23 Aug 07
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Originally posted by der schwarze RitterIt is a creepy name for an organization. It makes one wonder where the NAAWP is.
No -- they're teaching that if you're black in America you should be held to a different standard of accountability. Instead of debating whether or not Michael Vick should be allowed to play in the NFL again, we should ask ourselves: Does America need an organization such as the NAACP?
23 Aug 07
Originally posted by BartsYou draw the line at dog killing but not the other criminal junk that some NFL guys have been convicted ?
Does the NFL have any rules that prohibit players with a criminal record ? If they don't, then they can't keep him out of the competition.
I do hope that no team wants a player like this though.
23 Aug 07
Originally posted by torch71No, the CFL brought in a rule after Ricky Williams was allowed to play because of a loophole.
Yes the NFL has the power to dictate to the team the way they would like them to go forward. And if the NFL expelled the player from playing, the team can do nothing about it. Now they can still go to the CFL and play I think.
No player can play in the CFL if he is banned in another league now.
23 Aug 07
Originally posted by Dace AceDog fighting has been around in the US south for decades. It's gone underground since it was banned but there are thousands of people who are into it in the South. It's a cultural thing and not limited to just the black community.
I can not believe that the NAACP would stoop so low! "His crime is, it was a dog", and they only consider it as bad as hunting! Are they out of their minds? From a tv reporter I watched, he reported that the NAACP was also taking the stance that Vick was merely a kennel owner/operator that was unaware of what his employees doing. Yea, at Vicks own home! ...[text shortened]... ys?
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/falcons/2007-08-22-vick-wednesday_N.htm
The point here i suppose is that many players in the NFL are still in the league even after being found guilty of criminal offences. There are no league rules that govern which type of criminal activity will get you permanently banned from the NFL and which ones are ok. As far as I know, drug use is the only one that will get you kicked out.
The NFL either kicks every criminal out of the NFL or they kick none of them. The way around this obviously is that it's up to a team owner to go and sign the guy but I don't see that happening.
24 Aug 07
Originally posted by Dace AceYou forget...its actually the NAALCP L could stand for liberal or leftwing.... take yer pick.
I can not believe that the NAACP would stoop so low! "His crime is, it was a dog", and they only consider it as bad as hunting! Are they out of their minds? From a tv reporter I watched, he reported that the NAACP was also taking the stance that Vick was merely a kennel owner/operator that was unaware of what his employees doing. Yea, at Vicks own home! ...[text shortened]... ys?
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/falcons/2007-08-22-vick-wednesday_N.htm
24 Aug 07
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Originally posted by uzlessDog fighting is not cultural at all. It seems to have taken place all over the globe.
Dog fighting has been around in the US south for decades. It's gone underground since it was banned but there are thousands of people who are into it in the South. It's a cultural thing and not limited to just the black community.
The point here i suppose is that many players in the NFL are still in the league even after being found guilty of criminal of ...[text shortened]... ously is that it's up to a team owner to go and sign the guy but I don't see that happening.
I agree as far as the NFL banning all or nothing, but I would sway towards the all side. Regardless if a player wishes to be a role-model or not, they are one. It comes with the turf. Although I hope he is never allowed back in the NFL, I am sure that he will never be paid another dollar to endorse a product.
25 Aug 07
Originally posted by Hank ReardenThe thing thats really an affront to my common sense is that the media has spent so much time talking about this. for God's sake, all the other MORE important things happening in the world and issues in the United States and this becomes major news day after day? It should be in the entertainment section not on the front page. Maybe however it acts as relief and respite from the more pressing issues of the day .... sort of a time out break :-)
they have rules against people who bring discredit to the game.