fuji869 Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Being a Huge Virginia Tech Fan, I am a fan of Michael Vick. He did a lot to help put VA Tech Football on the map and I have been following him with the Falcons. But I am sick of hearing about him getting hurt, you would think the NFL is going to cancel the 2003 Season because he will be miss the first quarter of the season! I know he is exciting to watch and very marketable but get over it. He is hurt and will return a few weeks into the season. I think the NFL is scared that he will lose some of his mobility and not be a exciting to watch, but Vick said he does want to be more of a pocket passer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedblue Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 It is not that big of a deal but it is shocking. I never expected that to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SkinsHokie Fan Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 I am with you on that Fugi. And being a senior at Tech this year all I hear about is Micheal Vick. Honestly as far as I am concerned once you leave Tech and are not playing for the Redskins I dont care how you do. I hope you do well but lose to the Redskins. And most likely once Vick returns I will be unable to watch Redskins games in Blacksburg because apparently more people in NRV wants to watch Vick and the Falcons. We'll see about that but as far as I am concerened nothing gets in the way of me and my Skins .... And Bleed blue. How the HELL do you have 49 posts per day? Thats riddiculous. I am hooked on this site also but no way in hell will I ever even reach 5 posts per day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedblue Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 By the way how have the Hookies been since Vick left. I dont follow CFB that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 I too, am "Sick of Vick". We must unite and fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedblue Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 It is the Madden Curse I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuji869 Posted August 18, 2003 Author Share Posted August 18, 2003 Originally posted by bleedblue By the way how have the Hookies been since Vick left. I dont follow CFB that much. 2001 2 Losses lost to Florida State in the Outback Bowl 2002 4 Loses I think beat Air Force in the San Francisco Bowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyward72 Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 I think once Vick does make it back to the field, you will see the rest of the NFL put on a similar Defensive scheme that the Ravens and Bucs displayed. This will cut down on Vicks scrambles and excitablitly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SkinsHokie Fan Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 As for Hokie football the stars are lined up again this year for a Sugar Bowl run. A veteran defense, playmakers on offense, and hopefully some Randall/Vick magic and this team could be in New Orleans. Vick will take his play to the next level and be great. But yeah the way it does sound you may as well cancel the 2003 NFL season because of this injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedblue Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Just curious tho, since I didnt see the injury. How does it differ from Theismann's injury ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuji869 Posted August 18, 2003 Author Share Posted August 18, 2003 Originally posted by Mick Just curious tho, since I didnt see the injury. How does it differ from Theismann's injury ? It was not as nearly as gross and Joey T's injury! :yikes: He was scrambling and one of the Ravens grabbe him and as he went down his anckle got twisted. Clean tackle just the positioning on the leg. It is getting as much aire time as the Theisman Injury! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwankGator Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Did Theisman break his leg twice in his career? At least that is what he said during the Titans game last night on ESPN. Theisman said he broke his fibula at some point and was ready to play again in 6 weeks. Of course, Joey T made is sound like he could have played a week later after taking a single aspirin for pain.... Unless he was just joking around about his compound fracture that ended his career? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 He apparently fractured his fibula playing his 1st year in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinker Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 The crisis in the NFL without Vick for a few weeks is overstated and built by the need for 24-7 cable content. Sh*t, Bowen's hit on Trung in practice was on Sportscenter about 5000 times. In addition the NFL marketing strategy is team oriented not star oriented like the NBA (credit for that comment to Wilbon on PTI). As a Skins fan, of course I have my favorite players, but if they are winning I could care less who's on the field or who got injured. I suspect most NFL fans are that way. On the other hand, lots of basketball fans just care about individual players and their performances -- MJ on a losing Wizards team all sell-outs and MANY games nationally televised. No MJ most likely few sell outs and little tv coverage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeSkin Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 NFL l Season Cancelled - from www.kffl.com Sun, 17 Aug 2003 19:20:33 -0700 ESPNews has learned that Paul Tagliabue cancelled the the 2003 NFL season late last night due to the broken leg Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick suffered Saturday, August 16 against the Baltimore Ravens. Tagliabue released a statement, saying "We regret having to do this, but Michael Vick is a football God and we cannot go on without him." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuji869 Posted August 18, 2003 Author Share Posted August 18, 2003 Originally posted by OrangeSkin NFL l Season Cancelled - from www.kffl.com Sun, 17 Aug 2003 19:20:33 -0700 ESPNews has learned that Paul Tagliabue cancelled the the 2003 NFL season late last night due to the broken leg Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick suffered Saturday, August 16 against the Baltimore Ravens. Tagliabue released a statement, saying "We regret having to do this, but Michael Vick is a football God and we cannot go on without him." That is, I want a refund on my 2003 NFL Sunday Ticket and a refund for my Bears / Seahawks Tickets in October! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 So you dont want to see any more news like this? :cool: Falcons | Vick Gone 8-10 Weeks - from www.KFFL.com Sun, 17 Aug 2003 15:26:50 -0700 ESPNews reports Atlanta Falcons team doctors said six weeks would be the best-case scenario for QB Michael Vick (broken leg) to return to the field. However, they feel Vick will miss 8 to 10 weeks of action while he recovers from the broken leg he suffered Saturday, Aug. 16 against the Baltimore Ravens in pre-season action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Dave Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 I don't think anyone has mentioned this, but have you looked at our schedule since this happened? I believe that we play the Falcons within the first four weeks. That means that all we have to do is shut down Doug Johnson. No Vick for us.....sweet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Originally posted by dcogan1820 I don't think anyone has mentioned this, but have you looked at our schedule since this happened? I believe that we play the Falcons within the first four weeks. That means that all we have to do is shut down Doug Johnson. No Vick for us.....sweet.... Dude! I completely forgot about that! Wow we may go 2-4 instead of 1-6 now :twitch: :doh: :shoothead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Dave Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 lol....don't be so pessimistic. We can easily beat them now, as Vick makes everyone better on his team. We beat the Jets, Falcs,.....oh crap. You're right. 2-4, here we come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Originally posted by dcogan1820 I don't think anyone has mentioned this, but have you looked at our schedule since this happened? I believe that we play the Falcons within the first four weeks. That means that all we have to do is shut down Doug Johnson. No Vick for us.....sweet.... It should be an extra advantage, considering Spurrier knows ex-Gator Dougie Johnson quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Dave Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Except for the fact that he knows NOTHING about defense... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Originally posted by dcogan1820 Except for the fact that he knows NOTHING about defense... Then you must have missed the 100 articles stating that Spurrier was taking a more active role in the defense this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Dave Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Yeah, I know, but not enough of a role to use his knowledge of Johnson to an advantage. He's not going to be game planning the D with Edwards. Edwards might consult with him to find out what an offensive mind might do in a situation. But he just doesn't seem to have the kind of grasp on defensive concepts to help that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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