Looks like Falcon fans are backing Vick

[RamboLiberal]

On Wednesday, Mike Scarce, president of the 300-member Falcon Fan-Atics fan club, invoked what had become in less than 24 hours, the new incantation of the Falcon nation: "Innocent until proven guilty."

Versions of that reaction reverberated across the fan base on the news that Falcon quarterback Michael Vick was indicted for taking part in an animal fighting enterprise and may have been involved in killing losing dogs.

"You can be charged with anything, and he may not have done anything," said Scarce, 48, a mail carrier who lives in Cumming and has owned season Falcons tickets since the Georgia Dome opened in 1992. "He definitely can afford good lawyers, and good lawyers can go a long way in this situation."

Stockbridge season ticket holder Chuck Ruffino said: "I'm hoping for the best and hoping he should be properly acquitted. My feeling that him playing will make the season, and I feel like if he plays it will be a great season."

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Few worried that Vick will serve any jail time.

"I think if this goes to trial, it'll be a plea bargain," K'Lee Reeves said. "I think that would be in his best interest. He needs to save what bit of reputation he has. I'm sure the owners are going to still let him play."

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/falcons/stories/2007/07/18/vickfans_0719.html

Sick crap. I'm a huge Steeler's fan, but if our QB or star player got caught doing this I'd be writing the Rooney's to fire or suspend his butt. I can't answer for the rest of Steeler Nation and I may not want to know.

[emilyg]

1. Not this fan.

[Big Pappa]

2. In other words,

we do not give a shit what he did as long as he throws touchdowns. Asshole.

[piesRsquare]

3. Wanna send a message to the NFL to have Vick's butt suspended?

Go here: https://community.hsus.org/campaign/US_2007_dogfighting_nfl2?rk=RpAxvJS1Nbs8W

[emilyg]

5. Thanks.

[Neshanic]

4. Sick and bizzare.

[BulletproofLandshark]

6. However, he's still guilty of being a mediocre QB.

Yeah, he's a great scrambler. Just don't ask him to win too many games with his arm. IMO trading Matt Schaub away was a huge mistake, especially now that the Falcons could have Joey freakin' Harrington as their starter for an extended amount of time depending on how Vick's trial turns out.

[LostInAnomie]

7. Well, I can see why they would give Ron Mexico the benefit of the doubt.

He's been an upstanding citizen up until now. :eyes:

[SaveElmer]

8. I've kinda soured on the NFL in any case...but still follow my team..

But I swear, if Vick is convicted (which if you read the indictment he should be...I've never seen anything like it), and the NFL allows him to come back and play...I will never watch another NFL game...guaranteed...

[Oeditpus Rex]

9. Surprise

:eyes: