him out of the league!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He sucks, and is an arogant prick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone how cant make it on his own without drugs is no example to hold up to kids.

Nothing will happen with him they will let it slid.
Nothing will happen with Billy Lane for killing that biker.
Just like nothing happened to OJ.
Those that have $$$$$ walk those that don't get it stuck to them.

[HerpHandler]

Originally Posted by donjohnson

Nothing will happen with him they will let it slid.
Nothing will happen with Billy Lane for killing that biker.
Just like nothing happened to OJ.
Those that have $$$$$ walk those that don't get it stuck to them.

Whats the newest on the billy lane trial? I havent heard anything, and its not news up here in Jersey

They are trying to keep it quite down here I think.
He's going to walk with a slap on the hand my guess.
He's headed for trial in February unless it is delayed again or a plea bargain is reached.

Press release below . He was busted for drinking/driving two weeks before this happened also. Two in one month.

"The fatal crash that took the life of Gerry Morelock, son of the Plaintiff, Dolores Morelock happened on State Road A1A, 2.8 Miles south of Melbourne Beach at 9:00 pm. September 4th, 2006 According to the probable cause affidavit filed by investigating Officers of the Florida Highway Patrol. The affidavit states that Billy Lane was operating a 2006 Dodge Mega Cab Pickup at this date and time. Based on sworn witness statements, the defendant was passing three other vehicles at one time and exceeded the speed limit of 50 MPH at the speed of 68 MPH. The defendant continued to pass regardless of northbound traffic.

Billy Lane was drinking prior to the crash at Coconuts on the Beach and traveled to Cheaters where he was drinking additional alcoholic beverages. Mr. Lane left these night clubs and drove to his place of business, Choppers Inc. in Melbourne, FL on his chopper with a passenger, Erin Levens Derrick. Billy Lane changed vehicles and proceeded to travel to his residence with Ms. Derrick The FHP affidavit continues on to say that Defendant, Billy Lane chose to pass in a no passing zone and on a double yellow line. He continued to pass at a high rate of speed. Witnesses stated the the defendant was traveling in excess of 60 MPH while overtaking them. The witnesses stated they could not believe the Defendant was passing on a double yellow no passing zone. All the witnesses stated that the motor scooter’s headlight was on and in operation and that it was in clear view of the oncoming traffic.

Billy Lane continued to overtake the witnesses regardless of the motor scooter traveling northbound on State Road A1A. The Yamaha motor scooter that was driven by Gerry Morelock was on the right side of the northbound lane two feet five inches from the painted white line. Billy veered east in an attempt to avoid a head-on crash with the motor scooter. Defendant, Billy Lane, struck Gerald Morelock head-on with the right front of the Dodge Pickup. Gerry’s motor scooter was forced west upon impact and he was killed instantly by the impact of the Dodge Pickup. The Yamaha motor scooter was destroyed and thrown to the west coming to a rest sixty-four feet away.
The Dodge truck that was being operated by Billy Lane drove onto private property and started to overturn, striking three palm trees knocking them over. The truck continued to overturn traveling two hundred and four feet striking a power pole with its undercarriage knocking it over and came to rest on top of the power pole on the northbound side of State Road A1A.

The Aftermath

FHP Narrative continued: Upon arrival of the Brevard County Fire Department and Paramedics stated that Billy Lane was in the driver seat. One of the Fire Paramedics stated that he could detect the oder of an alcoholic beverage from the driver’s side of the vehicle while performing medical treatment on Mr. Lane. Billy Lane was transported by ambulance to Holmes Medical Regional Center in Melbourne, FL. Two FHP Troopers were dispatched to the hospital for the purpose of withdrawal of a blood sample from the Defendant and were present at the emergency room to request a blood sample at 10:42 pm. Mr. Lane refused.

The Trooper read Implied Consent and he still refused. The Trooper advised Billy Lane due to the serious nature of this traffic crash, they would be taking a sample of his blood for the D.U.I. Investigation. A registered nurse then drew the blood from the defendant and it was submitted into evidence and sent to the F.D.L.E. Crime lab for analyst.

The Arrest

On Friday, September 22, 2006 the results of the BAC were returned from the crime lab to the investigating Officer. The result was 0.192% which is more than twice the legal limit of impairment for Billy Lane. The results revealed Billy Lane to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage at the time of his traffic crash. The defendant caused this traffic crash by driving the 2006 Dodge pickup in a willful and wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property and is guilty of reckless driving ( 316.192 ) The defendant chose to pass on a double yellow center line and was guilty of improper passing ( 316.0875.2 ). The defendant, Billy Lane, caused the death of a human being by the reckless operation of his vehicle, vehicular homicide ( 782.071.a ). The defendant was driving the 2006 Dodge Pickup while intoxicated to the Blood Alcohol Level of 0.192 percent and caused the death of a human being, Gerald Vernon Morelock, which is D.U.I. Manslaughter ( 316.193.3. (c)3 ). William D. Lane had a revoked driver license in the State of North Carolina for refusing to submit to a breath test on June 25, 2006.

The State of North Carolina suspended the defendant’s Florida driver license for refusal to submit to a chemical test. The suspension is through July 13, 2007. The defendant is aware of this suspension due to North Carolina taking his Florida driver license at the time of his arrest in that sate.
The defendant is guilty of driving while license is suspended in the state of North Carolina and drove in a negligent operation of a motor vehicle and caused the death of a human being, Gerald Vernon Morelock, and is guilty of a felony of the third degree.

On Monday September 25, 2006 at 1:00 pm Billy Lane turned himself in at the FHP headquarters on HWY 520 in Cocoa, Florida. He was accompanied by 4 attorneys and charged DUI Manslaughter, DUI Serious Bodily Injury and Driving while License Suspended/Revoked With Serious Injury or Death. Billy Lane was also required to turn in his passport and is not allowed to drink alcohol or drive.

Mr. Lane is scheduled to appear in court for these charges on October 27, 2006 in Brevard County."

[HerpHandler]

I didnt mean to hijack the thread But its a sad state we are in when money can buy you out of trouble. Its a crying shame.

Now back to your regular scheduled Barry Bonds chat.

Maybe its just to easy too dislike Mr Bonds he hasn't a very winning way about him with the press which is how most of us see him.

You know what they say "walk a mile in my shoes"

[Joyce]

I think that he should not even get the publicity, pay no attention to him at all. If he wants to kill himself. let him do it alone, don't make him out to be a hero in the eyes of our kids. If they give him that then they should put Pete Rose in the hall of fame.

[rogerp]

he may have used steriods but you still have to hit the ball, i agree that it is not impressive because of the steriods but cant discredit his ability to hit the ball

[redneck]

Originally Posted by rogerp

he may have used steriods but you still have to hit the ball, i agree that it is not impressive because of the steriods but cant discredit his ability to hit the ball

according to the news, he is thought to had use steriods

Is it just a reflection of society in general with the get ahead, win at any costs?

You see CEO's of big companies getting busted all the time now for going beyond the rules.

[DixieRambler]

I think it sux. How can he hold title to something that was achieved through artificial means? Not a very good example for our kids. As for Billy Lane, I think he should spend the rest of his life in prison. He deserves everything they through at him. Thanks....................

Jim

[HerpHandler]

Ability to hit the ball is not why he broke this record. Its the Power and bat speed that he hits the ball with that put him over the record. Its because he for lack of a better word "cheated" and gained that power artificially is why he should be bounced out of baseball.

There are plenty of major leaguers that can hit the ball as many times or more then Barry does, but because they dont have chemically enhanced power and speed a ball hit off anything other then the sweet spot of the bat is going to stay in the park.

Ive seen slow motion replays of some of Barry's home runs that dam near come off the handle of the bat. Only someone of amazing strength and bat speed can do this.

No idea I thought it was an interesting topic not related to our usual fair here art, airbrushing. Can't hurt to go beyond the norm here once in awhile I don't think.