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Nike: We Have No Deal With Vick

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 1, 2009 5:33 PM CDT

(Newser) – Not so fast, Michael Vick. A day after the quarterback's agent announced he had been re-signed by Nike, the sneaker company says it's just not true. “Nike does not have a contractual relationship with Michael Vick," said a spokesman. He added, however, that Vick is getting some free shoes. Nike ditched Vick in 2007 amid the dog-fighting scandal, notes CNBC. "This agent put his Air Vick in his mouth," a marketing consultant tells USA Today.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick listens during his introduction to speak about dog fighting at Covenant Baptist Church in southwest Washington.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick listens during his introduction to speak about dog fighting at Covenant Baptist Church in southwest Washington.   (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Michael Vick, in uniform for the Eagles.
Michael Vick, in uniform for the Eagles.   (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Michael Vick watches from the sidelines.
Michael Vick watches from the sidelines.   (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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luvroks
Oct 2, 2009 12:58 PM CDT
Nobody is bashing Vick and yea he paid for his crime, even longer than he deserved considering some who commit manslaughter get less time (Stallworth) but a shoe contract this quick, not good business sense. Agent shot his mouth off way too soon.
Robert_Dada
Oct 2, 2009 12:42 PM CDT
Vick to Pit Bull, "Just do it!"
Yourself
Oct 2, 2009 9:46 AM CDT
@aasigo - who said he was taking care of dogs again? NO ONE. However, our judicial system says that if you pay your time for the crime, then you should have a chance at living with society again, that's why it used to be called "rehabilitation". He should have every chance at a football career again, seeing as that has NOTHING to do with the crime he was found guilty of.

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