ESPN stirred a lot of controversy recently for running a story called "What if Michael Vick were white?". Many people argued that he would not have gotten as much time in the slammer for his dog fighting charge. Also, would he be as dynamic on the field? But the real question should be "Why is this an issue?". Nobody loves Michael Vick any more or less for his race. His reputation is why he is labeled as a thug or criminal. Luckily, all you have to do is be good at football to get people to forget all that murder stuff, Mike.
From the courts to the short shorts, from the zone-reads to the nosebleeds, from the fanatics to the HGH addicts, sports rarely makes any sense.
Monday, September 5, 2011
White Michael Vick
ESPN stirred a lot of controversy recently for running a story called "What if Michael Vick were white?". Many people argued that he would not have gotten as much time in the slammer for his dog fighting charge. Also, would he be as dynamic on the field? But the real question should be "Why is this an issue?". Nobody loves Michael Vick any more or less for his race. His reputation is why he is labeled as a thug or criminal. Luckily, all you have to do is be good at football to get people to forget all that murder stuff, Mike.
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