Oprah And Piers Morgan Bet On Who Can Book Michael Vick First

by JasonB on Jan 18, 2011 6:01 AM EST in Philadelphia Eagles News

Oprah was a guest on Piers Morgan's new CNN show and the topic of Michael Vick came up. Piers asked her what advice she might have for the Eagles QB. Oprah said she'd withhold her advice because she's trying to get Vick to come on her show and that she knows Morgan is trying to do the same. So, the two decided to make a friendly bet as to which would be the first book Vick as a guest.

I don't know why anyone would bet against Oprah... but good for Piers, even though he has no shot at winning. In fact, I can almost already envision how this is going to play out. Vick has spent two seasons trying to rehab his image by speaking to schoolkids every week, staying out of trouble and generally always saying the right thing. This past year was all about reclaiming his status on the field. Most of the football loving public seems to generally have gotten over his past as evidenced by his huge amount of pro bowl votes and record breaking ratings every week. But there's still plenty of holdouts. So at some point this offseason the Eagles are going to work out a new contract with him. Right before they announce it, they'll send him to Oprah who will tough talk him for a bit but in the end direct her minions to forgive him. It'll be big ratings for Oprah and big news in the sports world Soon after, they announce the new deal and the story becomes that the redemption is complete. Even Oprah says it's ok to like Michael Vick again.... The end!

Of course, Oprah isn't going to ask him anything every NFL pregame host alive hasn't already asked him this year. She isn't going to have any discussions that us Eagles fans didn't have two years ago when he was signed... But, she'll likely do wonders for his image with the housewives of America. So guys, if your lady still doesn't like the fact that you cheer for Michael Vick every week, just give it some time. Soon enough, Oprah will tell her it's ok.

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colin cowherd has predicted there will be another "incident" this off season

i wonder if this is related

by andyfrombrooklyn on Jan 18, 2011 6:48 AM EST reply actions

i am not sure why i listen to cowherd, but i do

yesterday he explained how nobody in any line of work performs well when they are asked to do a job in less time. this was how he explained the bad outings of his personal favorites matty ice and brady. no such rationalization for mike vick.
“i never fell for this whole mike vick thing, and this off season there will be an incident. you watch. he is a superstar again. he has the money again. there will be another incident.”

by andyfrombrooklyn on Jan 18, 2011 6:54 AM EST reply actions

this is why

Piers morgan took over for larry king and cowherd will be a nothing, but negative predictions. Btw the interview was great thumbs up larry king has some big shoes to fill.

He hit him in a bad spot... the hands.

by DaaaBirdsDaBirds on Jan 18, 2011 7:44 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Isn't this Oprah's final season?

(my wife watches)

If she wants to have Vick on, she better start pushing harder because her show is almost over I believe.

by Smitty2K3 on Jan 18, 2011 8:17 AM EST reply actions

Her show has been over for awhile

She started her own network

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by phillyeaglesfan on Jan 18, 2011 6:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

She's Oprah

She will just buy a studio, staff, caterers, have the Mike Vick Interview and buy every one in the audience a NEW CAR because… well … shes Oprah

by Two Nickels on Jan 19, 2011 3:18 PM EST up reply actions

JasonB

PR Guru.

What you say makes total sense from a timeline & PR standpoint. Good call.

by Sparki on Jan 18, 2011 9:54 AM EST reply actions

Oprah > whoever the hell that guy is anyway.

" 'You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.' -Wayne Gretzky " -Michael Scott

by PhiladelphiaEagles on Jan 18, 2011 11:58 AM EST reply actions

housewives and vick

jesus, condescending much???? i’m a stay at home mom of 3, a die hard eagles fan, and i love vick on the field. this article seems to have been written in the 50’s. “soon enough, oprah will tell her it’s ok” to support vick? because apparently women can’t think for ourselves, none of us watch football without our husbands, and we’re emotionally attached to the players personal lives so can’t separate the professional on the field from off the field enough to cheer for them. men can, of course, but us feeble minded, weepy women can’t…..really? idiot. and i hate oprah

by folmcb on Jan 18, 2011 1:03 PM EST reply actions