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Lancecrossfire
Animoderator
07-13-2000
| Sunday, February 04, 2007 - 10:17 pm
Selfishly, it's great that Brett is back for one more season. I love the game of football--for what it's about, for what it stands for. Brett approaches the game the way it was meant to be played AND enjoyed.
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Sunday, February 25, 2007 - 6:37 am
Broncos RB Damien Nash Dies DENVER - Broncos running back Damien Nash collapsed and died after a charity basketball game in suburban St. Louis on Saturday, less than two months after the slaying of teammate Darrent Williams. "We have been informed of the passing of Damien Nash," team spokesman Jim Saccomano said Saturday night. "We are attempting to get more details. ... We do know it's true."......
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Sunday, March 04, 2007 - 5:46 pm
Packers are in the market for a new running back. Ahman Green has gone to the Texans.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Saturday, April 07, 2007 - 8:56 am
Gosh, I love Tony Dungy Tony Dungy Memoir, Quiet Strength, to Release July 10
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Saturday, April 07, 2007 - 10:45 am
Isn't he fabulous and such a gentle soul! He's forged and paved the way for so many. eta: did you know he is the only coach who's beat all 32 other teams?
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Mictay
Member
09-29-2006
| Friday, April 27, 2007 - 4:23 am
NFL Draft this weekend!I can't wait!Anybody else looking forward to it?
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, April 30, 2007 - 10:46 am
So Randy Moss is a Patriot. This will be interesting. And how'd they get him for only a 4th round pick?
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Bob2112
Member
06-12-2002
| Monday, April 30, 2007 - 1:36 pm
Did the Raiders have to give the Patriots a 4th round pick in order for the patriots to take Moss? 
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Mictay
Member
09-29-2006
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 5:43 am
The Patriots gave the Raiders A 4th round pick for Moss.
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Bob2112
Member
06-12-2002
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 8:22 am
I was being silly. I wouldn't want Moss anywhere near my team, even if the Raiders were also giving picks and paying his salary. The Patriots are probably one of the few teams that may actually be able to get Moss to play as part of the team. Kinda like when Dennis Rodman came to the Bulls and Jordan and Pippen were able to somewhat keep him in check and win 3 more championships.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, May 30, 2007 - 10:33 am
Michael Vick seems like not so nice a guy, huh? Search warrant out on Vick home link Authorities in Richmond, Va., have a search warrant to look for as many as 30 dog carcasses on property owned by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick that is at the center of a dog fighting investigation. But the warrant has not been executed. In a news release, Sheriff Harold D. Brown said the warrant issued last Wednesday has not been executed at the request of Brown and Surry County Commonwealth's Attorney Gerald G. Poindexter. The release did not say why the two officials leading the investigation into possible dog fighting on the 15-acre property made the request. Brown was not in the office and is the only member of the sheriff's department who can comment on the case, a dispatcher said Tuesday. Poindexter also was out of the office and did not return a message left by the Associated Press seeking comment. No charges have been filed, but Poindexter has said he is confident when sufficient evidence is gathered, it will be brought before a special grand jury. The warrant is based on investigator W.R. Brinkman being told by an informant that seven pit bulls were destroyed on the property in Surry County and buried in shallow graves two days before a drug raid April 25. It cites ''reliable sources'' as saying that as many as 30 dogs are buried in various locations on the property, much of which is surrounded by a black fence and secluded behind a massive two-story brick home. just....yuck
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Wednesday, May 30, 2007 - 10:38 am
I know... I'm really disappointed. First his brother's problems and now his. Dog-fighting is atrocious.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, May 30, 2007 - 11:17 am
Sounds like yall have already tried and convicted him. I'll wait till he's charged with a crime and convicted.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, May 30, 2007 - 11:52 am
I'll let members of the Redskins defend him: "I don't know if he was fighting dogs or not," Portis said. "But it's his property; it's his dogs. If that's what he wants to do, do it." Portis said dog fighting is a "prevalent" part of life. Portis, a native of Laurel, Mississippi, added: "I know a lot of back roads that got a dog fight if you want to go see it. But they're not bothering those people because those people are not big names. I'm sure there's some police got some dogs that are fighting them, some judges got dogs and everything else." "Politicians," added Samuels, who found it hard to keep from giggling while Portis was talking. "Presidents," added Portis with a laugh. link Charmed, I'm sure, Mr Portis. But I'm not on the jury pool so my opinion doesn't matter and I didn't say anything about his guilt or innocence--just what it looks like. Besides, when you read about the stuff they found at his house, it's not a pretty picture, even though members of other teams seem to think it's perfectly normative: "He's a pit bull fighter," the source said of Vick. "He's one of the ones that they call 'the big boys': that's who bets a large dollar. And they have the money to bet large money. As I'm talking about large money -- $30,000 to $40,000 -- even higher. He's one of the heavyweights." On April 25, authorities raided a house in Surry County, Va., owned by Vick and reportedly found -- among other things -- 66 dogs (most of which were pit bulls), a dog-fighting pit, bloodstained carpets and equipment commonly associated with dog fighting. Vick was not at the scene and denied knowledge of dog fighting at the property. To this point, no charges have been filed against him. But questions about Vick and his possible connection to dog fighting linger. link Oh and they found a "pry bar," too. Used to pry a dog's jaws open after it had finished fighting. And Previously, an Atlanta radio station host reported that former Falcons player Ray Buchanan acknowledged that Vick "not only knew about (the dogfighting), he is behind all of it (and) paying for all of it." link So, I'm just going by what it seems. Besides, I'm sure he'll have a great lawyer.
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Wednesday, May 30, 2007 - 12:08 pm
I would love for him to be innocent. I saw him play in high school and have followed him since he was such a huge presence on the Hokie football team. Unfortunately, I have to agree with Tish... it doesn't look good at all that he is not at least marginally involved.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 3:10 pm
Vick indicted in dogfighting probe link Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was indicted late Tuesday afternoon by a federal grand jury in Richmond, Va., for one count of conspiracy to transport dogs across state lines for the purpose of dog fighting, according to WXIA-TV in Atlanta. Vick became the focus of a federal dog fighting probe after an April 25 drug raid on his Surry County, Va., home. At that time, authorities seized 66 dogs, including 55 pit bulls, and equipment that suggested someone at the property was involved in a dog fighting operation. Papers, filed earlier this month by federal authorities in U.S. District Court in Richmond, noted that dog fights have been sponsored by "Bad Newz Kennels" at the property since at least 2002. Fifty-four animals were recovered from the property during searches in April, along with a "rape stand," used to hold dogs in place for mating; an electric treadmill modified for dogs; and a bloodied piece of carpeting, the documents said, according to the report. During a June search of the property, investigators uncovered the graves of seven pit bulls that were killed by members of "Bad Newz Kennels" following sessions to test whether dogs would be good fighters, the documents said.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 5:21 pm
1 count? I read somewhere else weeks ago that this was a property he doesn't use much or visit much??
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 8:18 pm
I've read that too, but I don't care. It's his property, it's his responsibility. If your kids had an underage drinking party at your house, you are responsible. I don't believe he's that clueless.
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 10:26 am
Falcons' Vick Charged With Dogfighting RICHMOND, Va. - When a Bad Newz Kennels dog was wounded in a losing fight, NFL star Michael Vick was consulted before the animal was doused with water and electrocuted. That's just one of the gruesome details that emerged Tuesday when the Atlanta Falcons quarterback and three others were indicted by a federal grand jury. The four were charged with competitive dogfighting, procuring and training pit bulls for fighting and conducting the enterprise across state lines..... Unlike previous documents, which did not name Vick, the indictment is littered with his name, including this tidbit - Vick was known as "Ookie" in the dogfighting world.... ~~~~~ I'm sorry, but people (kids) look up to athletes and I have a problem with how many are such bad role models. Even if he isn't a part of this, which I don't believe he had no role whatsoever and I don't believe he was "taken advantage of" unknowingly, he really should be out there making some statements AGAINST stuff like this. It's sad. I would rather be seeing more stories like this: Texans' Green to make down payment on home for No. 30 jersey HOUSTON -- When Ahman Green arrived in Houston he figured he'd have to go deep into his pockets to get his beloved No. 30 from longtime Texan Jason Simmons. Green was right about the switch costing him, but not in the way he expected. Simmons said he'd gladly surrender the number if Green made the down payment on a home for a single parent... "He said what he wanted to do and I said: 'Yeah I'm all on board. That's easy,"' Green said. "Tell me where to write the check to. So instead of putting the money into his pocket, he's going to put in into somebody else's home, house and help them get their life started."...
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 10:50 am
I agree Kaili.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 10:52 am
I think it's more than one count, but if it is only one it's a hell of a count. I haven't read the indictment though. But we get this bit of information on the enterprise: When a Bad Newz Kennels dog was wounded in a losing fight, NFL star Michael Vick was consulted before the animal was doused with water and electrocuted. That's just one of the gruesome details that emerged Tuesday when the Atlanta Falcons quarterback and three others were indicted by a federal grand jury. The four were charged with competitive dogfighting, procuring and training pit bulls for fighting and conducting the enterprise across state lines. [...] About eight young dogs were put to death at the Surry County home after they were found not ready to fight in April 2007, the indictment said. They were killed "by hanging, drowning and/or slamming at least one dog's body to the ground." "Some of the grisly details in these filings shocked even me, and I'm a person who faces this stuff every day," Goodwin said. "I was surprised to see that they were killing dogs by hanging them, and one dog was killed by slamming it to the ground. Those are extremely violent methods of execution -- they're unnecessary and just sick." [...] ETA: It is one count and it IS a hell of a count. If you read this indictment....wow. And Vick, according to the indictment at least, was very involved in the whole scheme.
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 12:02 pm
Makes you wonder what the NFL will do...they seem to be keeping pretty quiet for now. The whole story disgusts me. Wonder what his teammates think.... ...As he walks around saying his family/friends are taking advantage of his generosity. Nice. Blame it on your family and friends and hope your fame and money will keep you out of trouble. When and if he's sent to prison, I hope they treat him the same as he treated those poor dogs.
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 12:05 pm
In other NFL news, the Dolphins released Daunte Culpepper. Sounds like the Jaguars are considering picking him up if they can. Least he wouldn't have to move very far.
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 12:16 pm
...Vick and three others -- Peace, 35; Quanis L. Phillips, 28; and Tony Taylor, 34 -- are charged with one count: "Conspiracy to travel in interstate commerce in aid of unlawful activities and to sponsor a dog in an animal fighting venture." If convicted of the Travel Act portion of the conspiracy charge, the defendants face a maximum of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. If convicted on the animal fighting venture portion of the conspiracy charge, each defendant faces a year in prison and a $100,000 fine... Link to above article- Indictment details extensive dogfighting operation Link to .pdf of indictment
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 1:19 pm
It makes me sick to my stomach. I was reading about it last night and thought I was going to throw up. Kaili, what a wonderful story about Ahman Green and Jason Simmons. Thanks for posting that. I needed to see that.
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