Vick Sympathizer..Stephon Marbury?? - Page 2

Deberg_1990 · 08-22-2007, 09:39 PM

Some people just dont get it...

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7...PHCP&GT1=10347

Embattled Atlanta Falcon Michael Vick has a friend — and fellow doggie disrespecter — in Stephon Marbury.

Also...
For full New York Post coverage, click here.

"I think we don't say anything about people who shoot deer or shoot other animals," the Knick point guard told Capital News 9, an Albany TV station. "You know, from what I understand, dogfighting is a sport. It's just behind closed doors.

"I think it's tough that we build up Michael Vick and then we break him down."

Vick agreed last week to plead guilty to federal dogfighting and conspiracy charges.

Some of Vick's teammates shared Marbury's support.

"Mike is very human," Alge Crumpler, who who came into the NFL at the same time as Vick, said. "I think this whole ordeal has kind of dehumanized him for the last couple of months. But he's hurting. I do know that. That's a fact. He is hurting."

Others disagreed.

"He's not on the team," running back Warrick Dunn said. "That pretty much makes him an ex-teammate."

Vick is likely to be sentenced to at least a year in prison — and perhaps longer — after he enters his guilty plea next week. He also faces certain punishment from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell under a tougher personal conduct policy that went into effect this year. Vick is expected to miss at least two seasons before he can even think about a comeback.

Coach Bobby Petrino addressed the situation with his players, gauging their feelings and trying to get a handle on how they wanted to express it.

Some wanted to talk. Some didn't.

The Falcons won't be making an immediate decision on Vick's future, having been asked by the NFL to hold off until the league gets a report from its own investigator.

That hasn't stopped some players from trying to reach out to Vick, offering support as he faces the possibility of a lengthy prison term. Crumpler and offensive tackle Wayne Gandy have both been sending frequent text messages, trying to let the quarterback know that he's not alone.

"It's kind of hard," offensive tackle Wayne Gandy conceded. "You don't really know what to say."

"I try to send him a positive note every day," Crumpler added. "I want to make sure he keeps his head up."

Deberg_1990 · 08-23-2007, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Actually, there has been a few Vick supporters. Remember the two Redskin players (Portis and some other guy? I forgot) That came out when all this broke.

Even Emmitt Smith said several months ago he thought they were unfairly targeting Vick.

Found it..Portis and Chris Samuels...

Extra Point · 08-23-2007, 08:19 AM

The Worst Damn Sports Show Ever interviewed Joe Horn last nite. Joe Horn can catch a ball, but he is an idiot. He thinks Vick should be given another chance, carte blanche, no matter what. Underlines that the world's smallest union with the most power needs an overhaul.

The real world is quite a different place.

Ugly Duck · 08-23-2007, 08:30 AM

"Mike is very human" - Alge Crumpler

Vick is not only human, he's very human. Not one gene of interspecies hybridization. Maybe we should go a bit easier on the guy....

HonestChieffan · 08-23-2007, 08:33 AM

One marvels at the lack of absolute outrage in the black community leadership...my God in heaven, now they have the opportunity to send a message on behavior, morals, ethics to the "black community". But its silent...

This week Sandra McFadden-Weaver gets convicted of fraud...a disgrace....yet where is the community responce?

Folks...its not a black vs white thing...it aint about race....where are the leaders?

ChiefsfaninPA · 08-23-2007, 08:37 AM

You mean an athlete said something stupid? You have to be kidding me.

kepp · 08-23-2007, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

"I try to send him a positive note every day," Crumpler added. "I want to make sure he keeps his head up."

And, where he's going, his butt down.

pikesome · 08-23-2007, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Actually, there has been a few Vick supporters. Remember the two Redskin players (Portis and some other guy? I forgot) That came out when all this broke.

Even Emmitt Smith said several months ago he thought they were unfairly targeting Vick.

I didn't stay around to watch it but on Sportscenter yesterday, I think, was someone who was practically screaming at the hosts about "What are we going to do to rehabilitate Vick?" It made me sick to my stomach, I almost wish Vick was white so we could just be discussing the issue at hand, dogfighting and animal cruelty of a criminal organization, instead of people trying to defend him for their own agendas.

kaplin42 · 08-23-2007, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by HonestChieffan

One marvels at the lack of absolute outrage in the black community leadership...my God in heaven, now they have the opportunity to send a message on behavior, morals, ethics to the "black community". But its silent...

This week Sandra McFadden-Weaver gets convicted of fraud...a disgrace....yet where is the community responce?

Folks...its not a black vs white thing...it aint about race....where are the leaders?

I don't know, seems to me that the "black leaders" are making their opinions known.

NAACP Supports Vick and Think's he Should Be Allowed to Play

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ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- The head of the Atlanta chapter of the NAACP said Wednesday that Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has made mistakes but that they should not cost him his football career with the NFL.

penchief · 08-24-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsfaninPA

You mean an athlete said something stupid? You have to be kidding me.

Marbury is supremely talented when it comes to saying stupid stuff. I'll be glad when the knicks get a real point guard with a brain.

Micjones · 08-24-2007, 05:03 PM

We've stopped talking about Katrina and 9/11, but this is an everyday discussion...

Something's wrong with this country.

penchief · 08-24-2007, 05:23 PM

The latest:

http://www.nypost.com/seven/08232007..._percent_w.htm

Like I was saying, Marbury is not too smart. He seems like a decent enough guy but he's always saying stuff that makes you wonder what he's been smoking.

kcxiv · 08-24-2007, 05:30 PM

What He does for the kids with his shoe company is pretty damn cool. He will always be ok in my book.

Jenson71 · 08-24-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by hugefan20

Good for Dunn. I'm glad to see him come out with a strong statement. I've lost respect for Crumpler after reading this.

Why would you lose respect for Crumpler?

"Mike is very human," Alge Crumpler, who who came into the NFL at the same time as Vick, said. "I think this whole ordeal has kind of dehumanized him for the last couple of months. But he's hurting. I do know that. That's a fact. He is hurting."

"I try to send him a positive note every day," Crumpler added. "I want to make sure he keeps his head up."

He sounds like a friend and a good person. Did you lose respect for Jesus when he said visit the imprisoned?

Micjones · 08-24-2007, 05:39 PM

Because anyone who has any sympathy for Michael Vick whatsoever is just as subhuman.

First Stone Throwers meet every last Thursday of the month at the Western Sizzlin' in Grandview.

memyselfI · 08-24-2007, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenson71

Why would you lose respect for Crumpler?

"Mike is very human," Alge Crumpler, who who came into the NFL at the same time as Vick, said. "I think this whole ordeal has kind of dehumanized him for the last couple of months. But he's hurting. I do know that. That's a fact. He is hurting."

"I try to send him a positive note every day," Crumpler added. "I want to make sure he keeps his head up."

He sounds like a friend and a good person. Did you lose respect for Jesus when he said visit the imprisoned?

I wonder if losing $80 million dollars causes the same kind of 'hurting' as being electrocuted or drowned does...

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Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $204454	Vick Sympathizer..Stephon Marbury?? Some people just dont get it... http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7...PHCP&GT1=10347 Embattled Atlanta Falcon Michael Vick has a friend — and fellow doggie disrespecter — in Stephon Marbury. Also... For full New York Post coverage, click here. "I think we don't say anything about people who shoot deer or shoot other animals," the Knick point guard told Capital News 9, an Albany TV station. "You know, from what I understand, dogfighting is a sport. It's just behind closed doors. "I think it's tough that we build up Michael Vick and then we break him down." Vick agreed last week to plead guilty to federal dogfighting and conspiracy charges. Some of Vick's teammates shared Marbury's support. "Mike is very human," Alge Crumpler, who who came into the NFL at the same time as Vick, said. "I think this whole ordeal has kind of dehumanized him for the last couple of months. But he's hurting. I do know that. That's a fact. He is hurting." Others disagreed. "He's not on the team," running back Warrick Dunn said. "That pretty much makes him an ex-teammate." Vick is likely to be sentenced to at least a year in prison — and perhaps longer — after he enters his guilty plea next week. He also faces certain punishment from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell under a tougher personal conduct policy that went into effect this year. Vick is expected to miss at least two seasons before he can even think about a comeback. Coach Bobby Petrino addressed the situation with his players, gauging their feelings and trying to get a handle on how they wanted to express it. Some wanted to talk. Some didn't. The Falcons won't be making an immediate decision on Vick's future, having been asked by the NFL to hold off until the league gets a report from its own investigator. That hasn't stopped some players from trying to reach out to Vick, offering support as he faces the possibility of a lengthy prison term. Crumpler and offensive tackle Wayne Gandy have both been sending frequent text messages, trying to let the quarterback know that he's not alone. "It's kind of hard," offensive tackle Wayne Gandy conceded. "You don't really know what to say." "I try to send him a positive note every day," Crumpler added. "I want to make sure he keeps his head up."
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Micjones Whose house? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $10005180	Because anyone who has any sympathy for Michael Vick whatsoever is just as subhuman. First Stone Throwers meet every last Thursday of the month at the Western Sizzlin' in Grandview.
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