August 23rd, 2007 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has not been sentenced yet in his federal dogfighting case, but the NAACP is urging the NFL and the Falcons to welcome Vick back after he serves his prison time. Atlanta NAACP Chapter President R.L. White says he doubts that Vick is really guilty of everything that is alleged [...]
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Knicks’ Marbury Speaks Out On Michael Vick
An animal rights activist is reacting after New York Knicks star Stephon Marbury made comments about the situation Michael Vick is in. Marbury told “Capital News 9″ in Albany, New York that he doesn’t think dogfighting is that big of a deal. He went on to say Michael Vick is a, quote, “superb athlete [...]
Organizer Of Pro-Vick Rally Speaks Out
The leader of a Georgia-based group that organized a rally last month to support Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick says he feels betrayed. New Order National Human Rights founder Gerald Rose said he was disappointed Vick has decided to accept a plea agreement on federal charges of operating a dogfighting ring. Rose also says [...]
3rd String QB Shockley Lost For The Season
Falcons third-string quarterback, D.J. Shockley, will miss the entire season after tearing up a knee in Friday’s 13-10 preseason win over Buffalo. Head coach Bobby Petrino will not make an official announcement until after practice today, but a source with the Falcons told the “Atlanta Journal-Constitution” that Shockley tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his [...]
Vick’s Legal Status Unclear As Plea Deal Deadline Slips By
Friday’s deadline for Michael Vick to make a plea deal came and went, but there are reports that lawyers for the embattled Atlanta Falcons quarterback are still negotiating with federal prosecutors regarding his dogfighting case. A federal grand jury in Richmond will meet this week and Vick reportedly could face a more serious, superseding indictment [...]
Falcons Rally Late in 13-10 Win Over Bills
It wasn’t a pretty night for starting Falcons offense, but they did just enough to get the job done as they beat the Bills in a lackluster 13-10 win Friday night at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Starting quarterback Joey Harrington, who showed positive signs last week in a loss to the Jets last week, took a [...]
Blank Speaks Out Again Against QB Vick
It appears that you can add Falcons owner Arthur Blank on the list of those that are clearly no longer a fan of Falcons QB Michael Vick. While everyone sits and waits to see if Vick will accpet a plea bargin deal in his dogfighting case, Blank spoke out against his franchise player before the [...]
Vick Apparently Won’t Fumble Chance To Plead Guilty
Michael Vick apparently will be tackled by the strong arm of the law. He is said to be close to pleading guilty to his role in a dogfighting scheme this week. The “Richmond Times-Dispatch” reports that the star quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons would serve at least one year in prison if he agrees to [...]
