Some quotes about Michael Vick’s sentencing Monday:
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“I’m willing to deal with the consequences and accept responsibility for my actions.” – suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick.
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“You need to apologize to the millions of young people who looked up to you.” – U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson.
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“That’s a determination we’ll make later on. As I said earlier when we suspended him indefinitely, we would evaluate that when the legal process was closed.” – NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, when asked if Vick should play again.
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“We sincerely hope that Michael will use this time to continue to focus his efforts on making positive changes in his life, and we wish him well in that regard.” – Falcons owner Arthur Blank.
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“Michael will take advantage of this as a learning experience. He now knows when he returns back to us that he cannot in any way do anything that would injure an animal.” – Michael Vick’s lawyer, Billy Martin.
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“People that are involved in this blood sport are on notice. You can throw your life away by being involved in this.” – John Goodwin of the Humane Society of the United States.
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CEO of the ASPCA.
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“I’m just hoping that Michael can take that penalty and move forward and come back, recapture his career and his direction. And it can send a message to young people again, that I’ve made mistakes and will pay my penalty.” – Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy.
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“You have to be on top or your game, so to speak, as it relates to dealing with other people, dealing with your family and dealing with any circumstances. You know that you represent yourself, your family and the NFL.” – Cleveland Browns coach Romeo Crennel.
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“Now, it’s time for him to continue working to get his life back in order. I’ve got every hope and belief that’s what is going to take place, and that we will have a successful end to this story.” – Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer.
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“I don’t support the situation with the animals, but I support him. I believe his apology is sincere.” – Ryan Eanes, waiting outside the courtroom.
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