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Bobby Petrino wishes Vick well

July 22, 2009

Arkansas and former Falcons coach Bobby Petrino sent well wishes to Michael Vick during Wednesday's opening session of SEC Media Days.

Petrino was asked how different his career might have gone if Michael Vick had not been arrested [on charges related to ] dogfighting?

Petrino: “There’s all the ifs, ands and buts of the world. That’s not one you think about. I understand Michael just got out. I wish him well. I hope he gets the second chance he needs and does a great job.”

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Tim Tucker, a long-time AJC sports reporter, often writes about the business side of the games. He also had stints as the AJC's Braves beat writer, UGA beat writer, sports notes columnist and executive sports editor. He was deputy managing editor of America's first all-sports newspaper, The National Sports Daily.

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