Michael Vick on 60 Minutes tonight

by JasonB on Aug 16, 2009 5:34 PM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles News

Tonight, Michael Vick continues his attempt to repair his image with his first nationally televised interview. He sits down with James Brown on 60 Minutes tonight at 7pm.

Here is an excerpt released by CBS.

Michael Vick Vows To Help End Dogfighting - 60 Minutes - CBS News
Michael Vick, the former pro quarterback, says he alone is to blame for not stepping up to end the illegal dogfighting that resulted in a prison sentence and his suspension from the NFL.

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Vick who?

by dsludo on Aug 16, 2009 6:09 PM EDT reply actions

What about the dogs, Michael? What about the dogs?

by Nullifier on Aug 16, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions

You think this will be available in full to watch later?

I can see it from where I’m sitting at work, but with no sound :(

Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Aug 16, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions

They just basically said...

….that the whole interview would be on the 60 Minutes website…

by justyn725 on Aug 16, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Cool, thanks ...

… In this day and age, pretty much anything is available on the internet for free. They don’t care how you watch, just that you do.

I was just hoping that’s how CBS likes it.

Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Aug 16, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Like I said before

if he, Vick, is serious about repairing his reputation and proving his sincerity he should open some no-kill shelters.

by Cowboy KILLER on Aug 16, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions

While that would be helpful

It’s less about saving a few dogs and more about using his name recognition and story to turn others away from the same path he walked.

Anyone can donate cash or work at a shelter, he might be the only person who can reach the backwoods areas where dogfighting and animal abuse is culturally permissible.

The Nerdy South can love football, too~

by HsvALEagle on Aug 16, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah. Backwoods areas. Like Camden.

About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.

by IronHank on Aug 16, 2009 9:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Ha! I think the people kill eachother more there than dogs.

Astra Inclinant, Non Necessitant

by EagleGreeninMD on Aug 17, 2009 8:16 AM EDT up reply actions

good interview

but actions speak louder than words. ill give him a shot to prove himself, but if he fucks up, ill be the first in line to run him out of town! other than that, good luck!

"I want to maintain my flexibility."
-Andy Reid

by BroadStBullies on Aug 17, 2009 12:31 AM EDT reply actions

My first and last statement on the matter

The fact that Dungy is involved actually makes a big difference to me. I understand his motivation, and I understand how he hoped to make a connection with Vick and what he hoped would come of it (I say this as one who supports prision ministries). Unless Dungy is a fool and has been totally tricked by Vick, I put my trust in his judgement on this matter. I do not believe Dungy is a fool, so I expect to see a change in Vick’s behavior which will be both immediate and lasting. I have seen too many lives transformed to not have faith in such a change being possible.

I still wish that the Eagles had not sullied their image by hiring the man, but it would be hipocritical of my to say he deserves a chance at redeption by playing in the NFL as long as he does not play on the team I root for. I will be rooting for him, both as an Eagle and more importantly as a man who shattered his life and caused death in such callous ways to atone for his past and become a better man.

"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." - Bear Bryant

by NJBammer on Aug 17, 2009 9:36 AM EDT reply actions

Is that your standard Signature Line Quote

….or was that just placed there given the Vick subject matter?

"Dig In....Hit Hard"

by TexasLax on Aug 17, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions

i think he's had that for a while

or at least someone on here had that as their sig for a while

Best Offense in the NFL

by 700 Level on Aug 17, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, it's my standard

and an old saying, which doesn’t have to do with dog fighting as a sport, but an observance in general of life. I was aware of the irony with regards to this subject, however didn’t change the tagline. If that diminished what I say, I’ll have to live with it.

"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." - Bear Bryant

by NJBammer on Aug 17, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions