NFL ban Vick over dog fight case

[TallCoolOne]

NFL ban Vick over dog fight case

Vick has admitted helping to bankroll a dog-fighting ring
Michael Vick has been suspended indefinitely without pay by the NFL after pleading guilty to involvement in a dog fighting operation.
The Atlanta Falcons star, one of US sport's biggest names, was heavily criticised by NFL chief Roger Goodell.

The commissioner described Vick's conduct as "not only illegal but also cruel and reprehensible".

Vick faces a maximum $250,000 fine and five years in jail, although his plea is likely to mean a shorter term.

Goodell said: "Your actions in funding the betting and your association with illegal gambling both violate the terms of your NFL player contract.

We hope that Michael will use this time... to take positive steps to improve his personal life

Falcons owner Arthur Blank backs Vick's suspension

"They expose you to corrupting influences in derogation of one of the most fundamental responsibilities of an NFL player."

Falcons owner Arthur Blank issued a statement saying: "Michael's admissions describe actions that are incomprehensible and unacceptable for a member of the NFL and the Atlanta Falcons.

"We respect and support the Commissioner's decision to place him on an indefinite suspension.

"As with other actions he has taken this year, the Commissioner is making a strong statement that conduct which tarnishes the good reputation of the NFL will not be tolerated.

"We hope that Michael will use this time, not only to further address his legal matters, but to take positive steps to improve his personal life."

Vick has admitted bankrolling a dog-fighting ring and helping to kill up to eight dogs after they lost fights.

The quarterback signed a 10-year, $130m (£65m) contract with the Falcons in 2004, and also earns millions more in endorsements.

But he was banned from training camp by Atlanta earlier this summer as the dog fighting case came to light, and now faces an uncertain future in the game.


source: BBC SPORT | Other Sport... | American Football | NFL ban Vick over dog fight case




Thoughts? Reactions? Here's a thought I have: I hope Vick gets molested in prison by some hard ass inmates.

TallCoolOne Reviewed by TallCoolOne on 08-25-2007. NFL ban Vick over dog fight case NFL ban Vick over dog fight case Vick has admitted helping to bankroll a dog-fighting ring Michael Vick has been suspended indefinitely without pay by the NFL after pleading guilty to involvement in a dog fighting operation. The Atlanta Falcons star, one of US sport's biggest names, was heavily criticised by NFL chief Roger Goodell. The commissioner described Vick's conduct as "not only illegal but also cruel and reprehensible". Vick faces a maximum $250,000 fine and five Rating: 5

[shaan04]

I think he will get 1 to 2 years in jail then he will be back play for ATL. This is a very nasty thing that Vick did i don't know what is wrong with the guy. You have every thing then u mess it up by doing such a dumb thing.

[TallCoolOne]

I think he will get 1 to 2 years in jail then he will be back play for ATL. This is a very nasty thing that Vick did i don't know what is wrong with the guy. You have every thing then u mess it up by doing such a dumb thing.

His contract had him set for life, and his endorsements had him set for multiple lives, lol. He thought he could get away with anything, but if he had won a Super Bowl like he was supposed to, tyhey wouldn't have found out about his dog fighting ring. You may think I'm joking, but you don't see anyone finding out about Tom Brady's prostituion ring. LOL, wait, that last part was a joke.

[stinkyattic]

What an ass.
I have my own ideas (which are both unorthodox and unconstitutional) about how he should be punished but I am glad to see the NFL doing the right thing here.

[shaan04]

LOL Tom Brady's prostitution ring


But if you think about it Vick would have a hard time coming back to the NFL. That lady who had a talk show on CNN o yea Nancey Grace i think her name is she was just going off on Vick on how he should be banned and the people who were calling in were supporting her idea.

[xcrispi]

Damn glad to hear it .
Crispi :jointsmile:

[Weedhound]

I'd love to say its about the dogs but my hubby insists its about the betting.....is he right?

[Blitzed]

I'd love to say its about the dogs but my hubby insists its about the betting.....is he right?

Im pretty sure he is right, in fact I hope he is. Because other wise they are sick and fucked up in the head if they really get enjoyment out of watching dogs kill each other..

[Weedhound]

Actually Blitzed I was talking about the NFL ban....not Vick personally (but there has to be some sadist in there somewhere) My hubby said they banned him because of the betting allegations (against the NFL rules) vs dogfighting (illegal) Does that make sense the way I wrote it? I'm kind of....:stoned:

[jamstigator]

He'll go to jail for the dogs, but he'll be banned from the NFL for life, most likely, for the gambling.

I see it their way; dogs killing each other doesn't directly affect the integrity of the sport, but gambling easily could. Like, somebody gets into debt with their bookie, then bookie says, 'We'll call it even if you flub a couple of passes (or whatever), and if you don't, we'll rat you out to the NFL for gambling and you'll be looking for a new job'. THAT would destroy the fairness of games and make it pointless to watch them. So, they must come down hard on any gambling.

It's mind-boggling what this will ultimately have cost him. Most of his big contract, all of any future contracts he might have gotten, vast amounts of endorsement dollars, probably part of his signing bonus. All told, I'd guess those six dogs he killed will have cost him a quarter of a billion dollars, or more than $40 million *per dog*. Hell, even OJ wasn't liable for that much money for killing *two people*.

People love their dogs!