Although two prominent former University of Wisconsin football players reportedly tested positive for marijuana at the NFL scouting combine in February, UW officials believe they have a comprehensive drug-testing policy in place. “It is an effort to get the athletes to realize the ramifications of their choices and to make better decisions,” Denny Helwig, UW’s head athletic trainer, said Wednesday. Pro Football Weekly reported Tuesday on its Web site that defensive tackle Anttaj Hawthorne and guard Jonathan Clinkscale were two of only four NFL prospects who tested positive during the combine.
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