Martellus Bennett’s ‘Black Olympics’ video is a Disgrace

In the wake of America’s first black president in office plus the many progresses made by African American since the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950’s.  You would think that in the Year 2009 and approaching the 90th season of NFL play that I would have much more on and off the field positive stories [...]

Troubled Bears RB Benson Expected to be Released

It seems that troubled running back Cedric Benson has run out of the chances with the Bears organization as the team is expected to say “Bye, Bye” to him later today
(Philadelphia, Pa) – Bears RB Cedric Benson’s visit to Halas Hall Monday will be his last as a Bear, according to the Chicago Tribune.  After [...]

2008 NFL Annual Meeting is Over and This is What We Learned

(Philadelphia, Pa) – As myself and countless other members of the NFL’s traveling show return home from the 2008 NFL Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Florida.  I wanted to give a recap of what happened, what changes are coming, what was tabled, and other tidbits from the event.  Much like the NFL combine, I cannot [...]

Vick continues long road back as he starts his prison term early

Michael Vick decided to start his prison term early.  Vick surrendered to US Marshals today (11/19/2007) and he is now in a Virginia prison.  We will have to see if it will help his pending sentencing on December 10th.
(Philadelphia, Pa) — As I suspected when Michael Vick first pleaded guilty in August, the star quarterback [...]

Ricky Williams is Reinstated by NFL and Now it is Run Ricky, Run Time

(Philadelphia, Pa). – As anticipated NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gave Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams an apparent “last chance” to save his NFL career by ending the talented, but enigmatic player’s over 18 month drug suspension.  Williams seems to have finally put the “chronic” down and he has even been welcomed back by the [...]

Vick Starts Long Road Back: The Falcons QB entered his guilty plea today (August 27th)

A very contrite and capitulant Michael Vick appeared in federal court on Monday in Richmond, Virginia to enter his guilty plea in his federal dogfighting case.  Afterward Vick was finally apologetic and took full responsibility for his actions.
August 27,2007
As expected a remorseful Michael Vick came to court on Tuesday and entered his “guilty” plea in [...]

After Plea Bargain, NFL Sacks Vick

As expected, hours after learning that Michael Vick plead guilty in court papers that he bankrolled gambling on dogfighting and helped kill some dogs, the NFL indefinitely suspended Michael Vick without pay Friday.
In handing down his decision NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Vick’s admitted conduct was “not only illegal but also cruel and reprehensible” and [...]

Vick Finally Smells the Coffee: Falcons QB files plea agreement today (August 24th)

Well the news that Michael Vick was not going to sign his agreement and take his chances at a November 26th trial were drastically overblown (even by your truly, but sometimes sources are overzealous too). Vick finally realizing that he was facing an opponent bigger than mammoth sized Browns DT Ted Washington took his attorney’s [...]

BIGPLAY Football Breaking News: Vick won’t admit to killing dogs or gambling

The plea agree that everyone figured was signed, sealed, and delivered for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is now in jeopardy. Vick will not admit to killing dogs or to gambling as detailed in his indictment when he enters a guilty plea in a Richmond, VA, federal court on Monday, according to an ESPN source [...]

Vick to Plead Guilty Next Monday (August 27th) According to Sources

According to a report by CNN.com, embattled Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has agreed to a plea deal in his federal dogfighting court case. The deal is to be completed and signed and ready to go by August 27th when Vick would appear in court in front of Judge U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson [...]

Vick’s Deadline Passes Without a Deal Being Struck: Now where do we go from here??

Well, the 8/17/2007 9 AM deadline mandated by the prosecution for Michael Vick to accept a plea bargain has passed. And unfortunately for Vick, he will now be walking the plank all alone. By not accepting the deal and his last two co-defendants flipping on 8/17, the government’s entire wrath is squarely pointed at the [...]

August 17th Will be Decision Day for Michael Vick

I don’t know what August 17th will bring for Michael Vick, but I do know the play call is in his hands according to The Norfolk Virginian-Pilot. The newspaper said that federal prosecutors have offered Vick a plea deal that would recommend he serve at least one year in prison on a felony dogfighting conspiracy [...]