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Archive for August, 2007

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 Vick deserves [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 21 2007

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 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 20 2007

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 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 20 2007

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 [...]

Posted by CJ on Aug 18 2007

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 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 17 2007

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 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 16 2007

Vick Said To Be In Plea Bargain Talks

Michael Vick’s legal team is scrambling to cut a plea bargain with federal prosecutors in the dogfighting case.  The “Atlanta Journal-Constitution” reports the negotiations are ongoing as the former Virginia Tech star’s two other co-defendants are due to enter plea agreements in court in Richmond this week.  Scheduled in federal court tomorrow is Purnell Peace [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 15 2007

Falcons Get Positive Results Out Of Preseason Loss

The Falcons lost to the New York Jets 31-16 in a preseason game on the road on Friday.  Despite the loss, there were some positives for the team, including 83 yards on 21 carries from the running backs, and a strong line that didn’t give up a single sack.  Jerious Norwood had a 10-yard touchdown run.  [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 13 2007

Vick Suspension Coming Soon Says Report

The suspension of Michael Vick is coming according to Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports. Cole states that Vick will be getting his suspension handed to him likely in the next two weeks by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.  The source says that Vick will be suspended for the entire 2007 season.  “That’s the direction it’s going [...]

Posted by CJ on Aug 12 2007

Falcons Starting QB Looks Good in First Preseason Outing

While the Falcons are not out of the woods yet as far as the QB position is concerned, the team should be breathing a bit of a sigh of relief after Friday night after watching the replacement for Michael Vick.  Quarterback Joey Harrington was the starter in the Falcons 31-16 loss to the Jets at [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 10 2007