Michael Vick vs. Roger Goodell, no contest
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Michael Vick - The boy who would be king will now be on a leash!
The NFL announced that it wants Michael Vick to stay out of the Falcons camp.
Michael Vick was ordered by commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday to stay away from the Atlanta Falcons’ training camp until the league reviews the dogfighting charges against him.
“While it is for the criminal justice system to determine your guilt or innocence, it is my responsibility as commissioner of the National Football League to determine whether your conduct, even if not criminal, nonetheless violated league policies, including the Personal Conduct Policy,” Goodell said in a letter to the quarterback. source
Michael still gets his preseason pay, but the league wants to review the allegations and see if Vick deserves to play. That is what it comes down to, does he deserve to be in the NFL. This is the new Family Friendly NFL and they are cracking down on bad behavior.
There is a new sheriff in town and his name is Roger Goodell. Word of advice. Don’t mess with him.
In related discussions, the league has had to deal with various groups like PETA and the Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals. But let’s face it, pretty much everyone is upset about this deal.
Now the companies that have endorsed Michael are being pressured as well.
Activists also put pressure on companies that have endorsement deals with Vick to sever their ties. Nike said it would not release a fifth signature shoe, the Air Zoom Vick V, this summer. Nike spokesman Dean Stoyer said the four shoe products and three shirts that currently bear Vick’s name will remain in stores.
Protestors were outside Falcon headquarters.
About four dozen people took part in the protest organized by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. They held signs reading “Kick Vick,” “Tackle Cruelty” and “Sack Vick!”
“Just because he’s famous, he shouldn’t get off the hook,” said Emory Lewman, 12, of Sandy Springs, who came with three of her friends. source
When the 12 year olds turn your back on you, You Are Toast!
Roger Goodell has a stated mission to clean up the NFL and Michael is not his first test, but he may be the biggest. For the league to give sanctions to Tank or Pacman is not a big deal. For the league to give sanctions to Michael Vick, the fifth best selling jersey, is a big deal.
Of course, it will soon be the worst selling jersey!
Long live Roger Goodell!
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Jul 24, 2007 at 1:54 am
Original post by James …
Lucy Gilbert
Aug 20, 2007 at 7:32 pm
I feel as though they should make his proceeds go to animal shelters in Richmond, Va. There are plenty of animals that need our help right here. They could of made him play football and give at least half his paycheck to the shelters. I know he needs to go to prison but why make him go when they let murderers and rapist go free all the time. This would be a better solution. Are taxes would be paying for him while in jail. I think this is a better solution. Does anyone know who I can write to before Monday?
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