Michael Vick is flavor of the month, again
In April 2007, Vick was implicated in an illegal interstate dog fighting ring that had operated over five years. In August 2007, he pleaded guilty to federal felony charges and served 21 months in prison, followed by two months in home confinement. With the loss of his NFL salary and product endorsement deals, combined with previous financial mismanagement, Vick filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 2008. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank did not want Vick on the Falcons team, and after attempts to trade him failed, Vick was released. He signed with the Philadelphia Eagles and was reinstated in Week 3 of the 2009 season.
On Monday Night Football this week, fans witnessed him destroy the Washington Redskins with a record breaking performance. There is a media buzz for him to be NFL MVP, if he continues in the same vein, it will be hard to ignore.
Many animal lovers were disgusted with his chosen recreational pursuits of dog fighting and the unimaginable cruelty imposed on animals that weren’t up to scratch. But the NFL must be rubbing it’s hands with glee at headlines provided by an eager TV and press corps who don’t really care on how they sell advertising, just as long as they do.
I am in full agreement with second, or even third chances after a person has paid his debt to society. Living a normal life after serving prison time could be called a “right” but being a Superstar NFL is a privilege, there is no doubt his play on the field is mesmerizing, but many NFL fans along with non-NFL fans will be watching to see how the second coming of Michael Vick pans out.
If, through his efforts, the Philadelphia Eagles achieve team glory this season, personal recognition will follow from all media outlets. Eagle fans won’t care about the ethics of its players, as long as they win the Superbowl, that’s how fans are, but Michael Vick’s non-fans will be looking for more than just a Superbowl Ring.
Fuckk that scummbagg!
I despise Michael Vick.
A people are judged on the way they treat their animals. Way to go NFL.