Inside Michael Vick’s Bankruptcy

After turning himself in last November to begin serving his jail sentence, Michael Vick’s financial problems were

Michael Vick began serving his sentence after turning himself in last November. (Picture from www.doggienews.com)

brought to light in July when he filed for bankruptcy.

Just how the former most highly paid player in the NFL went from riches to rubble so quickly can found in Rick Reilly’s article “Mike Vick went bankrupt sitting in prison. How did that happen?”

His column highlights some of the most expensive investments and purchases Vick made, both before and after he began his sentencing.

But the list doesn’t end there.

To see the full-length statement of financial affairs from Oct. 23, 2008, The Smoking Gun’s article “Michael Vick’s ‘Chump Change,’” supplies every grim detail.

Vick was sentenced at the end of 2007 for financing a dog fighting ring and assisting in the killings of about eight dogs that didn’t “fight aggressively.” To review the case, read the Washington Post article “Vick sentenced to 23 months for dog fighting.”

Kriegel Does the Run Down

Mark Kriegel, sports columnist for FOXSports.com, writes a column called “On the Mark,” in which he recaps some of the noteworthy sports news.  His latest edition of “On the Mark,” titled “Condom Thieves and Interior Design,” addresses some comical aspects of sports today.

Here are some of the key stories Kriegel alludes to:

• Philedelphia Eagles quarterback, Donovan McNabb, admits he didn’t know an NFL game could end in a tie.  Watch the video from youtube. 

Salary Cap Driving Force Behind Matt Holliday Trade

Fans of the 07’ World Series Colorado Rockies saw their bloody-chinned hero leave Colorado for Oakland this month.  Left fielder Matt Holliday will be added to the Oakland Athletics roster while the Rockies acquire starting pitcher Greg Smith, closing pitcher Huston Street and outfielder Carlos Gonzalez.

Rocky Mountain News sports columnist Dave Krieger sites the Major League Baseball system as the major reason behind this inevitable trade.

Colorado State Basketball Season Kicks Off

Click here to listen to an audio story about the Colorado State men’s basketball team and their 2008-09 season.  (By/ K. Storaci)

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Cutler Inspires Young Fans Everywhere

The Denver Broncos quarterback, Jay Cutler, struggled in his 2007 season.  Following that disappointing year, Cutler learned that the 35 pounds he’d dropped during the season were a result of the diabetes he was diagnosed with.

Rick Reilly’s article “Jay Cutler didn’t plan on being a role model.  Now he has to be,” is an article of inspiring messages for children everywhere who are stricken with diabetes but now have hope.  Cutler has helped many kids realize that they can keep their dreams of playing football alive, while living with the disease.

Nuggets Trade Iverson; Billups, McDyess Return to Colorado

The Denver Nuggets organization announced today they’d had reached a trade agreement with the Detriot Pistons organization that sends Allen Iverson to Detroit for Chauncey Billups, Antonio McDyess and Cheikh Samb.

Chauncey Billups played at George Washington High School and the University of Colorado before entering the NBA draft. (Photo from the Detriot Free Press/Julian H. Gonzalez)

The Official Website of the Denver Nuggets announced the trade early this afternoon.

Detroit began the 2008-2009 season 2-0, with Billups averaging 12.5 points per game and 7.5 assists per game.  McDyess averaged 7.0 points per game and 4.0 rebounds per game, according to the Official Website of the Denver Nuggets’ article “Nuggets acquire Billups, McDyess and Samb.”  In the past, McDyess has expressed that he has no desire to play anywhere but Detroit, so his career back in Denver may be short lived.