July 30th, 2007 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Around 200 people gathered outside the Georgia Dome on Sunday in support of indicted Falcons quarterback Michael Vick. The rally was organized by human rights group New Order, based in Marietta. The group is calling for a boycott and protest of Falcons games until Vick returns to the field. On Friday, Vick received words of [...]
Archive for July, 2007
Reebok and Nike Lay Down the Law on Vick
Michael Vick’s products took two huge blows on Friday, as both Nike and Reebok both took steps to no longer do business with the already tarnished quarterback. First Nike suspended its contract with Vick, just about one week after the company announced they would not be releasing his latest line of shoes. Then later on [...]
Tags: Vick Pleads Not Guilty In Dogfighting Case
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick and three other men pled not guilty to federal charges of operating a dogfighting enterprise Thursday. In federal district court in Richmond, Virginia, the 27-year-old Vick and the others entered their pleas. Outside, hundreds of protestors lined the streets, many carrying signs with pictures of mangled dogs. The judge set [...]
Norwood Ready to Become Next Star RB
RB Jerious Norwood will have a “Frank Gore” kind of season, as he will put up close to 1,500 yards this season if Atlanta plays it smart by giving him the majority of the reps/plays/carries as the “Main” Running Back. He will be leading the Falcons rushing attack, running the ball 75-80% of the time, [...]
Falcons’ Dunn Out After Back Surgery
Falcons running back Warrick Dunn is expected to miss three-to-four weeks after undergoing successful back surgery July 21st. Dunn racked up 1,140 yards on the ground to go along with four touchdowns last season. Dunn’s 9,461 career rushing yards is third among active NFL running backs. He has 43 rushing scores during his 10 seasons [...]
Vick Faces Bond Hearing, Arraignment Today In Richmond
Falcons quarterback Michael Vick and three other men will be in a federal district courthouse in Richmond, Virginia today. They’re scheduled for a bond hearing and arraignment. They stand accused of operating a dog fighting ring called “Bad Newz Kennels.” Prosecutors allege dog fights were held on Vick’s property in Surry County, Virginia. If convicted, [...]
PETA Reacts To Falcons News Conference On Vick
People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals is reacting to Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank concerning the Michael Vick case. PETA commends Blank and the Falcons organization for not being satisfied with a voluntary leave of absence for Vick. The group says regardless of the outcome of the trial, illegal dogfighting equipment and 66 dogs [...]
Michael Vick May Not Play Football In 2007
It’s sounding more and more like Michael Vick won’t put on a helmet for the Atlanta Falcons in 2007. The NFL already has benched the former star quarterback of Virginia Tech for training camp. Meanwhile, Vick is due to be arraigned in Richmond tomorrow on a dogfighting charge as Atlanta starts drills. Falcons owner Arthur [...]
