Category: Sports

Deal for Vick

The Virginia Pilot is reporting that Michael Vick has been offered a plea deal on federal dogfighting charges. If he doesn't take the deal, the Feds are expected to charge him under the RICO statute, where he would face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. According to the Pilot, Vick's decision is based … Continue reading Deal for Vick →

Is Vick toast?

It sure looks like it. According to the Virginian Pilot, the remaining two co-defendents have arranged plea deals and will be in court Monday. That leaves just Newport News native and Atlanta Falcons star Michael Vick on the hook. New allegations could surface when [Purnell A.] Peace and [Quanis L.] Phillips accept plea agreements. When … Continue reading Is Vick toast? →

Busy day

With travel to Richmond taking longer than normal, I headed out early this morning to participate with Waldo Jaquith in the bloggers' panel at the DPVA grassroots training. Greg Scanlon from the DPVA was the third member of the panel, with DPVA Executive Director Amy Reger serving as moderator. Mike from Blueweeds live-blogged the whole … Continue reading Busy day →

Vick pleads …

... not guilty. Surprised? I'm not. From PilotOnline: Michael Vick pleaded not guilty today to a federal charge of conspiring to operate a dogfighting venture on property he owned in rural Surry County. A judge allowed the NFL star and three co-defendants to remain free without posting bail. Vick's trial has been set to start … Continue reading Vick pleads … →

Vick: don’t come to camp

The NFL has ordered Atlanta Falcons QB and Newport News native Michael Vick to not come to camp, the Virginian Pilot reports. "While it is for the criminal justice system to determine your guilt or innocence, it is my responsibility as commissioner of the National Football League to determine whether your conduct, even if not … Continue reading Vick: don’t come to camp →

What a crock!

Via the AP: According to an upcoming paper by a University of Pennsylvania professor and a Cornell graduate student, white referees called fouls against black players at a higher rate than they did against white players. This is called looking for a problem where there is none. A clear case of race-baiting, if I've ever … Continue reading What a crock! →

Freeman ousted as coach at NSU

Not unexpected, the Virginian-Pilot is reporting that Dwight Freeman's contract will not be renewed. Freeman has coached the men's basketball team for five years and compiled an overall 63-83 record.

ODU men lose to Butler

The Monarchs bowed out in the first round of the NCAA tournament, losing to Butler, 57-46. The Monarchs were seeded 12th, while Butler is the 5th seed in the Midwest Region. Congrats to the men for making it to the tournament.