http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/vick/ en-us Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:59:40 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2413415/posts Hector was one of 52 terribly abused and neglected dogs owned by NFL quarterback Michael Vick and his friends. He landed here in Minnesota and is now part of a student service learning project which teaches the kids not to be mean or hurt animals. "He lived outside in the woods in a wire cage. So did the other dogs. They had very little food, very little water," said kindergarten teacher Amber Anderson. Third graders at Barack and Michele Obama school in St. Paul got a special visit Tuesday from Hector. "In St. Paul, there seem to be quite a... WCCO.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2413415/posts#comment Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:59:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2363487/posts Media Bias: Not long after pro football welcomed a convicted felon back on the playing field, Rush Limbaugh is dropped for his opinions from a group seeking to buy an NFL franchise. Won't someone throw a flag? When even Keith Olbermann says back off, you know the politically correct critics of the conservative icon and megaradio talk host's proposed part ownership of the St. Louis Rams are guilty of piling on. The prospect of the leading conservative voice in America participating in the purchase of a football team sent the liberal elites into cardiac arrest and into a frenzied campaign... Investor's Business Daily http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2363487/posts#comment Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2362121/posts Well, Rush doesn't have at least one fan in his pursuit of the St. Louis Rams. That fan? NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Ouch. Here's what Goodell had to say, according to Sean Leahy of The Huddle: "I've said many times before, we're all held to a high standard here," Goodell told reporters, via the New York Times. "I would not want to see those comments coming from people who are in a responsible position in the NFL –- absolutely not." Limbaugh said last week he's part of a group trying to buy the Rams. Colts owner Jim Irsay was the... The Root - Professor H.L. ("You a racis'!") Gates' web-zine http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2362121/posts#comment Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:13:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2362496/posts "...Roger Goodell is a hypocrite...claiming they can’t have the “divisive” Rush Limbaugh involved in the NFL!...simply a joke and cannot be taken seriously. Goodell, the NFL Commissioner...he won’t stand for Rush Limbaugh’s comments as part of the NFL. Oh, that’s cute coming from the guy who lets Michael Vick play in the NFL! All of the sudden, Goodell has found some type of ethical or moral standard?! ...Hey Mr. Goodell, if you want to stand up and hold yourselves up to some higher standard, then start getting rid of the thug players you pay millions of dollars to! ConservativeAmerican.org http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2362496/posts#comment Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:11:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2352614/posts OREGON (BNO NEWS) – Nike, Inc. has denied media reports that it has signed an endorsement contract with ex-Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, a spokeswoman told BNO News on Thursday. On Wednesday, many U.S. media outlets had confirmed through Michael Vick's agent that Nike signed a contract with Vick. Nike dumped Vick as an endorser and pulled his products from retail stores in 2007 after he was charged, and later convicted, with bankrolling and running a dog fighting ring. "Nike does not have a contractual relationship with Michael Vick. We have agreed to supply product to Michael Vick as we... BNONews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2352614/posts#comment Thu, 1 Oct 2009 17:07:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2352168/posts Michael Vick is back with Nike two years after the company severed ties over the quarterback's involvement in a dogfighting ring. "Mike has a long-standing, great relationship with Nike, and he looks forward to continuing that relationship," his agent, Joel Segal, said Wednesday ESPN http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2352168/posts#comment Thu, 1 Oct 2009 02:42:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2352150/posts Nike has announced they've resigned Michael Vick to an advertising contract. You can tell them what you think of that by clicking here self http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2352150/posts#comment Thu, 1 Oct 2009 02:21:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2352005/posts NEW YORK — Michael Vick is back with Nike more than two years after the company severed ties over the quarterback's involvement in a dogfighting ring. The managing director of the agency that represents Vick announced the deal Wednesday while participating on a panel at the Sports Sponsorship Symposium. Michael Principe of BEST referred questions to Vick's agent, Joel Segal, who did not return calls from The Associated Press. Segal told SportsBusiness Journal that Vick will wear Nike shoes, gear and apparel, but would not reveal the terms of the agreement "Mike has had a great relationship with Nike and... Google News/AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2352005/posts#comment Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:24:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2348746/posts When did we become such an unforgiving people? Former U.S. Sen. Robert Torricelli says he'll root for any team that plays the Eagles, now that Michael Vick is on their roster. The decision of who to support in this year's NFL match ups just got easier. I'm for anybody who plays against the Eagles. Michael Vick is joining the team. The same man who just left a federal jail on felony counts involving the torturing and death of animals is about to reenter center stage. That's quite a message about the state of our culture and the role that NFL... Politicker NJ.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2348746/posts#comment Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:43:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2343989/posts Mark Levin interviews the sportscaster on politics and Michael Vick. You Tube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2343989/posts#comment Sun, 20 Sep 2009 04:02:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2336688/posts LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Philadelphia Eagles fans thirsty for predictions on whether their team will win or lose each week won't get them from a New Jersey pigskin-prognosticating camel. Princess, the star of Popcorn Park Zoo, won't predict the results of any Eagles games this season to protest the signing of quarterback Michael Vick. Vick spent 18 months in prison for organizing a dogfighting ring. The 2,600-pound camel went 17-4 last year and correctly picked the Pittsburgh Steelers to win the Super Bowl. AP on Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2336688/posts#comment Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:21:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2327733/posts Michael Vick's dog fighting was hideous, but what would you say to a blood sport that features animal combatants that are subjected to electrocution, burning and near drowning? Even more amazing, contestants fighting their animals are as young as 12! NOTE: The author of this comic requests that you visit his web site and please refrain from copying the comic within this thread. Thanks a bunch! Geeks On Caffeine - Cartoons done just RIGHT!! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2327733/posts#comment Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:31:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2326598/posts All eyes were on Michael Vick -- for all of six plays. Playing his first NFL game since his release from prison, the Eagles quarterback got a standing ovation in a half-empty stadium, avoided any ugly protests and completed four passes for 19 yards. ESPN http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2326598/posts#comment Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:47:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2326134/posts The biggest game of the pre-season and Armed Forces Network isn't sharing it with the troops in Iraq. Any chance someone can start an live update thread? None http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2326134/posts#comment Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:35:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2326055/posts Robin Starr has been an outspoken critic of NFL quarterback Michael Vick for leading a cruel dogfighting ring. Vick acted despicably, then served his time in prison. But today Starr is dealing with a cruel twist of fate. A 16-year-old family dog died in the back seat of her car last week after being left there for four hours on a hot day in Richmond, Va. Let's be clear: By all accounts so far, this was an accident that could have been avoided. Starr, the CEO of the Richmond Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, says she didn't... Kansas City Star http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2326055/posts#comment Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:01:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2322096/posts Disgraced quarterback Michael Vick declared Sunday that he really "cares" about animals. He says he wept in disgust over his own cruelty to animals while serving time for running a bloody dogfighting ring. And yes, he also found God in prison. Treading the well-worn path of career revival, Vick went on CBS' "60 Minutes" pledging to devote himself to teaching kids from poor backgrounds to be kind to animals. "When I was in prison, I was disgusted, you know, because of what I let happen to those animals. I could've put a stop to it," he said. "And that was... New York Daily News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2322096/posts#comment Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:56:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2320934/posts Don’t be too surprised if you see a dog wearing a No. 7 Michael Vick Eagles jersey, because the NFL is allowing the sale of the customized pooch pullovers on their Web site. The Vick jerseys weren’t being openly promoted by the NFL (like Vick jerseys for humans were being promoted), but can be obtained by filling out the customizable pet jersey form on NFL.com and asking for "VICK" to be put on the back of the shirt, the New York Daily News discovered. The customized Vick jersey will only cost fans $39.99 (plus shipping and handling -- naturally). But... nbcphiladelphia.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2320934/posts#comment Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:19:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2319916/posts Don’t be too surprised if you see a dog wearing a No. 7 Michael Vick Eagles jersey because the NFL is allowing the sale of the customized pooch pullovers on their Web site. The story detailing a reporter's quest to buy a doggie Vick jersey appeared in an article by New York Daily News. The Vick jerseys weren’t being openly promoted by the NFL (like Vick jerseys for humans were being promoted) but can be obtained by filling out the customizable pet jersey form on NFL.com and asking for "VICK" to be put on the back of the shirt. The... NBC http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2319916/posts#comment Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:15:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2319802/posts Former Atlanta Falcon, now Philadelphia Eagle Michael Vick, fresh off Sunday’s appearance on 60 Minutes, sure has his loyal supporters, and they have surprising strength in numbers. All seem to agree that Vick has done his time for running Bad Newz Kennels, his infamous dogfighting ring. So he tortured, maimed, electrocuted, drowned, and body-slammed a bunch of dogs. You want remorse for that, when other football players kill people? Leave the guy alone! Vick sat in jail long enough, he’s been punished enough, he deserves a second chance, now let him enjoy a full comeback to the NFL with all... Pajamas Media http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2319802/posts#comment Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:04:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2319399/posts The strange and sad case of Michael Vick got a bit stranger this week when the newly-signed Eagles quarterback appeared on 60 Minutes -- complete with a spokesman from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) -- to deliver his obligatory mea culpa to a waiting world. What makes this incident stranger than most is that America's love of animals, specifically dogs, has trumped the heretofore indestructible use of racism as a defense for wrongdoing and so has not saved Mr. Vick from the wrath of millions. Accusations of racism have long been employed to excuse the behavior of... The American Spectator http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2319399/posts#comment Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:47:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2318538/posts At this troubled and divided moment in our nation’s history, a man has come to the forefront who can unite the Left and the Right. A, young, talented African-American who can bring us together as one. And his name is Michael Vick. The announcement that Vick is returning to the NFL with a million-dollar contract has generated more angst and anger than an ObamaCare town hall meeting. And it’s bipartisan, too. Die-hard liberals who want to release every terrorist at Guantanamo Bay are outraged that dog-killer Michael Vick spent a mere 18 months in jail. Small-government conservatives offended even by... Boston Herald http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2318538/posts#comment Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:52:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2318168/posts Michael Vick interview on 60 minutes. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2318168/posts#comment Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:55:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2317861/posts I figured if anyone could throw some light on the ethics of the Eagles' decision to sign a convicted dog murderer, it would be Peter Singer. He's the Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University and the author of 1975's Animal Liberation, a book widely considered the bible of the animal-rights movement. I left a message - Singer has been home in Australia since the winter - and was about to give up on getting his take on the second chance the team has offered to quarterback Michael Vick. When Singer rang me back, he couldn't have surprised... Philadelphia Inquirer http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2317861/posts#comment Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:11:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2317589/posts Here is the complete video of the Michael Vick interview with CBS News' 60 Minutes which aired tonight. The video contains the entire 60 Minutes program for August 16, 2009. But the Vick interview is up first in it's entirety following the opening introduction to the program. Vick talks about how he ever got into dog-fighting, how he feels about it now, and where he goes from here. . . . (Watch Complete Video) Freedom's Lighthouse http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2317589/posts#comment Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:54:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2316903/posts The most talked abut and controversial sports story surrounds the signing of Michael Vick by the Philadelphia Eagles. Before I weigh in, I should disclose a few things. First, Vick was a favorite of mine in fantasy football. That's because his out of this world talent made him the perfect, potentially, fantasy football player. There was nothing more exciting in fantasy football than watching Michael Vick when he was on your team. Also, I am not especially an animal lover. I don't have any pets and I never have had any pets. (as I say, I have enough trouble taking... The Provocateur http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2316903/posts#comment Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:07:47 GMT