His 1999 suspension was for using marijuana, and the season-long suspension was for using a banned dietary supplement.

Coming off a season-long suspension in 2004, Vick threw for 1,855 yards, 14 touchdowns and nine interceptions in the 2005 season leading up to the ACC Championship.

New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello questioned the suspension and said the Devils' prospect should not face a season-long suspension or legal action.

They have overcome the worst player-fan brawl in memory, the season-long suspension of forward Ron Artest and injuries to every other important player on the roster.

The league has warned Rodman that any more incidents could result in a season-long suspension, but Rodman will apparently not have to worry about that until the playoffs.

Another loss for Green Bay was the season-long suspension of Johnny Jolly, after he violated the NFL drug policy.

Pacman Jones, the troubled Tennessee cornerback, will appeal his season-long suspension from the National Football League on Friday, when he will meet with Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Stern made the Pacers' Ron Artest his whipping boy with a season-long suspension, apparently to show fans that he was going to put players in their place.

This was not endorsed by the club and earned him a season-long suspension.

Robeson's principal, Ira Weston, was quoted in The New York Post on Wednesday saying that he considered the season-long suspension to be "overly harsh."