BET is set to premier its unprecedented series The Michael Vick Project on Tuesday, February 2 where the network takes an in-depth look at the beleaguered quarterback’s trials, tribulations and triumphs.
The “docu-series” follows Vick’s trek back to redemption after a two-year stint stemming from his involvement in a dog fighting ring. Cameras will capture footage from both his personal and professional life while also focusing on the football star’s life prior to that prison sentence.
Viewers will be given an unfiltered and personal experience of Vick as he restores his past and starts fresh for the future. Check out The Philidelphia Inquirer sneak peak into the 8-episode series.
We forgive you! That was essentially Nike’s message to convicted dog torturer Michael Vick recently, two years after the company disassociated itself from the dynamic former Atlanta Falcons quarterback.
The Associated Press is reporting that Nike has re-signed Vick to a new sponsorship deal. Vick’s agent, Joel Segal, has not revealed the terms, although he told the SportsBusiness Journal the agreement was limited to the brand’s shoes.
Vick was signed to Nike as a rookie in 2001, but the company severed ties with him after he pled guilty to his involvement in a Virginia dog fighting ring. Upon his release, serving 18 months in federal prison, he was given a second chance by the Philadelphia Eagles.
Here’s an old Nike commercial advertising the “The Michael Vick Experience.”
Everyone’s probably heard of at least one superstition in their life, such as breaking a mirror and becoming jinxed. Well, if you are a player in the National Football League, the same could be said if you appear on the cover of the EA Sports Madden video game.
On Thursday night, Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu was injured when Alge Crumpler of the Tennessee Titans landed on top of his hyper-extended leg. Polamalu was the latest in a string of players to get injured after appearing on the cover of the videogame. The list includes Daunte Culpepper (5 missed games), Marshall Faulk (6), Michael Vick (11), and Donovan McNabb (7) – Brett Favre is the only player to avoid injury since 2002.
The Steelers’ safety will be out for 3-6 weeks with a sprain in his left medial collateral ligament. Hopefully Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, who also appears on the right of this years Madden 10 cover, can avoid the same fate as his cover-mate.
According the Wisconsin State Journal, Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson is believed to have interest in signing befallen quarterback Michael Vick, who was conditionally reinstated by the NFL after serving a prison sentence for running a dog fighting ring.
When asked if Green Bay would consider signing Vick, Thompson said, “We’re always looking to improve our team. We look at all options at all times.” Although the Packers already have one of the most promising young quarterback in Aaron Rodgers, adding Vick would make the team’s special teams more dynamic and their offense more versatile.
After an 18-month prison stint for running a dog fighting ring, former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was reinstated with conditions by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. If Vick can find a team, he will be able to participate in preseason practices, workouts and can play in the final two preseason games.
Goodell said he would consider Vick for full reinstatement by Week 6. Until then, Vick would be prohibited from participating in actual games but available for all other team activities. No teams have showed any interest as of yet but the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants and Jets have already commented that would not sign the former pro-bowl quarterback.
In case you forgot, here’s a clip of what Mike Vick can do and why he will be picked up by another NFL team this year.
