Posted on 09/30/2009 4:24:21 PM PDT by rdl6989
NEW YORK — Michael Vick is back with Nike more than two years after the company severed ties over the quarterback's involvement in a dogfighting ring.
The managing director of the agency that represents Vick announced the deal Wednesday while participating on a panel at the Sports Sponsorship Symposium. Michael Principe of BEST referred questions to Vick's agent, Joel Segal, who did not return calls from The Associated Press.
Segal told SportsBusiness Journal that Vick will wear Nike shoes, gear and apparel, but would not reveal the terms of the agreement
"Mike has had a great relationship with Nike and is excited to be part of the Nike team again," Segal said.
The deal is the latest step forward for Vick as he seeks to rehabilitate his career and his image after serving 18 months in federal prison. On Sunday, Vick played his first regular-season game since December 2006.
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boycott Nike
I wonder how long until Nike signs Roman Polanski.
He’ll put his aching dogs into those shoes.
Agreed. Don’t buy Nike.
I’m done with Nike!
Has Nike lost their minds?
Mmmmm-mmm-mmm........
Well, there went the Nike brand at our house...
F NIKE
boycotting Nike
Nike’s homies don’t give shizzle ‘bout no Vick conviction, word. He be keepin’ it real, is all.
Roman Polanski is a kiddie-doping, child-raping moonbat Hollywood sleazebag. Vick plays for my favorite football team. How dare you conflate the two?
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Hush Puppies turned him down.
I’ll be doggone.
What ahm sayn'.
OUTRAGEOUS!
My dog said woof... which I think means “Not Cool”
Guess Nike should join Martin Scorcese as indivudals to be boycotted for being, well, animated equivalents of what were once female hygenic devices.
I hope Vicks get caught in a pile-up on the field which breaks every one of his damn bones.
I thought Vick’s first endorsement since coming back would be for a Korean restaurant......
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