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     Cagedbird Veteran Poster Username: Cagedbird Post Number: 132 Registered: 02-2004 Rating: N/A |
(AP) - When the United Football League debuts in October, Michael Vick could be one of its players. Michael Huyghue, the commissioner of the new four-team league, says the UFL is willing to give Vick a place to play — provided there are no pending legal issues. His rights belong to the Orlando franchise. "One of the things that is important in our premiere season is to showcase the quality of talent and the coaches, and to be able to show outstanding players who find themselves in this quagmire the NFL creates," Huyghue said. "Michael Vick might be that kind of player because he is ... a phenomenal talent, but he needs transitionining back into the NFL. "Also gaining as much widespread exposure for the league as possible might be addressed with Michael Vick." Huyghue said he will monitor the Vick situation closely and "if he is free and clear of legal issues, we will look at the situation." Vick already has served an 18-month sentence in federal prison for his involvement in a dogfighting ring. He is under home confinement until July 20, after which the NFL is expected to announce whether the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback will be suspended. Vick, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2001 draft, has not played football since the 2006 season. The UFL will have teams in Orlando, New York, Las Vegas and San Francisco, playing games mostly on Thursday nights in October and November. The championship game will be Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving. ******************************* Usher asks court for paternity tests on his six month old son, so the drama continues. ************************************ Robert McNamara, former Se. of Defense, has died in his sleep. *************************** Is Sarah Palin crazy or just a woman has come 2 her senses?????????????????? **************************************** LOS ANGELES – Madonna is paying tribute to Michael Jackson in the same arena where he was to stage his great comeback. The superstar is preparing a special part of her concert Saturday at O2 arena. Madonna publicist Liz Rosenberg says she is going to unveil a special choreographed dance in honor of Jackson. Michael Jackson was to perform his comeback concerts at O2 starting July 13. He died last week at 50. He had been rehearsing for those shows in his final days. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrxySDGfFA4 |
