Michael Vick signs with the Eagles

Being a Va Tech Hokie myself, I have to admit I was as disappointed with the Michael Vick scandal as anyone. Vick almost single-handedly put Virginia Tech football on the map, and turned the program into a perennial powerhouse in college football.

So when Vick was found guilty for his role in a dog fighting ring, it was a tough pill to swallow. How could he have thrown it all away? Well, after serving 18 months in prison Vick was released in May and rumors started to swirl over whether or not the once superstar quarterback would ever step on a NFL field again. Well… the question has been answered, as Vick has signed a 2 year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Vick was once hailed as the next superstar quarterback with the potential to be one of the best ever, but after 2 years away from the game it remains to be seen just how quickly he can get back into shape and be able to make any sort of contribution to the Eagles who are still hunting their first Super Bowl victory (the team has made 2 appearances in the Superbowl in 1980 and 2004, but lost both games).

What are your thoughts? Should Vick have been allowed to play again in the NFL after paying his due to society, or should he have been hit with a lifetime ban for his animal cruelty actions? I, for one, say give the guy a second chance, but then again I am a bit biased being a Hokie myself.

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