Michael Vick: Back in (the Endorsement) Business

Published on: 1st October, 2009

Wow, that didn't take long. I thought he'd at least have to score a touchdown or lead the Eagles to victory or supplant Kevin Kolb or Donovan McNabb as the Eagles starting quarterback. But, despite what the "swoosh people" say, the endorsement spigot has apparently been turned back on ...

How Life Changes Once Football Begins

Published on: 11th September, 2009

It finally started. Football season. Technically it started last week on the smurf turf in Boise, ID in a game destined to be remembered for what happened afterwards—the blunt Blount bash—more than anything that occurred during the 60 minutes of regulation. And now the Steelers—hoping to become the first team since the ...

Don’t Believe The Michael Vick “Second Chance” Spin

Published on: 18th August, 2009

And they said he couldn’t be coached.I didn't see that at all on Sunday night's 60 Minutes interview with James Brown.Team Vick—the best lawyers, PR and marketing people money can buy—did quite well preparing, and Mike Vick stuck with the game plan. He didn't improvise or call an audible.He came ...

Were You Going to Go to Michael Vick Day?

Published on: 4th August, 2009

The “Michael Vick Community Celebration” has been postponed.And I was going to bring my dog. Maybe Vick could have autographed her Vick Dog Chew Toy.I thought this was a joke when I saw it, some sort of satirical piece, but it was in Tuesday's USA Today, so it must be ...