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12thMan · 09-26-2011, 05:46 PM

Hopefully, this is my last post re: Vick, because I'm really trying to get my Redskins on.

How does having the Commish speak highly of you or landing major endorsements equate to being coddled? These are perks that Vick earned as a result of his production on the field and his impact on the game at large. These companies have simply placed a dollar amount on his perceived value as a sports icon. They are not arbitrary and didn't happen in a vacuum.

It seems we're confusing whether or not Michael Vick is deserving of said endorsements with getting special treatment and currying favor with people in high places, in spite of his contribution to the game. The two go hand in hand. One is "coddled" because he/she is special and bring a unique something to their world and/or profession. The lazy, non-productive, and indifferent don't get special treatment. Those that rise do. It's true in sports, politics, medicine, academia, etc.

09-26-2011, 05:46 PM	#97
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Vick is a crybaby Hopefully, this is my last post re: Vick, because I'm really trying to get my Redskins on. How does having the Commish speak highly of you or landing major endorsements equate to being coddled? These are perks that Vick earned as a result of his production on the field and his impact on the game at large. These companies have simply placed a dollar amount on his perceived value as a sports icon. They are not arbitrary and didn't happen in a vacuum. It seems we're confusing whether or not Michael Vick is deserving of said endorsements with getting special treatment and currying favor with people in high places, in spite of his contribution to the game. The two go hand in hand. One is "coddled" because he/she is special and bring a unique something to their world and/or profession. The lazy, non-productive, and indifferent don't get special treatment. Those that rise do. It's true in sports, politics, medicine, academia, etc. Last edited by 12thMan; 09-26-2011 at 05:48 PM.