Do I believe Michael was sincere?  I'm not convinced.  Why? Because deep down I believe Vick is struggling with the fact why the entire country thinks his dogfighting operation and treatment of those dogs was savage at best. 

     His father said he warned him.  His mother asked him to stop.  Vick did not heed those alleged words of advice.  He must have enjoyed it too much to give it up, thinking what's the harm.  He now knows.  Vick has lost something more than monetary worth, he lost respect of many people around the country.  respect of people who don't even know him, but appreciated him for his athletic talents.

     In December, he's going to get a hefty sentence, bet on it.  And when that sentence is over, he will look for a sympathetic NFL, and likely not find it.  Life in the NFL as he knows it will have passed him up. 

     It's a sad story.  I truly feel sorry for him.  There are two morals to this story.  For those Vick fans disappointed in what happened, you've been served notice.  Quit treating these athlete's like idol's.  They are humans, subject to mistakes.  For Michael Vick, fame is fleeting. 

     I've said this countless times on television.  I never measure an athlete by his or her accomplishments in their craft, but by who they are outside the lines.  What's your take? 

     Tom Korun