Talk of the Town

By Zeek

August 20, 2007 3:34 PM | Link to this

Absolutely….everybody deserves a second chance!

By Filster

August 20, 2007 3:36 PM | Link to this

The only way Vick could redeem himself, at least to my satisfaction, would be to do something which he has not done to date; namely, tell the truth and accept responsiblity for his actions. He continues to lie, squirm, angle, etc. and look where he is. If he had done the honorbale thing right off the bat, perhaps his career might have been salavaged. As it is, as long as he’s a Falcon I won’t spend a penny on aything to do with the team. Arthur, Rich, are ya listening?

By lisa

August 20, 2007 3:36 PM | Link to this

DOES IT MATTER? Redeem himself with who? Isn’t it safe to assume that his NFL career is over?

By Brenda

August 20, 2007 3:37 PM | Link to this

There will never be any redemption for him as far as I am concerned. I just hope the state of Virginia can still press charges. In any event, I hope he is never allowed to play football again anywhere. He is a disgrace to the human race and anyone who can do the things he did is pure evil.

By jimmy

August 20, 2007 3:37 PM | Link to this

mike doesn’t have to do a thing. sometime over the next few months it will all come out that this was one big set-up and then all of you so called fans will be sorry that you don’t have mike as your qb.

By Toast

August 20, 2007 3:39 PM | Link to this

I wish he could, but if he is guilty of this crime, what does that say about who Vick really is. If killing dogs by his own hand is “normal and not cruel behavior” how can you recover from that?

By Megan

August 20, 2007 3:40 PM | Link to this

I have to say that I am very sad to find out that he has pled guilty. As a young man, he had a great chance to be a leader for every community in this country. I hope others have learned from his mistakes. I hope he has learned his lesson and is able to redeem himself. He will have a tough road to show everyone he has changed and will not make the same mistakes again.

By morris

August 20, 2007 3:41 PM | Link to this

the man didnt kill a human…regardless if how terrible the killing of dogs are…but let keep it in perspective,,,,he didnt kill a person…this get more attention then the 3 students killing exucution-style shooting in new jersey…how sad is that!

By Falcon 4 Life

August 20, 2007 3:41 PM | Link to this

I certainly hope so.

By Diogenes

August 20, 2007 3:41 PM | Link to this

Can he at least rehabilitate himself in the public’s eyes? Sure he can. Look, I’ve lambasted him here as much as anyone. That being said, I’ll listen seriously to anyone who sincerely apologizes, and then through his actions, shows he really means it.

Michael, drop the cocky, thuggish attitude. Say you’re sorry, and mean it. Go on talk shows, and come clean about what you did. Give money (a lot) to animal-related and other charities. Straighten up your life, and drop your thuggish friends. TALK to kids, and teach them that “being from the ‘hood” is no excuse to wallow in violent and lawless behavior.

Do all that, and I’ll listen. Seriously, too. And, I’ll be the first to give you a second chance once you’ve paid your debt. Fair enough?

By Think about It.

August 20, 2007 3:41 PM | Link to this

Not in this time he would have been better off killing a black man. Then the white public and the feds wouldn’t be so hard on him. There is justice for white america and a differrent justice for black america. Face it where I grew up dogs did’t live in our houses, we didn’t and don’t kiss them in mouth nor do we value them above humanity. Don’t care what anyone of you say Vick was a threat from the time he came into the league. Now that Vick and DJ are gone the falcons look like the birds of old. Welcome back blackouts.

By Mike

August 20, 2007 3:41 PM | Link to this

Doesn’t matter if he can redeem himself, by the time Mr. Poindexter and the State of Virginia finish with Vick he’ll be washed up mentally and physically as far as the NFL is concerned.

By Jknop

August 20, 2007 3:42 PM | Link to this

Does anyone really care? He obviously can’t make rational decisions without consulting his thug buddies. He’ll be back in trouble within 10 minutes of getting out. See ya Mike, I hope it was worth it.

One question remains now, is Marcus the GOOD brother now? Morons

By Bruce

August 20, 2007 3:42 PM | Link to this

Mike is probably going to spend a year in jail (missing 07 and 08 season). He then will be suspended for a MINIMUM for 1 year from the NFL (missing the 09 season). It is going to be really tough on him once he is available to play in the league again…if ever. Remember, he LIED directly to the NFL Commissioner, telling him that he had NOTHING to do with the dog-fighting operation. Time to move the franchise away from the Georgia Dome and somewhere out in Suburbs, closer to the new fan-base that Arthur Blank is going to have to build. The African-American community will probably stop supporting the team over what Mike did. Go figure!

By Hp

August 20, 2007 3:42 PM | Link to this

Yes. If Jamaal Lewis recovered from the human killing incident in Atlanta then there is no reason why Michael Vick should not be able to recover from a dog fighting incident. Since when have dogs’ lives been put above those of human beings? Hp

By Bob

August 20, 2007 3:42 PM | Link to this

Can Michael Vick redeem himself?

No.

Jesus may forgive him, but I ain’t Jesus

By Alexis

August 20, 2007 3:42 PM | Link to this

Once a low life thug, always a low life thug. There is no redemption except through God for the sins this immoral child of sin has committed. He has mamed, killed and otherwise harmed innocent creatures for profit and pleasure. He surely will burn in the fires of Hell for this unless God chooses to spare him through pennance; but there will be no redemption on Earth and certainly no redemption on the football field. I hope those who defended him and proclaimed his innocence take notice — he is NOT a hero, he is a petty thug given every chance to get himself out of that life and into a life of moral rightousness and he chose to stay with his wicked ways. He is not to be idolized but is to be pitited. May God have mercy on his soul.

By JaneDog

August 20, 2007 3:43 PM | Link to this

maybe the Arena League will need a quarterback

By Depends

August 20, 2007 3:44 PM | Link to this

If he is truly sorry and makes up for what he did, we all should forgive him. Anyone who believes in God knows that forgiving is what we are supposed to do. Maybe counseling as well to help with whatever in his head makes him think that was ok.

By Billy

August 20, 2007 3:44 PM | Link to this

How can someone responsible for something so vile redeem himself?

By yes he can

August 20, 2007 3:45 PM | Link to this

Yes, he can. I will not change the way I view Vick. It is not like those things was done to humans. I think he should donate money to PETA buy them however many pitbills they said he killed. Lose his so call friends and family. Move forward with his life doing positive things. There are people out there that has done worst and have moved on to be better and positive people.

By CC

August 20, 2007 3:46 PM | Link to this

Who cares? It’s just football. It’s not like he is that important to the future of this country or even this planet. All her does is play football. Not important.

By Chase

August 20, 2007 3:46 PM | Link to this

Once a thug, always a thug. I’m assuming this means his pathetic NFL “career” is over for good? My only hope is that he gets what’s coming to him in prison.

By Do'h!

August 20, 2007 3:47 PM | Link to this

Please make sure to remember this was and always will be about race. The Pitt Bull race that is….

By Big Rob

August 20, 2007 3:47 PM | Link to this

I sure hope so. It will be hard. With PETA and white people on him. It is gonna be hard.

By W Blicker

August 20, 2007 3:48 PM | Link to this

There is an essential element of humanity that is missing in someone who can kill animals the way Vick and his gang did. Unless he and his friends can regain that element of decency there can be no redemption in this life. Whether or not he can remains to be seen. What he has done to date is enough to banish him from the NFL. No one capable of this cruelty that is found out deserves to have any privilege.

By lah

August 20, 2007 3:48 PM | Link to this

I think he would need a little integrity before he would be able to redeem himself and he obviously has zero.

By Alicia

August 20, 2007 3:49 PM | Link to this

I DO NOT GIVE A DAMN about dogs over Vick. You will see that game time when you see empty seats. Thats is my opinion and I am sticking to it. I do not give a f**k. He will still play even after serving time. Sorry that disappoints you. I believe people make mistakes as I am sure you dumb azzes have. I don’t give a damn and there is nothing you can say.

MICHAEL VICK SUPPORTER

By doodiebuddy

August 20, 2007 3:50 PM | Link to this

I doubt it. This guy can’t do anything right. He’s got as much common sense as the dogs he killed.
Good riddance, dirtbag.
Diogenes had some good points but we all know Mike is not going to make any effort because he’s a lazy piece of trash. And who cares about the blackout…get NFL ticket and watch some good teams. (go BUCS!)

By Tina

August 20, 2007 3:50 PM | Link to this

I feel that Mike will one day be able to redeem himself, because he is a human being that made a mistake. And the first mistake he made was when he stayed in contact with the so called friends he had before he became famous. When you have certain things happen in yuour life that changes your status, like him signing with the Falcons, you have to let certain things go. And it is sad to say, but he should have let his friends go because as he can see, as soon as the police starting in on his so called buddies and family they started talking like a parakeet. Telling eveything. He will be lucky not to do alot of jail time. I feel he is really a good kid that let the fame and money go to this head, but he will be alright and will bounce back. I am pretty sure that he has learned a hard lesson about his life.

I wish him all the luck in the world, and I can’t wait to see him again on the field.

Signed, A Georgia Peach

By GaDawg

August 20, 2007 3:50 PM | Link to this

Vick is a thug, but what should we expect from the Black community where there are very few roll models and few Fathers. I feel sorry for the Black Familys who do their best to provide for their kids but who get lumped into the majority of women who think having kids out of wedlock is “cool”

By Andrea Herrera

August 20, 2007 3:51 PM | Link to this

He needs to have some therapy and do hands on community service…no fluffy stuff like commercials or galas. He needs to work with his local Humane Society or a rescue organization. I’m very sad to see this happen to the Atlanta Falcons and their faithfull fans, we had a lot riding on MV! Can he redeem himself? Of course. All publicity is good publicity.

By Rachelle

August 20, 2007 3:51 PM | Link to this

I dont understand the hate…The word “thug” is only a politically acceptable replacement word for the “N ” word. What is a thug? and who and what defines who one is? Michael Vick will be well because I dont believe he is filled with the hate that is being directed towards him from all of these “haters” who are just that because of who and what he is. I only see the term “thug” applied to the media activities and actions or high profile black men.

By JLM

August 20, 2007 3:52 PM | Link to this

Yes he can and yes he will.

By Andera

August 20, 2007 3:52 PM | Link to this

I certainly hope so. I will still support him.

By NASDAQ

August 20, 2007 3:53 PM | Link to this

Yes if he repents for what he has done, he will have his redemption in the eyes of God which is the only thing that really matters. As far as his football career, yes if he apologizes for his actions. Everyone deserves a second chance and someone will pick the guy up of Goddell lets him back into the league.

By doodiebudy

August 20, 2007 3:54 PM | Link to this

HP- no one said that dogs lives are above or more valuable than a human’s. Its the heinous nature of this crime that has everyone up in arms. It is truly disgusting. These are pre-meditated actions to torture and kill dogs for entertainment and money. Get with it, dude.

By Miss Kitty

August 20, 2007 3:54 PM | Link to this

According to his attorneys, “Michael wishes to apologize again to everyone who has been hurt by this matter.” How is he going to apologize to the helpless animals he brutalized and killed? There’s a special place in hell for barbarians such as him, and redemption is not a possibility.

By Animal Lover

August 20, 2007 3:54 PM | Link to this

Lying Thug should be put in a cell with hungry pit bulls. See if he can hold his own against them. He should be put away long enough that no one can mistakenly count him as a role model for anything. All those who said innocent until proven guilty should shut up now - he copped to it - story over.

By Brownthrasher

August 20, 2007 3:55 PM | Link to this

No one should smile on another man’s misfortune. I am sure that many of the Falcons are glad that Vick didn’t go to court because they surely would have been called in and had to admit that they too have been to a dogfight and probably bet on them. That’s why they have been so tight-lipped. But of course, Vick can redeem himself. As long as the media doesn’t carryon this crucifixion. You helped murder the man now see if you can ressurrect him. I hope he takes time to understand the lesson in all of this. I have already forgiven him and am ready to put this story to bed. Thanks for the excitement and I hope you come back to the NFL. If not, forgive yourself, and love in peace. You are not alone.

By Shawn

August 20, 2007 3:55 PM | Link to this

You guys that keep saying it’s no biggie because he didn’t kill a human being need to wake up. IT’S THE LAW! Kidnapping doesn’t result in death, neither does bank robbery, but they are LAWS that you have to live by. To do what he did to those dogs with the hanging, drowning, and electrocution shows nothing but a sociopath and I’m glad he’s going to go to prison and maybe get the help he needs.

By Adam Douglas

August 20, 2007 3:55 PM | Link to this

For Vick, to play both sides of the fence tells you how important football is to him. However, hopefully when he does serve his time, he will understand the severity of the crimes he committed. If he serves his time, he should be afforded the ability to apply for reinstatement to the league.

However, Vick being reinstated to the NFL will be dubious at best as he lied to both Goodell and Blank. In addition, his skills would be greatly diminished by being incarcerated. In my opinion, he played his last down.

Ironically, the dogs that he mistreated are now responsible for one of the greatest falls in NFL history. Michael Vick is a convicted felon. He will never play again in the NFL.

By todd

August 20, 2007 3:55 PM | Link to this

the folks in america are very forgiving and just like every other pro athlete or celebrity type he will be back…another NFL team will give him a chance or he will be a TV personality on some football TV show…the falcons are the ones who will suffer most , much more than Vick, he has set this franchise back ten years…

By ATTENTION: THINK ABOUT IT

August 20, 2007 3:57 PM | Link to this

Would you just let him off?

What an idiot you are.

By Sloan

August 20, 2007 3:57 PM | Link to this

Once again the race card gets played. For the love of G-d people. This man broke the law. He tortured and killed innocent living creatures. Doesn’t matter if they were dogs, people, cats, birds, or lizards. They are living creatures that were tortured and killed in incredibly brutal inhumane ways. You freaks that keep saying they are dogs and not people have the moral values of Vick and I can only blame that on your upbringing. Your parents should be ashamed of themselves for raising you with such low values of life. Those of you that keep playing the race card, I say up yours. Play it all you want. Protect your sick twisted brother because he is black. You are also the ones that probably cheered in jubilation when OJ was found not guilty of butchering two white people, one who was the mother of his two children. Those cheers from you were only because the black man got away with killing whitey. You are the same people that keep driving the wedge in between whites and blacks and then you blame whitey for race problems. This city/state/country is so infested with reverse racism and you racist African Americans keep blaming whitey for race problems. Look in the mirror. Vick is a thug and you should be ashamed of him for what he has done and stop blaming whitey for persecuting him. HE BROKE THE LAW and HE TORTURED AND KILLED INNOCENT LIVING CREATURES!

By Nan

August 20, 2007 3:57 PM | Link to this

Maybe - if he ever manages to grow up and take responsibility for his own actions.

BTW, anyone else wondering just how many other celebrities we’re going to see doing a perp walk related to dogfighting? Vick’s friends sold him out pretty fast… so who did Vick drop a dime on as part of his deal?

By chasity nicole

August 20, 2007 3:58 PM | Link to this

Come on redeem himself from what and to whom…who made dog lovers GOD…Get a life people..There is poverty…there are illness…there are homeless people…don’t we have real problems to be concerned with..what have you gained from this..nothing…taking a youngs man life away from him…what a red neck society….

By Shawn

August 20, 2007 3:58 PM | Link to this

All of you that think he should be free because he plays for your favorite team are pathetic. Would you be carrying the torch for him if he was a Green Bay Packer or a 49er? No! You’d be right there piling on him with everybody else. Get a grip!

By Vick Fan

August 20, 2007 3:58 PM | Link to this

Michael Vick, with the right people around him and guidance, can and will recover from this. All of you people who would condemn a man to destitution for dog fighting should be ashamed of yourselves. If Vic was an average joe we wouldn’t even be discussing this. I don’t see people rallying around and protesting for the families of those who get mauled and killed by the same dogs Michael Vick is accused of killing.

By carolyn

August 20, 2007 3:58 PM | Link to this

yes micheal vick will redeem himself.

By Larry

August 20, 2007 3:58 PM | Link to this

Forgive him yes, if he repents. Reward him, by letting him play football, no.

By Greg

August 20, 2007 3:58 PM | Link to this

I am so glad that none of the naysayers is God because throwing people out, talking about they cannot be redeemed is absurd. Yes, Vick should be punished for whatever part he played in this crime, but he CAN be redeemed. He has to ask for redemption. He has to work extremely hard to build trust again. Can it be done? Yes. Is it going to be difficult? Yes, but it can be done. We are so quick to judge other people and not allow them second chances. What if God was like that? (Or whatever you call your higher being) I’m pretty sure we have all made our mistakes that we regret. I just hope that Vick learns from his mistakes, complete his time, and move on with his life. Give the man another chance.

By Lloyd Dobler

August 20, 2007 3:58 PM | Link to this

Not a chance.

By John Smith

August 20, 2007 3:58 PM | Link to this

Where are the Vick defenders now?

By Terrible Fans

August 20, 2007 3:58 PM | Link to this

Don’t come back.

For those of you who only supported the Falcons because the QB was black, Don’t come back to the dome. Don’t EVER come back. If you can only support the hometown team because of the color of the person under center, I never EVER want to see you supporting the team again. You are no better than the people in Philly who booed Randal Cunningham when he played for the Eagles because he wasn’t white. Keep your broke, fair weather butts at home. Quit calling 790 and complaining. Stay away and quit ruining the team I love

Don’t come back.

By Jack

August 20, 2007 3:59 PM | Link to this

ToThink about it——-blacks will remain 2nd class as long as they refuse to recognize right from wrong and see everything as black and white Being Black is no excuse and playing it like is is,only demeans you

By July Jones

August 20, 2007 3:59 PM | Link to this

Vick can redeem himself but a few things are not going to happen.

This is just like Mike Tyson. Tyson was never the same fighter after prison as he was before. He completely lost his mystique and his edge.

Vick will never be the same quaterback after a prison term.

By Slapnuts

August 20, 2007 3:59 PM | Link to this

Vick will eventually find forgiveness if he follows some guidelines. 1) Apologize for his actions. 2) Proclaim he has found God. 3) Big donations to animal groups. 4) Have Jesse Jackson in his corner. Vick will never play for the Falcons. He will play for another team. Our society is very forgiving to those who admit fault.

By DARN WHITE FOLKS

August 20, 2007 3:59 PM | Link to this

Don’t White Folk know it’s too much to ask for a black man to be a good citizen and a roll model. What do they expect from us?

By bert

August 20, 2007 3:59 PM | Link to this

Vick can redeem himself, but he needs to tell the truth. He only accepted this plea, because he saw it would get him less jail time. He will never redeem himself in my eyes personally because he is a spoiled corward who has no regard for life. But… in the worlds eyes, he can. Time heals almost eveything.

By Brownthrasher

August 20, 2007 4:00 PM | Link to this

Only in America is a man’s llife worth nothing. A woman murders her husand and gets 64 days in prison. Now you want to throw the book at Vick. I will wear my Vick jersey but it won’t be to any Falcons games. I am appalled at how Arthur Blank and his teammates have responded. I’m with Alicia, Screw the Falcons and the NFl and Goodell and all of the Judas in this country.

By Zeek

August 20, 2007 4:00 PM | Link to this

If the Falcons let him go……..I will never support them again……

By Georgia Peach to the Bone.

August 20, 2007 4:02 PM | Link to this

The person that said ” they hope he gets what he deserves in prison” needs to shut up. You do not know what all the circumstances are behind him pleading guilty. If yoiu were in his shoes and your so called buddies turned states witness on you, you would have no other choice but to plead guilty too. All of yo “FAIR WEATHER FANS” need to think about the fact that at least with Vick playing we were able to get a couple Monday night games in. Where we were able to get some coverage, with no BLACK OUTS. Now we are back to where we started,” SORRY AZZ, WANT NOBODY COME & SEE, CAN’T GIVE A TICKET AWAY FALCONS”. Think about it, MIKE VICK was the FALCONS. I don’t care no ones says all of you know it, the falcons are nothing without VICK. Just look at there record the year he hurt his leg, they were the sorriest team in the NFL. Now they are really going to be sorry. At least that year people still came to see the games, now you will not be able to give a ticket away, because I know I would not want to come and see them.

A LOYAL MIKE VICK SUPPORTER.

By fatz

August 20, 2007 4:03 PM | Link to this

we don’t need to forgive him. he needs to ask God Almighty to forgive him, and then he needs to forgive himself. and there is NO faking it when it comes to forgiving one’s self. THAT requires a change of heart, or else its just a bluff. and we can all sense a bluffer, just as we can all sense sincerity. we all screw up, every day. he can rise from this, but he won’t look exactly the way he thinks he will when its over. and he has to accept that and use if for good. he needs to reach out to the right people now- Warrick Dunn comes to mind..

By Eli

August 20, 2007 4:03 PM | Link to this

What a waste of tremendous talent. Mike Vick has done countless good things on and off the field, but he will be most remembered for what he is at his core: a person who is capable of being entertained by watching dogs violently tear each other to pieces. Entertained by strangling, shooting and drowning dogs that fell beneath the killer standard he raised them achieve. If Mr. Vick wants to play football again (if he gets out of prison while still in his 30’s) he must do as others have already stated - take a position of open and honest responsibility for his actions and offer an apology for his actions. Even then, Mr. Vick will always be a man who likes to watch dogs die a violent death. What a waste.

By Sloan

August 20, 2007 4:03 PM | Link to this

Hey RACHELLE. Since you obviously only have the black version of Websters Dictionary and what whitey means when he says certain words, let me give you the real definition of THUG: A cutthroat or ruffian; a hoodlum
It has absolutely nothing to do with the “N” word, but if you draw that conclusion, then that is your own racist views.

By Bob

August 20, 2007 4:03 PM | Link to this

I knew this would turn into a race thing just like with OJ!

By Bruce

August 20, 2007 4:03 PM | Link to this

To all the African-American and other Mike Vick fans: Why don’t you direct your anger and hostility toward Mike himself? He’s the one who self-imploded.

By Buh-bye, buh-bye

August 20, 2007 4:04 PM | Link to this

Race pandering idiots: the hillbillies in north Georgia and elsewhere also go to jail for ILLEGAL dogfighting and ILLEGAL gambling and ILLEGAL dog abuse and killing. It’s NOT about race already you mindless morons. ILLEGAL is ILLEGAL! Now GET OVER YOURSELVES!

By bert

August 20, 2007 4:04 PM | Link to this

By the way. I notice alot of posts in here discussing race. Why is this even a race issue? A grown male American citizen knowingly commited a felony and lied about it. Then when he saw he was about to get busted, he magically plead guilty. It not a race issue in my eyes, only an issue of a coward who does not respect life.

By Brownthrasher

August 20, 2007 4:04 PM | Link to this

Why would the AJC find a story about Vick getting a $50 seat belt citation so newsworthy? Because they have been in on the Get Rid fo Vick parade since he became the quarterback. Now that he has pleaded will you please find some real sports stories to write about? And who will your backstabbing Terrence Moore go after now?

By hoothoo of KC

August 20, 2007 4:04 PM | Link to this

First off, he who knows no sin cast the first stone. It is so easy to judge someone else but we all have fallen short. Maybe not in this area but in some area of our lives. So lets stop pointing the finger until we look at our own short commings. Vick if you read these comments I would like to say “yes! I’m dissappointed in the fact that you have been made to tell the truth.” But I support you still because you have a lot of people judging you when they couldn’t walk 2 feet in your shoes. I’m not saying that you should feel sorry for your life style growing up but I understand what you’ve been exposed to. I’ll continue to pray for you because I think that you have learned from this mistake and all you have to do is ask God for forgiveness and that’s all that matters. Forget what everyone else says we will all have are true day of judgement. So dust yourself off and keep your head up because you have a God given gift now just use it for his glory not your own. God Bless.

By Beck

August 20, 2007 4:04 PM | Link to this

You’d think he actually killed another human being (a la Rae Carruth)… but he was fighting dogs (or at least sponsoring this illegal endeavor). Either way, since the feds were about to “pile on” more charges.. he did the smart thing… take a plea… considering that the ones actually running the day-to-day operations have already worked theirs out and planned to blame it all on Mike. Yes, he’s an idiot. Yes, he should have distanced himself from his friends. But should he spend the rest of his life in jail?? Absolutely not. Child molesters spend less time in prison.

By ATLBoy

August 20, 2007 4:05 PM | Link to this

What choice did he have? Sorry to say this but in this F—-up world that we live in, it may have been better to drive drunk and kill a person, or simply kill a person, or rape an individual or better yet leave a entire city of people stranded for 3 to 4 days without food and water, than to be allegedly involved in dog fighting and harming of animals. Well all of you Vick haters have gotten your wish, he’s out of Atlanta and the Falcons will be no more than the Falcons that wore the red jerseys and played in Fulton County stadium. There goes the sell outs.

By TheTruthHurts

August 20, 2007 4:06 PM | Link to this

HELL NO!! Vick is a Lying Thug Murderer and will never be looked at as anything different…I hope he gets booted from the NFL he deserves all the bad things that happen to him…I dont remember hearing that Vick gave the dogs who lost a fight a second chance…so why should he get one?? What a punk!!!!

By melvin

August 20, 2007 4:07 PM | Link to this

With a little time in the pen, he can work on his game against some good athletes on the prison team, develop some new moves and come out better than ever, ready to make more millions! The Raiders will sign him—they like the gangsta playa baby!!!!

By Taylor Made It

August 20, 2007 4:08 PM | Link to this

Anything is Possible…….Anything

By Gwen

August 20, 2007 4:09 PM | Link to this

YES!!

By Hillbilly

August 20, 2007 4:09 PM | Link to this

Yes, yes. Mike and his pals were just poor misguided youth, from disadvantaged backgrounds. I am certain they will be shining success stories, to show others how to pull yourself up from the depths and become a viable and valuable member of society. Give them time, give them yet another chance, i’ll be watching him to be sure he stays on the straight and narrow!

-Santa Claus

By Sunshyne

August 20, 2007 4:09 PM | Link to this

I really do not understand the comments of some that make it seem as Michael Vick did something to a human being, raped a woman, killed a man, molested a child, got drunk and killed someone… He should be given another chance sooner than later!

I guess no one noticed that Arthur Blank and Rich McKay had just come from an African Safari… ISN’T THAT HUNTING AND KILLING ANIMALS?? What’s the difference? Oh, I forgot hunting where human beings go out with a dog trained to kill and hunt for the animals… then once the animal is found, the human kills the animal by shooting in the head, hanging with traps and or drowning to take the rest of the life out of the animal… The person with the biggest and best animal wins the prize… GAMBLING…

Oh, that’s a RICH MAN’s SPORT, not considered a crime…

By Nisha

August 20, 2007 4:09 PM | Link to this

He can redeem himself in the eyes of his family and GOD. He doesn’t owe his fans anything but a good game. For all of you who say he should be banned from football, What does Dog Fighting Have To Do With Football. When he serve his time the slate should be wiped clean. Remember he is very talanted. If he is banned from football he can play MLB.

By Merriam-Webster

August 20, 2007 4:09 PM | Link to this

thug - a brutal ruffian or assassin: GANGSTER, KILLER

Well Rachelle, if the definition fits…

oh, in case you were wondering,

ruffian - a brutal person

By Nickie

August 20, 2007 4:09 PM | Link to this

He has squandered a remarkable talent that earned him nearly unlimited opportunities and a hugh salary. He appeared early on to be a perfect role model to young men trying to rise above a tough early life. I am an animal lover and what he personnally did to some is unspeakable but even more important is his complete abdication of the opportunity to show young people in tought circumstances that they can rise above it and be a contributing force for good in their community. That is unforgivable.

By steveO

August 20, 2007 4:09 PM | Link to this

“if it looks like one, sounds like one it must be one” vick is a thug with money. This would make sicko vick a super thug. Hey Vick, “Go quiely into the night”

By ISIDIGO

August 20, 2007 4:09 PM | Link to this

I am african american and I am partial to the whole thing. Yes i think he is guilty but i hate this black is wrong white is right thing. Yes he didn’t kill a human but he did kill a living thing that relied on him for survial. He is high profile so anything he does is high profile. He is a dumb Human regardless of Race. Why set up a illegal operation in a state where it is a felony. I dont’ condone dogfighting but he would have been better off setting up shop in GA where the law on everyone is one big Joke. SO to me he is not being procecuted cause of what he did he it is cause he is STUPID. Life most african americans in Atlanta from Atlanta I grew up in a Majority black area in the suburbs. Early on my parents taugh me that if you there are some friends you carry with you through out life and there are some because of their demeanor and mentality that you just have to let go. Michael Vick and his brother seem to not have learned that lesson.

By rarringt

August 20, 2007 4:10 PM | Link to this

First,

It’s not like the President’s been impeached. Although a very talented athlete, Vick made a lot of money playing a game. A children’s game at that, albeit at a higher level.

He’s not a role model. No athlete is, at least not solely on the basis of their athleticism.

What he’s pleading guilty to was barbaric, but let’s keep in mind not particular to any race or ethnic group, as many have been alluding to. Vick is black, but most attendees at these functions are not (I’ll give you three guesses as to their race, but imagine you’ll only need one).

Finally, let me restate football is only a game. It’s not some funky metaphor for life, and not something you should devote yours to.

Get over it. Get over him, and you’ll be much better for it. Really.

By NATIVE

August 20, 2007 4:10 PM | Link to this

Certainly, if the “barbie bandits” can get jobs after robbing a bank and GW Bush can still be in the White House after sending soldiers to be killed, why can’t Mike Vick be redeemed? On another note, I always thought it strange that ESPN(media) can show footage of dog fights(not Vick’s dogs, mind you)to sway emotion, yet the same media is told by the government not to show photos of actual soldiers getting blown up in combat! Where would nightly conversation be if that were allowed?

By Cassy

August 20, 2007 4:10 PM | Link to this

He certainly can. Every last one of us can redeem ourselves after making mistakes in life. What he has done will not seem so bad once someone else does something worse than he has and it makes the headlines.

By b

August 20, 2007 4:10 PM | Link to this

NO….that plus being a va tech alumni makes his days numbered….

By Vick Supporter

August 20, 2007 4:11 PM | Link to this

As all the white people know, I still support Mike Vick, because he’s still a brother to all of us African-Americans. We don’t turn on our own. We still love him. He plead guilty and he should pay his debt to society. Do I think he can redeem himself? With the help of GOD, YES! Anything is possible with HIM. America, or should I say GOD gives people second chances all the time. We know 95% of whites will condemn him, they get joy out of this somehow. We as African-Americans are very saddened that this happened. He needs to hold a press conference and just let it all out. We’re with you Mike Vick.

By Peggy

August 20, 2007 4:11 PM | Link to this

I certainly don’t forgive him. Not only did he “do the deed”, he lied about it. What kind of example is this for young people? Not a very good one. I think the Atlanta Falcons would be doing a disservice to not only the other Falcon team members, but to the city of Atlanta as well.

By andre thompson

August 20, 2007 4:11 PM | Link to this

yes he will rebound from this and move on with his life. only if he cuts ties with the bad seeds in his life.

By RBM

August 20, 2007 4:11 PM | Link to this

Banned for life from the NFL…. Last week the statement was “I look forward to clearing my good name. The Falcons will wait for the NFL to suspend him before they let him go..this way they can go after his 22 million signing bonus. I guess Nike is real proud now.

By Gwen

August 20, 2007 4:11 PM | Link to this

You have to forgive to be forgiven.

By PinkSherbert

August 20, 2007 4:11 PM | Link to this

Yes…people deserve second chases. Those who cheat, gamble, etc.

But to kill and torture a defenseless animal?? Never…

The only thing Michael Vick will be known as is a convicted felon. What a terrible waste of talent.

By Rick

August 20, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

It really doesn’t matter that much. There are some that will forever view Vick as a low-life “thug” who squandered an amazing talent. There will be others that will forever see Vick as a black man persecuted by a white, racist society. There will be very few people in between.

By U dumb arses

August 20, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

Vick is in trouble with the feds over the illegal gambling operation he ran more so than the dog fighting. The dog fighting is bringing in the public outcry and the state of Virginia, but not the feds. So before everyone tries to create another race war over this, read the articles and get your facts straight. Vick F’ed up and lied about it to everyone including YOU. Besides, the Falcons were garbage with him and now they’ll be even worse without him. Hey Rich and Arthur, way to go on getting rid of Schaub.

By Plain Truth

August 20, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

Can Michael Vick redeem himself?

In a word: no.

There is no cure for Vick’s problem.

He would have already been serving time for something else if it had not been for VT football and the Falcons’ money.

He will be back behind bars for something else within 5 years of the time he finishes his sentence.

By Georgia Peach to the Bone.

August 20, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

To: GaDawg, How can you make such a racist remark. All people in the Black Community try to do everything they can to raise their children, and believe it or not there are women in the Black community that have husbands and are dong well for themselves. You can make it seem that all black peolpe are like Vick, true he made a mistake and he needs to do whatever he can to fix it. But for you to say that the black community thinks that having babies out wedlock is cool is completly wrong and prejudice. You don’t know for sure if your parents were married when you were born, you just know what they told you. So, before you start picking bones out of someone else’s closet, you need to make sure you don’t trip over your bones. YOU NEED TO CHECK YOURS OUT FIRST.

You really need to think about the things that you say…… IGNORANT AS HELL , THAT IS WHAT YOU ARE.!!!!!1

By Jojo

August 20, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

I am so tired of comments about the entire black community whenever someone who happens to be black gets in trouble. Why is this not applied to a white person who gets in trouble? I am acquainted with many black families with two parents and professional careers. The few single parents that I know stem from divorce and a death of the spouse. No different than the white families that I know. Why does everyone think they’re an expert in the lives of strangers by virtue of their skin color?

By NYgal

August 20, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

Vick is a dumbass. I work so hard everyday to pay my bills and raise my child on a pittance. And here he is being paid MILLIONS to play a game! And he blows it all to torture animals. Vick kept making one bad decision after another because of his arrogance. He refused to humble himself and believe that he could lose it all. A little humility and gratitude for his good fortune would have gone a long way in preventing the stupidity that he is embroiled in now. Michael Vick is an embarrassment to the black community. And to all the black radio stations, please stop asking us to “stand behind a brother.” My brothers work hard every day, make wise decisions and take responsibility for their mistakes.

By to alicia

August 20, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

your a moron! and rachelle thug is used to decribe thugish behavior it not white people fault that our athletes dont get in trouble as much as blacks do. there are plenty of thugish white people they just rarly are any good at sports.

By Akagi

August 20, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this

Right Jimmy, and OJ was framed too and the real killers are lurking on the Florida links that OJ keeps showing up on.

As for Vick being redeemed? Well unless the NFL bans him, expect to see him again if some team is willing to take a chance—Oakland and the Ravens seem very fond about taking on other people’s problems.

If Vick can lead a team to wins those fans won’t really care about the past. Winning has a way of making people forget very easily. But he is done in Atlanta and you can forget any endorsement deals no matter how much he says he is sorry.

People aren’t going to have dog killers as pitching their product.

By bushwacker

August 20, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this

Blank has a chance now to get some fans back by cutting him IMMEDIATELY and FIRING Rich McKay for being the only person on earth who did not see something else coming.

By Mark

August 20, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this

Like Dave Chappelle said, this is a perfect example of “WHEN KEEPIN’ IT REAL GOES WRONG!!”

After about 18 months he will be forgotten like Rae Carruth.

Dummy

By jinetta

August 20, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this

I FEEL SORRY FOR MIKE HE MADE MISTAKE GET A LIFE PEOPLE NOBODY IS PERFECT. MIKE PRAY AND MY GOD AND YOUR GOD WILL SEE YOU THROUGH!

By Soco

August 20, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this

Yes he can. Wouldn’t you?

Dogs are killed everyday at the horse track when they can no longer perform. People go and bet on them also.

Are you upset because he did it or you could not bet on it?

By TheTruthHurts

August 20, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this

It amazes me how stupid people are like the idiots on this blog that rant on and one that its a set up and vick was framed by white america….Dont these stupid people realize the reason they are such a failure in life is because they refuse to take responsibility for what happens tio them in life? I guess they will continue to work at Mcdonalds drive through for the rest of their life and blame all their failures on the white man keeping them down!!! LOSERS!!!!!!!!! LOL

By Vick Fan is RIGHT

August 20, 2007 4:15 PM | Link to this

Hey Vick Fan - you are RIGHT! If Vick was an average joe his a$$ would already be sitting in a jail cell. Good grief you are stupid…

By Bubba

August 20, 2007 4:15 PM | Link to this

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