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Agency: Michael Vick re-signs with Nike
Google News/AP ^ | Sept 30, 2009 | RACHEL COHEN

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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KEYWORDS: athletes; michaelvick; nfl; nike; vick
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To: toofast2; Proud_USA_Republican; Chode; MinorityRepublican; GeronL; All

You’ve sold me on New Balance.


41 posted on 09/30/2009 5:36:04 PM PDT by rdl6989
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To: rdl6989

I think I have some no-name knock off shoes


42 posted on 09/30/2009 5:36:57 PM PDT by GeronL
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To: robertwalker62

I think his punishment was excessive. I don’t buy Nike anyway so I’m not too concerned.


43 posted on 09/30/2009 5:49:01 PM PDT by NotSoFreeStater (If you choose not to decide you still have made a choice)
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To: Proud_USA_Republican
I buy New Balance shoes which are a superior product and made in the USA.

New Balance has been the only sneakers I have bought since I bought my first pair years ago. I don't even look at the other brands. Why bother? New Balance is simply the best!

44 posted on 09/30/2009 6:03:13 PM PDT by P-Marlowe (LPFOKETT GAHCOEEP-w/o*)
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To: P-Marlowe
New Balance is simply the best!

Agree! I love my NB shoes b/c they are so comfortable, stylish and well made!

45 posted on 09/30/2009 6:22:15 PM PDT by kara2008 (The Answer to 1984 is 1776)
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To: rdl6989
I might consider now actually buying some Nikes.

I have never bought any before.

46 posted on 09/30/2009 6:31:14 PM PDT by Radix (Obama represents CHAINS for posterity.)
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To: rdl6989
I do not understand this tendency to attempt to “outleft” the Left.

The man plays football. He clearly is scummy, and I would not have him over for a cookout.

He plays football very well and football players make dough doing commercials. If you do not like him or the product, then don't buy it.

He is an athlete, and folks would have him sitting on a corner trying to figure out how to put food on his plate because he was convicted of a crime and sentenced to prison for it.

Where is the redemption in all of this?

He tortured dogs and went to prison for it. If his sentence was inadequate then change the laws. Execute dog torturers.

Meanwhile, Presidential assassins get to walk, with barely a squeak.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/16/AR2009061601761.html

47 posted on 09/30/2009 6:46:46 PM PDT by Radix (Obama represents CHAINS for posterity.)
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To: rdl6989

I don’t wear nike shoes, never have.

Now you can be certain I NEVER WILL!


48 posted on 09/30/2009 7:26:30 PM PDT by Dr.Zoidberg (Warning: Sarcasm/humor is always engaged. Failure to recognize this may lead to misunderstandings.)
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To: rdl6989
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49 posted on 09/30/2009 10:34:24 PM PDT by death2tyrants
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To: GeronL

Of all the people out there, why would they want this man representing them? Next time I get a pair of shoes, I’ll be certain not to get Nike, and that is a brand I have purchased before and always consider.


50 posted on 10/01/2009 1:38:43 AM PDT by Pinkbell
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To: Radix

What is it about Nike re-signing a contract with a man who abused and killed dogs that suddenly makes you want to buy them?


51 posted on 10/01/2009 1:48:34 AM PDT by Pinkbell
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To: Radix

Just love those dog torturers and killers don’t you? You think killing dogs is hunky dory. I pray (I realize obviously being an atheist who spits on churches you never have prayed) you don’t have any dogs.

Since people who buy these shoes love killing and torturing they should be beaten upon purchase.


52 posted on 10/01/2009 5:15:12 AM PDT by rexgrossmansonlyfan (Obama, Blagojevich, Stroger and Daley when Daley is the least corrupt of a group you have issues!)
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To: Radix

Supporting dog killers is your thing, we get it.


53 posted on 10/01/2009 5:16:20 AM PDT by rexgrossmansonlyfan (Obama, Blagojevich, Stroger and Daley when Daley is the least corrupt of a group you have issues!)
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To: rdl6989

Nike, for those who prefer to kick their dogs in style.


54 posted on 10/01/2009 5:18:59 AM PDT by windsorknot
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Every subhuman who buys those shoes is telling the world they love dog killers.

Vick is a complete slimeball. People actually believe he has remorse. No he only regrets getting caught. 99 percent sure he is killing dogs still. Once a killer always a killer. He just hides it better.

If you see anyone wearing his shoes DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN NEAR THEM. Wearing those shoes means killing is hunky dory to you.

In a strange twist of fate I ate at a restaurant his fellow Eagle Donovan McNabb helped his childhood friends get started last night.

While Vick sets up his childhood friends in dog killing businesses his teammates helps set his friends up in restaurants.


55 posted on 10/01/2009 5:20:12 AM PDT by rexgrossmansonlyfan (Obama, Blagojevich, Stroger and Daley when Daley is the least corrupt of a group you have issues!)
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To: rdl6989
Wonder what Tiger Woods thinks about his fellow "Nike" athletes Vick and Williams?

At least when he gets mad he blasts himself and leaves the course without comment.

56 posted on 10/01/2009 5:20:42 AM PDT by N. Theknow (Kennedys: Can't fly, can't ski, can't drive, can't skipper a boat, but they know what's best.)
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Can’t believe we actually have people here who support dog killing as anyone who would even consider not boycotting Nike would.

Good thing about the shoes is it’s nice when people who would kill and rape at a seconds notice wear something that announces it.

Anyone wearing those shoes announces they think killing is fine and dandy.


57 posted on 10/01/2009 5:21:45 AM PDT by rexgrossmansonlyfan (Obama, Blagojevich, Stroger and Daley when Daley is the least corrupt of a group you have issues!)
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To: N. Theknow

He doesn’t care unless it affects how much he gets paid.


58 posted on 10/01/2009 5:22:16 AM PDT by rexgrossmansonlyfan (Obama, Blagojevich, Stroger and Daley when Daley is the least corrupt of a group you have issues!)
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To: All

Let’s see Nike the dog killer lovers have what about 1500 NFL players to chose from and pick the dog killer?

What’s truly scary is we have dog killers here who love Vick. If you support him you support dog killing.

There’s a difference between me and the Vick lovers here. I worship God. You worship Vick.

I pray. You prey on innocents.


59 posted on 10/01/2009 5:24:34 AM PDT by rexgrossmansonlyfan (Obama, Blagojevich, Stroger and Daley when Daley is the least corrupt of a group you have issues!)
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To: rexgrossmansonlyfan

Should I throw away the 10 year old Nike shoes that I wear a couple of times a year? Then spend $150 on new shoes?


60 posted on 10/01/2009 7:14:40 AM PDT by CSM (Business is too big too fail... Government is too big to succeed... I am too small to matter...)
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