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On Sun, 7 Jun 2009 08:39:16 -0700 (PDT), Mario <...@military.com
Vick’s Post-Prison Plan Is Unfolding
Posted by Mike Florio on June 7, 2009, 8:14 a.m.
Things have mostly been quiet for quarterback Mike Vick since he was
released from prison last month and placed on home confinement at the
kind of home that few federal prisoners ever find themselves confined,
regardless of whether they’re in federal custody.
And, in this context, quiet is ideal for Vick.
We’re told that he’s showing up on time for his $10-per-hour
construction job and that “everything is falling into place” with
respect to his potential reinstatement.
The progress he has made in striking a deal with the Humane Society
has been viewed by his camp, we’re told, as an extremely positive
development, for two reasons. First, it cuts the more radical PETA
out of the mix, and it should help NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell
conclude that Vick is doing the things that demonstrate remorse.
We’re told that Vick’s role with the Humane Society won’t be to
attempt to get actual dogfighters to change their ways, but to
persuade young people from ever getting involved in the crime. Vick
will use his own experiences — with his own life in shambles — as the
basis for a strong message that kids should stay away from it.
Vick will be released from federal custody on July 21. He is expected
to promptly apply for reinstatement. The league has been vague
regarding the timetable for a decision as to whether he’ll play in
2009.
http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/
[ I don't know maybe it's me but I find it hard to believe that he's
truly sorry for what he did. Is he doing this cause he knows he has
to if he wants to be reinstated? What? One minute you have no regard
for animals and next you do. He not only killed (or had it done)
these dogs, some of them were tortured. I know a prison term served
would change a person's mind on a lot ot things but I would bet money
he was treated with kid gloves in prison and probably idolized by some
of the other inmates. Just my opinion.]
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