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Michael Vick Eagles Jersey Prompts Ticket Race

by Jordan Yerman | August 14, 2009 at 09:34 am

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Since Michael Vick signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, fans have been snapping up tickets to the Eagles' season opener against the Atlanta Falcons, Michael Vick's old team. Meanwhile, The Michael Vick Eagles jersey is already on sale on the NFL's shopping site.

Even as ticket sales soar, Eagles season-ticket holders are selling theirs in outrage over Michael Vick's signing.

Football fans are definitely divided on the issue: while Michael Vick has served his prison term and fulfilled his debt to society, people aren't ready to forgive him for the whole dogfighting scandal. On the other hand, Cleveland Browns receiver Donte' Stallworth only got 30 days in jail and a one-year suspension for DUI manslaughter.

My old flatmate is a huge Eagles fan- I can't wait to get his reaction on this.

By 9 a.m., the number of available tickets for the Falcons-Eagles game had dropped to 2,663. By comparison, StubHub showed more than 4,000 tickets available for the New Orleans Saints game the following week.

On the other hand, there's also an updtaed version of the Michael Vick dog chew toy, reflecting the new jersey.

Check out eh Scan below, which is monitoring fans' reactions.

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eastvanray

at 16:45 on August 14th, 2009

I am embarassed to be an NFL fan. I will never cheer for Philly!

agk tony (not verified)

at 03:37 on August 15th, 2009

I know lots of people in this world love animals more than human beings. Not to say what this horrible guy did to dogs any thing good to be proud of. where is the stupid guy who just killed innocent man in Florida get? Where are the so called humane society peolpe!

kc (not verified)

at 05:05 on August 15th, 2009

What I don't want people to forget is, with the crime he comitted, he actually enjoys watching animals suffer. It wasn't oops a mistake, clouded judgement by drinking or drugs. Doesn't anybody understand how this is a huge reflection of his own personality. Good luck to the Eagles, if it was my city that signed him, people would come together to and let it be known that is unacceptable.

realfan (not verified)

at 07:14 on August 15th, 2009

You people forget that football is a business! The eagles have already grossed over 7 million since signing Vick for 1.6m. What this guy does when he goes home has nothing to do with his football ability. Besides, its only dogs! What makes dogs anymore precious than any other animal killed for sport?

dog lover (not verified)

at 12:35 on August 15th, 2009

Dogs are not more important that people.

vicktheman (not verified)

at 03:13 on August 18th, 2009

Its people like this that's all over the internet bending over while some big dog is having plenty of fun poking her in the rear. We have to understand people like this will never forgive Mr vick. hey you know what people like me don't care. Long live vick and the Eagles!

Guy Bauman (not verified)

at 07:10 on August 16th, 2009

The Eagles dont need another negro quarterback.

mike rich (not verified)

at 16:26 on August 16th, 2009

Guy Bauman its peackerwoods like you and eastvanray that will never learn hopfully selective breeding will weed out inbreed honkys like you.

Zonetha_Regret (not verified)

at 18:59 on August 17th, 2009

I have two Rhodesian Ridgebacks and I love all nice dogs. Bottom Line Michael Vick has paid his dues. We all need to serve time for eating all the dead animals. Are you mad because you did not get to eat again..

We all are guilty killing and eating fish,cows,chicken, deer daily just look at yourself in the mirror.

How many of you complainers have Deer heads hanging over fireplace?

He is trying to make a living like every one of us. If he was getting welfare you would still complain. If you can allow Martha Stewart to come back you better believe we will bring Mike Vick.

Mike Vick Jersey is the Top Seller.

VICKALLTHEWAY (not verified)

at 20:35 on August 20th, 2009

STOP HATING ON VICK, i agree with zonetha_regret and Mind Opener. Killing dogs is a very disguesting thing to do, but he served his time. Those dogs would of killed alot of people because they were trained to fight. Look at the spca killing pitbulls because the are a harm to society. SO STOP HATING ON VICK BECAUSE HE IS THE BEST QB AND HES AFRICAN AMERICAN

eastvanray

at 08:57 on August 21st, 2009

You are mistaken. Those dogs would have been fine family pets had Vick and his loser thug buddies not trained them to fight. Pitbulls are only dangerous if they have been so trailed. So don't go offending the intelligence of the NP readers by trying to say that those dogs would have been killers anyway. Vick is a royal douchebag!