His football accomplishments in two seasons led to his induction in to the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame in 2017. Quarterback Michael Vick played 13 NFL seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers. GREENSBORO, N.C. --- Guilford College completed a wire-to-wire run over three rounds of competition to claimed its conference record 19th ODAC men's golf championship on Tuesday morning and afternoon at the Forest Oaks Country Club in Greensboro, N.C. Quakers junior Sam Davidson bridged a two-shot gap between him and 36-hole . [257][258], Even before the animal cruelty case surfaced in 2007, however, Vick's corporate status had deteriorated. [192][193], In November, Vick turned himself in early to begin accruing time-served credit against his likely federal prison sentence. Vick denied placing any side bets on the dogfights. [95], In a Week 10 Monday Night Football matchup against the Washington on November 14, Vick passed for 333 yards and four touchdowns, while rushing for 80 yards and another two touchdowns. He was to pay $3,712 a month on the mortgage for his house in Hampton, Virginia, where his fiance and two children lived, and could pay up to $1,355 per month in private school tuition for his children. But, its still not touching individuals. [57][58], Vick made his third Pro Bowl after the 2005 season, during which he passed for 2,412 yards and 16 touchdowns while rushing for 597 rushing yards and six more touchdowns. [11] As he left the Newport News public housing projects in 1998 with a college football scholarship in hand, Vick was seen in the Newport News community as a success story. Vick's attorneys told the judge on November 13 that Vick "has every reason to believe that upon his release, he will be reinstated into the NFL, resume his career and be able to earn a substantial living. Vick was a four . American football player. He won the Big East Offensive Player of the Year. [65] Despite Vick's record-setting season, the Falcons finished with a 79 record and again missed the playoffs.[66]. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. "Sports kept me off the streets," Vick told Sporting News magazine in an interview published April 9, 2001. [184], In July 2007, Vick and three other men were indicted on federal felony charges of operating an unlawful interstate dog fighting venture known as "Bad Newz Kennels". Virginia Tech. [185][186] Federal prosecutors indicated they intended to proceed under the provisions of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), a United States federal law that provides for extended criminal penalties and a civil cause of action for acts performed as part of an ongoing criminal organization. [53] Vick set an NFL postseason record for a quarterback with 119 rushing yards in the first round of the 2004 NFL playoffs; Atlanta beat the St. Louis Rams 4717 in the Divisional Round, but lost the following week 2710 to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship. They included $14,531 a month to his mother, $12,363 a month to his fiance and two daughters, and $3,500 a month to his former girlfriend Tameka Taylor, with whom he had a child. "[89] The Eagles exercised his option for 2010 in March and Vick received a $1.5 million roster bonus. [208], Vick has lobbied for H.R. [249] Vick testified that he intended to live a better life after prison. Michael Vick and Matt Ryan's unexpected friendship. Vick and Brooks spent a lot of time at the local Boys and Girls Club. [259][260] Vick's first endorsement after being released from prison was a two-year deal on January 27, 2011, with Unequal Technologies, a company that produces football pads. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [151], His signing by the Steelers caused a social media backlash by many Steeler fans, with some saying that they would never support the team again. [255] He could spend up to $3,500 a month for rent in Philadelphia and $750 for "utilities and miscellaneous." 08-50775-FJS. Vick led the NCAA in passing efficiency in 1999, a record for a freshman (180.4) and the third-highest all-time mark. "[7], Vick first came to prominence while at Homer L. Ferguson High School in Newport News. [97][98] In a game later in the season against the New York Giants, Vick led a fourth-quarter rally to erase a 21-point deficit. Clemson Tigers Michael Vick is returning to the game of football to work for athlete management firm Levels Sports Group as its head of athletic development, the company announced on Tuesday.. [83][84] In the team's NFC Wild Card Round game against the Dallas Cowboys on January 9, 2010, Vick threw the longest touchdown pass of his career to rookie Jeremy Maclin for a 76-yard touchdown. [50], Vick returned to form in 2004, passing for 2,313 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. . [133][134] After that, Vick suffered losses against the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos, where he threw for one touchdown and three interceptions in that stretch (all three were thrown against Kansas City). [167][168] Vick said, regarding becoming a coach, "I didnt think I ever wanted to coach but talking about the game at Fox, I get excited like Im out there playing again. [191], While free on bail, Vick tested positive for marijuana in a random drug test. [149], On August 25, 2015, Vick signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers worth $970,000. "It means a great deal to me," Vick said at the time. He added 1,048 yards and 18 scores on the ground. He said the team had no immediate plans to cut ties with Vick, citing salary-cap issues. Once I found out it was in Atlanta, I thought it was a home run. Michael Vick and Matt . [37] In two starts and eight total games played that season, Vick completed 50 of 113 passes for 785 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions. Michael Vick was born in Newport News, VA. Michael Vick weighed 210 lbs (95 kg) when playing. Michael Vick and Matt . The company had been supplying him with complimentary gear since October 2009; his re-signing marked the first time[dubious discuss] a sponsor had brought back an athlete after dropping him. [154] The Steelers had considered signing Vick in 2009both Vick and Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin are from the same part of Virginia and know each other well personallybut decided against it due to potential backlash since Vick at the time hadn't proven himself following his release from prison. [261] Nike officially signed Vick again as an athlete on July 1, 2011. He was released by the Falcons shortly before leaving prison. Vick and several others were indicted on federal and Virginia state felony charges related to the operation. Vick won both an ESPY Award as the nation's top college player and the first-ever Archie Griffin Award as college football's most valuable player. It was supported by all of Vick's creditors but one who was owed $13,000. [225][226][227] The suit claimed Vick failed to meet a September 10 deadline to repay. [115], Vick came into week one of the 2012 season as the starter, despite a solid showing from rookie Nick Foles in the preseason. [242], Vick next turned to Talbot, a medical school graduate from Hackensack, New Jersey who claimed to have expertise in financial management. Draft: Drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 30th round of the 2000 MLB June Amateur Draft from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Blacksburg, VA). [62], In 2006, Vick became the first quarterback to ever rush for over 1,000 yards in a single season. Drafted: 2001 in Round 1, #1 overall by the . Disclosure Statement With Respect to Debtor's First Amended Plan of Reorganization", "Even bankruptcy court isn't kind to Vick", "Bankruptcy judge rejects Michael Vick's reorganization plan", "Taking a look behind the figures of Vick's rejected bankruptcy plan", "Judge rejects Vick plan to emerge from bankruptcy", "Michael Vick's focus: Defenses and debt", "Where have baseball players' endorsements gone? [32], Vick made his NFL debut against the San Francisco 49ers on September 9, 2001, and saw limited action. They know what I've been through. "It kept me from getting into what was going on, the bad stuff. Chapter 11. . Join our linker program. . [206] He appeared before the Surry County Circuit Court on November 25 at a session held in neighboring Sussex County because the Surry court building was undergoing renovation. 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Aware that the rest of his family was still living in their three-bedroom apartment in the Ridley Circle Homes, Vick stated that he was going to buy his mother "a home and a car." The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [132], Vick started out well, winning his first game against Washington and throwing his first career 400-yard game in a close loss to the San Diego Chargers, with four passing touchdowns, two rushing touchdowns, and no interceptions in the two-game stretch. Get the latest on Michael Vick including news, stats, videos, and more on CBSSports.com CBSSports.com 247Sports MaxPreps . Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. The team began with a 48 record before winning four games in a row to finish the season. In his final two seasons, Vick played one year each for the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers, primarily as a backup. [147] After seven consecutive losses, Rex Ryan named Vick the starter over Smith for the Week 9 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Do you have a sports website? Vick's final game while playing for Virginia Tech was against the Clemson Tigers in the Toyota Gator Bowl; Virginia Tech won and Vick was named the game's MVP. [101] Philadelphia ended with a 106 record in 2010 and made the playoffs, but lost to the Green Bay Packers 2116 in the Wild Card Round. Vick won both an ESPY Award as the nation's top college player and the first-ever Archie Griffin Award as college football's most valuable player. [163], During their 2017 training camp, Vick joined his former coach Andy Reid as a coaching intern with the Kansas City Chiefs. [43] The Falcons lost 206 to the Donovan McNabb-led Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football Conference Divisional Round the following week. [44] Vick was named to his first Pro Bowl after the season. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. [91] In his second game as an Eagles starter versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, Vick led the Eagles to a 283 win, throwing for 291 yards and three touchdowns and rushing for another touchdown. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. . At his July 26 arraignment, the terms of his bail barred him from leaving Virginia before the November trial[68] effectively ending any realistic chance of Vick playing a down in 2007. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, April 30, 2:31PM. Vick played college football at Virginia Tech, where he received first-team On August 29, the Falcons sent a letter to Vick demanding that he reimburse them for $20 million of his $37 million bonus. He finished with 3,303 passing yards, 18 passing touchdowns, and 14 interceptions to go along with 76 carries for 589 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown. Following a furor in 2007 over Ricky Williams playing there while serving a suspension, the CFL banned players currently suspended by the NFL. [72][73] The Falcons released Vick in early June, however, making him an unrestricted free agent. [10] As a senior, he passed for 1,668 yards, accounting for 10 passing and as many rushing touchdowns. "[251], On April 28, attorneys met with Santoro and said they made substantial progress on a revised plan. Michael Vick football Statistics on - The Stats Crew has compiled complete career football statistics for Michael Vick. [230], Wachovia Bank also filed a federal suit in October 2007 in Atlanta seeking about $940,000 from Vick and Gerald Frank Jenkins, a business partner. College Pick'em; Cover 3 Podcast; College Shop; Stubhub Home; Scores; Schedule; Rankings; Standings; Bowl Schedule; Signing Day; Coaching Tracker . [263], Vick has been a principal in two charitable foundations, the Michael Vick Foundation and The Vick Foundation. [42] On January 4, 2003, Vick led the Falcons to an upset victory over the heavily favored Green Bay Packers 277 in the Wild Card Round. [92] He was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month for September. [200] During the administration of his bankruptcy case, the U.S. Department of Labor complained that these funds were paid at least partially with unlawfully withdrawn monies that Vick held in trust for himself and eight other employees of MV7, a celebrity marketing company he owned. [209], At the end of 2006, Sports Illustrated magazine estimated Vick's annual income between his NFL salary and endorsements at $25.4 million, ranking him just below NASCAR's Dale Earnhardt Jr. in a listing of highest earning athletes. All rights reserved. [99] DeSean Jackson returned the Giants' last punt of the game for a touchdown to win the game for the Eagles as time expired. [69] It initially appeared that Goodell had cleared the way for the Falcons to release Vick, since he ruled that Vick's involvement in gambling activity breached his contract. Related Biographies Len Dawson. [107] Vick finished second in the NFL Offensive Player of the Year with 11 first place votes and NFL MVP both awarded to Tom Brady who won MVP unanimously. [31], He signed a six-year $62 million contract. "[169] Shortly before the season began, head coach Kevin Coyle announced Vick would no longer serve as offensive coordinator, but would still remain with the team as a consultant. On September 20, 2007, the Royal Bank of Canada filed a civil lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Newport News against Vick for more than $2.3 million over a loan tied to real estate. His financial affairs strained, Vick was unable to meet scheduled payments and other obligations. Vick went 19 of 35 for 197 yards with a touchdown and interception, and also ran five times for 25 yards. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. East? Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. "[206], After creditors objected to the initial reorganization plan, Vick appeared in person before Santoro at a hearing in Newport News on April 2, 2009. [171] Two days later, Vick denied this and said that he will not come out of retirement.[172]. It contained a team option for the 2010 season worth $5 million. Vick was reportedly inspired by seeing the success Terrell Owens was having in the league. . [117] The Eagles won the following game against the Baltimore Ravens,[118] but lost 276 in the third week of the season to the Arizona Cardinals. Instagram: [96] Vick was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week following his performance, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame asked for his game jersey to display after he became the first player to pass for three touchdowns and rush for two touchdowns in the first half of a game. "[254] Vick had testified that he felt obligated to provide for friends and family because of "where he had come from." DOB 1980-06-26 ( 42.7) Height 6' 0". The judgment of $1.11 million included the initial principal balance, interest accrued, fees, overdrawn accounts, and legal fees. [187], By August 20, Vick and the other three co-defendants agreed to separate plea bargains for the federal charges. [126] On December 3, after Vick had already been sidelined for three weeks, Reid officially named Foles the starter for the remainder of the season. Marcus Vick is 6-0 (183 cm) tall. They reported having settled all disputes with Vick's creditors, including Joel. Reamon favored Virginia Tech, where he felt better guidance was available under Frank Beamer, who promised to redshirt him and provide the freshman needed time to develop. [170], On May 20, 2022, reports surfaced that Vick planned to return to football and play for an undisclosed team in the Fan Controlled Football league. Brett Favre. [1][2] His mother worked two jobs, obtained public financial assistance and had help from her parents, while his father worked long hours in the shipyards as a sandblaster and spray-painter. Career Stats [140][141] Foles returned the following week, and Vick spent the rest of the season as the backup, making only one more appearance in a blowout win over the Chicago Bears. Lots of guys I knew have had bad problems. [211] Smith's plan was for Vick to have a net wealth of $100 million by 2010; by that date Vick was actually an estimated $20 million in debt. If you do, you're going to be nothing to anybody. [112] The final game of the season was a 3410 victory on January 1, 2012, at home against Washington. Draft Year 2001. Bats: Unknown Throws: Unknown. 2001: Rd 1, Pk 1 (ATL) . Virginia Tech. [54][55] Vick, whose single-season rushing total was the third-highest for a quarterback in NFL history, was named to his second Pro Bowl after the season after leading Atlanta to their third division title. 3rd in 1999, Michael Dwayne Vick Position: QB Throws: Left 6-0 , 210lb (183cm, 95kg) Born: June 26 in Newport News, VA (Age: 42-304d) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 4x Pro Bowl 2010 AP Comeback Player 2010 Bert Bell Award (Player of the Year) 2010 PFWA Comeback Player 7 7 7 1 2 SUMMARY Career G 143 AV 112 QBrec 61-51-1 Cmp% 56.2 Yds 22464 Y/A 7.0 TD 133 [212], After the dog fighting indictments were announced in July 2007, financial claims against Vick escalated. The Vick Foundation said the money would be used to provide help with funeral expenses, transportation for family members and other support services. In June 2006, Vick, along with his brother Marcus and mother Brenda, established The Vick Foundation, a nonprofit organization to support at-risk youth with after-school programs in the Metro Atlanta and Hampton Roads areas. Joel's cut was 25% of all deals, excluding Vick's NFL contract, according to the agreement. Vick admitted to providing most of the financing for the operation, and to participating directly in several dog fights in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and South Carolina. He said his crime was "heinous" and he felt "true remorse. 2001: Rd 1, Pk 1 (ATL) Birthplace. He was held at Northern Neck Regional Jail in Warsaw, Virginia awaiting sentencing on the federal convictions. [49] Vick ended the season with a 2114 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 28 in which he completed 12 of 22 passes for 180 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. [3] They were married when Michael was about five years old, but the children elected to continue to use their "Vick" surname. Vick later discovered that Talbot's rsum contained numerous false statements. Michael Vick played from 2001 to 2015 during his career with the Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers. [14][15] During the season, Vick appeared on the cover of an ESPN The Magazine issue. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. [222] Vick attempted to end the relationship with Joel Enterprises a few weeks later, and entered into another relationship with other agents. [214][215] The dog fighting property near Smithfield, Virginia had been liquidated earlier, and in November 2007, Vick attempted to sell another of his homes. [155], In Week 3, Vick was brought into action against the St. Louis Rams after Roethlisberger sustained a knee injury that sidelined him for 46 weeks. [210] Vick's finances suffered, however, from poor management, bad investments and lawsuits. After serving his sentence, Vick signed with the Philadelphia Eagles for the 2009 season. Michael Dwayne Vick (born June 26, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons. In a letter to Vick, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the quarterback had admitted to conduct that was "not only illegal, but also cruel and reprehensible." Virginia Tech. Receiving & Rushing Table; Receiving Rushing Scrimmage; Year School Conf Class Pos G Rec Yds Avg TD Att Yds Avg TD Plays Yds Avg TD *2007 Texas Tech: Big 12: FR: WR: 13: 134: 1962: 14.6
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