Im sure many of you have seen the Eagles games of the first few weeks of the NFL and if not then the highlights. The similarity between all of these Eagle highlights are QB Michael Vick getting hit after the ball is released. Are the referees not seeing the plays or is Michael Vick just complaining and being over dramatic? Heres a link of the press conference after last weeks game, lets here what Mr. Vick has to say...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XofnGmgFYKc&feature=related
Seeing this video, many say that he is complaining to much and he makes to much money to complain about getting hit, others say that he is right about what he is saying but went about it the wrong way when addressing the public, and some believe that he was wrongfully treated and he was letting out his frustrations. What do you think? Here are some professional sports analysts thoughts and a few highlights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLtP37NVnw0&feature=related
This weeks in the news article addresses the NFL giving out fines to football players for late hits. Sanchez, Bradford, and Brady were all recipients of late hits but nothing on Michael Vick. Does Vick have a point?
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/story/2011-10-07/fines-hits/50690780/1
As an athletic trainer, situations like these are hoped to be dealt with fearly. The athletic trainer(s) of the Philadelphia Eagles want to make sure that their players are not only healthy but are being treated fairly. Rules that are enforced for only certain players and not your own are unfair. This causes more work and stress on the player, team, and the athletic medical staff. Please tell me what you think
Keon - after viewing the hit - it does look like a late hit and that a flag should have been thrown. I, however, am an 'armchair' referee and may be interpreting the rules incorrectly. Second, in looking at the post game interview, Vick does appear to be a complainer. The second video you posted with the commentators provide a better solution to the problem than by letting the player get before the media.
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