Michael Vick was a quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons before being arrested for his involvement in an illegal dog fighting ring. The investigation lead to his suspension, investigation into the ring and eventually a 23 month prison stay...
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Michael Vick was a quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons before being arrested for his involvement in an illegal dog fighting ring. The investigation lead to his suspension, investigation into the ring and eventually a 23 month prison stay. Vick's scheduled release form prison is in May 2009 and it's unsure if he will be able to regain his status as one of the NFL's top quarterbacks. He has also managed to accrue a great deal of debt. Follow Michael Vick here.
Dozens of American pit bull terriers netted in the largest dogfighting raid in U.S. history are finding homes despite nay-sayers who predicted aggression or trauma would make them unsuitable as pets. More than 120 of the animals have been placed in foster homes or are headed there this week through the efforts of pit bull rescue groups throughout the U.S. An additional 117, like the scarred but smiling Tulip, await their turn. "They are not a vicious animal. They are the victims of abuse... Read Full Story
A federal appeals court is backing the judge who ruled against the NFL and let quarterback Michael Vick keep more than $16 million in roster bonuses from the Atlanta Falcons. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday affirmed Judge David Doty's order saying Vick had already earned the bonuses before his dogfighting conviction, so the money wasn't subject to forfeiture. Vick served 18 months in prison and is now with the Philadelphia Eagles. Doty has long handled matters arising from... Read Full Story
I like to call this kind of story a silver lining in the Michael Vick dogfighting case: In Los Angeles County, the district attorney's office and the Humane Society of the United State are teaming up to start a 24-hour tip line for county residents to report cases of dogfighting. As an incentive, they're also offering a substantial reward for an arrest and conviction.
The program was announced today at a media conference at the office of Steve Cooley, the L.A. County district... Read Full Story
Michael Vick will be giving the public an inside look at his life during an eight-part television series scheduled to debut on BET next year. Tentatively titled "The Michael Vick Project," the cable show will follow the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback as he tries to redeem himself after going to prison for 18 months for his role in operating a dogfighting ring. DuBose Entertainment, which is co-producing the series, and BET officially announced the show Friday. "I think its important to show... Read Full Story
On Sunday, November 8th, I read an article in The HUDDLE , a blog, which I receive daily in my inbox of my email. One of the articles was about a statement Tony Dungy made on Football Night in America about the possibility of the Buffalo Bills being a good place for Michael Vick next season.
“I think a dark horse is Buffalo.” says Tony Dungy. He feels Buffalo could be a good spot for Michael Vick, because of the conversation between the Bills and the QB. Ummm, Terrell Owens’ contract with... Read Full Story
Michael Vick made a low-key return to National Football League action Sunday, appearing in 11 plays for Philadelphia in the Eagles 34-14 victory over Kansas City. Vick carried the ball once for 7 yards, threw two incomplete passes and either handed off the ball or acted as a decoy on eight other plays. It was the former Falcons superstar's first regular-season appearance since December of 2006, after which he served more than a year in prison and provoked a storm of outrage nationwide for... Read Full Story
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Months after facing criticism for signing convicted dogfighter Michael Vick, the Philadelphia Eagles are making good on a pledge to support animal welfare groups. The team on Monday unveiled a program called TAWK, which stands for Treating Animals With Kindness. The initiative aims to reduce animal abuse, encourage spaying and neutering and end dogfighting through public education and awareness. The Eagles awarded grants of $50,000 each to Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, the Humane... Read Full Story
Michael Vick of the Philadelphia Eagles speaks at a press conference at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Vick signed a one-year contract, with a second year option, with the Eagles. (Getty Images) more pics » Television producers understand the kind of men whose personal lives we'd like to peek into - think Hulk Hogan and Snoop Dogg -- and they've nailed it with their latest pick, Michael Vick . The new Philadelphia Eagles player and former dogfight... Read Full Story
Charles Wright caught plenty of flak for wearing an old-school Michael Vick Falcons jersey. Wright didn't care. He's a longtime Vick fan and wanted to show his support for the quarterback's first road game with the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at Oakland since being reinstated to the NFL following an 18-month prison sentence for his involvement in a dogfighting ring. There were mixed feelings toward Vick outside the Coliseum, where a small group of protesters held signs made by In Defense... Read Full Story
