Minor League Would Welcome Vick
Federal sentence ends July 20th.
The Associated Press
WFLS News
Date published: 7/8/2009
WASHINGTON (AP) - Michael Vick has a place in minor league
football if he doesn't head back to the NFL.
The former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, whose federal sentence
for dogfighting ends July 20, would we welcomed by The Minor
Football League, consisting of professional teams in Washington,
D.C., Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
The president and founder of the MFL, Richard Myles, said
Wednesday the league is willing to give him a place to play while
the NFL decides his fate.
"One of the things that is important to the MFL is to showcase
the quality of the players and the coaches who want to transition
into the NFL, as well as give back to our communities by mentoring
our youths," Myles said.
"Every player in the MFL is required to perform 100 hours of
community service. Vick could serve as an example to our youths by
demonstrating good citizenship while maintaining his skills and
edge playing with the MFL. I believe that everyone deserves an
opportunity to redeem themselves and that Vick is on the right path
to redemption."
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Date published: 7/8/2009
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