A couple years ago we uncovered a delicate issue with the NFL’s Shop that wouldn’t allow people to put the word “Gay” on a customizable NFL jersey, despite the fact that one of the League’s player was named Randall Gay (they have since corrected the problem, though they still do not allow “Lesbian” or “Queer”). [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Michael Vick’
The Eagles’ hypocrisy
For those who haven’t come across it yet, Joe In Philly has a new blog called, well, “The Joe In Philly Experience!” And as is often the case, Joe was spot-on in his reaction to Michael Vick last week, pointing out the great hypocrisy in the Eagles’ undying “everyone deserves a second chance” mantra [...]
Sports Tweet of the Week: Pink on Vick
The news that the Philadelphia Eagles signed Michael Vick to a contract shocked just about everyone in the Philadelphia region — not to mention those who have moved on but still have ties to the area. Case in point: Pink. The singer-songwriter was born in nearby Doylestown. She is also a vegetarian and major supporter [...]
Michael Vick signs with Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed Michael Vick to a two-year contract. Jay Glazer of Fox says that Vick signed a one-year, $1.6 million contract with a team option for the 2010 season.
I am curious as to what Eagles and other NFL fans think of this. (And I have already seen one person refer to Vick’s [...]
Does Michael Vick deserve a second chance?
It’s been two years since Michael Vick’s reputation was destroyed by his involvement in the torture and murder of dogs. Today he was released from Federal prison and he’s a free man. The question now for the NFL is, does the ex-convict “deserve” a second chance?
I have a problem with the word “deserve.” Despite how [...]
Quick hits: Vick, Alabama, Bolt, Limbaugh
Michael Vick is a free man: Falcons cut all ties with the convicted felon.
Alabama receives huge athletics sanctions from the NCAA. I wonder how many Div. I programs have been punished in the last five years and if it’s even worth it to have standards anymore.
Bolt’s spikes are still golden.
Rush Limbaugh could soon be a [...]
Quick hits: Vick, Lakers, NBA Draft
Michael Vick is released from prison.
Lakers take Game 1 against the Nuggets, 105-103. This could be a good series.
L.A. Clippers win NBA Draft Lottery; Criticism runs high, given that the worst team (Kings) only has a 25% chance of actually getting the first pick in the draft.
Brawl at Kansas City Royals game started in the [...]
Quick hits: Dungy/Vick, Howard Mudd
Colts offensive line coach Howard Mudd (right) is retiring due to a change in pension plans. Mudd has been a long-time friend of Dave Kopay and Jim got to meet him at the Colts’ lone playoff game in January.
Tony Dungy fights against gay rights but helps a dog murderer.
Eighth-seeded Ducks take 2-1 lead over defending [...]
Quick hits: Mavs, Vick, Noah, NHL
Mavericks beat Manu-less Spurs, 4-1. Celts and Bulls go to overtime again.
Dog-loving owner of Arena Football team pissed that his management offered Michael Vick a contract.
Funny, I was just telling Jim yesterday how I can’t stand Joakim Noah (right). Glad to see he wants to be hated, makes me feel good.
Carolina Hurricanes knock New Jersey [...]
Vick’s dogs, 18 months later
As Michael Vick enters the year of his release from prison, Sports Illustrated decided to track down some of the dog-murderer’s animals to find out what happened to them since they were freed from his clutches. The 10 they profile have all found warm, loving homes. And Vick wanted them mauled, mangled, tortured and dead. [...]