Celebrity Justice
No Nike Deal for Vick

Michael Vick is in deep doggy doo-doo with his endorsement partners for his alleged role in a dogfighting ring. The Atlanta Falcons quarterback has been suspended from big money contracts with Nike, Reebok and a trading card company, thanks to a federal dogfighting indictment against him.

This week, Nike suspended Vick without pay, and released a statement that "Nike is concerned by the serious and highly disturbing allegations made against Michael Vick, and we consider any cruelty to animals inhumane and abhorrent." The company vowed to stop selling Vick-related products but chose not to terminate his contact until his case was filed. Due process of puppy law!

Reebok opted to stop selling Vick's Falcons jersey, as has the NFL, which has suspended sales of Vick's number 7 jersey on nflshop.com. And the Donruss trading card company has pulled Vick's card from new packs.

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286. 307. You guys and your comments are just as sick and demented as anyone who will participate in dog fighting. Vick is not even "alleged" to have been there killing the dogs... you fools are just as animalistic as any. Vick's only downfall is the judas he hanged out with who actually physically killed the dogs. Michael is actually a dog lover who has other animals, he is a country boy who has a farm. This Taylor weed head guy actually had a falling out with Michael 3 years ago and Vick was not in controll of what he did. TMZ should be ashamed this jewish guy should be careful

Posted at 6:48PM on Jul 29th 2007 by sick tmz and sick bloggers

NO ONE CARES..... he's guilty ...by his peers in a public opinion...his peeps already pointed..the finger, as well as other's he's going down, don't defned his actions...and excuse them...he's no ANIMAL LOVER....!!

Posted at 7:30PM on Jul 29th 2007 by homegirl101

287. to who cares...you are the most apathetic idiot i ever heard...he didn't kill people, only stupid dogs???...i would bet my right arm dogs are more intelligent and caring then you will ever be...you need a huge dose of compassion...and a major attitude adjustment

Posted at 12:54PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Jo

288. He needs to rot in hell. I agree with everything that happens to him. Michael Vick You Suck

Posted at 8:30PM on Jul 31st 2007 by oh so sexy

289. I agree with SharChap.....is it possible while Vick is in this nut hanging position to throw water on him from time to time and give him an electric shock (not enough to kill as he did to defenseless dogs) just to get his attention and help him remember....

Posted at 8:44PM on Jul 29th 2007 by Bunster

290. to 249

There are plenty of companies that make environmentally friendly clothes and pay their workers fair wages to do so. American Apparel USED to be one of them (that's how they got wicked popular), and they are a multi million dollar company now. Don't cop out. If you look hard enough and are willing to spend a little extra money and NOT pay $100 to ADVERTISE for a multi billion dollar company...you could be wearing clothes without the guilty conscience.

Seriously, thanks for even reading my comment and replying. :) heather e

Posted at 8:54PM on Jul 29th 2007 by heather e

291. Ronald Sistrunk
Chicago, IL
(773) 627-3444

Posted at 12:35PM on Jul 29th 2007 by Ronald Sistrunk

This is a call to all the youth and ballers of America to boycott the bastards if this is the way they is going to treat Mike Vick and Berry Bonds the its time for us to with hold our dollars
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First of all you "roid head" - learn how to spell Bonds name - like in Barry!

Second: you are either incredibly stupid or a real tard to be posting your phone number - what's a good time to call you and what do you want to be called?

You're probably some Sexual Predator posting your phone number, sitting there playing "trap the clown" with your hand, hoping some young child will call you.

I'm sure you not purchasing from these companies, will put them in bancruptcy!


Posted at 9:06PM on Jul 29th 2007 by A PITT BULL

292. Its time high profile people realize they are NOT above the law! If Vick knew that the dog fighting was going on he should have been man enough to stop it -- but no, he was gaining something from allowing it to happen and from participating. He has a record of behaving in ways that are not o.k. and getting away with it - so now its time to pay! Karma catches up with all of us Vick!!!!

Posted at 9:36PM on Jul 29th 2007 by sayanks

293. Hey 'A Pitt Bull' - Thanks for saying everything I feel. Saves me time and gives the carpal tunnel a rest.

Sues

Posted at 10:09PM on Jul 29th 2007 by Sues

294. Stacie -

Why should he hold his head high when he has done something completely shameful?

If it wasn't a bad thing, why didn't he do it in the open? oh that's because not just inhumane it's also very illegal.

Do you think his Mother can proudly stand up these days and say "my son enjoys the torture of innocent animals"

If he was your boyfriend would you be able to hold your head high in the presence of your friends and family with this news, even though he's wealthy? - it's a horrible thing these dogs fighting and I'm really no huge activist or peta freak but to see the RAW FOOTAGE of the world of dogfighting made me ill and to know that an already wealthy person was doing this for profit is just awful, just awful.

God will forgive him if he wants to be forgiven. but if he just wants to keep his contract, endorsements & not go to jail that's another story.

Posted at 10:18PM on Jul 29th 2007 by princess the RULER

295. Stacie
Holding one's head up is for an honorable duty. Your reaction sickens me you also disgust me .......eyes wide shut...as if nothing has happened...the man is cruel, vile, and highly disturbed, you and Vick are the few that don't recognize....his actions as disgusting!
You probably work for him...at his house selling Frikken programs ..or peanuts....what a waste you are......your mother would be proud!!

Posted at 10:30PM on Jul 29th 2007 by homegirl101

296. To whoever said a woman can choose to have an abortion - DUH!! The point about abortion is that a woman has the right to abort her baby, but the BABY has no say in that situation. The sad truth is that a lot of you all DO care more for dogs than you do for human life! You say it's okay to kill a human, but can't wait to crucify someone charged with killing an animal - a dog rather - that's pretty messed up! And for those who say Vick should be hanged, shot, etc. - those comments do nothing but prove that point!

Posted at 12:10AM on Jul 30th 2007 by Get over yourself

297. Quote: "Additionally, hip hop/rap, MTV, BET, and the music video industry needs to ban the use of pit bulls and other fighting dogs in any video produced by so called artists!"

Why??? If pitbulls are such peaceful, loving animals why NOT show them in videos? Pit bulls are aggressive dogs. You can domesticate them and think they love you all you want, but they are known to attack WITHOUT WARNING, because some owners think that if they dress up their pit bull and treat it like a member of the family, it will cease to be a PITT BULL. Those dogs are fierce by nature! Maybe one day your child will be mauled by a pit bull. Then, maybe you will understand the other side of the argument!

Posted at 12:21AM on Jul 30th 2007 by Get over yourself

298. Well it's kind of obvious that VALTREX VICK doesn't value human life, or shall I say the QUALITY OF HUMAN LIFE either being someone that KNOWINGLY GAVE A WOMAN HERPES, A HORRIBLE & EMBARRASING DISEASE SHE WILL HAVE TO LIVE WITH, prescriptions she'll have to take for the rest of her life -

I don't know if they are still together but if not HE RUINED HER ABILITY TO PRESENT HERSELF TO ANOTHER MAN without the shame of having to tell that man she has herpes and it's his choice to be with her intimately or not which most guys would be scared off, or she'll have to resort to finding someone else that has it also. What a horrible thing to endure.

GRANTED SHE SHOULD HAVE USED PROTECTION But I doubt she was thinking that someone in sports who's good health is their bread & butter and whom also has access to the VERY BEST HEALTH CARE MONEY CAN BUY would be a walking disease stick..

Posted at 12:32AM on Jul 30th 2007 by princess the RULER

299. Another former athlete (show boat I might say) defending Vick - go figure! Something seriously wrong with this guy.

http://www.faniq.com/blog/Deion-Sanders-Attempts-to-Defend-Michael-Vick-Blog-3506
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Below are two quotes from "Neon Deion Sanders" on Michael Vick's Dogfighting Activities:

Deion Sanders Attempts to Defend Michael Vick

First, Deion says we don't have the right perspective on the issue.

What a dog means to Vick might be a lot different than what he means to you or I. Hold on, don’t start shaking your head just yet. Listen to me.

Some people kiss their dogs on the mouth. Some people let their dogs eat from their plate. Some people dress their dogs in suits more expensive than mine, if you can believe that.

And some people enjoy proving they have the biggest, toughest dog on the street. You’re probably not going to believe this, but I bet Vick loves the dogs that were the biggest and the baddest. Maybe, he identified with them in some way.
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I believe Vick had a passion for dogfighting. I know many athletes who share his passion. The allure is the intensity and the challenge of a dog fighting to the death. It’s like ultimate fighting, but the dog doesn’t tap out when he knows he can’t win.

It reminds me of when I wore a lot of jewelry back in the day because I always wanted to have the biggest chain or the biggest, baddest car. It gives you status.



Posted at 12:47AM on Jul 30th 2007 by A PITT BULL

300. Keep your head up MIke.

Posted at 3:16AM on Jul 30th 2007 by Let\\\'s Face it

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