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"Forbes" Magazine Lists the Ten Most Disliked Athletes

Andy Lee — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:24:03 +0000

"Forbes" is a magazine geared towards rich, powerful people that is constantly putting out lists. (mostly about rich or powerful people)

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Michael Vick Gets New Dog – Should He Be Allowed to Own Another Dog? [POLL]

Crystal Dominguez — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 22:31:46 +0000

Mike Vick did what any father might do to appease his children. He got them a dog. That's a good dad, right? Well, with his history with dog fighting, it might make some animal lovers cringe.

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"Today Show" Confuses Michael Vick for Former Texas A&M Quarterback [Video]

Andy Lee — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 01:08:33 +0000

Television is a mostly visual medium. Television news is very formulaic. Anchor reads script, accompanied by B-roll (appropriate footage).

Recently, Eagles quarterback Michael Vick was on "The Today Show" to promote his new book, "Finally Free

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Michael Vick Tops List of Most Disliked NFL Players

Joe Student — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:40:37 +0000

Players with legal troubles and quarterbacks head a list of the NFL’s most disliked players. The list, based on the findings of a public survey of NFL player perception conducted by Nielsen and E-Poll Market Research, indicates that players with legal issues, contract disputes or suspect character are viewed unfavorably by NFL fans.

Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback Michael Vick ranks first on the most disliked list. Vick is apparently s

Giants DB Antrel Rolle Wants to Face Michael Vick, Promises to 'Put It To' Eagles

Danny Groner — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:43:24 +0000

With the Giants and Eagles set to square off in an early season NFC East showdown on Sunday, questions remain about whether Eagles’ starting QB Michael Vick will be able to suit up as he recovers from a concussion suffered in last week’s game against the Atlanta Falcons.

While having Vick sidelined would hurt Philly, one Giants’ player is hoping that the Pro Bowler takes the field, after all.

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Michael Vick Signs $100 Million Contract with Eagles

Danny Groner — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:31:15 +0000

Michael Vick, who spent two years in jail and overcame bankruptcy, has signed a six-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles worth a reported $100 million.

Ever since the Eagles took a chance on Vick in 2009, he’s impressed by earning the starting quarterback spot and leading the team to the NFC East title last season. He set career highs in yards passing, touchdowns passes, and rushing touchdowns.

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The Two Michael Vicks

Andy Lee — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:28:58 +0000

As we near the dawn of another NFL season, there is arguably no team with higher expectations than the Philadelphia Eagles. The bulk of their free agent signings were on the defensive side of the ball, but the man entrusted to lead them to the promised land is one Michael Dwayne Vick.

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Why Can't the Media Leave Brett Favre Alone?

Steve Kaplowitz — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:34:41 +0000

Since the NFL season will be signed, sealed, and delivered in a few hours, all the of the talk will focus around training camps, free agency, and trades. That means the annual Brett Favre coming out of retirement rumors are under way.

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Phillies Phans are Phanatical About Their Team

Andy Lee — Tue, 17 May 2011 16:51:18 +0000

Philadelphia gets a bad rap nationally as a sports town. They are seen as loud, crass, and obnoxious. Philadelphians are characterized as provincial, and not as worldly as New Yorkers. Yes, it's easy to point at Eagles fans booing Santa Claus, the court underneath the Vet and now the Link, or most recently the drunk Philles fan who threw up on an 11 year old girl.

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Michael Vick, Peyton Hillis to Compete for Madden NFL 12 Cover

ESPN El Paso — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:59:01 +0000

ESPN Sports Nation has been running a 32-player tournament style contest in which fans vote on who gets to be the cover player for the 'Madden NFL 12' video game, and controversial quarterback Michael Vick has reached the finals.

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The Eagles Should Dump Vick

Steve Kaplowitz — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:36:42 +0000

I'm finally off the Michael Vick bandwagon. I have to admit, it was a fun ride and the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback gave the football world a memorable comeback season. But sometimes, all good things have to come to an end sooner or later. For Philly fans, it was Sunday's Divisional Playoff loss to Green Bay. In fairness to Vick, he was playing with a quad injury the last few weeks of the season. His top wide receiver, DeSean Jackson was also hurting with a knee injury. To make matters worse, the usually reliable David Akers missed two field goals, including a chip shot in the 4th quarter.

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