To some of you it is Michael who? You could care less. To others who are big pro football fans you know the name. You know he was a super star at Atlanta, running and passing. He was also running a dog show. This was not one sponsored by some kennel. It was pure gambling on which vicious dog would kill or maim another. It was,and is, a terrible sport, but played out in a lot of places. Vick got caught. He was tried and sent to prison. He actually served a couple of years, but is now out. He is also reinstated to play in the NFL. No surprise there. He has no team to play for at this time. That will come. Be assured he will find a home on some NFL roster and will enter a game to the sound of dog yelps, etc.
Surely no one teaches their kids to see role models in sports today. There are a few. There are also some sorry individuals whose only claim to fame is playing with some ball. Michael Vick won't be the first or last.
Maybe the NFL ought to plan another Bowl for the entertainment of their fans. How about the PEN BOWL! You are only qualified to play if you have been arrested or done time. It wouldn't be hard to field a couple of teams. Escaped convicts would be ineligible. Pete Rose could come over from baseball and do the coin toss. Referees could wear solid colors and the two teams could wear stripes. Sponsors? There are some good ones out there. Is Martha into football?
