The Michael Vick Project: Episode 1

Before moving forward, Mike takes a look back.

Family Prayer - Mike and his family crowd around the dinner table for prayer.
Childhood - As a child, Mike played football here, and also saw some of the bad behaviors that would affect his life later.
Rookie Of The Year - Mike recalls becoming the 1999 Rookie of the Year at Virginia Tech, but he says adjusting to college life wasn’t easy.
Dog Fighting - Mike’s brother recalls the two looking out of their window and seeing older people fight dogs as early as the age of 7.NFL - Mike reveals that after becoming the first Black quarterback drafted #1, he would fly home every Tuesday to check on his growing collection of dogs.

Next Gallery

12 Powerful Quotes from Black Women Athletes to Inspire Greatness

12 Photos

2 / 12

Childhood - As a child, Mike played football here, and also saw some of the bad behaviors that would affect his life later.

ADVERTISEMENT