Just for the record, the entire Michael Vick storyline doubles as an elaborate satire of our sports culture. We all agree on this, right? Between Vick, Goodell, Tony Dungy, the Atlanta fans defending Vick, the PETA protesters, the city of Philadelphia—it’s like everyone was included specifically to exaggerate some strange corner of the sports world.
Vick’s Atlanta Homecoming: Success!
↵And Vick’s much-hyped return to Atlanta today reads like a deleted scene from Baseketball. But just when you thought this story was pure cartoon, Vick went out and had a pretty decent game today, finally creating buzz on the field.
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He scored an early rushing touchdown (with a fascinating mixed reaction from the fans):
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Threw a pretty, 45-yard deep ball:
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And then finished with a passing TD, as well:
↵Now, perspectives on Michael Vick fall all across the spectrum. From eye-burning hatred to delusions that Philly would be headed for the Super Bowl if they’d just start number seven. But putting aside the crazies for a moment, it’s pretty nice to see someone that’s been through so much turmoil—most of it deserved—gain a measure of redemption for at least one game.
↵It’s not the Hollywood-ending many had pegged for him, but that’s okay, too. Just for today, Mike Vick was the star again in Atlanta. And considering the context, that’s pretty cool.
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