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Published on 08/20/2007 at Mon Aug 20 12:50.
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Michael Vick to Plead Guilty

Posted Mon Aug 20th by

BREAKING NEWS – Sports Illustrated reports that Falcons QB Michael Vick will plead guilty to federal dog fighting charges.  The offense is punishable by up to five years in prison.

I’m out of time here, but “scum of the earth” seems to come to mind as I hear these stories… my initial reaction – I hope the NFL bans him for life.

  • http://www.mydenverobsession.com denverobsession

    I really think this will come down to the gambling charge.

    The commissioner has played this whole thing extremely well. I’ve admired his ability to deftly handle this disgusting situation, and I would imagine he will be looking for the most acceptable solution going forward.

    The gambling angle gives him the lowest risk option to ban Vick for life. In the end, he can claim that he had no choice. The NFL conduct policy is very strict when it comes to gambling. And, if it turns out that those charges remain in the plea agreement, Goodell has the perfect way to justify a lifetime ban on a player that could create a serious division among fans under any other circumstances.

    Let’s all just hope that this plea deal finally fizzles the media frenzy on the subject.

    Jonathan Douglas

  • KMA

    Greetings Kyle, I am an MDO transfer. I read all the time and comment frequently. I just wanted to say THANK YOU for finally putting on the internet in print what I have been bugging anybody who will listen that Michael Vick needs to be banned from the NFL for life!!!
    It is very hard to find that opinion anywhere so
    Thanks for saying it!!
    I really look forward to getting used to your Blog here I read daily and have been signed up at MDO for a little while.
    Best of luck with the merger!! :)
    and a warm re-greeting to Johnathon Douglas, (keep up the awesome insight)
    KMA

  • http://broncotalk.net kmonty

    Glad to have you, KMA!

  • http://www.broncotalk.net Jonathan Douglas

    Have you all seen the latest article on the Denver Post concerning Vick?

    The president of the Atlanta NAACP, has asked the NFL to not suspend or ban Vick for his actions.

    First off, I don’t care what color your skin is, if you break your employer’s conduct policy, they fire you — it’s that simple. You live with those rules, and so do I.

    I mean, shouldn’t this group be OFFENDED when there is unfair treatment of a person based solely on ethnic background? And shouldn’t this same organization APPLAUDE employers when they treat all employees the same? If that’s the case why in the heck are they asking the NFL for special treatment for Vick if not because of his race? This group has to be one of the most racist groups in the country.

    This pisses me off almost as much as their continued use of the term “colored people” in their title. It’s time the NAACP changed their name and their mission to something that will embrace equality instead of creating division!

    Sorry for the rant… that just really ticked me off.

    Jonathan Douglas