Day: August 25, 2007

Blank applauds NFL’s suspension of VickBlank applauds NFL’s suspension of Vick

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank wanted to suspend Michael Vick last month, even as his quarterback declared his innocence on dogfighting charges. On Friday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell took care of that, indefinitely suspending the Falcons’ biggest star. Blank applauded Goodell’s decision, which came just hours after Vick acknowledged in court papers that he bankrolled gambling on dogfighting…

Reid’s son jailed for violating bailReid’s son jailed for violating bail

Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid’s son was jailed Friday for violating his bail after police said they found 33 pills, including the painkiller hydrocodone, on him. Britt Reid, 22, of Villanova, was stopped Thursday on suspicion of driving while impaired. Free on bail at the time, he’s awaiting sentencing for a January road-rage incident in which police say he brandished a gun at another driver.

NFL suspends Vick indefinitelyNFL suspends Vick indefinitely

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, center, is escorted by U.S. Marshals, as he arrives at the federal courthouse in Richmond, Va., for his arraignment, in this July 26, 2007 file photo.

For all the big words and life lessons Roger Goodell included in his booming reaction to Michael Vick’s admission of involvement in dogfighting, the NFL commissioner’s message seemingly could have been whittled to two words: Nice try. Goodell suspended the Atlanta Falcons quarterback indefinitely without pay Friday, just hours after Vick filed a plea agreement that portrayed him as less involved…