borninblood Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 PORTSMOUTH, Va. -- Informants have come forward saying Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was involved in dogfighting, a prosecutor investigating the case said. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2887894&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Anyone, and I mean anyone, that has connections in the urban community of the Tidewater/Newport News area knows that Vick is dead to rights...if they want him. The guy has been doing this and things like this since day one. In fact, the "dog" thing may end up being the least of his troubles. A whole lot more happened at that house besides "dog stuff". Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom [Giants fan] Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 I hope he is suspended for at least half the season if not more if he is found guilty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borninblood Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 ']I hope he is suspended for at least half the season if not more if he is found guilty. I hope he is banned from football period if he is found guilty of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPinstripe Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I hope he is banned from football period if he is found guilty of this Yep, could not agree more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 He wont be banned. But if this is for real, I think that he needs to be suspended for the entire season. Because, unlike Pacman Jones, he would have actually been convicted. I'm sure Jones is watching this case to see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 He wont be banned. But if this is for real, I think that he needs to be suspended for the entire season. Because, unlike Pacman Jones, he would have actually been convicted. I'm sure Jones is watching this case to see what happens. Yeah and since Jones is suspended for one season wothout a conviction, then Vick should at least be suspended for the upcoming season and some of 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman#21 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 If hes indicted, he should be suspended for the year this is ruining the rep of the NFL and thugs like Mike Vick shouldnt get away with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borninblood Posted June 2, 2007 Author Share Posted June 2, 2007 He wont be banned. But if this is for real, I think that he needs to be suspended for the entire season. Because, unlike Pacman Jones, he would have actually been convicted. I'm sure Jones is watching this case to see what happens. Mark my words.... BANNED Ol' Roger will lead him to the slaughter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APBT Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 With so much leaked info, this is surely turning into a Sean Taylor situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Informants mean nothing. People facing charges, especially with the Feds, will get together and will work out who they're going to snitch on so they get a good deal with their case. It happens ALL the time. Especially now with drug conspiracy charges, the feds don't need any evidence outside of a couple of snitches and they'll bury someone for 10-15 years. Fortunately for Vick he has money to get a REAL lawyer. I'm not saying he's innocent because I don't know, but I am withholding judgment until it's all said and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffylookin Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 I'm not saying he's innocent because I don't know, but I am withholding judgment until it's all said and done. I agree with that. I want to wait and see what happens before condeming the guy. But if he's found guilty of even half the stuff they are saying about him, he should be banned and I hope gets serious jailtime not only as punishment but to send a message to those who don't "get it"................talking to you Clinton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riggins44 Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Anyone, and I mean anyone, that has connections in the urban community of the Tidewater/Newport News area knows that Vick is dead to rights...if they want him. The guy has been doing this and things like this since day one. In fact, the "dog" thing may end up being the least of his troubles. A whole lot more happened at that house besides "dog stuff". Time will tell. Code and I have wondered why it took so long for this to come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APBT Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Anyone, and I mean anyone, that has connections in the urban community of the Tidewater/Newport News area knows that Vick is dead to rights...if they want him. The guy has been doing this and things like this since day one. In fact, the "dog" thing may end up being the least of his troubles. A whole lot more happened at that house besides "dog stuff". Time will tell. I have connections in the "Urban community" and I have not heard anything about Vick and dog fighting. I heard of people who are not affiliated with the "Urban community" being busted for such activities. Dog Fighting has 3 tiers Professional, Recreational and street. All races who have attended such events have been or will eventually be busted. :fortune: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyKilmer Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 He has so much money I doubt this ever comes to trial. Justice may be blind but she sure can count money well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncr2h Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I hope he is banned from football period if he is found guilty of this I hope, if he is found guilty, that he gets way less punishment than Pacman Jones, who commits violence against HUMANS not dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borninblood Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 I hope, if he is found guilty, that he gets way less punishment than Pacman Jones, who commits violence against HUMANS not dogs. I agree pacman should be held accountable if found guilty of things he has been accused of.. but he hasn't has he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoyler23 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Vick owned the house, the dead dogs buried in the back yard and there are witnesses. That's game-set-match right there. More people will come forward as well. Its all a matter of how much the prosecution is going to presue this. Animal cruelty (torture, etc) is one issue, but dogfighting is also illegal gambling and organized crime activity, all of which took place at his house with him present (in theory). I hope he gets 2 years suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Skins Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 It's not Pacman Jones, Chris Henry or Tank Johnson who could define NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's tenure as league disciplinarian. It's Michael Vick. The Atlanta quarterback is the face of the Falcons franchise -- the club's highest-paid, best-known and, until recently, most marketable player. But he's also the face of the NFL, on stage at this year's draft when the league honored Vick's alma mater, Virginia Tech. Michael Vick might walk away from his latest flap unscathed. (Getty Images) Vick's name has cachet, which means the NFL has more than a passing interest in what happens to him. But its interest in Vick now centers on an alleged dogfighting ring at a Virginia home Vick owned, and what, if any, involvement Vick had with it. If there's a direct connection, Vick is cooked. Dogfighting is a felony in Virginia, punishable by up to five years in prison, which means state authorities -- not Goodell -- would be Vick's immediate concern. But what if there isn't a direct connection? What if there is little more than suspicion, accusations and innuendo? Well, then we have a delicate case for the commissioner. Essentially, he would be asked to weigh in on the case of someone who seems to be spinning out of control yet hasn't committed a crime. It was Vick who was stopped at a Miami airport when authorities there seized a water bottle that contained a suspicious substance. Rest of Article http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/sportsline/main10203296.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyansRangers Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 high profile players will always make their mark on a commssioners rap sheet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffmark1 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I predict, no conviction, but suspension for 24 games, and it will go to court. Vick when he returns, will be returning kick offs (a super Randle El) as he is not a cornerstone to build a team around, but I don't know, Atlanta hasn't shown the greatest foresight with this issue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFGA Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I really think no charges will be filed. Unless there is CONCRETE evidence that the prosecutor can't ignore (or hasn't buried) then no charges will be filed. Vick is very slippery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0mega Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Anyone, and I mean anyone, that has connections in the urban community of the Tidewater/Newport News area knows that Vick is dead to rights...if they want him. The guy has been doing this and things like this since day one. In fact, the "dog" thing may end up being the least of his troubles. A whole lot more happened at that house besides "dog stuff". Time will tell. Pray tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFGA Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Anyone, and I mean anyone, that has connections in the urban community of the Tidewater/Newport News area knows that Vick is dead to rights...if they want him. The guy has been doing this and things like this since day one. In fact, the "dog" thing may end up being the least of his troubles. A whole lot more happened at that house besides "dog stuff". Time will tell. Remember the reason that the police went there in the first place: drugs. They accidentally found the dogfighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riggins44 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 http://www.wavy.com/Global/story.asp?S=6627055 BREAKING - Investigators back on scene at Vick property Investigators are back on the property in Surry Co. belonging to NFL star Michael Vick, where a Federal search warrant is being executed. This is in connection with the ongoing investigation into the possible involvement of Vick in organized dog fighting. Ten On Your Side has a crew on the scene and will bring you the latest beginning today on WAVY News 10 at Five. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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