Vick sentenced to 23 months in prison

[dream_017]

too bad, really..............


























.......too bad he didn't get longer

[deerayfan072]

Sad story overall to see that talent go to waste, but he has no excuses. He threw away everything he had for a little "fun".

I doubt it was as much about the "fun" as it was about the money. I may be wrong though.

Didn't you read the article? He didn't share in any of the winnings.

About the "Fun"

I think this is actually what a good portion of it was about. These guys get a rush out of this that they can only get doing something like that or playing ball. If you have never gambled before than you know the rush of playing craps, poker, watching football etc. It is no excuse, but I do think this was more of a part than people think.

"Winnings"

He is actually correct in the fact that he never got a personal profit from the winnings. What he did was take the money his dogs one and put it right back into the organization to feed, house, and train the dogs. Technically he didn't make the money off the fighting, he put it into his operation.

[beanoX3]

Seems like it was Vick's stupidity after taking a plea deal got him the longer sentence.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=A ... &type=lgns

Some excerpts...

Vick should have faced a sentence of 12-18 months after accepting a plea deal to conspiracy charges in August and promising full cooperation, honesty and to "make better decisions."

Instead he made more bad ones, U.S. Attorneys claiming he failed to fully admit or take responsibility for his actions, practiced multiple counts of deception and tested positive for marijuana just weeks after promising the judge he'd avoid drugs.

Those mind-numbing mistakes not only sent his sentencing guidelines to 18-24 months, but played a part in Judge Henry Hudson's decision to lean on the high side and send him away for 23 months. Even with good behavior and time served he won't be released until around June 2009.

Article also reminds that Vick is still facing state charges too. The part that described how short the proceeding was was kinda funny.

The sentencing was completely one-sided for the U.S. Attorneys. Vick's lawyers could barely muster a defense, left to argue psychological theories and the appeal of mercy. Vick mustered a short speech, apologizing to some people and admitting "I've used poor judgment," but at that point it didn't appear anyone in power believed him.

It was such a whitewash that a proceeding that was predicted to last as long as four hours took a little over 45 minutes.

Again, what an idiot.

[Jimboozie]

Does this mean I should drop Vick in my fantasy leagues?

[scottaa1]

Regarding his apologies and his supposed regret for what he did, I can't help but feel that his only regret is that he got caught.

edited to correct 'can' to 'can't'

[deerayfan072]

Does this mean I should drop Vick in my fantasy leagues?

Depends on which league. He is money the Federal Penitentiary Fantasy Football League

[scottaa1]

Does this mean I should drop Vick in my fantasy leagues?

Depends on which league. He is money the Federal Penitentiary Fantasy Football League

I'm trying to trade two Oakland Raiders and a Cincinnati Bengal for him.

Maybe a Viking.


Goodbye, Mike Vick. The best thing he has going for him is that we have short memories and tend to let time forgive transgressions. After the 2009 season, and if Gooddell doesn't ban him outright, who knows what opinions will be.

[treat24]

My guess, he lands a backup role with the Pats in a couple years.

My reasoning...

He would need a team with a coach that has a very secure job... check
a team that would take in a trouble maker... check
a team that doesn't need him that much, but realizes his talent... check
a team that doesn't give a crap what anybody thinks... check

I just don't see a lot of teams out there for vick...

[moonhead]

Does this mean I should drop Vick in my fantasy leagues?

Depends on which league. He is money the Federal Penitentiary Fantasy Football League

I'm trying to trade two Oakland Raiders and a Cincinnati Bengal for him.

Maybe a Viking.


Goodbye, Mike Vick. The best thing he has going for him is that we have short memories and tend to let time forgive transgressions. After the 2009 season, and if Gooddell doesn't ban him outright, who knows what opinions will be.

just 3? for me i'm going with 9 of 'em. Both tackles, the tight end, one guard, quarterback, running back, both receivers, and then a.. and then a backup guy.

[scottaa1]

rumor has it that Adam Sandler and Burt Reynolds are giddy-happy about the sequel to their remake of The Longest Yard.