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The Star Wars movies can help us gain a better understanding of Michael Vick

In an unconventional decision, Falcons coach Bobby Petrino decided that in addition to suspending Michael Vick from the team for one season, Vick will be forced to fight other football players in a cage fight.

With all the allegations surrounding Michael Vick and dog fighting, everyone in their right mind knows the Atlanta Falcons badly need Vick in uniform next season. There isn't anyway possible that a potential Vick-less Falcons exactly what the team wanted. Or is it?

Michael Vick, star quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, has been accused of running an illegal dog fighting ring after more than 70 dogs, many of them injured, scarred and malnourished, were found during a drug raid on a home he owns in Virgina.

a new college coach is in town for the Falcons. Is that good news for Michael Vick?

Atlanta Falcons Coach Bobby Petrino has asked the media to just move on when it comes to the water bottle confiscated from quarterback Michael Vick on January 17. But, it's hard to move on when there are so many questions unanswered.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback, Michael Vick will have some decisions to make about his future as will the Atlanta Falcons if federal authorities charge him with dogfighting on a property he owns in Virginia.

This Week's Top Scrooge - When Nike's long-running ad campaign was conceived, I don't believe the company's creative types had dog fighting in mind when they came up with "Just Do It!" Apparently, Michael Vick didn't get the memo.

Michael Vick was caught in a Miami airport with a bottle that is suspected to have contained marijuana.

When asked about how serious they thought the crime of dog fighting, for which he has been indicted by a federal grand jury, is 82% say it is at the very least "somewhat serious"

Jim Mora took the fall after a 7-9 season in Atlanta. However, it should have been their franchise quarterback.

can Pete Carroll succeed in the NFL coaching for the Atlanta Falcons? The answers and more

Hasn't' Arthur Blank learned his lesson, yet? Hiring college coaches is like gambling with money you borrowed from your 401(k).

USC coach Pete Carroll has built a potential dynasty.

Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has been indicted on charges that he was involved in illegal dog fighting activities. If he is found guilty, a jail sentence is justified.

Michael Vick has faced constant criticism since joining the league. After a lousy season in 2006, how will the Falcons perform in 2007?

Michael Vick, starting quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons and one of the NFL's brightest stars, has been indicted for allegedly running a dog fighting operation.

An editorial on Michael Vick's career and the criticism he receives on and off the field

Pete Carroll might put fans back in the seats, but he would be a risky choice for the Falcons

It appears Michael Vick, the supposed superstar quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons, is in the doghouse once again.

Long time assistant NFL coach Emmitt Thomas gets his first shot at being a head coach anywhere for the Atlanta Falcons. This is thanks to the sudden departure of Head Coach Bobby Petrino to the University of Arkansas.

Security officials at the Miami International Airport confiscated a water bottle from Michael Vick, the star quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, yesterday and discovered a marijuana-like substance.

From the Super Bowl Champions to the team with the worst records, and everyone in-between. It's time to take the annual look into the 32 NFL Teams. It's time to separate the contenders from the pretenders.

Michael Vick was a respected dog-fighting trainer. However he was undone by a sordid secret life as a Falcon Quarterback.

The Michael Vick plea of guilty to the charges of dogfighting has left the Atlanta Falcons with a clear idea that he will not be back. Joey Harrington has to be smiling a little bit inside as this now means that he is in the driver's seat in Atlanta

Emmitt Thomas steps into a interim head coaching position with the Atlanta Falcons. Will he return next season?

Pete Carroll reported has interested in being the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. However, this partnership does not seem to make any sense for the Falcons.

Can the Falcons move past losing franchise quarterback Michael Vick to play winning football in 2007? The media distractions have been huge in the preparation for the regular season. Can rookie coach Bobby Petrino circle the wagons?

Numbers don't lie: If he wants to keep his pristine record, Pete Carroll will stay is Southern California and avoid making the jump to the NFL.

Discussing Pete Caroll's potential jump to the NFL.

"Which NFL Team Is Pete Carroll Going To" This Year?

The Atlanta Falcons were only .500 after a playoff season in 2004. Michael Vick and Co. look to get back to the preseason and expect to do so with a continually improving defense and Vick's growing comfort in the West Coast Offense. Is that enough?

The downfall of the Falcons will be the end of Thomas.

Atlanta Falcon quarterback and dog fighting operator Michael Vick is being sued for sixty-three billion dollars.

Well, apparently Michael Vick isn't planning on returning to his Georgia home after he gets out of jail in a couple years. The property is on the market. This is not the home in Virginia where the dog fighting occurred, but it still will get coverage.

Bobby Petrino's abrupt departure from the Atlanta Falcons was a bombshell, but shouldn't be a surprise. The Falcons have a load of issues, and Petrino couldn't see a light at the end of the tunnel

Currently in the world of sports there is the scandal of Michael Vick who is the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons.

With the Carolina Panthers a favorite in the NFC, the rest of the South shapes up to form an impressive group. Michael Vick and the Atlanta Falcons, John Gruden's Tampa Bay Bucs, and even Reggie Bush in New Orleans make this division one to watch.

Michael Vick and three other men were officially indicted for dog fighting activities on Tuesday, July 17th. The operation was referred to as "Bad Newz Kennels" and involved dogs being brought over state lines, including New York and Texas.

Michael Vick was further implicated in the dog fighting scandal that broke last month on property he owns in Virginia. According to witnesses, Vick has purchased syringes often used in dog fighting, and eyewitnesses can place him on the property during fights.

Pete Carroll as the coach of the Atlanta Falcons. The pros and cons in my opinion.

No charges have been filed but prosecutors have named quarterback Michael Vick as a suspect in illegal dog fights in Virginia.

The Michael Vick dog fighting scandal has expanded into a scandal involving a chew toy product developed to capitalize on the interest in the case. Showbiz Promotions, the maker of the Michael Vick Dog Chew Toy has been exposed.

Police conducting a raid on a home owned by Michael Vick found 60 dogs that might have been used in illegal fights.

Two weeks after police found more than 60 dogs at a home owned by quarterback Michael Vick, two friends claim he knew about the dog fighting there.

Michael Vick is a talented athlete. Michael Vick is Black. Michael Vick confessed to dog fighting. So how does this all play out in the world we live in? Personally, I abhor anyone that fights animals of any kind.

Following the Atlanta Falcons' loss on Monday Night Football, Falcons Coach Bobby Petrino resigned the next day. By Tuesday evening, Petrino was at a press conference in Arkansas accepting the head coaching position for Division I Arkansas Razorbacks.

Michael Vick. Dog fighting. We know they are linked. A seemingly great and much publicized invention called the "Vick Dog Chew Toy" was created to capitilize on the public outrage. But does the toy live up to the hype, or is it a scam that makes the situation even worse?

Bobby Petrino was cleary not the best coach for the job and the Falcons are better off without him.

Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in jail by Judge Henry E. Hudson Monday morning for his involvement in dog fighting

Like everyone except the small percentage of people who find sport in the abuse of animals, I was repulsed at the incidents described in the indictment of the Atlanta Falcon quarterback.

Pet owners, enraged by Michael Vick's callous lack of empathy towards dogs, can now turn the tables by purchasing the chew toy at www.vickdogchewtoy.com. The toy's price tag is set at $10.99 plus shipping and handling.

USC head coach listening to interest from the Atlanta franchise, but do the Falcons have what it takes to lure Carroll away from college football's premiere program?

They've beed referred to as "Vick Dogs" but are fast becoming America's Dogs

Michael Vick was arrested and punished for dog fighting. Some blame his punishment on race. Others say he deserved it. A dog lover and a Black woman who hates to see brothas with legal troubles tells her side.

With the further incarceration of Michael Vick for conspiracy relating to dog fighting; what is to become of his career? Do you think that 23 months is a fair sentence?

Today, Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in prison for his involvement in dog fighting. We must realize that this is a young man, being sent to prison in the prime of his life, yet he will still have the chance at life after jail.

The indictment of Michael Vick is based on the accounts of four cooperating witnesses.

I have been appalled by the arrest of Michael Vick since I first heard about it. Dog fighting is one of the most abhorrent activities I have ever heard of. One of my former neighbors was not only a drug dealer but was having dog fighting in his basement.

Editorial on Michael Vick and the dog fighting scandal.

Michael Vick is facing charges for dog fighting. People are split as to the seriousness of this crime. So you decide. Is he a criminal or a victim?

There is one sports story that has been on the top of the list of news stories and that is the one involving Michael Vick and his admission to being involved in dog fighting.

Now that Michael Vick has admitted dog fighting (and killing) charges in Federal court, the state brings similar charges that will, in theory, add 40 years to his sentence.

This is a breakdown of the week-by-week results predicted for the Atlanta Falcons.

The Atlanta Falcons have got to feel as though they have been through 10 rounds with Mike Tyson after the off season they endured. They are determined, however, to not allow the Vick drama stop them from a great season.

A look at the NFL's Atlanta Falcons franchise

Michael Vick, is following the footsteps of a time and evil tradition practiced for centuries.

Why slander and make false accusations towards somebody if you have no proof? Michael Vick's problems continue to get worst when it comes to the "Dog Fighting" scandal.

The Atlanta Falcons will try to rebound from another second half swoon to make the playoffs in 2007.

The bad news continues to roll in for Michael Vick. Rawlings has become the latest company to cancel their endorsement deal with the professional football star indicted for charges related to dog fighting. Rawlings is now the third sponsor to end his endorsement contract.

The Atlanta Falcons signed former New Orleans Saints receiver Joe Horn on Thursday. Horn was released by the Saints last week. The Falcons also have signed cornerback Lewis Sanders.

Vick's attorney-penned 'mea culpe' was written with two general ideas in mind: securing a future place in the NFL and presenting mitigating factors before the judge. But is dog fighting merely a cultural sport or animal cruelty?

With the recent news of Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick, dog fighting and pit bulls are on the top of people's minds. What if you found out that in the city you live in, this goes on? What if it was even WORSE? That is what I have recently learned here in my own area.

Due to the recent events surrounding Michael Vick, dog fighting has once had a necessary spotlight shined upon it.

It was reported on January 9, 2008 that the owner of the Atlanta Falcons, Arthur Blank, had his eyes on college football coach, Pete Carroll.

An article that covers the release and possible options for recently released running back Warrick Dunn.

Breaking down Michael Vick's statement regarding his indictment and ultimate punishment.

Joey Harrington signed a 2-year deal with the Falcons.

Atlanta Falcon quarterback Mike Vick has had his share of problems, but his latest involvement with questionable activities could land him in some real trouble. Police found a large number of dogs during a recent drug raid on a property owned by Vick.

Taking a look at the way guilt is passed in America, using the Mike Vick saga as an example.

The Atlanta Falcons saw their first full-contact action of the 2007 NFL season on Friday night in New York. The Falcons lost 31-16, but the preseason, especially the first and last games, are not about winning, but playing time for your young players.

These coaches have elite football programs and they have dominated College Football over the past five years.

The Top 25 NCAA football teams in 2006.

Can the Carolina Panthers remain consistent? Can John Gruden's Bucs top the division again? Can Michael Vick stay healthy and lead Atlanta to a championship? Will the Saints come marching back after a devastating season both on the field and off?

The Atlanta Falcons need receiver help but signing 35-year-old Joe Horn to a deal that pays him $7.5 million in guaranteed money over the next two years is a dumb move.

The Cinderella Saints are trying to get back to the Big Dance while the Michael Vick show continues to bedazzle fans in Atlanta. Don't forget about Steve Smith and the Carolina Panthers either.

The NFL is one of the most profitable sports in the world. NFL teams profit with greater success in the playoffs right. Wrong, most teams and players lose money during playoff runs.

The Falcons suffered through one of the roughest seasons in franchise history. In addition to losing their franchise quarterback and their 1st-year coach, they went a laughable 4-12. What do they need in the 2008 draft to begin their turnaround?

Even though being an NFL head coach is a dream job for many some teams are a bad fit for everyone.

Who has more to prove in this division - Reggie Bush or Michael Vick? According to the media hype, Bush's likeness is already chiseled on the Mt Rushmore of running backs (along Barry Sanders, Walter Payton and Teddy Roosevelt). Can't wait to see him.

A look at the two worst teams in the National Football League, and the steps each has to take to regain football prominence.

An overview of the 2006 NFL Draft in the NFC South.

Throughout the history of the NFL, there have been numerous running backs that have captured our collective imaginations while simultaneously taking our breath away.