So we all know the sports industry is full of ethical issues that athletes face everyday. Issues that vary from steroid usage to dogfights, but how do these athletes recover from the big hits they take from the media? They may never fully recover, in the sense of regaining respect from fans or other athletes, but how does it effect their sports career?
One athlete that got media coverage across the nation is Michael Vick. He was sent to federal prison for torturing and killing dogs and lying to the feds about it. Before getting caught, Vick played for the Atlanta Falcons, but was dropped from the team after the incident. He currently plays for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL, but how well has he recovered?
Almost 2 and a half years later, he is still the topic of debate. Fanhouse.com wrote an article, speaking highly of Michael Vick's athletic ability, but they mention the "dogfighting thing" a total of 4 separate times. The article, though, also reaffirmed that the fans still love him and many say the Falcons never should have let him go.
In reading the article, the main thing I took away from it was the dogfighting. The media focuses on negativity because gossip is what makes the world go round.
It's safe to say that Michael Vick will always be associated with dogfighting. Wherever you see his name, that's probably going to be the first thing that pops up in your head, but people always love a comeback.
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