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      Michael Vick on 60 Minutes

      August 17, 2009 /

      James Brown interviewed Michael Vick for a segment on 60 Minutes over the weekend.

      Here’s the video:


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      I’m not an expert on reading body language, but I thought he was honest throughout the segment. I still don’t know if he fully understands the magnitude of what he did (maybe it was his constant smirking throughout the segment), but I do think that he’s regretful about what happened.

      Not to make excuses for Vick, but as he says in the video, he was introduced to dog fighting at an early age and therefore grew up thinking it was a sport instead of a sick, twisted hobby. As he got older, should he have gotten away from it knowing it was illegal? Absolutely. But again, he grew up thinking it wasn’t a big deal so the thought to get away from dog fighting never occurred to him.

      Besides the dog fighting, Vick’s biggest mistake was lying to everyone after he was caught. He thought that if he lied enough, he could evade the accusations just like he evaded defenders on Sundays. And for that, he paid a significant price.

      That said, he still has a long way to go. Now that he’s out of prison, he has to prove to everyone that he can stay out of trouble and not fall back into the pitfalls that cost him the past two years of his life. Until he does that, the general consensus will always be that he’s not remorseful for what he’s done.

      NFL, Video

      Vick addresses media in press conference

      August 14, 2009 /

      Philadelphia held a press conference for their new quarterback on Friday, as Michael Vick addressed the media for the first time since joining the Eagles.

      Here is the video of the press conference, courtesy of ESPN.com:

      Does anyone else think it’s kind of ironic that the Eagles had an Aquafina bottle in front of Vick at the presser given the incident with him carrying a trick water bottle through security at the Miami Dade Airport back in January of ’07? I’m surprised someone from the Eagles’ PR staff didn’t go, “Whoops! Hey, let me switch that Aquafina bottle out for this cool, refreshing Dasani water instead, Mike.”

      We could study Vick’s demeanor in this video for hours and half of us will come to the conclusion that he doesn’t appear to be truly sorry for what he’s done, while the rest of us will say he’s a changed man.

      But none of it matters. What matters is what he does going forward, because his actions will speak louder than his words ever will.

      He’s going to have to prove to everyone that he can act like a human being when he’s thrust back into the NFL spotlight. What happens when he’s a part of the high-profile society again? How will he act? He’s now making over a million dollars again – how will he spend that money? Will he fall back into the same crowd? Did he truly learn from his past mistakes?

      The true test for Michael Vick is forthcoming. This press conference was just the first step.

      NFL, Video

      Youkilis suspended five games, won’t appeal

      August 12, 2009 /

      The Boston Herald is reporting that Kevin Youkilis has been suspended five games after charging the mound and throwing his helmet at Tigers’ starter Rick Porcello (who has also be suspended five games) in the second inning of Boston and Detroit’s game on Tuesday night. Youkilis won’t appeal the suspension.

      Red Sox manager Terry Francona said that Kevin Youkilis will indeed start serving his five-game suspension tonight.

      The first word out of the clubhouse was that Youkilis, who along with Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello was suspended five games for their altercation last night, was going to appeal Major League Baseball’s penalty. Youkilis was in the Red Sox’ original lineup.

      But Francona, on his way up to his pregame press conference, mentioned that Youkilis will instead honor the suspension and sit the next five games.

      Youk = everyday player suspended for five games.

      Porcello = starting pitcher suspended for five games.

      Advantage: Tigers.

      Here’s the video of Youkilis charging the mound (with complimentary rock music). Take notice of the sissy helmet throw and how the 200-pound Porcello hip-tosses the 220-pound Youkilis to the ground.

      MLB, Video

      Victorino ejected for arguing balls and strikes…from centerfield.

      August 10, 2009 /

      It’s not everyday that you see a player get ejected for arguing balls and strikes from centerfield. But that’s exactly what happened on Sunday when Phillies’ outfielder Shane Victorino was tossed during a loss to the Marlins.

      Here’s the umpire’s explanation for ejecting Victorino from the Philadelphia Inquirer:

      “The third pitch was called a ball and he was out there waving his arms like this,” said Rapuano, imitating Victorino. “So I stepped out, took my mask off, looked out there and gestured. Again, he went [waving his arms] and I said that’s it. You can’t do that from center field. I gave him the chance to not do it again.”

      Wow – great explanation. I don’t think I’ve ever heard of a player being ejected for raising his arms in frustration over an umpire’s (brutal) ball and strike calls.

      Umpires feel way too empowered these days.

      MLB, Video

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