Reactions to Atlanta's reaction to Michael Vick

by JasonB on Dec 7, 2009 10:51 AM EST in Philadelphia Eagles News

It was certainly fascinating to see the reception Michael Vick got in his return to Atlanta. I think the reaction to that reaction is perhaps even more interesting.

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The Latter Day Church of Michael Vick was alive and well on Sunday. It was another reason why Atlanta is the worst sports town in America.

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This game belongs in a class of its own. You simply don't see a team get drilled like that, injuries or no injuries, and come out feeling good about things. The Atlanta Falcons looked like a terrible football team for almost a full four quarters Sunday, and were backed up by their own fans cheering for Michael Vick and generally abandoning the Georgia Dome in droves. It makes me miserable just thinking about it.

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"Disappointing and embarrassing," was how (Falcons Owner) Arthur Blank put it, and such was the overstuffed nature of the day a listener felt moved to ask: Which part? "The performance," Blank said.

For one day, Vick again belonged to Atlanta - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
Up and down the pregame tailgates was a sea of Vick jerseys. From the lots near the railroad to the parking garages on the side, fans were there to remind Michael Vick that they supported him. Some came just for this game. Others were long-time season-ticket holders.

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At least Vick didn’t do a Jeff George victory lap or proclaim "This is my House" like Deion Sanders did on their Reunion games with the Falcons.

Could this ever happen in Philly? Could a guy that left like he did ever be treated the way he was in his return? I remember the treatment Terrell Owens got in his return to Philly... it wasn't pretty.

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I will always Scream for Dawkins, no matter which team he is on. When he comesout of that tunnel, I’ll be cheering.

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by EagleGreeninMD on Dec 7, 2009 11:10 AM EST reply actions

but then again, that was the FO’s fault he left, not because he was a criminal or Drama queen.

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by EagleGreeninMD on Dec 7, 2009 11:12 AM EST up reply actions

That would be a very different situation though. The way he left and the way Vick left are completely opposite.

Even that said, people will cheer for the guy.. but I doubt many will actually root for him or the Broncos. If he gets smoked by Desean Jackson, no is going to be crying for poor Dawkins.

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by JasonB on Dec 7, 2009 11:14 AM EST up reply actions

Agreed

Theres a difference between screaming for him when he comes out of the tunnel in honor of his time with the Eagles but would the real question would be… would you cheer at your home field, the Linc, when Dawk got and INT and ran it in for a TD while the Broncos were beating us? No way. I will root for B Dawk when he is playing other teams but if he is playing a part in an ass whomping against my Eagles I won’t be very happy about it. I’ll tell ya that much.

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by Eaglesgrl5 on Dec 7, 2009 11:54 AM EST up reply actions

What about A.I. he asked to leave Philly and people were pissed about it … yet when he returned with Denver it was amazing seeing the crowd react and I expect a similar reaction tonight.

Not quite as bad as Vick or Owens but he still left on bad terms.

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by Whodie126 on Dec 7, 2009 3:50 PM EST up reply actions

comparing vick to bdawk is a travesty. dawk was here for 13 years and was everything it meant to be an eagle. he left in the twilight of his career but he will be an eagle for life, and i for one hope that on december 27, the fans give him an ovation of the likes that have never been seen at the linc. i hope his team gets drubbed but he deserves our love and appreciation. mike vick ravaged the fans of atlanta with innappropriate behavior and lack of effort, and followed it up with a felony dogfighting conviction and ejection from the league. He almost single handedly destroyed the Falcons franchise, yet he comes back to 40 percent cheers? those fans should be ashamed of themselves. If this had happened in philly, there would be no cheers. NONE!!! The BOOOOS would come down like thunder. it would be no cheering. that’s how it should be

by bula412 on Dec 7, 2009 12:31 PM EST reply actions

I liken the Vick situation to that of Iverson. Allen wasn’t the cleanest guy when he played here, but whenever he came back it was to cheers. Loud ovations. He is revered here in the same way Vick is revered in Atlanta. Of course, Philly fans would never have cheered for him to beat the Sixers. But I do see some similarities here.

by doubleh on Dec 7, 2009 12:34 PM EST reply actions

i still don’t think that the iverson situation is similar to vick’s. the sixers dumped off iverson because it was clear that it was time for the two to go in seperate directions. he didn’t go to jail and leave the sixers high and dry.

by bula412 on Dec 7, 2009 12:48 PM EST up reply actions

eh should have read further down before I posted above. I agree with doubleh … Iverson wasn’t dumped he told them to trade him and it was not well accepted by the fans.

Jim Johnson 1941-2009

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Dec 7, 2009 3:52 PM EST up reply actions