Micheal Vick and Irony: The fans love him in his return to football and a leading hater KILLS HER DOG!
August 28, 2009
It’s really true. What comes around goes around. That is why we here try not to do anyone dirty, unless they really, really deserve it. We could have hated on a number of people, but we held our tongue out of respect for others, or the scene it would have caused. The reason is simple….when you act out of pocket, you have that come back on you at the worst possible time.
Michael Vick had it all. he had a 100 million dollar contract, plus money coming in from endorsements. He was living as large as possible. But, as we know from his dog fighting, he got caught up and lost it all. Now, his finances are in shambles and he is broke, having filed for bankruptcy protection.
But, there this a brighter day ahead. The creditors have approved his plan to repay some of his debts.
Michael Vick’s plan to repay more than $20 million he owes to creditors was approved Thursday, just before the quarterback hopped on a plane to Philadelphia to play in his first NFL game since 2006.
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Frank J. Santoro, who rejected a plan brought several months ago by Vick’s attorneys, endorsed a new proposal that was smoothed over by Vick’s return to football.
“Mr. Vick went from the height of wealth and celebrity to imprisonment, and back again … and he is to be commended for that,” Santoro said.
After the hearing, Vick signed an autograph, heard a man yelling “Welcome back, Mike,” and jumped into a waiting SUV. Then he was to catch a flight from Newport News to Philadelphia, where his new team, the Eagles, would play in a preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars [team stats].
Even the Judge noticed. He had it all, then had nothing. But, in America, failure is accepted. He can rebuild his life one step at a time. The haters are rooting for failure. But, most people understand about making mistakes. We are not perfect. Some guy (a fan) even welcomed him back. People wanted his autograph and are buying his jersey.
Don't you have anything better to do? Like take care of your kids, or enjoy life? A life of hate will consume you...
But, it didn’t work. You went out and your voices were not heard. The Philadelphia Eagles went out and signed Vick to provide more spark to the Offense.
So much for the protest....I think you wasted your time PETA...The NFL took him back, the Eagles are paying him, and we are ignoring you the best way we can. The game is on, can you turn it up?
These people spent so much time consumed in their hatred of Mike Vick, that they rarely took the time to examine their own life. Maybe they needed to find some things to improve on. But that type of self reflection is outweighed by their desire to be holier than thou. Why look at my wrongs, when I can point out the flaws of someone else?
Now, you might say that is ironic, since we do a lot of hating here at the blog. We don’t hate, we send out messages and warnings and words to live by. we hate, but it is all couched in love.
Now lets get to another ironic twist in the Mick Vick story.
Meet Robin Starr.
HYPOCRITE
She is the head of the SPCA in Richmond, Virginia. She also was an outspoken critic of Michael Vick. Now the shoe is on the other foot…
The Richmond Times Dispatch explains the hypocrisy…
KILLER! Why are there not protests happening at your office or place of work? You are a killer....
Published: August 26, 2009
A dog belonging to Robin Starr, chief executive officer of the Richmond SPCA, died last week after being left alone for about four hours in her car.
This morning, Starr and her husband, Ed, cried while recounting the story of what happened last Wednesday morning in an interview with the Richmond Times-Dispatch at the SPCA’s offices.
Ed Starr said that last Wednesday, as his wife prepared for work, he put the couple’s 16-year-old dog into her Volvo station wagon. She often took the dog — a deaf and blind mutt named Louie — to work with her, according to the couple. He was her favorite dog, she said.
Robin Starr arrived at work about 8 a.m. without realizing that the dog was in the car, they said. Ed Starr said he forgot to tell her Louie was in her car.
“I just forgot . . . and didn’t think about it until I got this frantic phone call from Robin. I knew immediately what I had done,” he said today.
About noon, Robin Starr went to her car to go get lunch, and that’s when she noticed Louie in the car. She took the dog inside to the SPCA clinic, then to an emergency veterinary clinic in Carytown. The dog died about midnight of kidney failure, the Starrs said.
“At 16, he just laid down where you put him and didn’t make a peep,” she said. “He never made a peep in the car; he’d just lay there in the back.”
According to the National Weather Service, last Wednesday’s temperature in Richmond was 79 degrees at 8 a.m. and had reached 91 by noon.
Tamsen Kingry, the SPCA’s chief operating officer, said this morning that “the SPCA board of directors does not waver in its support” of Robin Starr. She has been CEO of the Richmond SPCA since 1997. Starr said she does not plan to resign.
Robin Starr has been an outspoken critic of Michael Vick and his role in a Virginia dogfighting operation, and of several local residents who were charged with animal neglect that led to animal deaths.
For more on this story, see tomorrow’s Richmond Times-Dispatch.
– Jeremy Slayton
So, shouldn’t someone have to pay, whether it was intentional or not? A dog still died and it was due to the negligence of somebody, either her or her husband. Also, I don’t know why, but what if he is covering up for his wife? he knows that it looks bad, so the story is one to lessen the blow? Either way, someone should be doing some time, or at least shouldn’t she resign from her post?
But, it will eventually come back on her. Look at Mike. He did his time and now is attempting to make a comeback. Haters, look at the welcome he got at the game.
The people have spoken. You do wrong and do your time, we will welcome you back. Karma….it is a bitch that will find you when you least expect it…
Wave at the haters Mike. They hate because they can't do what you do....
Why is this news? The guy was having a drink in the airport. He is not about to drive and he is an adult.
Tony Dungy scolds Michael Vick for public alcohol consumption
Michael Vick’s mentor, Tony Dungy, scolded the Eagles quarterback for drinking in public after the New York Post revealed he was drinking Grey Goose and pineapple juice in a Philadelphia airport bar.”Michael, you can’t do that,” Dungy told Vick, via SI.com’s Peter King.
A man can’t have a drink now? we are not talking about Donte’ Stallworth, who killed someone while driving drunk, he was in the airport relaxing. That is not a crime. Some people want to hate so bad on Vick, they really are looking for anything to try and end his football career.
Eagles spokesman Derek Boyko told the Philadelphia Inquirer that drinking alcohol is “not in conflict with terms of (Vick’s) probation or reinstatement with the NFL.”Dungy relayed to King that even though alcohol may not be completely banned, he must not present a negative image. Said King, “He can’t give the media or the public any ammunition to suggest he isn’t doing everything he can to live a clean life and devote himself totally to football.”
Don't look as the sauce as the reason....
In a letter to Vick upon his conditional reinstatement on July 27, commissioner Roger Goodell told the quarterback that “prohibitions regarding drug and alcohol use” were included in as conditions.
Vick is eligible to play in this week’s preseason game against the Jaguars. Offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said he expects head coach Andy Reid to make a decision on whether Vick will play on Tuesday.Update: NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told PFT of Vick: “I am not aware of any violations to the terms of his reinstatement.”
Update, 2: Aiello reiterated those sentiments to USA TODAY by e-mail on Monday. “I have received no indication from anyone that Michael Vick has violated the terms of his reinstatement,” he said.
The NFL finds nothing wrong with this but if you want to hate Vick, at least find a real reason….
Michael Vick signs with the Philadephia Eagles
August 13, 2009
alright dude, you get your wish....
Well, Erik can finally stop worrying…and get to figuring out how to get his sad sack team into the playoffs in our football league….
look at the top ten plays…
Vick King Of First Down
During the first years of his career (2004-06), Michael Vick rushed the ball better than any other quarterback. He had six 100-yard rushing games and 102 10-plus yard runs, but he was also one of the top rushers amongst all players — especially on first down.
Player Team Yds/carry on 1st down Michael Vick ATL 7.6 Frank Gore SF 5.3 Tiki Barber NYG 5.2 Mewelde Moore MIN 5.0 Joseph Addai IND 4.9 Quarterback Michael Vick has signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, his agent, Joel Segal, confirmed to ESPN.com.Vick arrived in Philadelphia Tuesday morning and remained there Wednesday evening. The Eagles will hold a news conference on Thursday morning to announce his signing. Vick was the No. 1 draft pick in 2001, and once the highest-paid player in football. But he has not played since 2006 when his career came tumbling down. He was convicted in August 2007 of conspiracy and running a dogfighting operation, sentenced to 23 months in federal prison and suspended indefinitely by the NFL. But after serving his time and being released from home confinement July 20, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell conditionally lifted Vick’s suspension, allowing him to sign with a team. The Eagles travel to meet Vick’s former team, the Atlanta Falcons, in Week 13 on Dec. 6. Chris Mortensen is a senior NFL anlyst. ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio contributed to this report.
We know about the dogfighting, but the guy served his time.
I think that Vick has a full house....
Also, as another option out of the backfield to pair with Westbrook, this move seems great. You can also give him a look as a backup QB to Donovan if anythign were to happen to him this year. He is also a little bit younger than Dovovan, so he might be another stop gap type QB until you find your franchaise guy. Remember, he used to be able to do this….
I secretly (really out loud to anyone who would listen) hoped that the Raiders would be the team to sign him. He could be a mentor to JaMarcus, who I am worried about being a failure, and give us some assurance that if we had to call on the backup, we would be okay.
Hopefully, this is another sign that PETA has no sway…Mr. Vick wanted me to deliver a message to you…
I'm still gonna be RRIICCHH BITCH! Take that PETA....
Rocky, Watch me pull a Rabbit out of my hat…
September 29, 2008
it was either that, or You know the Economic Crisis has hit HARD when…
Because of course as a child I watched Rocky and Bullwinkle
The one thing besides crack that is recession proof is porn. People love their drugs and porn and they do not let cost get in the way of enjoying the pursuits of happiness and pleasure.
Porn could solve a lot of marriage issues. If/When the wife doesn’t want to enjoy marital relations, if she just turned on some raunchy porn for her husband/boyfriend/girlfriend/love to watch, they would be satisfied (although lets be clear, there is nothing like the real thing) and the issues would dissipate in a joy of orgasm and sleep.
But, I knew that times had gotten tough when Chase took over my bank, Washington Mutual. But, I had no idea things had gotten this bad.
Hugh Hefner to sack Playboy bunnies amid financial crisis
Playboy bunnies have become the latest victim of the credit crunch.
Tycoon Hugh Hefner has been advised to cut back on staff at his multi-million dollar glamour empire as it struggles to cope during the global economic turmoil.
The 83-year-old has been told to lay off some of his staff at his Los Angeles and New York offices as soon as this month or go bankrupt.
The company has recently seen shares fall from £6.20 to £1.55.
An insider at the company told the Daily Star that bosses had been aware of the worsening situation for “a while”.
“Only the top brass has known for a while how bad things have been for Hef recently.”
Spokeswoman Elizabeth Austin would not confirm the sackings, saying: “It is our policy not to comment on corporate matters such as employee issues.”
The news will be another blow to Hefner who recently discovered that two of his “bunnies” may have been cheating on him.
Holly Madison, who has previously been named as Hefner’s “No.1″ girlfriend, is alleged to have had an affair with magician Criss Angel and another bunny, Kendra Wilson, is reportedly dating football star Hank Baskett.
Playboy spokesman Rob Hillburger denied the rumours, saying: “The rumours that Holly left Hef for Criss Angel are not true. Holly and Kendra are all still living at the Mansion.”
Now, the money is one thing. I am sure Hef has been poor before, so that isn’t a shock to him and I am sure that he is already planning his comeback. But, what must be a new sensation to Hef is someone stealing his women.
I am going to start with Hank Baskett first.
I should be playing defense the way that I pick off the goods
I had to pick this guy up to play when Anthony Gonzalez went on his bye week with the rest of the Colts. So, I saw him play a few times, he caught a couple of passes for big yards, so I was hoping he could hold me down until next week. Fat chance. He sucked and didn’t catch a pass. The bigger issue was that I watched the Sunday night game and saw him go in on the goal line, and Donovan McNabb hit him in the mitts on the goal line and he dropped it. No score, no TD not fantasy points for me. So, he should know his ass is on the waiver wire as soon as I possibly can cut his ass, ala Curvin Richards and the Dallas Cowboys in the early 90’s. (Check em out… dude was bad, but had a fumbling issue that cost him his Cowboy career during the week before the playoffs, even though he couldn’t be replaced. Morale of the story? Hold on to the damn ball…)
Bottom line, he sucked this game. But, I will have to give him daps if he pulled one of Hefs girls.
Damn bro, you can’t catch a football, but you sure can catch a dime piece. Obviously, Hef is not going to be seen with some tired, broke ass looking crack-ho, but she is a keeper. Hank has pulled that, then my hat is off to you and I see why your hands are horrible, since they spend so much time exploring the depths of… you know. I guess the title of your football card is true, you are a Gridiron King
Now, girlfriend number two (although really number one) Holly Madison
I just had something that tasted horrible...
I might be one of the few people to say that you are not all that. In fact, I have seen and even had the privilege to date someone hotter than you. You usually shouldn’t be able to say that about a Playmate. I do not hate, (yeah, right, we all know that I do…) but you seem like you are one of the types that like Meth and do anything to get it. But, that is not the purpose of writing this. It is more to the point to mention that you never move down in life, you should only move up. If you are faced with a difficult decision on making the choice between two things, always choose the one that is a move upwards. If you came to the dance with a dime, you do not leave her to go home with two nickels. This is the reported “move up” that Holly is seeing
Do you have any rock for me and my girl?
Now, this dude is really what is wrong with the world. Is it too much to ask you to not look incredibly greasy? Maybe, and if it is, my bad. But really? That is the best you can do after Hef and the money you certainly squeezed out of him? He looks like a broke down Tommie Lee, who gets a pass, because he is a MU-sician, not a MA-gician. (Plus, if you saw how is serviced Pamela Anderson, then you know what I am talking about. That dude gives hope to a lot of men out there that you can drive and…well multi task…or go fishing off your boat and not bring bait…) They can get a lot of tail and get away with a lot. You are a guy that is a step away from performing at Bar Mitzvahs and other birthday parties.
I will never know what is going to happen next in this crazy world….
