Shocking news...Michael Vick

[mbrown2]

I can't remember who the BB player was that came out supporting Vick this morning was but he basically said the same thing...it's not that big of a deal in the south. kind of crazy what people can view as normal when they are raised with it.
I think it was Artie Lang on Howard Stern that said....make a couple wrong turns off the main highway in any ghetto or white trash neighborhood in the south and you will find all kinds of odd things going on...
But Ignorance is no excuse..these guys knew it was against the law as they hide it, and when you are coddled through highschool and college and then given fat checks as a pro, you probably start to think you are above the law..
People wonder how a guy making this money could put it jeopardy for 1000 bux on a dog fight....its not like once he made it to the NFL and started getting South Hampton money he started hanging with the South Hampton crowd...I am sure he hung with the guys he grew up with and trusted (big mistake there).... Heck even Todd Maronovich continued to be a Pot Head after continuing to get fat checks..
Like Mike Ness says...."you can take the boy outta the white trash, but you can't take the white trash outta the boy"....same applies to Vick.

[socalmofo]

Do you guys really think that piece of Sh*T thug actually saved money? I guarantee you he has to work the rest of his life, playing in canada, arena etc. When you are an ignorant thug like he is you don't exactly spend your money wisely, unsless wisely is cars, clothes, hookers, weed, parties, and in his case betting on pit bulls. He is an average quarterback at best. After his break from the NFL he will not be able to make a team as a practice squad QB. If you have to run 1,000 yds as a quarterback, you are not a good quarterback.

[Ziggy]

Something else for Mr White!!! Pete Rose...born in the north, one could say he was raised to gamble , banned from baseball, one of the best all time players, didn't even kill anyone....
Why should Vick be excluded....because he's black??? He should be happy to get jail, really he should be dipped in water and electrocuted....this from someone who absolutely loved to watch him play!!! I just really hope someone in jail shows him what "doggie style" is all about!
He's a complete waste of a human with major talent!
ok I feel better now......
I hated watching him play, I thought he was selfish and didn't trust his teamates, therefore he felt it nec. to always run. Geez, I am just still sooooooooo thankful the Chargers pulled off that draftday trade....what we got instead is totally at the other end of the spectrum.
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[USCFAN]

I agree what Michael Vick did was idiotic and he deserves to pay for it. However, after he has done his jail time does he not deserve a second chance? I thought thats what we as a society do, allow people the oppurtunity to rehabilatate themselves. If the guy pays his debt to society by serving his jail sentence, then he has the right to earn a living just like anyone else. Whether that is playing football or scrubbing floors. And because we are such a forgiving society, I am sure there will be someone that will take a chance on him once he has completed his sentence.
By the way I feel the same way about Imus, he deserves an opportunity to earn a living also. He made a mistake and should pay for it. And I guess his payment was the public humiliation he and his family faced, along with loosing his job. But he should at some point be allowed to come back and do whatever it is he chooses to do, and whatever somebody is willing to pay him to do.

[Ziggy]

I agree what Michael Vick did was idiotic and he deserves to pay for it. However, after he has done his jail time does he not deserve a second chance? I thought thats what we as a society do, allow people the oppurtunity to rehabilatate themselves. If the guy pays his debt to society by serving his jail sentence, then he has the right to earn a living just like anyone else. Whether that is playing football or scrubbing floors. And because we are such a forgiving society, I am sure there will be someone that will take a chance on him once he has completed his sentence.
By the way I feel the same way about Imus, he deserves an opportunity to earn a living also. He made a mistake and should pay for that mistake. And I guess his payment was the public humiliation he and his family faced, along with loosing his job. But he should at some point be allowed to come back and do whatever it is he chooses to do, and whatever somebody is willing to pay him to do.
I don't think anybody is condemming the guy for life to get a job but rather an NFL carreer. The Pete Rose comparison is great, banned for life for betting(he didn't kill anything/anyone). I think the NFL's strict policy should be upheld and whatever penalty is issued should be adhered to.
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Imus said something dumb, not physically harm anyone/thing....His punishment was harsh considering it was words. What did Vick get for flipping off HIS fans? I'd call those two infractions pretty damn equal in my book.
Sticks and stones may break some bones but names will never kill ya.

[eliminatedsprinter]

I agree what Michael Vick did was idiotic and he deserves to pay for it. However, after he has done his jail time does he not deserve a second chance? I thought thats what we as a society do, allow people the oppurtunity to rehabilatate themselves. If the guy pays his debt to society by serving his jail sentence, then he has the right to earn a living just like anyone else. Whether that is playing football or scrubbing floors. And because we are such a forgiving society, I am sure there will be someone that will take a chance on him once he has completed his sentence.
By the way I feel the same way about Imus, he deserves an opportunity to earn a living also. He made a mistake and should pay for it. And I guess his payment was the public humiliation he and his family faced, along with loosing his job. But he should at some point be allowed to come back and do whatever it is he chooses to do, and whatever somebody is willing to pay him to do.
What blasphemy!:2purples: Don't you know this is ***boat?
Where is your moral superiority?
Good lord man, you arn't bashing anyone here....

[Jbb]

I agree what Michael Vick did was idiotic and he deserves to pay for it. However, after he has done his jail time does he not deserve a second chance? I thought thats what we as a society do, allow people the oppurtunity to rehabilatate themselves. If the guy pays his debt to society by serving his jail sentence, then he has the right to earn a living just like anyone else. Whether that is playing football or scrubbing floors. And because we are such a forgiving society, I am sure there will be someone that will take a chance on him once he has completed his sentence.
By the way I feel the same way about Imus, he deserves an opportunity to earn a living also. He made a mistake and should pay for it. And I guess his payment was the public humiliation he and his family faced, along with loosing his job. But he should at some point be allowed to come back and do whatever it is he chooses to do, and whatever somebody is willing to pay him to do.
NFL rules are pretty clear about gambling....and so Is the punishment.....and even though he probably cant read....Michael Vick knew the rules....and possible banishment if he broke them......Does he deserve a second chance?......sure ...grab that mop Mike....

[USCFAN]

The Pete Rose comparison is great, banned for life for betting(he didn't kill anything/anyone).
Completely different situation, Pete Rose bet on his TEAM and his SPORT. Last time I checked Michel Vick hadn't done either one. And I am not sure how the gambling works as far as a league policy; but what about playing Blackjack in a casino? Is that considered gambling by the league? If so there should be a lot of guys banned because I have seen quite a few in Vegas.

[USCFAN]

NFL rules are pretty clear about gambling
Well since they are pretty clear, can you educate me as to how they read? Because saying no gambling is pretty ambiguous. I can understand no gambling on your sport, but what about others sports? Is this something you know first hand, or are you just speculating?

[BarryMac]

OK, thanks for that.
Easy Bob, remember this is Hot Boat, we're here to laugh at everyone elses expense... BTW, it was a joke just in case you missed the smilie...