Detroit Lions and Michael Vick

Could it Be Michael Vick signs with the worst team in football?

A Match made in heaven, no team wants Vick, but the Detroit Lions are the Worst team in football and what a boost that would be for them, as a team and a city,

Yes the Detroit Lions have made there fans disgusted, when they went winless all 16 games and set a new record.

They set the NFL record with losing all 16 games, no team has ever done that before, and we hope never will again.

But Michael Vick could be the drawing card that Detroit fans are looking for, he is a superstar in his own right, but he will be playing with a team that is full of nobodies.

The grandson of the Lions says he would look over everything that Michael Vick has done off the field, if he can put a winning team on the field.

As for as the protesters, he said he would welcome them to Detroit who have a opportunity to get the revenue from all the protestors and you know they would have to have places to stay and eat, so it would bring lots of hope back to a losing city.
Now, this isn’t some national writer ripping the Lions (like every one in Detroit does) He is a admitted Lions fan.

If you remember the Lions have had Quarterback problems for years and their only claim to fame is getting to play the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day.

Put it this way the city and the team would put up with all the extra baggage Michael Vick would bring to their team, but it would be worth it if they were winners, and put fans back in the stands something Detroit has been missing.

Protesters would come to Detroit from all over the country, to hassle the team and the Lions, but that could be a great thing. The grandson went on to say. This is a cash strapped city and is desperate for tourism. Those protesters will need a place to stay right? They will also have to eat right?
So why not take advantage of the whole deal and sign Michael Vick, and put up with the protesters and see if they can at least put a winning team on the field.
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The fans if there are any left, would welcome watching Michael Vick scramble, and bring some wins back to Detroit.

What do you think? Is Michael Vick a good thing for Detroit or is this a major mistake?

Comments welcome.

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All American Past Time

IF THIS YOUNG MAN CAN PLAY ANYONE CAN PLAY, MEET ADAM BENDER A ONE LEGGED CATCHER

"Meet the Youngsters who are playing ball in leagues around the counties in Georgia”

Baseball is a game that all the youth in our country play, on recreation teams, or on teams that are well sponsored.

Maybe they are playing for their school team, now you are in for a treat.

The Parents are the real hero’s, as they take their son’s or daughters to and from practice fields as well as the actual games.

Time and effort as well as gas are spent hauling children from different game sights. Men and Woman, all races and creeds, Mothers and proud Fathers sit and watch as “little Johnny” or their son, takes a swing and if he hits the ball, races down the first base line, jut like the many honored coaches who go "unknown and unrecognized" during a season, have taught the child to do.

The fact that “little Johnny, or Mary Sue” hit the ball is amazing in it self, and shows the skill they have had at practices, and games. They have learned to develop an eye for watching the ball, and when they hit that ball the Father and Mother or so excited,its like they were winning the 7th game of the World Series in Baseball.

It makes all the time and effort a tired Father would take at home and go out in the back yard to toss the ball with his child all worth while. You know some Fathers could care less, and then you have some that want the best for their boy or girl.

It is amazing when you think of it because the Mother is the person that takes the children to and from games, and practices.

Fathers mainly work hard all week, so that the family has the bills all paid and everyone is taken care of.

Sometimes Fathers are overlooked at what they do, I mean, sure they can’t be at every practice game or maybe even every game, but when they can they are there.

It’s almost like being at a World Series game, and your boy or girl is the star player.

Every time they are on the field you are watching there every move, and if a pop fly is hit to them, lets say in the outfield, ALL EYES focus on your child, and if he makes the catch, it is AMAZING, the loudest cheers go up and the parents come unglued. If they somehow get a hit and run down the first base line and are SAFE, you would think that your child has drove in the winning run.

Children are so precious, and Mothers and Fathers need to make sure they show them all the love they can, because it won’t be long before “little Johnny, or Mary Sue” will be leaving the nest and getting married and having young one’s just like you did, and guess what, that Little Johnny will be in his backyard playing catch, and pitch and showing his son how to hold the bat and hit a slow pitched ball.

It amazes the young Father when his son or daughter connects and you dreams start to come true.

Please don’t worry because, Johnny will be bringing his children to see you now that you have grown older. Like most grandparents, you will spoil them as much as you can get away with.

All I can say is enjoy your time while your children are growing up, and please be patient with them, and also try not to give them every thing that they see. Let them learn to share and share alike with other children, and if they can be around those children that don’t have all the things that your children have it would be a blessing to let them grow up and share their toys with those that have none.

Children are amazing, just like playing baseball, they learn from seeing others, they also learn by being around others.
You know what really amazes me is the fact, we all were little Johnny’s or little Mary Sues at one time in our life, and how did we handle it?

Think about it and let me know how your boy or girl does playing in his next game.

Many Thanks,


Tino Patti

RETURN OF MICHAEL VICK

Michael Vick, RETURNS to the NFL, "TRUE OR FALSE”

There must be a lot of Michael Vick fans in Atlanta and around the country, or there are a lot of people who lost their minds.

Tony Dungy believes Vick is focused again, and that he is starting to put his life back together. If you remember Michael Vick was released from the Atlanta Falcons when he was sent to prison for bankrolling a dog fighting ring. He served a 18 month stint in the penitentiary, but now he has been released and is now able to restart his life.

Tony Dungy, the former Indianapolis Colts coach has agreed to mentor Vick as part of the quarterback’s conditional reinstatement to the NFL.

Dungy, said in many sports pages that he felt like Michael Vick needed a second chance, “Everyone needs a second chance”, for people who admit their mistakes and are committed to changing”.

People are very skeptical and people will have to find there’s a different side to Vick that we have not seen yet.

Dungy retired in January, two years after leading Indianapolis to a Super Bowl title. He also has been involved in prison ministries. Dungy met with Vick in a Federal penitentiary where the former Atlanta Falcon was serving time.

Tony also met with Vick on a second occasion and has spoken to him several times on the phone.

If you recall, Michael Vick was a star quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, until his property was search, because of Dog Fighting at his home in Virginia.
Some say, well Vick never had dealings with what went on in this Virginia home, but he was bankrolling the whole dog fighting fights. It was later found out in court testimony that Vick was at the scene when Dogs that refused to fight were tortured and some killed in horrible ways.

NOW MY QUESTION TO YOU IS SIMPLE?
WOULD YOU LET A MAN PLAY ON YOUR FOOTBALL TEAM THAT CAUSED MAJOR DEATH TO ANIMALS?
ALSO WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU’RE PET, MAYBE YOU DOG OR YOUR CAT WAS BEING INJURED, FOR NO REASON, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
WELL MICHAEL VICK KNEW WHAT WAS HAPPENING HE JUST NEVER LET ANYONE ELSE KNOW UNTIL HE WAS CAUGHT.
What I don’t understand is why when Michael was sent to Prison that the commissioner of the NFL Roger Goodell said “Vick would be “INDEPHINETLY” suspend from ever playing in the NFL again.
Now since Vick has served his time, and is out, he is ready to go straight back to the NFL.
And the same Commissioner of the NFL Roger Goodell is saying that Vick can attend team meetings and can play but he will only be able to play the last 2 preseason games for what ever team that wants him.
His time to return is October 19, 2009, for what team I have no idea, I have also been told and rumors are flying that he may not be a quarterback, but be used as a wide receiver, or running back, some still insist he will be a quarterback for some team in the NFL.
IF MICHAEL VICK DOES RETURN I AM SURE THAT “PETA”, WILL BE OUT IN FORCE AS VICK IS THE #1 TARGET ON THEIR LIST.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday that Vick can immediately take part in preseason practices, workouts and meetings and can play in the final two preseason games, IF HE CAN FIND A TEAM.
Once the season begins, Vick may participate in all team activities EXCEPT GAMES and Goodell said he would consider Vick for full reinstatement by Week 6 [OCT.18-19] at the latest.
Tony Dungy also stated that Vick wants to reconnect with his three children after missing 18 months of their lives.
On Monday, we learned that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell really doesn't believe that 23 months of incarceration was punishment enough for Michael Vick. For Vick -- who was conditionally reinstated by the league Monday and might not have a chance at playing in a regular season game until Week 6 -- the question now is, what is he prepared to do in order to resurrect his career?
There shouldn't be a complicated answer to this. Vick can begin to rebuild his reputation by doing one thing: getting back onto a football field as quickly as possible and proving that he still can play.
Ok here is where I am getting hammered on the Vick ordeal, people say look at the Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl linebacker Ray Lewis who went from being caught up in a murder trial to being named NFL Defensive Player of the Year and a Super Bowl MVP.
Also you have Los Angeles Lakers All-Star guard Kobe Bryant once was accused of allegedly sexually assaulting a woman before charges were dropped during jury selection.
Those days seem like distant memories after Bryant earned his own MVP in 2008 and won a Championship without Shaquille O’Neal by his side.
Now back to Michael Vick who turned 29 on June 26, can he still have a say in his future in the NFL?
Vicks major concern is first to find a team that wants him, and knows that when he arrives he will have loads of baggage that will come with his presence on the field.
There has already been some teams say, they will have nothing to do with him at all, they don’t need the distractions and the animal rights groups stirring up trouble for fans who are trying to attend their team’s games.
Then we have the newly formed United Football League should be an appealing option for him as well.
Even if it means he will be competing against teams with less talent and teams that really know one will watch.
The only thing good about Vick signing with a new UFL Team is that he would become the showcase figure since there will be no more famous face.
If Vick could prove he was still a playmaker and a real force, the NFL Teams may have a different outlook in resigning him to the NFL.
Playing also in this league the NFL could see how the protesters reacted to him in the league.
There would be no shame in Michael Vick playing in the UFL, and such a move could bolt him back to a NFL Team. His pay in the UFL would be a small $1.6 million to play in six games.
The United Football League starts its action on Oct.8.
Let’s not kid ourselves here, Vick could be on the road to NO WHERE, just like quarterbacks, Aaron Brooks, Daunte Culpepper, and Byron Leftwich, how easy is it to be overlooked as damaged goods and have all kinds of legal problems.
If Michael Vick can return and play in the NFL, he still will have to pay off his $3.7 million dollar fees in legal fees, plus a $1 million dollar bankruptcy case.
Put it this way Michael Vick is a problem and a NFL team that takes him will have some major problems, I never said a NFL team will not try and sign him but if he is signed be prepared for the name Michael Vick to be on your local news everyday and in every city that he plays in, can you remember the Atlanta Braves star relief pitcher, John Rocker, well where is he NOW?

I know I seem to be the only person, NOT wanting to see Michael Vick play in the NFL again, but there must be some animal lovers that read this BLOG that is why I have the poll above, please take time and vote.

Thanks.

Tino Patti

Ladies Racing at West Georgia Speedway?

TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND NEW FRIENDS,

Ok, here you are, I say it could and would work, trouble is I can’t get Sammy Duke owner of West Georgia Speedway to see it my way maybe you could help out.
Did you all enjoy watching the Ladies strap into their husbands or a friend’s race car, as Sammy held his annual Powder Puff race, which was exciting and more so when certain drivers became accustomed to racing on the track.

Take Lisa “Earnhardt” Carter, who drove her husbands massive hobby car with the celebrated #3 on the side of the car, she was new and was trembling, give her a few more laps and she could have won this all female race. She just was not sure when to go, she thought that the car driven by one of the Brights was going to wait on her, which was wrong, I mean when it’s time to go, it’s time to go, and GREEN is the color to race on.

Its funny because all ladies married are unmarried seem to like the color GREEN, “they see cash flowing from their hands”. All I have to say is when I heard that Danica Patrick could be coming to NASCAR, it made me really think and think hard, if she can race hard in NASCAR, why can’t there be a women’s division at the dirt track. You want to see money flow into this old historic race track, just put some ladies on the track and you will really have a show and more.

You think ladies are not aggressive?, well let them get beat on a Saturday night and see if they don’t come back and show everyone what they are made of.

Put it this way “Racing is racing”, one car against another, Ladies can drive just as good as some men, and we have seen men that can’t drive at all.

Wouldn’t it be neat to have a lady driver take on a man driver in a grudge match? Who would win? Or who would you be rooting for?

All I know is you could fill a race track if you had a ladies divition?

Well what do you think, I mean do you think it would bring in more fans or the fans would get disgusted at the ladies trying to drive.

Oh yeah, one thing I failed to mention this race would not be 25 laps it would be say 15 at the most, winner take home some cash and make the husbands “really happy”.
Let me know what you think, could it ever happen, and wouldn’t it be nice and a change of pace?

Ganassi only "maybe" interested in Danica Patrick
Chip Ganassi says he counseled Danica Patrick to finish all her Indy Car goals before moving to NASCAR.

Patrick has not ruled out NASCAR for next season and recently visited several race shops in North Carolina.

Ganassi, who owns teams in Indy Car, NASCAR and Grand-Am, says he spoke with Patrick recently for about an hour to discuss her goals. He says he told her she's on the verge of accomplishing huge achievements in Indy Car and has plenty of time to finish business there before switching series.

He doesn't believe he's the right fit for Patrick in NASCAR and says he's only "maybe" interested in adding her to his Indy Car team.

I say BRING on the Ladies and let them race at West Georgia Speedway, what you think,
Let me know and know soon.


Thanks,

Tino Patti

A Freelance Photographer/Video Journalist
With a WORLD WIDE Racing BLOG!!!

Michael Vick RETURNS ??

Report Michael Vick allowed to sign with another team

Michael Vick could be on his way back to the NFL if a team is willing to sign the former quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons.
It seems that Roger Goodell, the NFL Commissioner said that Vick could return to any team that would have him, since he has spent his time in prison and has now been released.
Why did Goodell, give Vick a 4 game suspension? Does that make sense?
According to inside sources, Vick can be purchased by another team, but he will have to sit out the first 4 games. He will however be allowed to attend training camp of the team that chooses Michael Vick.
When I read that he will have to sit out the first 4 games of the regular season, of the team that chooses him, it hit me why? The answer is simple, think about it, arrested for having his hands into the cruel and inhuman treatment of dog fighting and bank rolling the funds, now PETA was all over him when he was heading to trial, what do you think PETA will do when the team that signs him will do, I will tell you, first the team will be added to the BLACKBALL List and PETA will be all over the place, I mean, people who love animals will not want him as a player, or a spokesman of any kind.

NFL, spokesman Greg Aiello, however, told the associated press on Thursday no decisions on Vick’s future have been made.
This is a serious matter; Aiello said in a e-mail “We are engaging in a careful and thoughtful process”.
Michael Vick is fresh from serving 23 months in federal prison for dog fighting, met with Goodell Wednesday, hoping to restart his NFL career.
The two men met Wednesday afternoon in Allendale, N.J.
Sports Illustrated, reported on its Web site that Vick and Goodell were seen departing from Buckley Petersen Global, Inc. around 4 p.m.
Vick left in a Cadillac Escalade, Goodell in BMW 10 minutes later, according to SI.Com.
Eyewitnesses described the two having “somber” looks on their faces.
On Tuesday morning Vick will meet one on one with NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith.
The Same day Goodell, who suspended Vick indefectibly, said he’ll make a decision in the near future on reinstating him.
In order for Goodell to reinstate Vick, he must show remorse and convince him and the public that he is reformed.
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The animal rights group PETA issued a statement Thursday reiterating its resistance to Vick rejoining the NFL unless he first undergoes a psychological evaluation are until a determination is made about his ability to feel empathy and contrition, the NFL would be acting irresponsibly if it offered Vick the opportunity to serve as a role model for millions of young children who look up to football players.
PETA in a statement said they will not rule out targeting any teams or league that may choose to associate with Vick!.
The players union has not taken a formal position on Vick’s reinstatement but has pledged to support him on a personal level. Vick must serve three years probation for his dog fighting conviction.
The Atlanta Falcons released Vick in June. It is unclear who would sign Vick if he were reinstated. Several teams have indicated they have “NO” interest in signing him.
NFL Training camps open for veterans next week.
Several NFL stars have shown support for Vick. Hall of fame wide receiver, Michael Irvin told the AP Vick should be reinstated. Michael Strahan, Chad Ochocino and Jamal Anderson have all posted statements supporting Vicks reinstatement on Twitter.
Ok, now that you have read about Vick could be returning, I have a question for you. Do you really think any NFL football team will ever take the chance and hire Vick as a player?



The team that does will have a hard time and PETA will hound the team that he is with, they will never let the owners of the teams down, and I mean it will be a real free for all.
I don’t care how many NFL stars come out and endorse Vick, he is still a loser, and should never play again.
What really gets me if you read earlier what Goodell the NFL commissioner said when Vick was arrested, he said he would not play “Indefinitely?” Now he is changing his mind, what does the word indefinitely mean to you?
To me it means he will “NEVER BE ALLOWED” to play football in the NFL. Then again maybe VICK has some super powers and can tell the NFL what to do.
To be really honest Michael Vick was not a great Quarterback when he was playing with the Atlanta Falcons, he was a ball hog, he was a showman, and as for passing, forget it. He was not a team player.
Now the Atlanta Falcons have moved on, have a new quarterback in Matt Ryan, who is stable in the pocket and has sense to share the ball and spread it around, also he does not scramble something you never want to see a quarterback have to do unless you want him injured.
So PETA get ready because Michael Vick is trying to make a come back, and whatever team he plays for that is the one that I will root against, because I love pets and I am a animal lover.



Sorry if this offends all the Michael Vick fans, but I write it like I see it.

Thanks

APJR