GUILTY VA - NFL QB Michael Vick, 3 others indicted for dog fighting, Surry County, 2007

[Jeana (DP)]

I think gambling could automatically get him banned for life from the NFL. Dogfighting isn't one of those things that are specifically mentioned in their rules & regulations ~ but it may be added now!

All he has to do to be banned from the NFL is make them look bad. He's done that.

 

[Buzz Mills]

Sentencing is to be Dec. 10th.

 

[Buzz Mills]

Michael has now found Jesus.

 

[MagicRose99]

Michael has now found Jesus.

*SNORT* Why is it, that they all "find Jesus" when their either about to be or are sentenced and/or incarcerated? Do they really think this statement makes a difference? Or that anyone really believes this statement?

 

[Buzz Mills]

*SNORT* Why is it, that they all "find Jesus" when their either about to be or are sentenced and/or incarcerated? Do they really think this statement makes a difference? Or that anyone really believes this statement?

Perhaps Jesus will bring Michael Vick great comfort when he is sequestered in the federal prison in Lynchburg, Virginia. (Note: I don't know if there is a federal prison in, or even a Lynchburg in Virginia, I just like the way it sounded--forgive me).

 

[Buzz Mills]

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank due to respond to Michael Vick's guilty plea at 12:30PM EDT.

 

[Inchworm]

Michael has now found Jesus.

You know, I was worried. When I heard last week that Jesues was missing, I wondered if He (Jesus) would ever be found. I am so glad that MV found Jesus. So where did MV find Jesus: Atlanta or Richmond? Because the next time Jesus goes missing, that should be the first place we should look.

 

[Buzz Mills]

Arthur Blank, Falcons owner, disapppointed, and saddened by Michael's actions.

Rich McKay, GM, said they sent a "Demand Letter" this morning, to Vick to recoup the Bonus money paid Vick. That amount is purported to be $22+ million.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-falcons-vick&prov=ap&type=lgns

 

[SewingDeb]

Vick enters guilty plea, apologizes for 'using bad judgment'

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp...y?coll=la-default-underdog&ctrack=2&cset=true

~video link can be found with article~

 

[Ca-Sun]

Here is a statement by Arthur Blank, Atlanta Falcons owner, and links to other statements by team members.

http://www.atlantafalcons.com/News/Articles/2007/08/Blank_Statement_on_Vick_Plea_Agreement.aspx

 

[Buzz Mills]

Report: Vick to lose over $100 million

ATLANTA (Ticker) - Michael Vick could lose over $100 million in salary and endorsements after pleading guilty to federal dogfighting charges, according to a report. Citing estimates from the University of Oregon's Warsaw Sports Marketing Center, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported the total cost for Vick could reach almost $150 million.

If the Atlanta Falcons terminate the quarterback's contract - a 10-year $130 million deal signed in 2005 - he will lose $71 million. Legal experts say the team has the right to terminate Vick. The Falcons could also sue Vick to try and recover some of the $37 million already paid to Vick in bonuses. Lost endorsements could top $50 million. On Friday, Nike reacted to Vick's guilty plea by terminating his endorsement contract with the company.

On top of that, Vick is facing heavy legal bills and a possible fine of up to $250,000, which will come on top of any jail term. "He has created a new (height) of lost opportunity," the Warsaw center's managing director Peter Swangard told the Journal-Constitution. "There's an inherent sadness in seeing someone with so much potential wave it all goodbye with poor decisions."

Vick was on Friday suspended indefinitely without pay by the NFL, which will await the outcome of the legal process before deciding on a final punishment. Vick is due in court in Richmond, Virginia Monday to formally enter the plea which was filed on Friday. In the plea agreement signed by Vick, the 27-year-old admits to funding the "Bad Newz Kennels" operation, which was based at a property belonging to Vick in Surry County, Virginia. Vick also admitted that several dogs were executed as the result of the "collective efforts" of Vick and his co-defendants.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=txvickpay&prov=st&type=lgns

 

[Jeana (DP)]

I'd say they've pretty much got Vick by the family jewels.

 

[dasaky]

I know that I'll probably be flamed for this, but I did feel that there was genuine remorse in his statement. I do think that he is ashamed. I much prefer someone who isn't reading a spin statement. Do I believe that he's remorseful that he's caught? Absolutely. Do I believe that if he hadn't been caught that he would still be doing it? No doubt. However, I think that he has heard the collective "boos" from the public, and I think they may have given him pause to rethink some of his actions. I did like when he told the kids that looked up to him that they should look at him as an example of bad decision making.

Everyone deserves a chance to redeem himself, and hopefully during his incarceration, that will happen. I, for one, would like to see him come out of this with a better appreciation for ALL kinds of life, and if he has ANY money left to donate a large amount of it to Pit Bull rescues and Humane Society chapters in Virginia and Georgia.

Maybe I'm a sucker, (wouldn't be the first time), but I did hear somethings I wanted to hear from him.

PS I don't think Jesus is lost anymore. Apparently he's right outside my office, because one of my co-workers just addressed him directly.

 

[BOESP]

I'd say they've pretty much got Vick by the family jewels.

We might have to write the NFL and Atlanta Falcons owner again.

You know, Michael Vick is pulling the oldest trick in the book - I got religion. Hmmpph. Accept his apology and tell him to take his lumps because that is what accepting responsibility is. He disrespected every team member he plays with. He knowingly put the entire team on the spot, disrupted their practice, removed their focus, tarnished the team's name, and a lot more. Let him prove his remorse by not just mouthing "I take responsibility." Let him serve his time, pay the fees, and be kicked out of the NFL. There are always other quarterbacks as good or better waiting in the wings if the NFL will look for them. It's time the NFL showed some backbone and integrity and its time the players spoke up against a team member who caused such a disruption.

This is not meant to take away from the atrocious and heinous activity he practiced. In my mind, getting rid of him is a part of "taking responsibility." Where was he last week when those dogs were waiting for their owner to show up and claim them? I guess those dogs weren't his responsibility unless the courts force him to take care of them. I guess he found Jesus after the time lapsed for claiming the dogs.

 

[BOESP]

I know that I'll probably be flamed for this, but I did feel that there was genuine remorse in his statement. I do think that he is ashamed. I much prefer someone who isn't reading a spin statement. Do I believe that he's remorseful that he's caught? Absolutely. Do I believe that if he hadn't been caught that he would still be doing it? No doubt. However, I think that he has heard the collective "boos" from the public, and I think they may have given him pause to rethink some of his actions. I did like when he told the kids that looked up to him that they should look at him as an example of bad decision making.

Everyone deserves a chance to redeem himself, and hopefully during his incarceration, that will happen. I, for one, would like to see him come out of this with a better appreciation for ALL kinds of life, and if he has ANY money left to donate a large amount of it to Pit Bull rescues and Humane Society chapters in Virginia and Georgia.

Maybe I'm a sucker, (wouldn't be the first time), but I did hear somethings I wanted to hear from him.

PS I don't think Jesus is lost anymore. Apparently he's right outside my office, because one of my co-workers just addressed him directly.

Dasaky, in my opinion he's saying what his lawyers told him to say.

 

[Vegas Bride]

About his "finding Jesus"
IMO this is nothing but spin, coming out before the judge hands down his sentence and probably being suggested by his attorney. When was he looking for Jesus when he was torturing and killing these dogs? How was he looking for Jesus when his goal was to have dogs turn into a killing machine? To anybody thinking having a big bad dog who can fight to the death, I say if you have to have that thrill, then you go into the ring with them and not send in an innocent animal. I know there are many other people out there involved with dog fighting and this high profile case just might help some decide to get out of it before they also lose everything. Maybe some who would have gotten involved with it will now think "Hmm maybe this isn't right"

VB

 

[dasaky]

Dasaky, in my opinion he's saying what his lawyers told him to say.

You are probably exactly right.

 

[JDB]

I know that I'll probably be flamed for this, but I did feel that there was genuine remorse in his statement. I do think that he is ashamed. I much prefer someone who isn't reading a spin statement. Do I believe that he's remorseful that he's caught? Absolutely. Do I believe that if he hadn't been caught that he would still be doing it? No doubt. However, I think that he has heard the collective "boos" from the public, and I think they may have given him pause to rethink some of his actions. I did like when he told the kids that looked up to him that they should look at him as an example of bad decision making.

Everyone deserves a chance to redeem himself, and hopefully during his incarceration, that will happen. I, for one, would like to see him come out of this with a better appreciation for ALL kinds of life, and if he has ANY money left to donate a large amount of it to Pit Bull rescues and Humane Society chapters in Virginia and Georgia.

Maybe I'm a sucker, (wouldn't be the first time), but I did hear somethings I wanted to hear from him.

PS I don't think Jesus is lost anymore. Apparently he's right outside my office, because one of my co-workers just addressed him directly.

Ironic Vick does not say a word till after he goes before the judge. I really hope this judge thrwos Vick in for at least 3 years. Everything he said was nothing but a way to hope the judge will cut him slack.
And the Jesus thing. Give me a break.Vick has no remorse. OOPS yes he does he is remorseful for getting caught.

After the NFL gets the proof of a gambling tie. All those #7 falcon jersey will only be good to was your car .

 

[Buzz Mills]

Arthur Blank, Falcons owner, disapppointed, and saddened by Michael's actions.

Rich McKay, GM, said they sent a "Demand Letter" this morning, to Vick to recoup the Bonus money paid Vick. That amount is purported to be $22+ million.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-falcons-vick&prov=ap&type=lgns

Something tells me, that Michael Vick will soon have a very serious cash-flow problem. Atlanta will begin squeezing him for return of as much of the $22 million as they can get out of him. It's doubtful that they will get all of it.

 

[Jeana (DP)]

We might have to write the NFL and Atlanta Falcons owner again.

You know, Michael Vick is pulling the oldest trick in the book - I got religion. Hmmpph. Accept his apology and tell him to take his lumps because that is what accepting responsibility is. He disrespected every team member he plays with. He knowingly put the entire team on the spot, disrupted their practice, removed their focus, tarnished the team's name, and a lot more. Let him prove his remorse by not just mouthing "I take responsibility." Let him serve his time, pay the fees, and be kicked out of the NFL. There are always other quarterbacks as good or better waiting in the wings if the NFL will look for them. It's time the NFL showed some backbone and integrity and its time the players spoke up against a team member who caused such a disruption.

This is not meant to take away from the atrocious and heinous activity he practiced. In my mind, getting rid of him is a part of "taking responsibility." Where was he last week when those dogs were waiting for their owner to show up and claim them? I guess those dogs weren't his responsibility unless the courts force him to take care of them. I guess he found Jesus after the time lapsed for claiming the dogs.

I agree. Hopefully, the judge will toss the agreement made with the prosecutor and give him the whole five years!