Dr. James Hatzimbes , 42 , faces a 185-count indictment for allegedly dispensing the drugs . three other men -- Richard A. Rydze , 42 , and James Hatzimbes , 42 -- are accused of related conduct . The veteran football doctor told ESPN that the practice never involved Steelers team members . `` I was doing some kind of little bit of research back then and using growth hormone to help heal people with tendon injuries . He said the `` whole thing got way overblown ''
Dr. James Hatzimbes , 42 , faces a 185-count indictment for allegedly dispensing the drugs . three other men -- Richard A. Rydze , 42 , and James Hatzimbes , 42 -- are accused of related conduct . The veteran football doctor told ESPN that the practice never involved Steelers team members . He said the `` whole thing got way overblown ''