Michael Vick wins humanitarian award

[Random Axe]

Seriously? Vick?


"The Ed Block Courage Award is named in honor of Ed Block, the longtime head athletic trainer of the Baltimore Colts who was a pioneer in his profession and a respected humanitarian."

"The Ed Block Courage Award Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of neglected children and ending the cycle of abuse. The purpose is to raise Awareness and Prevention of child abuse. That objective is coupled with the Foundation's commitment to celebrating players of inspiration in the NFL."

At what point did he do anything aside from reinvigorating his own career? Even if all of the players who voted for him really believed he was a changed man, didn't any of them see this is as possibly a mixed message? I can't believe the Eagles players picked him, unanimously, for this award. That doesn't say much for their IQ or their character. The Eagles gave him a shot right out of jail and rightfully so. He paid his dues and deserves the right to earn a living. However, how can you in good conscience give this convicted felon a humaitarian award for children? This is just baffling to me and makes me want to see them lose in the playoffs big-time.

As always, athletic ability trumps intelligence.

Scott

[thunderbolt]

Brother, what did he do that exemplified this award? had the nerve to come back to play and feed his own ego? I still don't think the chump should have been given the second chance.

[Cosmicman]

This is like giving Charles Manson an award of excellence for good behavior while serving time. I hate Vick. He don't deserve anything for he did to those poor animals. Anyone who does that to a poor defenseless dog is an *******. There is no forgiveness for torturing puppies and dogs.

Let me legally have my Japanese katana and leave me alone with this jerk.....I don't mean to disrespect anyone talking like that but I take torturing animals really, really, really personal.

[toys2cool]

what a waste

[kingdom warrior]

Remember Kids Crack is Wack!!!

[Zemo]

had the nerve to come back to play

Come on, that's just a silly statement. I love my pets (and all animals) as much as anybody here, but I don't think it's nerve or ego, to go back to work.
Plus why would people take this award given to Vick out on him, your directing your outrage at the wrong person. He didn't lobby for this award.

[Mikey]

I can't think of him without thinking of those creepy Sarah McLaughlin SPCA commericals

[thunderbolt]

Come on, that's just a silly statement. I love my pets (and all animals) as much as anybody here, but I don't think it's nerve or ego, to go back to work.
Plus why would people take this award given to Vick on him, your directing your outrage at the wrong person. He didn't lobby for this award.

Fine, then he came back because of his love of making money at playing a game. Would love to see him run thru a pack of rotweillers with steak underpants. He does still deserve the outrage, the guy is a ******bag.

[toys2cool]

I can't think of him without thinking of those creepy Sarah McLaughlin SPCA commericals

I can't watch those, to freakin' sad

"In the eyes of an angel,far away....blah blah blah" I get teared eye just thinking about it

[Random Axe]

There's little arguement he deserves the right to play the game that earns him a living. However, we do not have to like him or what he stands for. He will always be linked to his attrocities and lies. Vick should be embarrased to have accepted the award.

The Eagles organization, staff and players should be ashamed to vote for such a piece of trash to receive an award that supposedly has significant meaning and is meant for someone with high character. I've never cared one way or another about Philly, but now they have nothing but contempt from me.

Maybe someone will do the right thing and have the name on the plaque read...Ron Mexico. That would be justice.

Scott

[TEXASFETT]

Wow know thats some crazy crap!!! They should of gave it to Erik Estrada!!!

[txteach]

Steak underpants DAMN thats funny!

[Bill]

"Beat dogs, not children."

[Cosmicman]

I can't think of him without thinking of those creepy Sarah McLaughlin SPCA commericals

Oh I know. I hate it when I am in a good mood watching TV and they throw one of those things on....ugh. Then you feel like **** seeing all those sad and tortured animals.
At least they finally replaced the Sarah McLaughlin song with something similar and annoying. I wish they'd go away. Yes, we know dogs are being abused....we don't need to see it. As much as I would like, we can't save them all