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Vick Plays Early, Gets Standing O in Philly Debut

He plays QB, receiver in Eagles offense; protests muted

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(Newser) – Though there was a smattering of protesters both for and against Michael Vick, the convicted dog-killer got a standing ovation from the Philadelphia fans when he made his Eagles debut on their first offensive series of tonight’s exhibition game, the Inquirer reports. Vick lined up at quarterback and wide receiver, completing a key pass in an early scoring drive.

Animal-rights activists told the Daily News that sentiment outside Lincoln Financial Field was heavily in Vick’s favor, too. “90% of the people we’ve encountered are in support of Michael Vick,” said one of a small group of protesters; another held up a sign reading “Ethics over athletics.” About a dozen members of the local NAACP showed up to support Vick.

Protesters against Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick hold a sign as a Vick fan gestures behind them before tonight's game in Philadelphia.
Protesters against Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick hold a sign as a Vick fan gestures behind them before tonight's game in Philadelphia.   (AP Photo)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick runs out onto the field before tonight's preseason game against Jacksonville.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick runs out onto the field before tonight's preseason game against Jacksonville.   (AP Photo)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, right, scrambles past Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Derrick Harvey during tonight's first quarter.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, right, scrambles past Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Derrick Harvey during tonight's first quarter.   (AP Photo)
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KurtRambis4va
Aug 27, 09 7:52 PM CDT
Why does the NAACP have to get involved in this? Ridiculous Reply
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UrUndertaker
Aug 27, 09 8:47 PM CDT
They are there to show support for a Black role model who fell from grace but yet he has a chance to beat the odds once more and rise to a stronger position than ever before in the eyes of Black youth. It may be difficult for a Non Black to understand or even a person who did not grow up in the neighborhoods like Vic grew up in where dog fighting is an accepted fact of life for many as it helps contain a rage that builds inside many. I myself deplore what Vic did but if he can overcome this part of his life, if he can reclaim a decent place within society then perhaps this can be a life lesson that stretches much further than Mr. Vick, this lesson can reach many future Vics who are attempting to find their way of breaking out of a life of poverty against all odds
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KurtRambis4va
Aug 27, 09 9:15 PM CDT
Agreed...But this should not be a race issue since Vick already advanced to the postion he is in. Furthermore, he got his second chance, which is more than deserved because he served his time. Case Closed. Funny thing is, the same people who love the animals and therefore don't want Vick to come back are typically the ones that pander to homeless people because they can't get a job by saying that they are stuck on the bottom of a system that holds an ex-criminal down. "they can't get a job after they get a criminal record" they say and scream injustice, but why is there a double standard for Vick? Because he makes alot more money, that's why
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Cat-Lover
Aug 27, 09 10:02 PM CDT
Vick continually says he made bad choices. That's ludicrous! He had fun and made money in a psychopathic endeavor that even the simplest minded moron would know is not only a crime but an act of horror. He cannot be forgiven. Reply
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Bambi
Aug 28, 09 1:42 AM CDT
I agree, Cat-Lover. There is a level of depravity in Vick's crimes, a hollow soullessness required to be so jaded and removed from empathy as to enjoy the torture and murder of the innocent. It's not just about 'forgiving' a criminal--some crimes, like child rape, or Vick's crimes, are not really 'mistakes'--they are rather revealing of psychopathology at a level such that a person with such a mind-set can never be trusted to be whole. We like to think there is redemption after serving one's time, and there usually can be, but not all crimes are equal--it really DOES matter what the crime was. I think Vick's soul must be dead in order to participate in what he did. Perhaps the oppression of Africal Americans killed his soul, so he might not be to 'blame' in a certain sense (in best case scenario), but nevertheless, his is and was made into a monster whatever the cause. Regardless of our compassion for the cause, one who has become a monster should not be in a role-model's position.
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