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**Kitty** · 12-24-2007, 08:21 AM

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Roger Clemens didn't want to talk to Sen. George Mitchell about his alleged steroid use and shooed away pesky reporters who asked for his side of the story - but now the Artful Roger is taking his denials directly to the people.
Instead of sparring with journalists, Clemens released his own YouTube video Sunday in which he defends himself and again denies using steroids.

"I'm almost numb to some of these suggestions that I would even use steroids," the seven-time Cy Young Award winner said.
"Let me be clear: The answer is no," said Clemens, 45, who looked relaxed in the monologue, which clocks in at just under two minutes. "I did not use steroids or human growth hormone, and I've never done so."

Clemens did also agree to answer questions from CBS News' Mike Wallace in a "60 Minutes" interview that will air Jan. 6.
But that sitdown will likely prove anti-climactic because Clemens already covered much of the ground in his own video.
"He'll ask me a ton of questions on this subject, and I'll answer them right there in front of him," Clemens said. "We'll do all of this again."

The direct-to-the-Web appeal marks the latest effort by celebrities and public figures to bypass journalists - who might ask embarrassing questions - and make their point to the American people on their own terms. Clemens looked at ease during the statement and spoke against the backdrop of his foundation's "Roger Clemens 300 Wins" logo.

Roger Clemens fires back on YouTube: 'I did not use steroids'

Truknicksfan · 12-24-2007, 10:27 PM

Yeaaahhhh suuureee you didnt.

I figured he did well before the report came out. He was no surpise for me. Andy however was.

Outlaw43 · 12-24-2007, 10:42 PM

I don't doubt that Clemens is a user, but let's not forget that he was named incorrectly in the Grimsley report by the L.A. Times.

Doing things like taking away Cy Young awards or banning him from the hall would be ridiculous with nothing more than one man's hearsay as evidence. I say innocent until proven guilty.

yankees4 · 12-25-2007, 06:57 PM

Its a 50/50 change wheter he took it or not.

Outlaw43 · 12-25-2007, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by yankees4

Its a 50/50 change wheter he took it or not.

Well unfortunately for fanboys and ESPN types, in America you're supposed to be proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. I've certainly seen nothing to suggest that there's any real case against Rocket, whether he juiced or not.

yankees4 · 12-26-2007, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Outlaw43

Well unfortunately for fanboys and ESPN types, in America you're supposed to be proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. I've certainly seen nothing to suggest that there's any real case against Rocket, whether he juiced or not.

I will belive him.

andreahall · 02-19-2008, 06:14 PM

You all should go check out this video on bluecollarordie.com
I was really impressed by the cleverness of it all.

Steroids & Baseball from The Blue Group

Vanilla · 02-27-2008, 07:46 AM

Listen, I love the Yankees but Clemens is really starting to sound like an idiot. Yo, fess up dude....your friend already did. Everyone knows you DID!

hugo23 · 03-25-2008, 03:36 PM

Many athletes take steroids. Look at what happens with professional race cycling - everyone's doped there. That's because pressure has become too big in sports - crying shame.