Michael Vick had a lot of explaining to do before he was sent to prison for his involvement in an interstate dog fighting ring that operated for five years. Now that he's outta jail, Michael Vick arguably has more explaining to do!

So he sat down with 60 Minutes and let it all out. Mr. Vick was sentenced to 23 months in federal prison and began serving his sentence in November 2007. He served 18 months. Fast forward to 2009; Michael's been signed to the Philadelphia Eagles in a one-year, $1.6 million take-it-or-leave-it-b*tch contract! He was given a second chance to redeem himself and it all begins with this apologetic/ pity party video. 

My thoughts? I'm so disturbed by what Michael did. If he's sorry, he should be. He has paid his dues, though, now let the man play football since that's his gift.

Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in prison Monday for his role in a dogfighting conspiracy that involved gambling and killing pit bulls. The suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback could have been sentenced up to five years by District Judge Henry E. Hudson. Vick was dressed in a black-and-white striped prison suit and apologized to the court and his family.Vick pleaded guilty in August, admitting he bankrolled the "Bad Newz Kennels" dogfighting operation and helped kill six to eight dogs.

23 months of taking it up the butt.... Good luck with that Mikey.

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Michael Vick is locked up.

Michael Vick has surrendered to U.S. Marshals on Monday to begin serving time on his criminal sentence for his part in a dogfighting operation. However, Michael Vick will not even learn what his jail sentence is in relation to his dogfighting conspiracy charge until December.

He was transported from the U.S. Courthouse in downtown Richmond, Virginia over to Northern Neck Regional Jail in Warsaw. Fox News quoted an order filed in U.S. District Court, which read, "This matter is before the Court after Defendant Michael Vick has indicated his desire to voluntarily enter custody prior to his sentencing hearing. It appearing appropriate to do so, the U.S. Marshal is ordered to take custody of the Defendant immediately upon his surrender."

Michael Vick is expected to face a 12-to-18 month sentence for his crimes, he could be sentenced to up to 5 years in prison. In August, Michael Vick pleaded guilty to being a part of a dogfighting operation in Surry County, Virginia, known as Bad News Kennelz. During his confession, Michael Vick acknowledged that he had financed the operation starting in 2001, all the way up to this past spring. The plea agreement also had Michael Vick admit that he had been involved in the "victimization and killing of pit bull dogs."

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In a press conference, Falcons owner Arthur Blank said that while he's "profoundly disappointed and saddened" by Vick's action, the team is not willing to throw Vick to the dogs.

"We cannot tell you today that Michael is cut from the team," said Blank. "It may feel better emotionally, but it's not in the long term best interest of our franchise."

Blank added, "If we had any idea this was going on ... we would have dealt with it immediately."

Michael also said,

"I was ashamed and totally disappointed in myself, to say the least. I want to apologize to all the young kids out there for my immature acts. What I did was very immature, so that means I need to grow up. I totally ask for forgiveness and understanding as I move forward to be a better Michael Vick the person, not the football player."

I just really don't like people who are sorry after the fact. He would still be doing what he was if he didn't get busted. Plus, I just don't like men who are named Mike. They tend to be self-absorbed assholes who break your heart, play innocent and leave you high and dry, or should I say wet and high? Damn, if the wrong people discover this blog, I'll have plenty of explaining to do.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has accepted a plea deal that could send him to prison, ending a federal dogfighting prosecution that jeopardizes his pro football career, his lawyers said. Vick will plead guilty to felony conspiracy next Monday, defense attorney Lawrence Woodward told the Virginian-Pilot, of Norfolk, Virginia.

A status conference on the case is set for 3 p.m. in U.S. District Court in Richmond, Virginia.

The U.S. Attorney's office had no comment.

"After consulting with his family over the weekend, Michael Vick asks that I announce today that he has reached an agreement with federal prosecutors regarding the charges pending against him," lead defense attorney Billy Martin said in a statement.

"Mr. Vick has agreed to enter a plea of guilty to those charges and to accept full responsibility for his action and the mistakes he has made. Michael wishes to apologize again to everyone who has been hurt by this matter," Martin's statement said.

Vick's attorneys have been negotiating with federal prosecutors over terms of the deal, which must be approved by the judge. While prosecutors can recommend a sentence, the decision ultimately rests with the judge.

The plea would help Vick avoid additional federal charges.

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NFL star Michael Vick was indicted by a federal grand jury Tuesday on charges of sponsoring a dogfighting operation so grisly the losers either died in the pit or sometimes were electrocuted, drowned, hanged or shot.

The Atlanta Falcons quarterback and three others were charged with competitive dogfighting, procuring and training pit bulls for fighting and conducting the enterprise across state lines.

The operation was named "Bad Newz Kennels," according to the indictment, and the dogs were housed, trained and fought at a property owned by Vick in Surry County, Va.

The indictment states that dogs fought to the death -- or close to it.

If convicted, Vick and the others -- Purnell A. Peace, Quanis L. Phillips and Tony Taylor -- could face up to six years in prison, $350,000 in fines and restitution.

Good! His ass should face jail time for that kind of crap! Some say it was a property he owned but didn't necessarily live at. He knew what was going on there regardless and is completely responsible. What a crock of shit for a million dollar man to be so petty to make money off of something as cruel as dogfighting.

Grrrr! I feel much better now. :)

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