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Archive for July, 2007

Vick on the Verge of Being Released by Falcons?

Well folks it appears that we may have the calm before the storm here. Steve Wyche of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting this afternoon that the Atlanta Falcons could very well release QB Micheal Vick - as early as the end of this week. Team owner Arthur Blank has also […]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Jul 23 2007

Michael Vick Gets A Hand From Allen Iverson

Michael Vick is getting some advice from Allen Iverson on how to handle his legal troubles. The NBA superstar is telling the football superstar to “keep his head up.” The guard for the Denver Nuggets spoke at halftime during a celebrity flag-football game he hosted as part of his Allen Iverson Summer Classic […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 23 2007

Protests Planned At Falcons’ Training Camp

Animal rights activists plan to protest in front of the Falcons’ training facility in Flowery Branch over the Michael Vick dog fighting indictment. Members from PETA plan to start their protest around noon, calling for the removal of Vick from the team. The group staged a similar protest in front of NFL headquarters […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 23 2007

Team Owner Arthur Blank Releases Statement on Vick

The Falcons continue to deal with the indictment charges against Michael Vick, and now for the first time since the charges were handed down, owner Arthur Blank has made his first comments after learning of the indictment. Blank returned from an overseas trip Wednesday and said that he is “saddened and distressed” about the charges […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 20 2007

League and Falcons to Allow Vick to Play - For Now

Quarterback Michael Vick won’t be on the practice field when the Falcons have their first practice next Thursday. Instead Vick will be in a federal courtroom to hear charges against him for the alleged dog fighting operation that he and three others were running out of his home in Virgina.
The hearing is the first […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 19 2007

Court Date For Vick on First Day of Practice

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is expected to appear in federal court next week in regards to his alleged connection to an illegal dogfighting ring. Vick has a bond hearing set for 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time on July 26th at a federal court in Virginia. His arraignment is scheduled to follow a half […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 19 2007

Culpepper an Option for Falcons If Vick Isn’t Around?

Now that quarterback Daunte Culpepper is free to go where he wants, the question will be - where does he end up next?  While the thought of Daunte being a starter again right now is a bit of a stretch, as the first thing that he will have to do is prove once again that […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 18 2007

Will Vick Face Suspension for Indictment?

Yahoo’s Jason Cole is reporting that Falcons QB Michael Vick will be suspended by the NFL following his indictment. Vick was handed charges on Tuesday related to dog fighting and running a dog fighting ring on his property in Surry County, Virgina. Cole states that commish Roger Goodell, who met with Vick in […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 18 2007

Falcons issue statement regarding Vick indictment

The Atlanta Falcons issued the following statement regarding the U.S. District Court indictment of Falcons QB Michael Vick Tuesday evening:
“This situation has been troubling to many people, including our fans, during the last few months. With today’s news, our club and team will continue to be tested as Michael works through the legal process […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 17 2007

Part of Investigation Against Vick Ready to Conclude

The local portion of the Michael Vick dog fighting case may finally be drawing to somewhat of a conclusion, as a report says that the local investigation may be coming to a close. Tuesday’s “The Virginian-Pilot” states that the investigation into dog fighting on Vick’s property should be wrapped up by the end of […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 17 2007