Vick vs Falcons - The award goes to....

Even though I am not one to comment on events much or people at all, the situation with Michael Vick does deserve a little commentary for my Misc. category and try to discern who if anyone should get the “Are You Thinking?” award.

Most everyone has heard about Michael Vick’s dog fighting charges. The case had so much evidence that it went lightning fast due to it being an open and shut solid case. Hence, Michael Vick pled guilty to some reduced federal charges. It appears he will still face the Virginia District Attorney though and may be looking at more time but behind Virginia state bars.

Additionally, he has lost his $130 million contract, soon to have his $22 million signing bonus sent back to the Atlanta Falcons, lost numerous big money endorsements, his good name and who knows what will happen between him, his family and his pregnant fiancée.

Dog fighting is sadistic and the details of the case are hard to read as it will churn a stomach. No, dog fighting cannot be equated with deer hunting, turkey hunting, etc except for maybe big game hunting on a ranch. I don’t support big game hunting on a ranch at all. But the other versions of hunting are necessary for the conservation of the habitat and the animals involved. That’s a different topic too.

As far as the “race card”, that has no place in the discussion on Michael Vick’s actions. Michael Vick is responsible for what he says and does and only Michael Vick alone is responsible for what he chooses do say and do. Just like all of us. This was best summarized in an article by MSN Sports writer Jason Whitlock.

What does qualify Michael Vick for the “Are you thinking?” category are the following deeds he did and admitted to:

1) He had his financial future ultra solid with his contract and endorsement deals but blew it all on a dog fighting ring. WHY?
2) He lied to the NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Since when is it a GOOD idea to lie to the face of your ultra boss?
3) He lied to the owner of the Atlanta Falcons, Arthur Blank. Again, what made him think lying to a major backer would turn out well?
4) He lied to his Head Coach Bobby Petrino.

Don’t care what the topic is, lying to the Head Coach in any sport is bound to land you in the proverbial “dog house”.

The competition for Michael Vick though comes from the management and ownership of the Atlanta Falcons. When there is an investigation on a state and federal level on your starting QB, why would you trade the experienced back up who knows the playbook? I understand they needed more bodies to be competitive and fill gaps but still.

So the question I pose to you the reader is who should get the “Are you thinking?” award? Vick? Atlanta Falcons management and ownership? Or is it a tie? (Then does the tie go to the runner – Vick? Sorry, that’s baseball.)

-MatureKid