Mike Vick wins Courage Award for sportsmanship

[Nickelicious]

Vick recipient of Block Courage Award
ESPN.com news services

Philadelphia quarterback Michael Vick, who joined the Eagles after serving 18 months in federal prison for his role in a dogfighting ring, has been named recipient of the team's Ed Block Courage Award.

Given annually, the award honors NFL players who exemplify commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage. Recipients are selected in a vote by their teammates for team effort as well as individual performance.

Vick was signed by the Eagles during the 2009 preseason and has played in 12 games, completing 6 of 13 passes for 86 yards and a touchdown. He has also rushed 24 times for 95 yards and two scores. All three of Vick's touchdowns have come in the last three games.

Vick, along with one player from each of the other 31 NFL teams, will be honored at the Ed Block Courage Award Banquet in March in Baltimore.

[Nickelicious]

What I don't get is why the Eagles would select Vick as their representative of courage. Won't he be embarrassed to be sitting in a room with 30 other players who truly demonstrated courage and sportsmanship in their lives on and off the field? How much sportsmanship did Vick show to those dogs he executed?

[coloradobuff]

Courage based on what, for not resorting to dog fighting again? cmon man.

[MilfDriller]

lol

I bet you Vick has never had a thought in his head. Not sophisticated enough to understand thoughts and different emotions.

[MilfDriller]

Should't we be giving the Honesty Award to Amanda Knox?