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HappyHourHero* said 05/30, 12:46 AM
I'm from PA too; and! I was in Cambridge last week visiting a friend for the weekend. So.. PA, MA! I wanted to send you a friend invite instead, but couldn't do so with good conscience: I can't believe you're a Raven's fan growing up around here! I guess if you judge Michael Vick by his association with the private property that was found to be housing illegal dog fighting, you assume that the Raven's players, of which you're such a big fan, that have been accused of committing crimes are all innocent? Just to name a few.. Obstruction of justice, cocaine trafficking, intent to distribute, conspiracy, assault with a deadly weapon...MURDER?? Jamal Lewis's arrest has been credited with dismantling a cocaine trafficking ring, for godsakes!. Who knows how many DUI'sthey have collectively really anymore .., and if you want me to go on I can. I'll tell you next time why Vick is completely innocent, and y hes one of the most influential players that represent the NFL to young fans all over the world. Ask me about how Vick has three of the four things that constitute a sensational quarterback, why he's innocent, & y the Ratbirds are worse than the Bungles w/ the law stuff. Les Go Steelers

HappyHourHero* said 05/30, 12:43 PM
Whether you think he should be or not, Michael Vick is still a role model. His jersey was in the top 10 best selling last year. He???s 1 of the most dangerous quarterbacks in the NFL, immature or not. Let???s hate everyone who loses their cool in frustration.. Jake Plummer, Jeremy Shockey, Adam Morrison. Oh, & anyone caught with marijuana. You think we should never let Ricky play again? Who cares! It's not performance enhancing, if anything it makes him worse. They didn???t even find anything. Comparing these low-grade off-field criminal offenses with your jailbird team is laughable. I guess NOT possessing pot is worse than being involved in murder. The prosecution is seriously lacking a link from Vick to the house. You know what your cousin is doing in the middle of nowhere when you are managing your 20 million dollar a year career? Its so fair-weather to say he???s not a good quarterback. Although he lacks consistency, I???m not jumping off the bandwagon bc he???s so explosive & exciting to watch. Hes capable of breaking huge runs from anywhere on the field, he buys time to get receivers open, he can engineer huge yardage, hes agile, he has speed, he has a big arm, he demolishes the cover 2.

HappyHourHero* said 06/01, 09:09 PM
Whether or not MV is a good quarterback or if he is eventually found guilty of the charges is irrelevant to what Im saying anyway. All I meant is the loyalty of fans to their teams is too easily swayed. I grew up watching my teams & I dont love them bc of how their seasons going & im not going to stop bc someone accused them of doing something they didnt do. Athletes are always accused of doing things that can permanently damage their reputations. You have to believe them every time? Even Jerome Bettis had to go through rape allegations, & I cant think of a better example of a player with high moral character. Wayne Gretzky was accused of gambling with his wife? He had no idea. People that point fingers, believe everything that they read, & jump to conclusions arent thinking about these peoples lives & families. The Duke lacrosse coach was fired days b4 being proven innocent. He had to move his family bc of people throwing things at their house & putting up signs in their lawn. People all over the country were condemning them & they were badly mistreated by everyone. They lost their entire season & they cant ever get those experiences back. They should have pursued a civil lawsuit.