C. Portis re: Vick/dogfighting -- "If It's Behind Closed Doors, It's OK"

[Livinginthe past]

I just looked at the link on the http://www.wavy.com/ homesite and watched the videolink of the Samuels/Portis interview.

I can't see anything resembling the comments attributed to Portis - maybw they have been cut from the footage already?

[fansince'76]

Originally Posted by Livinginthe past

I can't see anything resembling the comments attributed to Portis - maybw they have been cut from the footage already?

I would imagine that portion has been cut at the behest of the NFL. A star player saying felony crimes being OK as long as they're committed "behind closed doors" kinda makes the league itself look bad.

[Jeremy]

CBS, GE, and Disney (not including Fox because they probably love this ish) should all get together and send a strong message to the NFL. These companies are paying massive amounts of money to broadcast the NFL and they should have a say in what they put on TV. That means players because in the end the players are the product. If just one network refuses to show a game because a certain player is on the field, the NFL and NFLPA would be nitch slapped in a real hurry.

[I-Want-Troy's-Hair]

looks like the Feds are stepping in.

http://www.wvec.com/news/local/stori....8f33ea35.html

Sheriff: Charges expected in weeks in dog fighting investigation

Reported by: Patrick Terpstra

Surry County Sheriff Harold Brown confirms to 13News that Michael Vick?s name came up in the behind-closed-doors discussion on suspected dog fighting at Vick's now former home in Surry County.

Brown also confirmed that, after reviewing the evidence gathered so far, Vick has not been cleared but that also Vick has not been charged.

Meantime, Brown announced that federal authorities are now involved the investigation and that he expects charges to be filed in a matter of weeks, but he would not say against whom.

An investigator with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, who also is representing the U.S. Office of Inspector General, met for two hours with local authorities and Commonwealth's Attorney Gerald Poindexter.

Watch the report

It was first time Poindexter had met with investigators to review evidence in the case. He'll decide whether to level charges against Vick and up to 10 other people potentially involved in what investigators describe a major dogfighting operation.

Poindexter would not say what he learned from the meeting.

?I?ve told you before that I don?t believe in trying cases in the press and I find that despicable, okay? And that?s enough,? Poindexter said

Last week, investigators told 13 News they have evidence that "absolutely" links Vick to dogfighting.

[WV-SteelerFan]

Originally Posted by Counselor

I wish I had seen the O-lineman's face! The ignorance is truly amazing.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2878099

[83-Steelers-43]

This is the same crackhead who dresses up every Sunday in order to get attention off the field because he can't get any on the field. I'm not surprised.

For the record, Mike & Mike are stating that the lineman is just as sick as Portis for laughing during Portis's rant.

[Atlanta Dan]

Originally Posted by Livinginthe past

There was a Redskin o-lineman (I think) being interviewed with Portis and apparently his face was a picture when Portis came out with this crap - a picture that read 'WTF!'.

These opinions are out there, there are many different types of people that make up the NFL playing staff - Portis just happens to be one of the more ignorant brand.

Apparently the OL was Chris Samuels and, if these comments are correct, the look of astonishment on his face was because Samuels also cannot believe anyone is hating on Vick for dog fighting.

Portis, a native of Laurel, Mississippi, added: "I know a lot of back roads that got a dog fight if you want to go see it. But they're not bothering those people because those people are not big names. I'm sure there's some police got some dogs that are fighting them, some judges got dogs and everything else."

"Politicians," added Samuels, who found it hard to keep from giggling while Portis was talking.

"Presidents," added Portis with a laugh....

Dog fighting is a felony in Virginia, but Portis said that if Vick is charged and convicted, "Then I think he got cheated. ... You're putting him behind bars for no reason -- over a dog fight."

"Haven't you seen Animal Planet?" Samuels added with a giggle.

But not to worry. After what I assume was a candid exchange of views between the league office, Redskins management and the agent for Portis, we get the obligatory "clarification" and request that ignorant comments not be taken "out of context:"

Hours after making light of the possible crime in the television interview, Portis issued a statement late Monday through the Redskins.

"In the recent interview I gave concerning dog fighting, I want to make it clear I do not take part in dog fighting or condone dog fighting in any manner," the statement said.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html

[Jeremy]

Originally Posted by Atlanta Dan

Apparently the OL was Chris Samuels and, if these comments are correct, the look of astonishment on his face was because Samuels also cannot believe anyone is hating on Vick for dog fighting.

Portis, a native of Laurel, Mississippi, added: "I know a lot of back roads that got a dog fight if you want to go see it. But they're not bothering those people because those people are not big names. I'm sure there's some police got some dogs that are fighting them, some judges got dogs and everything else."

"Politicians," added Samuels, who found it hard to keep from giggling while Portis was talking.

"Presidents," added Portis with a laugh....

Dog fighting is a felony in Virginia, but Portis said that if Vick is charged and convicted, "Then I think he got cheated. ... You're putting him behind bars for no reason -- over a dog fight."

"Haven't you seen Animal Planet?" Samuels added with a giggle.

But not to worry. After what I assume was a candid exchange of views between the league office, Redskins management and the agent for Portis, we get the obligatory "clarification" and request that ignorant comments not be taken "out of context:"

Hours after making light of the possible crime in the television interview, Portis issued a statement late Monday through the Redskins.

"In the recent interview I gave concerning dog fighting, I want to make it clear I do not take part in dog fighting or condone dog fighting in any manner," the statement said.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html

I could write something here, but it would probably get me bannned.

[fansince'76]

Originally Posted by Atlanta Dan

Hours after making light of the possible crime in the television interview, Portis issued a statement late Monday through the Redskins.

"In the recent interview I gave concerning dog fighting, I want to make it clear I do not take part in dog fighting or condone dog fighting in any manner," the statement said.

Let the whitewash begin!

[Livinginthe past]

Originally Posted by Atlanta Dan

Apparently the OL was Chris Samuels and, if these comments are correct, the look of astonishment on his face was because Samuels also cannot believe anyone is hating on Vick for dog fighting.

Portis, a native of Laurel, Mississippi, added: "I know a lot of back roads that got a dog fight if you want to go see it. But they're not bothering those people because those people are not big names. I'm sure there's some police got some dogs that are fighting them, some judges got dogs and everything else."

"Politicians," added Samuels, who found it hard to keep from giggling while Portis was talking.

"Presidents," added Portis with a laugh....

Dog fighting is a felony in Virginia, but Portis said that if Vick is charged and convicted, "Then I think he got cheated. ... You're putting him behind bars for no reason -- over a dog fight."

"Haven't you seen Animal Planet?" Samuels added with a giggle.

But not to worry. After what I assume was a candid exchange of views between the league office, Redskins management and the agent for Portis, we get the obligatory "clarification" and request that ignorant comments not be taken "out of context:"

Hours after making light of the possible crime in the television interview, Portis issued a statement late Monday through the Redskins.

"In the recent interview I gave concerning dog fighting, I want to make it clear I do not take part in dog fighting or condone dog fighting in any manner," the statement said.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html

Thanks for that, Dan.

The interview footage on ESPN stopped right before that bit of dialogue began.

Amazing they are told its a felony, yet they still think its 'ok'.