So my boss is on vacation this week. She’s a huge sports fan and she took her son to Atlanta. While there, they hit the opening of Falcons camp. She called me from camp. Said there were two distinct groups of people who made their presence well known...
One chanting things along the lines of "Vick is sick."
The other chanting "let him play."
I’m assuming the latter was made up of fantasy football owners in keeper leagues whose franchise destiny depends solely on the left arm and more likely the two feet of #7.
Because certainly no decent minded individual could possibly support this idiot.
And while it’s interesting to look at how the fans are responding, if you want to know just how bad it’s gotten for Michael Vick, here’s all you need to know...
Reebok has suspended sales of his jersey.
Nike has suspended all endorsement deals and has yanked all Vick products from its line.
And last, and by far the most telling fact… try going to NFLShop.com, the official site for all NFL merchandise and type Vick’s name into the search feature. Here’s what you get:
"We are having trouble locating a match for your search."
The NFL’s own site has removed any and every product having to do with PETA’s new public enemy #1.
Even when Kobe was embroiled in the middle of his rape case firestorm, the NBA wouldn’t dare yank a single item from their catalogue. After all, in the end, sports is a business.
But the NFL is apparently more than willing to trade the cash flow for a bit of dignity.
I’m surprised by the move. Good for them.
Ironically, you can still get your hands on just about anything of Pacman Jones you want at NFLShop.com.
Draw your own conclusion.
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