The blogosphere is responding to the federal indictment against Falcons QB Michael Vick for his alleged ties to dog fighting and opines on how NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell should handle the case. BUILDING THE BUZZ: Sports Media Challenge's Sports Blog Index analyzed the buzz surrounding Vick's federal indictment. The blogosphere has come down overwhelmingly in favor of suspending Vick immediately and criticize Goodell for not implementing any sort of punishment thus far. Click here for more analysis
| The Falcoholic Posted by: Dave the Falconer |
| “Goodell hasn't shied away from punishing big names thus far, and I don't think he's hypocritical enough to leave Vick out.” |
| The Daily Whim |
| “I’d bet his lawyers will make sure it gets continued into 2008. So ... It will be a point of mockery on eight road trips, with signs and banners saying things about Vick I can’t even yet imagine.” |
| Yardbarker Posted by: yno82280 |
| “Beyond Vick's trouble, I wouldn't be surprised if his endorsement deals completely dried up.” |
| Footballguys Blog Posted by: Jason Wood |
| “This is a PR nightmare for the NFL, the Falcons and, of course, Vick. It’s important to note that an indictment is NOT a conviction, and the threshold to obtain an indictment is far less cumbersome than what it will take to convict Vick and his co-defendants.” |
| Dr. Joan Bushwell’s Chimpanzee Refugee Posted by: Kevin Beck |
| “Did he really need the chump change his programmed slaughtering operation garnered him? At this point it's difficult to regard him as anything other than a garden-variety sadist.” |
- The topic measured 9 out of 10 on The Buzz, indicating a high level of interest.
| The Falcoholic Posted by: Dave the Falconer |
| “Goodell hasn't shied away from punishing big names thus far, and I don't think he's hypocritical enough to leave Vick out.” |
| The Daily Whim |
| “I’d bet his lawyers will make sure it gets continued into 2008. So ... It will be a point of mockery on eight road trips, with signs and banners saying things about Vick I can’t even yet imagine.” |
| Yardbarker Posted by: yno82280 |
| “Beyond Vick's trouble, I wouldn't be surprised if his endorsement deals completely dried up.” |
| Footballguys Blog Posted by: Jason Wood |
| “This is a PR nightmare for the NFL, the Falcons and, of course, Vick. It’s important to note that an indictment is NOT a conviction, and the threshold to obtain an indictment is far less cumbersome than what it will take to convict Vick and his co-defendants.” |
| Dr. Joan Bushwell’s Chimpanzee Refugee Posted by: Kevin Beck |
| “Did he really need the chump change his programmed slaughtering operation garnered him? At this point it's difficult to regard him as anything other than a garden-variety sadist.” |
- Many bloggers discuss the NFL's Code of Conduct and see this situation as being clearly in violation of the new rules.
| The Falcoholic Posted by: Dave the Falconer |
| “Goodell hasn't shied away from punishing big names thus far, and I don't think he's hypocritical enough to leave Vick out.” |
| The Daily Whim |
| “I’d bet his lawyers will make sure it gets continued into 2008. So ... It will be a point of mockery on eight road trips, with signs and banners saying things about Vick I can’t even yet imagine.” |
| Yardbarker Posted by: yno82280 |
| “Beyond Vick's trouble, I wouldn't be surprised if his endorsement deals completely dried up.” |
| Footballguys Blog Posted by: Jason Wood |
| “This is a PR nightmare for the NFL, the Falcons and, of course, Vick. It’s important to note that an indictment is NOT a conviction, and the threshold to obtain an indictment is far less cumbersome than what it will take to convict Vick and his co-defendants.” |
| Dr. Joan Bushwell’s Chimpanzee Refugee Posted by: Kevin Beck |
| “Did he really need the chump change his programmed slaughtering operation garnered him? At this point it's difficult to regard him as anything other than a garden-variety sadist.” |
- Bloggers make comparisons to the recent suspensions of Pacman Jones, Chris Henry and Tank Johnson, saying Vick's federal indictment is as punishable as anything those players were involved in.
| The Falcoholic Posted by: Dave the Falconer |
| “Goodell hasn't shied away from punishing big names thus far, and I don't think he's hypocritical enough to leave Vick out.” |
| The Daily Whim |
| “I’d bet his lawyers will make sure it gets continued into 2008. So ... It will be a point of mockery on eight road trips, with signs and banners saying things about Vick I can’t even yet imagine.” |
| Yardbarker Posted by: yno82280 |
| “Beyond Vick's trouble, I wouldn't be surprised if his endorsement deals completely dried up.” |
| Footballguys Blog Posted by: Jason Wood |
| “This is a PR nightmare for the NFL, the Falcons and, of course, Vick. It’s important to note that an indictment is NOT a conviction, and the threshold to obtain an indictment is far less cumbersome than what it will take to convict Vick and his co-defendants.” |
| Dr. Joan Bushwell’s Chimpanzee Refugee Posted by: Kevin Beck |
| “Did he really need the chump change his programmed slaughtering operation garnered him? At this point it's difficult to regard him as anything other than a garden-variety sadist.” |
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