Michael Vick's return to football.
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They did sign him pretty soon after their #2 QB got injured, though.
shannow noooo we're talking about football now :tongue:
shannow noooo we're talking about football now :tongue:
Shannow
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Sorry, I was just now getting through the thread and all those gems were there. Half the time here, its seems like this to me with the way folks keep feeding her schtick:
As for Vick..I have no problem he is back. He served his time according to law, and should be allowed to work. Simple as that. That the eagles signed him was a bit surprising. Then again, you cant go throguh a season without McNabb getting hurt, so he will be good in that role.
I was thinking he would go somewhere else, where he would be a threat to put in as a changeup against a blitzing defense. Having him back there to toss in if necessary and run a wildcat out of nowhere would be a hell of a way to keep defenses on their toes.
As for Vick..I have no problem he is back. He served his time according to law, and should be allowed to work. Simple as that. That the eagles signed him was a bit surprising. Then again, you cant go throguh a season without McNabb getting hurt, so he will be good in that role.
I was thinking he would go somewhere else, where he would be a threat to put in as a changeup against a blitzing defense. Having him back there to toss in if necessary and run a wildcat out of nowhere would be a hell of a way to keep defenses on their toes.
Football? In a Michael Vick thread? NO WAI!!
News from the Eagles game last night was fan reaction was *not* positive on hearing the news.
Philly is considered by some as a poor fit because it's such a fishbowl, and Iggles fans are so passionate about the team. So what does that mean here? Will the glare of the spotlight tear him to pieces, or will it be "survive here, and he can survive anywhere"?
Philly is considered by some as a poor fit because it's such a fishbowl, and Iggles fans are so passionate about the team. So what does that mean here? Will the glare of the spotlight tear him to pieces, or will it be "survive here, and he can survive anywhere"?
Also, Week 13 @Atlanta. That's gonna be ugly.
The first Eagle's home game will be ugly, too. PETA will be there in force.
This is different than the first game. When Vick makes the roster cuts and has a spot, you can bet the protesters will be there.DarkAudit said:
Football fans will see the protesters and that will be the reason they don't show up and go to the games. No, they'll go in driving snow and sub-zero temperatures, but they won't cross the picket line after tailgating for 6 hours because PETA's there, 
*sigh* I'm not talking about the fans and I'm not talking about how much PETA matters. But they will be there and it'll be the only thing in sporting news because of it. We will be inundated with Vick & protester news and coverage.
North_Ranger
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Outside the context of one JibJab video, I have no idea who Michael Vick is - and I don't intend to remedy the situation, thank you very much. After two weeks of "Manny Ramirez has boobs" jokes in Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, I am certain that the less I know about American sports, the better.
Am I the only person that thinks Brandon Jacobs is gonna have a monster year?
For specific details on the dogfighting, this page appears to have a pretty good play by play of what was reported over time as the case developed:
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/11312/VA/US/
Reverse chronological order.
I'm sad to see that the NFL chooses to reinstate a player that was running an illegal gambling operation, nevermind participating in one (which is a severe violation of NFL rules). It appears they are not interested in integrity in following their own rules.
While I believe that if you have served your time you should be given the same chance that everyone else gets to integrate back into society (including job, etc), I believe there are circumstances and limitations that ought to be carefully considered. For instance, convicted drug dealers or child molesters should be restricted from living or working near schools and other areas/jobs that might tempt them to repeat their offense.
In this case there isn't anything about dog fighting in particular that should prevent him from playing in the NFL, but the gambling should prevent him from participating.
Would be nice if his sentence forced him to campaign against dog fighting and gambling for a decade after his conviction.
-Adam
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/11312/VA/US/
Reverse chronological order.
I'm sad to see that the NFL chooses to reinstate a player that was running an illegal gambling operation, nevermind participating in one (which is a severe violation of NFL rules). It appears they are not interested in integrity in following their own rules.
While I believe that if you have served your time you should be given the same chance that everyone else gets to integrate back into society (including job, etc), I believe there are circumstances and limitations that ought to be carefully considered. For instance, convicted drug dealers or child molesters should be restricted from living or working near schools and other areas/jobs that might tempt them to repeat their offense.
In this case there isn't anything about dog fighting in particular that should prevent him from playing in the NFL, but the gambling should prevent him from participating.
Would be nice if his sentence forced him to campaign against dog fighting and gambling for a decade after his conviction.
-Adam
he didn't kill falcons when he played with them.......
I just wonder how soon Vick is going to be sent to work out as a wide-receiver.
why not just post about how you're gonna wait outside his home and sneak in and electrocute him to death because it excites you
Shannow
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The subject of you trying to pass off a persona of being some kind of crazy psycho folks should be aware and afraidof, when in effect you are, by your own admission, a person who simply its at home when not at work and plays warcraft and other video games?
Sure, why not.
A big deal.
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Also, for no real reason:
Sure, why not.
A big deal.
-- Fri Aug 14, 2009 1:45 pm --
Also, for no real reason:
To summarize my thoughts on all the lovely topics discussed in here: http://forum.halforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=6654
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