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**Rastak** · 07-06-2006, 08:38 PM

Re: OT Koren Robinson

Bizzare....now this.....

K-ROB DENIES THAT HE'S IN REHAB

There's a strange twist to our report that Vikings receiver Koren Robinson has returned to an alcohol treatment center.

Robinson has told KFAN radio in Minnesota that the report isn't true.

The player's denial creates an uncomfortable situation with his agent, Alvin Keels, given that Keels admitted to us earlier in the day that Robinson indeed entered rehab in South Carolina last month. We called Keels for confirmation after learning of Robinson's status from a league source.

Our take? Robinson had been hoping to keep the issue tightly under wraps, and his initial reaction when pressed on the subject was to deny it.

The only other possible explanation is that Keels had bad information -- but who other than Robinson's agent would be in position to know the truth?

**woodbuck27** · 07-06-2006, 08:58 PM

Rastak I believe that the Vikings were hoping for this WR to realize his full potential. Whatever is the case, I wish him not to suffer, and for this to conclude well for the Vikings.

I felt that possibly this fella would become a Packer and I want him to be well and enabled for the best.

**Rastak** · 07-06-2006, 09:02 PM

Originally posted by woodbuck27

Rastak I believe that the Vikings were hoping for this WR to realize his full potential. Whatever is the case, I wish him not to suffer, and for this to conclude well for the Vikings.

I felt that possibly this fella would become a Packer and I want him to be well and enabled for the best.

Well, I know they put some good behavior provisions in his contract....pretty weird story right now, I guess it'll shake over the next couple days.

**HarveyWallbangers** · 07-06-2006, 09:29 PM

I wish the best for him. I actually have him in my Madden franchise-style Internet league. I traded a draft pick for him earlier in the offseason.

**AKfaust** · 07-06-2006, 09:49 PM

Denial is always going to be the first reaction of someone in his situation. Who me? What problem?

**NewsBruin** · 07-07-2006, 01:02 AM

If Robinson went into rehab, then he's not denying anything, and it's a pretty ballsy move to do so if he isn't being forced to.

However, it's also a bind in that he can't be CAUGHT with anything in his system, nor even be unavailable for a drug test. I'm not sure what stage of the NFL SA program he's in, but I'm sure its enough to lose him games, and probably a roster spot, if he's held in violation.

He needs to take care of his business and then kick his agent in the junk for breaking the story.

**Partial** · 07-07-2006, 02:00 AM

I too wish him well. I always wish he fell to us in the draft despite the personal problems and immaturity. I think a small town like GB might be just what he needs to get his life back on track

**Rastak** · 07-07-2006, 05:43 AM

Originally posted by AKfaust

Denial is always going to be the first reaction of someone in his situation. Who me? What problem?

Yea, what motivation does the agent have for lying? Koren has lots to lie about, embarrassment, legal liability, lots of things. That level of addiction has got to be tough.

**Rastak** · 07-07-2006, 05:46 AM

Vercel Security Checkpoint

http://www.startribune.com/510/story/537712.html

Koren Robinson's agent confirmed a website report Thursday that the receiver has re-entered an alcohol rehab facility. But Alvin Keels made it clear that Robinson's decision was voluntary and he has not violated the NFL's substance abuse policy.
"Is Koren Robinson in rehab or at a rehab facility? Yes," said Keels, responding to a report that first broke on profootballtalk.com. "Was Koren Robinson drinking? No. Was Koren Robinson forced by the NFL or the Vikings to go? No. Most recovering alcoholics seek treatment through the years. He's just being more proactive than in the past."

Keels made it clear that Robinson can leave the facility at any time and expressed disappointment that word had leaked out about his client's private decision. "I feel sad that the guy is being proactive instead of staying at home, he's doing the right thing, and now that he's doing that it's a big story," Keels said. "This isn't news. ... the guy wants to go in on his own time and get some help just for coping skills because he doesn't have a lot of time off."

A Vikings spokesman said the team would have no comment on the subject. Robinson did not return calls to the Star Tribune on Thursday evening, but earlier in the day he denied the story when reached by FOX9. "Everybody has been calling me about this," he said. "That's false. I'm trying to get in contact with my agent. I don't know what's going on."

Robinson signed with the Vikings as a free agent in September 2005 after some well-documented alcohol problems he had while playing with Seattle. He was released in June 2005 by the Seahawks following an arrest in May 2005 for drunken driving.

Robinson also was suspended for four games in 2004 after violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, meaning his next positive drug test would lead to a one-year suspension.

Robinson, 26, did not participate in a training camp last summer because he was in a 28-day treatment program for alcoholism. But he proved to be a model citizen with the Vikings and made the NFC Pro Bowl team as a kick returner.

His fellow players voted him the Vikings' winner of the Ed Block Courage award, given annually to a player on each NFL team who best exemplifies sportsmanship and courage. Robinson also won the Korey Stringer Good Guy award, which is given to the most cooperative Vikings player and voted on by local reporters.

The Vikings rewarded Robinson, a free agent, with a three-year contract in March that includes $5.5 million in guaranteed bonuses. The total value could be as much as $12.7 million.

Robinson, who caught 22 passes for 347 yards and a touchdown in 2005, is expected to be the Vikings' No. 1 receiver this season. Due to be married on July 22, he checked into the facility in late June.

**the_idle_threat** · 07-07-2006, 06:48 AM

Ha, ha!

**woodbuck27** · 07-07-2006, 07:17 AM

This all looks good Rastak.

Good Luck ! To Koren Robinson.

Getting married, may have prompted this 'let's be prudent - wise' action?

**Rastak** · 07-07-2006, 07:20 AM

Originally posted by woodbuck27

This all looks good Rastak.

Good Luck ! To Koren Robinson.

Getting married, may have prompted this 'let's be prudent - wise' action?

Either the dude was havving trouble coping with the pressure or his future wife said "You got back on the sause now get off it or the wedding is off"

**woodbuck27** · 07-08-2006, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by Rastak

Originally posted by woodbuck27

This all looks good Rastak.

Good Luck ! To Koren Robinson.

Getting married, may have prompted this 'let's be prudent - wise' action?

Either the dude was havving trouble coping with the pressure or his future wife said "You got back on the sause now get off it or the wedding is off"

Very possibly the second?

Any sensable man realizes that the wife RULES.

**Harlan Huckleby** · 07-08-2006, 07:46 PM

You got to hope he gets this horrible problem under some control.

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