CSC "had no official test, but there were misgivings about some things, which didn't seem to be in order. I don't want to be nailed down to any figures, that's not the point. I only know that it [the hematocrit level] was not over 50, but that it was close to 50, which also was suspicious for me. That's why Michael was sent home,"
This is all a bit crap. 'No official tests but it all looked a bit odd so we sacked him'. Take the hamatocrit reading for example. The cut-off is 50. Over 50 you're guilty, under 50 and you're clear. Nearly 50 is under 50. Even if it's 49.999 it's still under 50. You can't start saying, "well it's under 50 but quite close so it all looks not quite right". How would you feel if the cops stopped you for speeding and said, "you were doing 38 in a 40 limit. It's under 40 but you were close enough"?
This article doesn't really show CSC in a good light. It looks like they were looking for reasons to off-load him. I don't think that article should be used to strengthen the case against Rasmussen.
