There are two ways to fix USADA

[Dorkman]

My guess is that they could only do that if they find proof of USADA being way too incompetent or corrupt, not in the "corrupt" way we known them, but in a bigger way where USADA employees take money directly from a fighter to manipulate a test, just getting rid of them because it catches too many guys doesnt look good for the sport, there is no comeback from what they did by bringing them in.

Yep, it kind of sets the industry prescendent at the top level basically. You can even see it just when Bellator gets mentioned. Cause even though Bellator is state side, they're still seen as a place amongst these forums where a fighter can go to do controlled cycling again where they know their test dates like the days of old. It'll likely be a step bellator has to take, if they ever want to try and eclipse UFC in the public eye for reputation in combat sports.

 

[kflo]

Eliminate the tainted supplement excuse, it's a loophole that's already been exploited (See Jones' 2016 case).

After eliminating the tainted supplement excuse, there's no need to make failed tests confidential, so revert that change.

Make missed tests public knowledge.

Get rid of the snitch clause, unless USADA makes who got snitched on public knowledge, otherwise we simply have to take their word for it that some other athlete/distributor got busted.

Limit retroactive TUE's to life-threatening situations so it can't be exploited a la Cyborg.

And unless USADA/arbitrator can cite a peer reviewed study to support their claims, such claims shouldn't be part of policy/arbitration.

jones was suspended for his case in 2016.

failed tests still need to be evaluated.

your last point isn't appropriate. you're likely referring to jones again, and they don't have peer reviewed studies to support anything with respect to the excretion patterns of the metabolites.

 

[HaulParris]

Eliminate the tainted supplement excuse, it's a loophole that's already been exploited (See Jones' 2016 case).

After eliminating the tainted supplement excuse, there's no need to make failed tests confidential, so revert that change.

Make missed tests public knowledge.

Get rid of the snitch clause, unless USADA makes who got snitched on public knowledge, otherwise we simply have to take their word for it that some other athlete/distributor got busted.

Limit retroactive TUE's to life-threatening situations so it can't be exploited a la Cyborg.

And unless USADA/arbitrator can cite a peer reviewed study to support their claims, such claims shouldn't be part of policy/arbitration.

Great points. I agree.

 

[BBMN]

 

[Franklin U.]

USADA is needed so we can truly know who's the best at a sport that is now mainstream - The UfC has done it- they call ESPN their home.

I believe some alterations can be made as far as zero tolerance (which obviously isnt in place for all individuals) . I believe their " banned " list can be readjusted on the basis of what it is and the " realistic" benefits of it. Obviously steroids and known chemicals that enhance the physical performance remain in place but some of the other supplements should be examined and either taken off the list or arbitrated on a case by case basis. In layman's terms " let the punishment fit the crime ....if any at all".