Tiger fires Steve Williams

[RoadToad]

Steroid is a stimulant isn't it? I think some folks with Attention Deficit Disorder are prescribed certain drugs that do contain small amounts of steroid, supposedly it's in there to help them concentrate???? I don't know, just what I've heard. So if this is the case and IF Tiger did in fact take the drug then it's possible it did enhance his mental capabilities for the game.

As for Tiger himself...I never did jump on his band wagon...of course this is coming from me, a guy who could care less about golf and doesn't jump on anything that is popular, usually once something becomes popular I'm done with it, except for sliced bread, love me some 100% whole wheat on my samwiches

The word "steroid" actually covers a wide variety of substances, with many different effects. For instance, you might have a respiratory infection, or other condition causing inflammation, and be prescribed steroids to treat it. Those steroids are NOTHING like the steroids that athletes use to enhance their performance. What's a shame is that some people do get nervous about taking them, and may even refuse them, based on what they've heard about HGH, which is nothing like the steroids a doctor would prescribe to help you breathe better.

[DJD]

The word "steroid" actually covers a wide variety of substances, with many different effects. For instance, you might have a respiratory infection, or other condition causing inflammation, and be prescribed steroids to treat it. Those steroids are NOTHING like the steroids that athletes use to enhance their performance. What's a shame is that some people do get nervous about taking them, and may even refuse them, based on what they've heard about HGH, which is nothing like the steroids a doctor would prescribe to help you breathe better.

So true! I was told the ones we take from the Doc suppress white blood cells from attacking areas and causing inflamation. Folks with bowl issues can take them and I have had them for other breathing problems.

I guess HGH and that type of performance roid is basically a synthetic version of male testosterone? Heck I'm going on memory here...