Mike Vick sentenced to two years in prison

[Skerik]

The good thing for Vick is that he doesn't have to worry about his QB skills atrophying while he's in prison since he had none to begin with.

As long as he can work the weights and do some running in the yard, he can come back as the exact same player when he gets out.

[Holic]

Quote: Originally Posted by TJdaSportsGuy

Well then there you have it. Mort has fantastic sources. I wouldn't be surprised either way. Ultimately though, it's up to Goodell, and I wonder if he even knows what he'll do when that time comes.

Yeah, he's got a good year and a half to sit back and decide what to do. His mind may change by then..

[SpacemanSpiff]

Quote: Originally Posted by The Soldier

Ray Lewis didn't kill anyone, nor was he accused of killing anyone.

Okay, he didn't do the actual killing but he was on the scene of the altercation as his buddies stabbed two guys and then he tried to hush it up. His limo driver testified and said that he struck at least one of the victims. He was originally indicted for murder but got the charges changed to obstruction of justice, iirc. So he was involved in some way and got off with nothing but a fine. Either way though, there is a lot more hubbub about the Vick case because animal activists push so hard for punishment.

[slimm44]

Quote: Originally Posted by bkfount

I think it's a little harsh too, and was done to make a scene out of it.

I hope the judge did use this as an example. Maybe if those who commit crimes would be punished instead of receiving a slap on the wrist the jails in this country wouldn't be overcrowded.

[Double Eights]

23 months? Thats it?

Death penalty please.

[slimm44]

Quote: Originally Posted by Skerik

The good thing for Vick is that he doesn't have to worry about his QB skills atrophying while he's in prison since he had none to begin with. As long as he can work the weights and do some running in the yard, he can come back as the exact same player when he gets out.

I think I remember reading the prison he will be at doesn't allow weights. Anybody else know anything about it?

[dave360]

I don't think the sentence was long enough either. The judge had the chance to send a message and chose not to. I would have liked to have seen a minimum of 3 years in prison for what he did. I hope that he never plays another down in the NFL again and I really hope that someone takes care of him in prison and he never sees the light of day again.

[PlayaHataSupreme]

Quote: Originally Posted by dave360

I don't think the sentence was long enough either. The judge had the chance to send a message and chose not to. I would have liked to have seen a minimum of 3 years in prison for what he did. I hope that he never plays another down in the NFL again and I really hope that someone takes care of him in prison and he never sees the light of day again.

So you think that sentence sent no message, NO MESSAGE AT ALL?

I could understand maybe not enough of a message, but NO MESSAGE AT ALL?