Vick reflects on holidays; Picks self for MVP
Two years ago, Michael Vick spent his second straight Christmas at Leavenworth Federal Prison in Kansas. The Eagles quarterback was asked on the eve of Christmas to reflect on those dark times in light of the great success he has had on the football field this season.
Vick reflects on holidays; Picks self for MVP
Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
Two years ago, Michael Vick spent his second straight Christmas at Leavenworth Federal Prison in Kansas. The Eagles quarterback was asked on the eve of Christmas to reflect on those dark times in light of the great success he has had on the football field this season.
"I'm just blessed to be here," Vick said Friday. "I spent two Christmases in Kansas and that was by far the toughest thing I ever had to do. I think each and every year I always reflect on that and I think it will always make the holiday season more gratifying."
Vick was also asked what was his favorite Christmas toy that he received as a child.
"By far, the Nintendo," Vick said. "I got that when I was ten years old and I got mine kind of late. My friends had got theirs like two years before. ... When I got it that thing was sacred. It was a good thing because it kept me in the house about two years straight."
Vick's play has generated a lot of talk about a possible MVP award for the Eagles quarterback. Many see Vick and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady as the two leading candidates. Vick was asked to pick a winner.
"Why would you ask me that?" he joked.
Well, to put you on the spot.
"If you put me on the spot," Vick said, "I would pick myself."
Vick was also asked to look ahead at a possible NFC championship showdown that would pit the Eagles against the Falcons in Atlanta and Vick against his former team.
"I think it would be a great, storybook ending to close that chapter finally," Vick said. "I think it would also be a great game. It would be fun and competitive on both sides. It would bring the best out of both sides, both teams. That would be awesome. That would be great."
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The Eagles announced today that receiver Jason Avant would be the 2010 recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award given out to a player on each NFL team. The award is voted on by the players. Vick won last year.
keep looking ahead, and you'll be playing golf, or better yet, driving away from another shooting, sooner than you expect! enjoy— deanm828- Unless Mike gets the Eagles into the PO's and win some games, he will not win MVP. We all know that the Patriots will be there at the end and so will Tom. That alone makes Tom the victor. Now if some magic occurs , and the Eagles actually get to the Bowl and surprisingly win, then both Mike and Andy should be MVP and Coach of the Year.— Koons
- slow news day.— Don Cornelius
- Alicia,what's up? when you getting your jersey? I have no problem with vick saying he would vote for himself! i think if you asked most nfl players they would say the same.most players feel they are the best at there positions,thats why they are where they are.— Geno D
Comment removed.- Any NFL QB who doesn't think he is the best out there would never QB my team! We don't want a mouse nor do we want someone fake.— sbdons1982
Vick is an amazing player. I hope I get his Jersey on Christmas Day. Go Eagles!!!— briandawkins20
WOW, SHOW SOME CHRISTMAS SPIRIT PEOPLE, geez . . . !— Justicek
Mike and Andy you'll got my vote MVP AND COY. Don't know how but somehow the path to the bowl goes through ATLANTA would be a finish of Storybook proportions. Go Eagles. SEE U IN DALLAS.
He's blessed?— COskier- As a player yes.I never thought he could be as good as he has been. As a person???? Time will tell.— spe54
- Merry Christmas, Michael Vick. Enjoy it and then go out and beat the Vikings on Sunday. Hopefully the Jets beat Chicago and the Eagles will be in the driver's seat for a bye.— P Even
- All that hate on Christmas Eve deanm828? I feel for you man, have some egg nog and try to wake up with some love in your heart. Philadelphia Forever!— R3
- hardly hate. you don't know me, so spare me the judgement. Do I or anyone for that matter have to 'love' vick? free speech, deal with it. — deanm828
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- appreciate the definitive view. I'm a 'total idiot' because my opinion on vick doesn't match yours? Bunch of losers on here who do nothing but troll for comments to pounce on and call names, makes you feel tough at your keyboards, doesn't it? get a life kids — deanm828
- Dean828 is The Kensington Strangler, sources are saying. Cops are watching his every move. He is hater and a killer.— TheSage
- wow, you and your cronies sure are hilarious. Nice things to say moron — deanm828
- Dean is a Giant fan...or a 'girl fan. Both teams will collectively be 0-4 against the Eagles this year, which speaks louder than their nonsense. Vick is the story of the decade in the NFL, bar none! If Vick were White, my God, he would have 100 commercials and billboards. I am White, but the truth is obvious!— BirdinParadise
- If he had a bad year the same people that love him would probably not love him quite as much:) Everybody deserves a chance to show they have changed. Time will tell how much of a lesson he has learned. Most of us have done things we have regretted although not to that extent.— pattymac3
- Stop beating a dead pit bull. People are waiting for this guy to f up. They cant wait to laugh and scream "TOLD YOU SO!".— NYPHILLYPHAN
