Meet Michael Vick

Meet Michael Vick.

Vick Lands Endorsement - For the first time since his release from prison for dogfighting charges, Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick has signed a two-year endorsement contract with Unequal Technologies, the company that provides the football pads he wore last season. “Michael is good people. He paid his dues... He deserves an opportunity,” the company’s CEO, Rob Vito, said Tuesday. While terms of the deal hadn’t been released, Vito called the contract “sizable.”

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Michael Vick - Michael Vick has been playing football since he was three years old.

New Shows<bR>On BET - Television critics from across the country gathered in L.A. this week to hear about new shows coming to the tube this year. BET announced three new shows, including “The Michael Vick Show;” “The Family Crews,” a reality show following the life of actor Terry Crews; and “Almost Married,” which follows the budding relationship of two former contestants of the network’s “Sunday Best” gospel competition show.

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Michael Vick - Vick attended college at Virginia Tech where he played football as a Hokie.

Michael Vick - He served 19 months in prison for his association with a dogfighting ring.

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Michael Vick - He served 19 months in prison for his association with a dogfighting ring.

Michael Vick - Did you know Vick’s endorsement contracts have included Nike, EA Sports, Coca-Cola, Powerade, Kraft and Hasbro?

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Michael Vick - Did you know Vick’s endorsement contracts have included Nike, EA Sports, Coca-Cola, Powerade, Kraft and Hasbro?

Michael Vick - The Michael Vick Foundation and Vick Foundation have provided aid to many at-risk youths.

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Michael Vick - The Michael Vick Foundation and Vick Foundation have provided aid to many at-risk youths.

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Michael Vick - Vick has won awards including the Big East Conference Rookie of the Year and Best NFL Player Espy Award.

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Michael Vick - Vick has won awards including the Big East Conference Rookie of the Year and Best NFL Player Espy Award.

Michael Vick - In 2001, Vick was the first overall NFL Draft pick, selected by the Atlanta Falcons.

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Michael Vick - In 2001, Vick was the first overall NFL Draft pick, selected by the Atlanta Falcons.

Michael Vick - Vick became the first African-American quarterback taken as number 1 in the NFL Draft.

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Michael Vick - Vick became the first African-American quarterback taken as number 1 in the NFL Draft.

Michael Vick - I didn't expect it, but I won't question the blessing from God. I just have to go out and give it a 110 percent effort, and we all as professionals and as grown men have to work through it and figure out what's the most rational way to make this work.

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Michael Vick - Returning to the NFL after his prison sentence, Vick is currently signed to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Michael Vick - What does the future hold for this football star? <br><br><B>Watch “The Michael Vick Project” on BET in 2010.</B>

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Michael Vick - What does the future hold for this football star? <br><br><B>Watch “The Michael Vick Project” on BET in 2010.</B>