The Billiken's Bluff

60 Minutes will broadcast a report Wednesday night that claims Panthers punter Todd Sauerbrun and center Jeff Mitchell and former offensive lineman Todd Steussie filled testosterone cream prescriptions written by Dr. James Shortt, who is currently under federal investigation. The three filled these prescriptions during the 2003 season when the Panthers played in the the Super Bowl.

In addition to the cream, which is banned by the NFL, Todd Sauerbrun -- one of the league's top punters -- also obtained syringes and the injectable steroid Stanozolol, which is also banned by the league.

Now I realize that one of the reasons Sauerbrun was one of the league’s premier punters is due to these steroids. Steroids build big biceps, and they can also build some tree-trunk-looking legs. But come on... a punter on steroids?!?!?!



As Peyton Manning would say, “We’re talking about our idiot kicker here.”

Relax with the ‘roids Todd.