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Tigerfan
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11-06-2003

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 3:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tigerfan a private message Print Post    
Ditto Hermi!!

Maybe someone should wet him down and electrocute him. . .

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 1:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
Latest shoe drops in Vick case
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Nike is suspending the release of a new Michael Vick shoe that had been scheduled to hit retail stores in August, the company said today.

The decision is the latest fallout from Vick's indictment this week on federal dogfighting charges.

"Nike is concerned by the serious and highly disturbing allegations made against Michael Vick, and we consider any cruelty to animals inhumane and abhorrent," Nike said in a statement provided Thursday afternoon to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

"We do believe that Michael Vick should be afforded the same due process as any citizen; therefore, we have not terminated our relationship. We have, however, made the decision to suspend the release of the Zoom Vick V [shoe] and related marketing communications.

"Nike will continue to monitor the situation closely and have no further comment at this time."

sweat
worker in Nike sweatshop

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 3:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
Tish, I just saw that article and the first thing that crossed my mind was, "Oh, but child labor is okay???"

Kaili
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08-31-2000

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 12:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kaili a private message Print Post    
Michael Vick's Co-Defendant: Vick Almost Entirely Funded Dogfighting Operation


RICHMOND, Va. — One of Michael Vick's co-defendants pleaded guilty Monday to his role in a dogfighting conspiracy he says was financed almost entirely by the Atlanta Falcons quarterback.

As part of a plea agreement, Tony Taylor pledged to fully cooperate with the government in its prosecution of Vick and two other men accused of running an interstate dogfighting enterprise known as "Bad Newz Kennels" on Vick's property in rural Surry County....


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....It's looking worse and worse for Michael Vick. Too bad he's ruined his career- he's a very talented athlete.

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Monday, August 20, 2007 - 1:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
Vick Accepts Plea Deal in Dog-Fight Case
NY Times


Michael Vick, the star quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons, has accepted a plea offer from federal prosecutors in a criminal case stemming from a dog-fighting ring that was run from a property Mr. Vick owned, his lawyer and the judge in the case said today. Mr. Vick will probably face a sentence of at least a year in prison under the deal. His future in the National Football League appears bleak. [...]

Billy Martin, one of Mr. Vick’s defense lawyers, said in a written statement: “After consulting with his family over the weekend, Michael Vick asked that I announce today that he has reached an agreement with federal prosecutors regarding the charges pending against him. Mr. Vick has agreed to enter a plea of guilty to those charges and to accept full responsibility for his actions and the mistakes he has made. Michael wishes to apologize again to everyone who has been hurt by this matter.” [...]

The N.F.L. said today in a written statement: “We are aware of Michael Vick’s decision to enter a guilty plea to the federal charges against him and accept responsibility for his conduct. We totally condemn the conduct outlined in the charges, which is inconsistent with what Michael Vick previously told both our office and the Falcons. We will conclude our own review under the league’s personal conduct policy as soon as possible. In the meantime, we have asked the Falcons to continue to refrain from taking action. pending a decision by the commissioner.” [...]

The charges in Mr. Vick’s indictment carry a possible maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The plea deal probably calls for prosecutors to recommend a lighter sentence as long as Mr. Vick cooperates with the government’s investigation.

The two men who entered pleas on Friday, Purnell A. Peace and Quanis L. Phillips, signed lengthy statements which outlined Mr. Vick’s involvement in the dog fighting ring.

Mr. Phillips said that he, Mr. Peace and Mr. Vick killed about eight dogs that did not perform well by hanging and drowning them at a facility that Mr. Vick owned in Surry, Va., in April. Both confirmed that the enterprise, Bad Newz Kennels, and the gambling associated with it were “almost exclusively funded by Vick.” They also described numerous times when all four co-defendants traveled across state lines to sponsor dogs in fights. [...]

The government’s criminal case might not be on the only one Mr. Vick has to worry about. Gerald Poindexter, the state prosecutor for Surry County, told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Friday that he plans to bring charges on Sept. 25 against Mr. Vick and others alleged to be connected to the dog-fighting ring.

Tater
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03-19-2003

Monday, August 20, 2007 - 3:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tater a private message Print Post    
If this doesn't get a person a lifetime NFL ban, I don't know what would.

Kaili
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08-31-2000

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 5:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kaili a private message Print Post    
Vick to Plead Guilty in Dogfighting Case

RICHMOND, Va. - Less than a month after saying he looked forward to clearing his name, Michael Vick now acknowledges the heinous acts associated with his name are true.

The Atlanta Falcons quarterback said through a lawyer Monday that he will plead guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges, an admission that likely will mean prison time...

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 11:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
How bout dem Packers?

Lancecrossfire
Animoderator

07-13-2000

Monday, October 01, 2007 - 4:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lancecrossfire a private message Print Post    
I won't say say a huge congratulations to Brett Favre for his efforts in getting the Packers to 4-0 and for the touchdown record.

I think Brett represents what football is about; playing hard and also having fun. Also for a respect of the game, a respect of the team and a respect of all players in the game.

In seeing the highlights, he picked up his receiver who caught the record breaking touchdown. Usually it's the QB who gets picked up! Brett was carrying the guy slung over his shoulder. In his interviews he was very humble about the credit for his success and for who he still holds in highest esteem as a QB.

I am a huge fan of his--for what he gives to the game and how he conducts himself on and off the field.

Allietex
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08-16-2002

Friday, October 12, 2007 - 12:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
I almost turned the TV off Monday night after TO missed the two point conversion pass. Wow! All I can say is WOW!

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 9:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
My brother, the die hard Bears fan sent this to me:

Lake Forest POLICE REPORT:

Lovie Smith's House was egged.
Lake Forest police reported that some individual attempted to "egg" Lovie Smith's house last night.

The report stated :

An empty egg carton was recovered at the scene. Two eggs hit Mr. Smith's house, 3 eggs went over his house and hit his neighbor's back door, 2 eggs hit the houses of each of his next-door neighbors, and the remaining 3 eggs were found broken on the ground near the carton from where the individual threw them. Looking at what was hit; police officials say they are considering Rex Grossman as the primary suspect.

rofl

Bob2112
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06-12-2002

Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 10:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bob2112 a private message Print Post    
If it wasn't for the 3 eggs that went over the house, Brian Griese could also have been a suspect.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 10:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
LOL, no kidding ...

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Monday, November 05, 2007 - 1:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
Eat my shorts Colts fans!!! WOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!! Superbowl vindication!!!!

Nickovtyme
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07-29-2004

Monday, November 05, 2007 - 5:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nickovtyme a private message Print Post    
I'm not sure about Superbowl vindication, but the Colts had their chance....couldn't get it done.

My love affair with the Colts ends today.

Of course I say that every season.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Monday, November 05, 2007 - 6:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
not superbowl vindication ... the colts are still champs and they have the rings. a regular season win does not a superbowl champ make, and, no I'm not necessarily a colts fan.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Monday, November 05, 2007 - 10:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Regular season game. Pffttt means nothing.

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Monday, November 05, 2007 - 10:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
Um....ring singular. Peyton's only done it once. But my boy Brady has rings PLURAL. LOL

Don't worry, I'm just mad that Harbaugh got the boot for Manning. It's taken the guy like, what, 10 years to finally produce a ring? I love any team that beats Manning and the Colts. But then again, my email is still colt4fan@... But the 4 is not for Harbaugh anymore! LOL

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Monday, November 05, 2007 - 11:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
team is plural so I said rings.

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Monday, November 05, 2007 - 12:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
Ahhhh.....it's all in good fun anyway. :-) It's definitely a great rivalry.

Allietex
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08-16-2002

Monday, November 05, 2007 - 1:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
I am a happy little sports fan today. My Texas Longhorns pulled out a miracle comeback Saturday, my Cowboys played a solid game Sunday, and my Spurs are as yet undefeated. And I just might beat my son in Fantasy football tonight if Big Ben can play well. I need less than ten points.

And the best part is when I can say, "What were you thinking! You did not play Adrian Peterson!" LOL

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Monday, November 05, 2007 - 5:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
If the Pats and Colts meet again in the playoffs, the Colts could use this loss as fuel for a win. You just never know in football.

Eeyore, can you explain your adoration of Harbaugh to me? I can't say I get it at all!

Mictay
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09-29-2006

Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - 8:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mictay a private message Print Post    

WOO HOO!!!!!! 5 touchdown passes in the first half of the game!!!

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - 12:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
I have Big Ben as my QB in my fantasy league. All I needed was 11 points from him last night to win this week's game and he scored 40 points. I'm loving me some Ben this season!!!


Mictay
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09-29-2006

Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - 2:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mictay a private message Print Post    
Back off Lexie,he's mine LOL!!!